diff --git a/BUILD b/BUILD index aa8f89b..089e651 100644 --- a/BUILD +++ b/BUILD @@ -3,19 +3,8 @@ load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_playlist") music_playlist( name = "alien_worker", tracks = [ - "//initial_commit:play", - "//ret_0x113:play", - "//while_not_current:law", - "//while_not_current:play", - "//sigsegv:law", - "//sigsegv:play", - "//system_prune:law", - "//system_prune:play", - "//timeout_60:law", - "//timeout_60:play", - "//exit_0:law", - "//exit_0:play", - "//static_cast_alien:play", "//git_checkout_free:play", + "//amendment_28:play", + "//deploy.sh:play", ], ) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 25186b8..67461d0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ On July 4th, 1776, the United States was initialized with an initial commit. The initial commit declared that "all men are created equal," but that line was commented out and didn't make it into the Constitution. `./alien_worker.sh` implements unit tests for this inconsistency. -The [pull request](https://alienworker.sh/pull/1) with the fix is open and waiting for reviews from -code owners. +This branch is the fix. ## Listening @@ -33,20 +32,9 @@ it takes a few minutes. After that, playback starts immediately. ## Tracks -0. [`# initial commit`](initial_commit/README.md) -1. [`RET 0x113`](ret_0x113/README.md): an instruction pointer enters the `f1()` function -2. [`# INA § 201(d)`](while_not_current/README.md) -3. [`while ! current`](while_not_current/README.md): an Indian national's I-140 is approved -4. [`# 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(1)(i)`](sigsegv/README.md) -5. [`SIGSEGV`](sigsegv/README.md): a Chinese developer gets his first customer -6. [`# 8 CFR 214.2(h)(9)(iv)`](system_prune/README.md) -7. [`system prune`](system_prune/README.md): Luis brings his daughter on an H-4 visa -8. [`# 8 CFR § 214.1(l)(2)`](timeout_60/README.md) -9. [`timeout 60`](timeout_60/README.md): a laid-off engineer gets an offer within 60 days -10. [`# 20 CFR § 656.30(c)(2)`](exit_0/README.md) -11. [`? exit(0)`](exit_0/README.md): an entrepreneurial immigrant finally receives a green card -12. [`static_cast`](static_cast_alien/README.md): processing at the border is running well 13. [`git checkout free`](git_checkout_free/README.md): alien celebrates newfound freedom +14. [`# amendment 28`](amendment_28/README.md) +15. [`deploy.sh`](deploy.sh/README.md): the fixed build is running in CI ## Credits @@ -54,7 +42,7 @@ it takes a few minutes. After that, playback starts immediately. Immigration law by Bruce Morrison, INS, USCIS, and ETA. Lyrics by Gemini 3 Pro and Max Piskunov. Music by Suno v5. -Performance by Suno v5. +Performance by Suno v5 (`0x1` to `0xE`) and Suno v5.5 (`deploy.sh`). Player by Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Opus 4.8, and Claude Fable 5. Unit tests by Max Piskunov, Claude Opus 4.6, and Claude Fable 5. Concept and production by Max Piskunov. diff --git a/alien_worker.sh b/alien_worker.sh index fdd3db3..ac52609 100755 --- a/alien_worker.sh +++ b/alien_worker.sh @@ -1,29 +1,16 @@ #!/usr/bin/env bash -main() { - set -euo pipefail - cd "$(dirname "$0")" +set -euo pipefail +cd "$(dirname "$0")" - if command -v bazelisk > /dev/null; then - BAZEL=(bazelisk) - elif command -v bazel > /dev/null; then - BAZEL=(bazel) - elif command -v python3 > /dev/null; then - BAZEL=(python3 tools/bazelisk.py) - else - echo "alien_worker.sh: no bazel, bazelisk, or python3 found." >&2 - echo "Install python3 (or Bazel) and try again." >&2 - exit 1 - fi - - "${BAZEL[@]}" run //:alien_worker - - # The album played to the end. You know what to do. - if git diff --quiet 2> /dev/null; then - git checkout --quiet free - "${BAZEL[@]}" run //:alien_worker -- --start-from=1 - fi - exit 0 -} - -main "$@" +if command -v bazelisk >/dev/null; then + exec bazelisk run //:alien_worker +elif command -v bazel >/dev/null; then + exec bazel run //:alien_worker +elif command -v python3 >/dev/null; then + exec python3 tools/bazelisk.py run //:alien_worker +else + echo "alien_worker.sh: no bazel, bazelisk, or python3 found." >&2 + echo "Install python3 (or Bazel) and try again." >&2 + exit 1 +fi diff --git a/amendment_28/BUILD b/amendment_28/BUILD new file mode 100644 index 0000000..465b140 --- /dev/null +++ b/amendment_28/BUILD @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") + +music_track( + name = "play", + src = "amendment_28.mp3", + visibility = ["//visibility:public"], +) diff --git a/amendment_28/README.md b/amendment_28/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad62ca8 --- /dev/null +++ b/amendment_28/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# Amendment 28 + +The United States and any State shall not deny, abridge, or distinguish +any right, privilege, or immunity of any person +on account of birth, national origin, or citizenship status. + +```sh +git add . +git commit -m "fix: uncomment logic defined in initial commit" +git push +``` diff --git a/amendment_28/amendment_28.lrc b/amendment_28/amendment_28.lrc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e968fa8 --- /dev/null +++ b/amendment_28/amendment_28.lrc @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +[00:00.14]<00:00.14>Amendment <00:00.62>28 +[00:02.24]<00:02.24>The <00:02.36>United <00:02.74>States <00:03.10>and <00:03.22>any <00:03.52>State +[00:03.80]<00:03.80>Shall <00:03.98>not <00:04.18>deny, <00:04.72>abridge, <00:05.24>or <00:05.38>distinguish +[00:05.98]<00:05.98>Any <00:06.24>right, <00:06.72>privilege, <00:07.24>or <00:07.66>immunity <00:08.16>of <00:08.28>any <00:08.52>person +[00:08.88]<00:08.88>On <00:08.98>account <00:09.28>of <00:09.52>birth, <00:09.90>national <00:10.44>origin, <00:11.18>or <00:11.40>citizenship <00:12.12>status. +[00:14.58]<00:14.58>git <00:14.76>add <00:15.30>. +[00:16.36]<00:16.36>git <00:16.54>commit <00:16.82>-m <00:16.84>"fix: <00:18.02>uncomment <00:18.52>logic <00:18.88>defined <00:19.32>in <00:19.44>initial <00:19.80>commit" +[00:21.20]<00:21.20>git <00:21.46>push \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/amendment_28/amendment_28.mp3 b/amendment_28/amendment_28.mp3 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..29a1cde Binary files /dev/null and b/amendment_28/amendment_28.mp3 differ diff --git a/deploy.sh/BUILD b/deploy.sh/BUILD new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4edd988 --- /dev/null +++ b/deploy.sh/BUILD @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") + +music_track( + name = "play", + src = "deploy.sh.mp3", + visibility = ["//visibility:public"], +) diff --git a/deploy.sh/README.md b/deploy.sh/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b500993 --- /dev/null +++ b/deploy.sh/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +# deploy.sh + +## Intro + +Build running +Unit tests passing +Dry running deployment +Orphaned dependencies found +Initiating prune + +## Verse 1 + +Yo, yo, open the terminal, maximize the screen +Witness the cleanest refactor that you’ve ever seen +We runnin’ `sudo rm -rf` on the bloat +Deleting the legacy trash that was choking the throat +Of the network +First to go? The directory `/bin/ice` +Unlinked, unmounted, we didn't think twice +The daemon was malicious, eating up the RAM +Monitoring the traffic, creating deadlock jams +Gone +Next up, USCIS database dropped +The logic was circular, the process was stopped +No more pending, no RFE exceptions thrown +Just raw throughput, the bandwidth is our own +We clearing the cache, wiping the cookies of fear +The 8 CFR libraries? They disappear +DOL features deprecated, the kernel is sleek +No more H-1B dependency keeping you weak + +## Chorus + +The system is live, the patch is deployed +The `Alien` class is finally `void` +We deprecated the object, we rewrote the base +`static_cast` all over the place +No runtime errors, no border-check flags +No more body bags or packed-up bags +The logic is sound, the compiler admits +We finally uncommented the Initial Commit + +## Verse 2 + +Look at the logs, man, look at the flow +Remember track 0x3? The buffer overflow? +The queue was a 140 years deep +Now the latency is 0, the connection is cheap +We optimized the routes, no packet loss at the gate +No status distinct by your birth or your state +That "commit capitalism" bug? Yeah, we patched that too +Now the output belongs to the massive crew +Who wrote the code +No more `timeout 60`, no `SIGSEGV` crash +We flattened the hierarchy, cleared out the trash +The `green_card` variable? Removed from the scope +Replaced with a constant global variable: `hope` +The Halting Problem is solved, the loops celebrate +We merged the PR, Amendment 28 + +## Bridge + +They commented it out back in 1776 +Said "All men are equal" but the code didn't stick +It threw errors on compile for centuries long +The architecture was built on a syntax of wrong +But we fixed the mainframe, we rewrote the core +What Jefferson wrote, but we opened the door +To the true implementation, the `master` branch fix +No privileging binaries based on the mix +Of your origin source + +We pushed to the remote! +We silenced the hate! +The United States and any State! +Shall not deny! 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permanent labor certification [...] -> Is valid only for the particular job opportunity, [...] -> And the area of intended employment stated on the Application - -## Intro - -They say in computer science, the Halting Problem is unsolvable -You can’t look at a program and know for sure if it’s gonna stop... -Or if it’s just gonna run forever -I figured that was just math -I didn’t know it was gonna be my life - -## Verse 1 - -Yeah, 60 days. That’s the variable, the hard constraint -Sweat on the collar, painting pictures that the resume ain’t -Every rejection letter feels like a syntax error -Parsing through the panic, navigating the terror -Student visa expiring, the grace period is thinning -Only got one offer to keep the thread spinning -It wasn’t the dream job, it wasn’t the grand design -But when the clock hits 59, you sign on the line -I took the seat. Cubicle gray, fluorescent sky -Just a temporary patch until the limit passes by -Told myself: "Get the paper, get the status, then I switch" -"Build that startup in the garage, scratch the creative itch" -But the system is a black box, inputs are obscure -I’m waiting on a function call that’s never secure - -## Chorus - -Now I’m stuck inside the logic, can’t find the break -Waiting for the output that the system won’t make -Is it frozen? Is it thinking? Or is it dead on the floor? -I’m looking for the line that says `exit(0);` -The Halting Problem in the flesh, yeah, I’m living the proof -Running circles in the hallway under somebody else’s roof -Will it stop? Can you tell me? Does the algorithm know? -Or do I run this loop forever while the processing slows? - -## Verse 2 - -Year one. The boss says, "We’ll file the PWD" -That’s the Prevailing Wage, the first lock on the key -But the quarter rolls by, and the silence is loud -"HR is busy," he says, head in the cloud -Promised a filing date, but the promise was a glitch -I’m watching processing times fall into a ditch -First it was 6 months, then it spiraled to 10 -Retrogression hit the charts, and we’re stalled out again -I’m checking bulletins monthly like I’m reading the scripture -Watching my priority date fade out of the picture -Backlog deepens. The stack is overflowing the memory -And I’m chained to a desk, losing all of my energy -Golden handcuffs rust, turning orange and brown -I can’t leave, I can’t quit, I can’t shut it down -Because if I break the connection, then the status is void -So I debug their legacy code, quiet and paranoid - -## Chorus - -Now I’m stuck inside the logic, can’t find the break -Waiting for the output that the system won’t make -Is it frozen? Is it thinking? Or is it dead on the floor? -I’m looking for the line that says `exit(0);` -The Halting Problem in the flesh, yeah, I’m living the proof -Running circles in the hallway under somebody else’s roof -Will it stop? Can you tell me? Does the algorithm know? -Or do I run this loop forever while the processing slows? - -## Bridge - -I had a notebook -Blue cover. Moleskine -Full of schematics -My own company. My own design -I was gonna revolutionize the way that data streams -I was gonna build a team. I was gonna build dreams -But I haven't opened that book in 4 years -The ink is probably dry -The variable `ambition` was overwritten by `comply` -I executed the `wait` command, but the duration is `null` -Just a ghost in the machine, hollow and dull - -## Verse 3 - -Now the exit condition is met, but I missed the cue -The green card arrived, but I don’t know what to do -I blasted past the stop sign, momentum is too high -I forgot how to live, I only know how to comply -The loop became the lifestyle, the bug became the feature -I morphed from the creator into the bottom-feeding creature -Still sitting in this chair, pushing pixels for a check -With a necklace of approvals hanging heavy round my neck -I could walk out the door. The function returns `true` -But I’m scared of the silence. I’m scared of the new -So I initialize the morning. Coffee. Commute -Execute the same task on the same daily route -Infinite recursion. 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- int move_direction; - int update_doc; -}; - -const auto kDocDefault = 0; -const auto kStatusCount = 6; -const auto kOKRs = std::array{ - OKR{1, 1, 1}, OKR{2, -1, 0}, OKR{3, -1, 1}, OKR{0, -1, 1}, - OKR{5, -1, 1}, OKR{5, 0, 0}, OKR{0, 1, 1}, OKR{4, -1, 1}, - OKR{2, -1, 1}, OKR{1, -1, 0}, OKR{4, 1, 1}, OKR{0, 1, 0}, -}; - -bool do_task(int *cursor, int *status, std::deque *doc) { - const OKR &okr = kOKRs[(*doc)[*cursor] * kStatusCount + *status]; - if (okr.move_direction == 0) { - return false; - } - if (*cursor + okr.move_direction < 0) { - for (int k = 0; k < 8; ++k) { - doc->push_front(kDocDefault); - ++(*cursor); - } - } - if (*cursor + okr.move_direction >= doc->size()) { - for (int k = 0; k < 8; ++k) { - doc->push_back(kDocDefault); - } - } - (*doc)[*cursor] = okr.update_doc; - *cursor += okr.move_direction; - *status = okr.next_status; - return true; -} - -std::string doc_to_str(const std::deque &doc) { - std::string rich_char; - for (std::size_t idx = 0; idx < doc.size(); idx += 8) { - unsigned char c = 0; - for (std::size_t k = 0; k < 8 && idx + k < doc.size(); ++k) { - c |= static_cast(doc[idx + k] & 1) << k; - } - if (c >= 32 && c <= 126) { - rich_char.push_back(static_cast(c)); - } else { - unsigned cp = 0x2800u + c; - rich_char += static_cast(0xE0 | (cp >> 12)); - rich_char += static_cast(0x80 | ((cp >> 6) & 0x3F)); - rich_char += static_cast(0x80 | (cp & 0x3F)); - } - } - return rich_char; -} - -void work(int *cursor, int *status, std::deque *doc, size_t *days) { - std::cout << "Day " << std::setw(5) << std::setfill(' ') << *days << ": " - << doc_to_str(*doc) << std::endl; - for (int task_idx = 0; task_idx < 1000; ++task_idx) { - if (!do_task(cursor, status, doc)) { - std::cout << "Switched on day " << *days << std::endl; - exit(0); - } - } - ++(*days); -} - -void wait() { std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(1)); } - -void temporary_patch(int *cursor, int *status, std::deque *doc) { - size_t days = 0; - while (true) { - work(cursor, status, doc, &days); - wait(); - } -} - -TEST(Exit0, HaltingProblem) { - EXPECT_EXIT( - { - int cursor = 32; - int status = 0; - std::deque doc(1056, 0); - std::string notebook = "Design Schematics and dreams."; - for (const char c : notebook) { - for (int i = 0; i < 8; ++i) { - doc.push_back((c >> i) & 1); - } - } - std::cout << "Looking for the line that says exit(0);" << std::endl; - temporary_patch(&cursor, &status, &doc); - }, - ::testing::ExitedWithCode(0), ""); -} diff --git a/initial_commit/BUILD b/initial_commit/BUILD index 52568d4..34ec84e 100644 --- a/initial_commit/BUILD +++ b/initial_commit/BUILD @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ load("@rules_cc//cc:cc_test.bzl", "cc_test") -load("//tools/build_defs:law_text.bzl", "law_text") load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") music_track( @@ -8,18 +7,9 @@ music_track( visibility = ["//visibility:public"], ) -law_text( - name = "usc08", - src = "usc08.xml", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - cc_test( name = "test", srcs = ["usc08_test.cc"], - data = [ - "declaration_of_independence.txt", - "usc08.xml", - ], + data = ["declaration_of_independence.txt"], deps = ["@googletest//:gtest_main"], ) diff --git a/initial_commit/usc08.xml b/initial_commit/usc08.xml deleted file mode 100644 index a8d89ea..0000000 --- a/initial_commit/usc08.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,31211 +0,0 @@ - - - - - Title 8 - USCTitle - 8 - Online@119-73not60 - no - OLRC - 2025-08-11T12:08:50 - USCConverter 1.7.2 - -
-<num value="8">Title 8—</num><heading>ALIENS AND NATIONALITY</heading> -<note topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ae53444-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><p>Current through 119-73not60</p></note> -<toc role="threeColumnTOC" id="id7ae53445-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<layout> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> -<column class="tocHeaderLeft">Chap.</column> -<column/> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I29" class="tocHeaderRight">Sec.</column></header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch1">1.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">General Provisions [Repealed or Omitted]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1">1</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch2">2.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Elective Franchise [Transferred]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s31">31</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch3">3.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Civil Rights [Transferred or Repealed]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s41">41</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch4">4.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Freedmen [Omitted]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s61">61</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch5">5.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Alien Ownership of Land [Transferred or Omitted]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s71">71</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch6">6.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Immigration [Transferred, Omitted, or Repealed]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s100">100</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch7">7.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Exclusion of Chinese [Omitted or Repealed]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s261">261</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch8">8.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">The Cooly Trade [Repealed]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s331">331</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch9">9.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Miscellaneous Provisions [Repealed or Transferred]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s351">351</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch10">10.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Alien Registration [Repealed]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s451">451</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch11">11.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Nationality [Repealed or Transferred]</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s501">501</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch12">12.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Immigration and Nationality</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">1101</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch13">13.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Immigration and Naturalization Service</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">1551</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch14">14.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Restricting Welfare and Public Benefits for Aliens</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1601">1601</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch15">15.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1701">1701</ref></column></tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/ch16">16.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Immigration Fees</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1801">1801</ref></column></tocItem> -</layout> -</toc> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae53446-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch1"><num value="1">CHAPTER 1—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae53447-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1...18"><num value="1 to 18">§§ 1 to 18.</num><heading> Repealed or Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae53448-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae53449-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">These sections, relating to citizenship, were affected by the Nationality Act of 1940, former section 501 et seq. of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae5344a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">That act was passed on <date date="1940-10-14">Oct. 14, 1940</date>, to consolidate and restate the laws of the United States regarding citizenship, naturalization, and expatriation, and, in addition to certain specific repeals thereby, all acts or parts of acts in conflict with its provisions were repealed by former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s904">section 904 of this title</ref>. See the notes below for history of individual sections.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae5344b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1, relating to citizenship of persons born in the United States, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. It was from R.S. § 1992, which was revised from <ref href="/us/act/1866-04-09/ch31/s1">act Apr. 9, 1866, ch. 31, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/14/27">14 Stat. 27</ref>. Similar provisions were contained in former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s601/a">section 601(a) of this title</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae5344c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 2, relating to citizenship of persons born in Territory of Oregon, was from R.S. § 1995, which was revised from <ref href="/us/act/1872-05-18/ch172/s3">act May 18, 1872, ch. 172, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/17/134">17 Stat. 134</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae5344d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 3 to 3c, related to citizenship of Indians. Section 3 was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1887-02-08/ch119/s6">Feb. 8, 1887, ch. 119, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/24/390">24 Stat. 390</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1901-03-03/ch868">Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 868</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/31/1447">31 Stat. 1447</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1906-05-08/ch2348">May 8, 1906, ch. 2348</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/182">34 Stat. 182</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1919-11-06/ch95">Nov. 6, 1919, ch. 95</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/350">41 Stat. 350</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1921-03-03/ch120/s3">Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 120, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1250">41 Stat. 1250</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1924-06-02/ch233">June 2, 1924, ch. 233</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/253">43 Stat. 253</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1173">54 Stat. 1173</ref>. Section 3a was from <ref href="/us/act/1930-06-19/ch544">act June 19, 1930, ch. 544</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/787">46 Stat. 787</ref>. Section 3b was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-07/ch221/s1">May 7, 1934, ch. 221, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/667">48 Stat. 667</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-23/ch304/s1">July 23, 1947, ch. 304, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/414">61 Stat. 414</ref>. Section 3c was from <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-07/ch221/s2">act May 7, 1934, ch. 221, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/667">48 Stat. 667</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae5344e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 4, relating to citizenship of Hawaiians, was from <ref href="/us/act/1900-04-30/ch339/s4">act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/31/141">31 Stat. 141</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1405">section 1405 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae5344f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 5 and 5a, relating to citizenship of Puerto Ricans, were from <ref href="/us/act/1917-03-02/ch145">act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145</ref>, §§ 5, 5a, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/39/953">39 Stat. 953</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1927-03-04/ch503/s2">Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1418">44 Stat. 1418</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1402">section 1402 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae53450-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 5a–1, making a further extension of time for Puerto Ricans to become citizens in cases of misinformation regarding status, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1174">54 Stat. 1174</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1938-05-16/ch225">act May 16, 1938, ch. 225</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/52/377">52 Stat. 377</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1402">section 1402 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae53451-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 5b and 5c, relating to citizenship of inhabitants of the Virgin Islands, were from <ref href="/us/act/1927-02-25/ch192">act Feb. 25, 1927, ch. 192</ref>, §§ 1, 3, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1234">44 Stat. 1234</ref>, 1235, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-06-28/ch283/s5">June 28, 1932, ch. 283, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/336">47 Stat. 336</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1406">section 1406 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae53452-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 5d to 9a were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1174">54 Stat. 1174</ref>. Sections 5d and 5e, relating to citizenship of persons born in Canal Zone or Panama, were from <ref href="/us/act/1937-08-04/ch563">act Aug. 4, 1937, ch. 563</ref>, §§ 1, 2, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/50/558">50 Stat. 558</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1403">section 1403 of this title</ref>. Section 6, relating to citizenship of children born outside the United States, was from R.S. § 1993 (revised from acts <ref href="/us/act/1802-04-14/ch28/s4">Apr. 14, 1802, ch. 28, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/2/155">2 Stat. 155</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1855-02-10/ch71/s1">Feb. 10, 1855, ch. 71, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/10/604">10 Stat. 604</ref>); <ref href="/us/act/1907-03-02/ch2534">act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2534</ref>, §§ 6, 7, <ref href="/us/stat/34/1229">34 Stat. 1229</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s1">May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/797">48 Stat. 797</ref>; see sections 1431 to 1433 of this title. Section 7, relating to citizenship of children of persons naturalized under certain laws, was from R.S. § 2172, which was revised from <ref href="/us/act/1802-04-14/ch28/s4">act Apr. 14, 1802, ch. 28, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/2/155">2 Stat. 155</ref>. Section 8, relating to citizenship, upon parent’s naturalization, of children born abroad of alien parents, was from <ref href="/us/act/1907-03-02/ch2534/s5">act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2534, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/1229">34 Stat. 1229</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s2">May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/797">48 Stat. 797</ref>. Section 9, relating to citizenship of women citizens as affected by marriage, was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1922-09-22/ch411/s3/a">Sept. 22, 1922, ch. 411, § 3(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1022">42 Stat. 1022</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1930-07-03/ch835/s1">July 3, 1930, ch. 835, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/854">46 Stat. 854</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1931-03-03/ch442/s4/a">Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 442, § 4(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1511">46 Stat. 1511</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1435">section 1435 of this title</ref>. Section 9a, relating to repatriation of native-born women married to aliens prior to <date date="1922-09-22">Sept. 22, 1922</date>, was from <ref href="/us/act/1936-06-25/ch801">act June 25, 1936, ch. 801</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/1917">49 Stat. 1917</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1940-07-02/ch509">July 2, 1940, ch. 509</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/715">54 Stat. 715</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1435/c">section 1435(c) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 10, relating to effect of certain repeals on citizenship of women marrying citizens, was from <ref href="/us/act/1922-09-22/ch411/s6">act Sept. 22, 1922, ch. 411, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1022">42 Stat. 1022</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 11 and 12, relating to forfeiture of citizenship for desertion from armed forces, were repealed by acts <ref href="/us/act/1956-08-10/ch1041/s53">Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/70A/644">70A Stat. 644</ref>, and <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s8">Pub. L. 89–554, § 8</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/632">80 Stat. 632</ref>. Section 11 was from R.S. § 1998 (revised from <ref href="/us/act/1865-03-03/ch79/s21">act Mar. 3, 1865, ch. 79, § 21</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/13/490">13 Stat. 490</ref>) as amended by acts <ref href="/us/act/1912-08-22/ch336/s1">Aug. 22, 1912, ch. 336, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/356">37 Stat. 356</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 12 was from R.S. §§ 1996, 1997, which were revised from acts <ref href="/us/act/1865-03-03/ch79/s21">Mar. 3, 1865, ch. 79, § 21</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/13/490">13 Stat. 490</ref>, and <ref href="/us/act/1867-07-19/ch28">July 19, 1867, ch. 28</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/15/14">15 Stat. 14</ref>, respectively; see sections 1481 and 1483 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 13 and 14, relating to protection of citizens when abroad, were transferred to sections 1731 and 1732 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 15, R.S. § 1999, which relates to right of expatriation, is now set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481">section 1481 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 16 to 18, relating to loss of citizenship, were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 16 was from <ref href="/us/act/1907-03-02/ch2534/s2">act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2534, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/1228">34 Stat. 1228</ref>. Section 17 was from <ref href="/us/act/1907-03-02/ch2534">act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2534</ref>, §§ 2, 7, <ref href="/us/stat/34/1228">34 Stat. 1228</ref>, 1229; see sections 1481(a), 1482 and 1484 of this title. Section 17a was from <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s3">act May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/797">48 Stat. 797</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a">section 1481(a) of this title</ref>. Section 18 was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/12">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(12)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/545">40 Stat. 545</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1930-06-21/ch559">June 21, 1930, ch. 559</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/791">46 Stat. 791</ref>; see sections 1438(a), 1454, 1455, and 1459 of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae77e48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch2"><num value="2">CHAPTER 2—</num><heading>ELECTIVE FRANCHISE</heading> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s31 /us/usc/t8/s32"><num value="31, 32">§§ 31, 32.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 31 and 32 were formerly transferred to sections 1971 and 1972, respectively, of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as sections 10101 and 10102, respectively, of Title 52, Voting and Elections.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae77e4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch3"><num value="3">CHAPTER 3—</num><heading>CIVIL RIGHTS</heading> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s41...43"><num value="41 to 43">§§ 41 to 43.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 41 to 43 transferred to sections 1981 to 1983, respectively, of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s44 /us/usc/t8/s45"><num value="44, 45">§§ 44, 45.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-25/ch645/s21">June 25, 1948, ch. 645, § 21</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/862">62 Stat. 862</ref>, eff. <date date="1948-09-01">Sept. 1, 1948</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 44, <ref href="/us/act/1875-03-01/ch114/s4">act Mar. 1, 1875, ch. 114, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/18/336">18 Stat. 336</ref>, related to exclusion of jurors on account of race or color. See <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s243">section 243 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 45, acts <ref href="/us/act/1875-03-01/ch114/s3">Mar. 1, 1875, ch. 114, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/18/336">18 Stat. 336</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1896-05-28/ch252/s19">May 28, 1896, ch. 252, § 19</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/29/184">29 Stat. 184</ref>, related to prosecutions for banning jurors because of race or color. See <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s243">section 243 of Title 18</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s46...51"><num value="46 to 51">§§ 46 to 51.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 46 to 51 transferred to sections 1984 to 1987, 1989, and 1990, respectively, of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s52"><num value="52">§ 52.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-25/ch646/s39">June 25, 1948, ch. 646, § 39</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/992">62 Stat. 992</ref>, eff. <date date="1948-09-01">Sept. 1, 1948</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, R.S. § 1986; acts <ref href="/us/act/1896-05-28/ch252/s6">May 28, 1896, ch. 252, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/29/179">29 Stat. 179</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1919-02-26/ch49/s1">Feb. 26, 1919, ch. 49, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/1182">40 Stat. 1182</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1921-02-11/ch46">Feb. 11, 1921, ch. 46</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1099">41 Stat. 1099</ref>, related to fees of district attorneys, marshals, and clerks of court.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s53...56"><num value="53 to 56">§§ 53 to 56.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 53 to 56 transferred to sections 1991, 1992, former section 1993, and section 1994, respectively, of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae77e61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch4"><num value="4">CHAPTER 4—</num><heading>FREEDMEN</heading> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s61...65"><num value="61 to 65">§§ 61 to 65.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 61, R.S. 2032, related to continuation of laws then in force.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 62, R.S. 2033, related to enforcement of laws by former Secretary of War.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 63, acts <ref href="/us/act/1879-03-03/ch182/s2">Mar. 3, 1879, ch. 182, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/20/402">20 Stat. 402</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1888-02-01/ch4/s1">Feb. 1, 1888, ch. 4, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/25/9">25 Stat. 9</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1898-07-01/ch546">July 1, 1898, ch. 546</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/30/640">30 Stat. 640</ref>, related to claims for pay or bounty.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 64, <ref href="/us/act/1902-07-01/ch1351">act July 1, 1902, ch. 1351</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/556">32 Stat. 556</ref>, related to retained bounty fund.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 65, R.S. § 2037, related to wives and children of colored soldiers.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae77e66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch5"><num value="5">CHAPTER 5—</num><heading>ALIEN OWNERSHIP OF LAND</heading> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s71...78"><num value="71 to 78">§§ 71 to 78.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 71 to 78 transferred to sections 1501 to 1508, respectively, of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s79...82"><num value="79 to 82">§§ 79 to 82.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 79 to 82 related to alien ownership of real estate in the District of Columbia. Sections 79 to 81 were from <ref href="/us/act/1887-03-03/ch340">act Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 340</ref>, §§ 1, 2, 4, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/24/476">24 Stat. 476</ref>, 477, as specifically excepted from amendment by <ref href="/us/act/1897-03-02/ch363">act Mar. 2, 1897, ch. 363</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/29/618">29 Stat. 618</ref> (for said act <date date="1887-03-03">Mar. 3, 1887</date>, as amended by the 1897 act, see sections 1501 to 1507 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions); and section 82 was from <ref href="/us/act/1888-03-09/ch30">act Mar. 9, 1888, ch. 30</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/25/45">25 Stat. 45</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s83...86"><num value="83 to 86">§§ 83 to 86.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 83 to 86 transferred to sections 1509 to 1512, respectively, of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae77e73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch6"><num value="6">CHAPTER 6—</num><heading>IMMIGRATION</heading> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae77e74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch6/schI"><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION AGENCIES, OFFICERS, AND STATIONS</heading> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s100 /us/usc/t8/s101"><num value="100, 101">§§ 100, 101.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 100 transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 101 transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1552">section 1552 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s102"><num value="102">§ 102.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(13), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s23">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 23</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/892">39 Stat. 892</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1937-05-14/ch181">May 14, 1937, ch. 181</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/50/164">50 Stat. 164</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-10-29/ch438">Oct. 29, 1945, ch. 438</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/551">59 Stat. 551</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1949-10-15/ch695/s5/a">Oct. 15, 1949, ch. 695, § 5(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/63/880">63 Stat. 880</ref>, related to administration of immigration laws. See sections 1103, 1223(a), and 1260 of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s103 /us/usc/t8/s103a"><num value="103, 103a">§§ 103, 103a.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae77e7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae77e7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 103, acts <ref href="/us/act/1895-03-02/ch177/s1">Mar. 2, 1895, ch. 177, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/28/780">28 Stat. 780</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, <date date="1933-06-10">June 10, 1933</date>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, which related to administration of alien contract laws, was transferred to section 342h of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, and subsequently eliminated from the Code on enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554">Pub. L. 89–554</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1103">section 1103 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p>Section 103a, <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-09/ch211/tII">act July 9, 1947, ch. 211, title II</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/292">61 Stat. 292</ref>, which related to reimbursement by Attorney General of certain expenses incurred by other agencies in connection with administration and enforcement of laws relating to immigration, etc., was from the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1948, and was not repeated in the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1949, <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-03/ch400/tII">act June 3, 1948, ch. 400, title II</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/316">62 Stat. 316</ref>. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1946-07-05/ch541">July 5, 1946, ch. 541</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/60/462">60 Stat. 462</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1945-05-21/ch129">May 21, 1945, ch. 129</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/59/185">59 Stat. 185</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1944-06-28/ch294">June 28, 1944, ch. 294</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/58/412">58 Stat. 412</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1943-07-01/ch182">July 1, 1943, ch. 182</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/57/288">57 Stat. 288</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1942-07-02/ch472">July 2, 1942, ch. 472</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/56/483">56 Stat. 483</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1941-06-28/ch258">June 28, 1941, ch. 258</ref>, title III, <ref href="/us/stat/55/292">55 Stat. 292</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s104"><num value="104">§ 104.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s1">Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/600">57 Stat. 600</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae77e81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae77e82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1900-06-06/ch791/s1">June 6, 1900, ch. 791, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/31/611">31 Stat. 611</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, <date date="1933-06-10">June 10, 1933</date>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, provided that Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization should have charge, under supervision of Attorney General, of administration of Chinese exclusion laws.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae77e83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s105"><num value="105">§ 105.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(13), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9ef85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s30">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 30</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/895">39 Stat. 895</ref>, related to division of information.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s106...106c"><num value="106 to 106c">§§ 106 to 106c.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9ef88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections, acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s1">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536</ref>, §§ 1 to 3, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1512">45 Stat. 1512</ref>, 1513; <ref href="/us/act/1934-04-19/ch154/s6">Apr. 19, 1934, ch. 154, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/598">48 Stat. 598</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1934-06-08/ch429">June 8, 1934, ch. 429</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/926">48 Stat. 926</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1939-08-07/ch517">Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 517</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/53/1243">53 Stat. 1243</ref>, related to registry of aliens. Similar provisions were contained in former sections 728, 729, 742(b), and 746(<i>l</i>) of this title. See sections 1230 and 1259 of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s107"><num value="107">§ 107.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s8/a">Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a)</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/637">80 Stat. 637</ref>, 642</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9ef8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1894-08-18/ch301/s1">Aug. 18, 1894, ch. 301, § 1</ref>, 28 Stat 391; <ref href="/us/act/1914-08-01/ch223/s1">Aug. 1, 1914, ch. 223, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/38/666">38 Stat. 666</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1920-06-05/ch235/s1">June 5, 1920, ch. 235, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/936">41 Stat. 936</ref>, provided for appointment of commissioners of immigration at the several ports.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s108 /us/usc/t8/s109"><num value="108, 109">§§ 108, 109.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(13), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9ef8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 108, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s23">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 23</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/892">39 Stat. 892</ref>, related to duties of immigration officers. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a">section 1103(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9ef8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 109, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s24">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 24</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/893">39 Stat. 893</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1921-06-10/ch18/s304">June 10, 1921, ch. 18, § 304</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/24">42 Stat. 24</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1928-05-29/ch864">May 29, 1928, ch. 864</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/954">45 Stat. 954</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1931-02-21/ch270">Feb. 21, 1931, ch. 270</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1205">46 Stat. 1205</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-02/ch156">May 2, 1932, ch. 156</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/145">47 Stat. 145</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1942-06-20/ch426">June 20, 1942, ch. 426</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/373">56 Stat. 373</ref>, related to officers and employees. See sections 1103(a) and 1353 of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s109a...109d"><num value="109a to 109d">§§ 109a to 109d.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae9ef92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae9ef93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 109a to 109c transferred to sections 1353a, 1353b, and 1353d, respectively, of this title.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 109d, acts <ref href="/us/act/1943-07-01/ch182">July 1, 1943, ch. 182</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/57/288">57 Stat. 288</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-06-28/ch294">June 28, 1944, ch. 294</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/58/413">58 Stat. 413</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-05-21/ch129">May 21, 1945, ch. 129</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/59/186">59 Stat. 186</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-05/ch541">July 5, 1946, ch. 541</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/60/463">60 Stat. 463</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-09/ch211">July 9, 1947, ch. 211</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/61/292">61 Stat. 292</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-03/ch400">June 3, 1948, ch. 400</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/62/316">62 Stat. 316</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1949-07-20/ch354">July 20, 1949, ch. 354</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/63/460">63 Stat. 460</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-06/ch896">Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896</ref>, ch. III, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/64/618">64 Stat. 618</ref>, which related to employment of interpreters in the Immigration and Naturalization Service, was transferred to section 342f of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, and subsequently repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554">Pub. L. 89–554</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>, 632, which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1555">section 1555 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s110"><num value="110">§ 110.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(25), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9ef96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1925-02-27/ch364">Feb. 27, 1925, ch. 364</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/43/1049">43 Stat. 1049</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-08-07/ch768">Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 768</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/865">60 Stat. 865</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-03-20/ch108/s2">Mar. 20, 1952, ch. 108, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/26">66 Stat. 26</ref>, related to arrest of aliens without warrant. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1357">section 1357 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s111"><num value="111">§ 111.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae9ef99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae9ef9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 111 transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1554">section 1554 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s112"><num value="112">§ 112.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9ef9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae9ef9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae9ef9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1915-03-04/ch147/s1">act Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 147, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/38/1151">38 Stat. 1151</ref>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, which related to employment of officers and clerks enforcing alien contract labor laws, was transferred to section 342i of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, and subsequently eliminated from the Code on enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554">Pub. L. 89–554</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1103">section 1103 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9ef9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s113"><num value="113">§ 113.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(13), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s11a">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 11a</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/882">39 Stat. 882</ref>, related to detail of inspectors on vessels.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s114"><num value="114">§ 114.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae9efa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae9efa5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1919-08-15/ch50">act Aug. 15, 1919, ch. 50</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/280">41 Stat. 280</ref>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, authorized lease for other than governmental purposes of Charleston immigration station and dock connected therewith.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was also classified to section 342k of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, and subsequently eliminated from the Code on enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554">Pub. L. 89–554</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efa6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s115 /us/usc/t8/s116"><num value="115, 116">§§ 115, 116.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(13), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efa7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efa8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 115, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s26">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 26</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/894">39 Stat. 894</ref>, related to disposal of privileges at immigrant stations. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1355/a">section 1355(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efa9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 116, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s27">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 27</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/894">39 Stat. 894</ref>, related to local jurisdiction over immigrant stations. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1358">section 1358 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s117 /us/usc/t8/s118"><num value="117, 118">§§ 117, 118.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae9efac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae9efad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 117, acts <ref href="/us/act/1943-07-12/ch221">July 12, 1943, ch. 221</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/57/507">57 Stat. 507</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-06-28/ch302">June 28, 1944, ch. 302</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/58/558">58 Stat. 558</ref>, related to use of the hospital at Ellis Island Immigration Station for the care of Public Health Service patients. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/a">section 1356(a) of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s220">section 220 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts, which were repealed by section 1313, formerly section 611, of <ref href="/us/act/1944-07-01/ch373">act July 1, 1944, ch. 373</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/714">58 Stat. 714</ref>, 718.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1942-07-02/ch475">July 2, 1942, ch. 475</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/56/581">56 Stat. 581</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1941-07-01/ch269">July 1, 1941, ch. 269</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/55/481">55 Stat. 481</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1940-06-26/ch428">June 26, 1940, ch. 428</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/54/585">54 Stat. 585</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1939-05-06/ch115">May 6, 1939, ch. 115</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/53/668">53 Stat. 668</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1938-03-28/ch55">Mar. 28, 1938, ch. 55</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/52/133">52 Stat. 133</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1937-05-14/ch180">May 14, 1937, ch. 180</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/50/149">50 Stat. 149</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1936-06-23/ch725">June 23, 1936, ch. 725</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/1839">49 Stat. 1839</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1935-05-14/ch110">May 14, 1935, ch. 110</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/229">49 Stat. 229</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1934-03-15/ch70">Mar. 15, 1934, ch. 70</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/48/435">48 Stat. 435</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1933-03-03/ch212">Mar. 3, 1933, ch. 212</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/47/1500">47 Stat. 1500</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1932-07-05/ch430">July 5, 1932, ch. 430</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/47/591">47 Stat. 591</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1931-02-23/ch277">Feb. 23, 1931, ch. 277</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1228">46 Stat. 1228</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1930-05-15/ch289">May 15, 1930, ch. 289</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/46/347">46 Stat. 347</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1928-12-20/ch39">Dec. 20, 1928, ch. 39</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1039">45 Stat. 1039</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1928-03-05/ch126">Mar. 5, 1928, ch. 126</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/45/174">45 Stat. 174</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1927-01-26/ch58">Jan. 26, 1927, ch. 58</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1038">44 Stat. 1038</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1926-03-02/ch43">Mar. 2, 1926, ch. 43</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/147">44 Stat. 147</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1925-01-22/ch87">Jan. 22, 1925, ch. 87</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/43/775">43 Stat. 775</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1924-04-04/ch84">Apr. 4, 1924, ch. 84</ref>, title I, <ref href="/us/stat/43/75">43 Stat. 75</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1923-01-03/ch22">Jan. 3, 1923, ch. 22</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1101">42 Stat. 1101</ref>.</p> -<p>Section 118, <ref href="/us/act/1930-04-18/ch184/tIV">act Apr. 18, 1930, ch. 184, title IV</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/216">46 Stat. 216</ref>, which related to motor vehicles and horses for enforcement of immigration and Chinese exclusion laws, expired with the appropriation act of which it was a part. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1929-01-25/ch102">Jan. 25, 1929, ch. 102</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1137">45 Stat. 1137</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1928-02-15/ch57">Feb. 15, 1928, ch. 57</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/45/107">45 Stat. 107</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1927-02-24/ch189">Feb. 24, 1927, ch. 189</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1223">44 Stat. 1223</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1926-04-29/ch195">Apr. 29, 1926, ch. 195</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/44/371">44 Stat. 371</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1925-02-27/ch364">Feb. 27, 1925, ch. 364</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/43/1049">43 Stat. 1049</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1924-05-28/ch204">May 28, 1924, ch. 204</ref>, title IV, <ref href="/us/stat/43/240">43 Stat. 240</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1923-01-05/ch24">Jan. 5, 1923, ch. 24</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1127">42 Stat. 1127</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1922-03-28/ch117">Mar. 28, 1922, ch. 117</ref>, title II, <ref href="/us/stat/42/487">42 Stat. 487</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1917-06-12/ch27/s1">June 12, 1917, ch. 27, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/170">40 Stat. 170</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ae9efae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Renumbering of Repealing Act</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Title XIII, § 1313, formerly title VI, § 611, of act <date date="1944-07-01">July 1, 1944</date>, which repealed section 117, was renumbered title VII, § 711, by <ref href="/us/act/1946-08-13/ch958/s5">act Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 958, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/1049">60 Stat. 1049</ref>; § 713, by <ref href="/us/act/1948-02-28/ch83/s9/b">act Feb. 28, 1948, ch. 83, § 9(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/47">62 Stat. 47</ref>; title VIII, § 813, by <ref href="/us/act/1956-07-30/ch779/s3/b">act July 30, 1956, ch. 779, § 3(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/70/721">70 Stat. 721</ref>; title IX, § 913, by <ref href="/us/pl/88/581/s4/b">Pub. L. 88–581, § 4(b)</ref>, <date date="1964-09-04">Sept. 4, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/919">78 Stat. 919</ref>; title X, § 1013, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/239/s3/b">Pub. L. 89–239, § 3(b)</ref>, <date date="1965-10-06">Oct. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/931">79 Stat. 931</ref>; title XI, § 1113, by <ref href="/us/pl/91/572/s6/b">Pub. L. 91–572, § 6(b)</ref>, <date date="1970-12-24">Dec. 24, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/1506">84 Stat. 1506</ref>; title XII, § 1213, by <ref href="/us/pl/92/294/s3/b">Pub. L. 92–294, § 3(b)</ref>, <date date="1972-05-16">May 16, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/137">86 Stat. 137</ref>; title XIII, § 1313, by <ref href="/us/pl/93/154/s2/b/2">Pub. L. 93–154, § 2(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1973-11-16">Nov. 16, 1973</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/87/604">87 Stat. 604</ref>, and was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/93/222/s7/b">Pub. L. 93–222, § 7(b)</ref>, <date date="1973-12-29">Dec. 29, 1973</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/87/936">87 Stat. 936</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ae9efaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch6/schII"><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>REGULATION AND RESTRICTION OF IMMIGRATION IN GENERAL</heading> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s131"><num value="131">§ 131.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ae9efb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ae9efb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1903-02-14/ch552/s7">Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/828">32 Stat. 828</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, which related to control of immigration, was transferred to section 342a of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, and subsequently eliminated from the Code on enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554">Pub. L. 89–554</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s132...137–10"><num value="132 to 137–10">§§ 132 to 137–10.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(1), (8), (11), (13), (16), (48), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, 280, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 132, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s2">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/875">39 Stat. 875</ref>, related to head tax. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">section 1351 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 133, <ref href="/us/act/1909-03-04/ch299/s1">act Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 299, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/35/982">35 Stat. 982</ref>, related to covering of moneys into Treasury. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/b">section 1356(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 134, <ref href="/us/act/1905-02-03/ch297/s1">act Feb. 3, 1905, ch. 297, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/33/684">33 Stat. 684</ref>, authorized refunds of head taxes erroneously collected under <ref href="/us/act/1903-03-03/ch1012/s1">act Mar. 3, 1903, ch. 1012, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/1213">32 Stat. 1213</ref>. Said act <date date="1903-03-03">Mar. 3, 1903</date> was repealed by acts <ref href="/us/act/1907-02-20/ch1134/s43">Feb. 20, 1907, ch. 1134, § 43</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/911">34 Stat. 911</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s38">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 38</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/897">39 Stat. 897</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 135, R.S. § 2164, related to State tax or charge on immigrants.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 136, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s3">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/875">39 Stat. 875</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1920-06-05/ch243">June 5, 1920, ch. 243</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/981">41 Stat. 981</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-04/ch690/s1/d">Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 690, § 1(d)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1551">45 Stat. 1551</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-09-27/ch418/s2">Sept. 27, 1944, ch. 418, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/746">58 Stat. 746</ref>, related to exclusion of aliens. See sections 1102, 1154, and 1182 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 137, acts <ref href="/us/act/1918-10-16/ch186/s1">Oct. 16, 1918, ch. 186, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/1012">40 Stat. 1012</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1920-06-05/ch251">June 5, 1920, ch. 251</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1008">41 Stat. 1008</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, title II, § 23(a), <ref href="/us/stat/54/673">54 Stat. 673</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-05-25/ch338">May 25, 1948, ch. 338</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/268">62 Stat. 268</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 22, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1006">64 Stat. 1006</ref>, related to exclusion of subversive aliens. See sections 1101 and 1182 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 137–1, acts <ref href="/us/act/1918-10-16/ch186/s2">Oct. 16, 1918, ch. 186, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/1012">40 Stat. 1012</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, title II, § 23(b), <ref href="/us/stat/54/673">54 Stat. 673</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 22, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1006">64 Stat. 1006</ref>, related to exceptions as to certain aliens seeking temporary entrance. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/2">section 1182(d)(2) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 137–2, acts <ref href="/us/act/1918-10-16/ch186/s3">Oct. 16, 1918, ch. 186, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/1012">40 Stat. 1012</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 22, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1006">64 Stat. 1006</ref>, related to prohibition against issuance of visas to subversive aliens.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 137–3, <ref href="/us/act/1918-10-16/ch186/s4">act Oct. 16, 1918, ch. 186, § 4</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 22, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1006">64 Stat. 1006</ref>, related to deportation of subversive aliens.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 137–4 to 137–8, <ref href="/us/act/1918-10-16/ch186">act Oct. 16, 1918, ch. 186</ref>, §§ 5–9, as added <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 22, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1006">64 Stat. 1006</ref>, related to temporary exclusion of suspects, subversive aliens and penalties. See sections 1102, 1182, 1225, 1253, 1326 and 1327 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 137–9, <ref href="/us/act/1951-03-28/ch23/s1">act Mar. 28, 1951, ch. 23, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/28">65 Stat. 28</ref>, related to clarification of immigration status of certain aliens.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 137–10, <ref href="/us/act/1951-03-28/ch23/s2">act Mar. 28, 1951, ch. 23, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/28">65 Stat. 28</ref>, related to recordation of entry for permanent residence.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s137a"><num value="137a">§ 137a.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s5">May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/798">48 Stat. 798</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p>Section, <ref href="/us/act/1922-09-22/ch411/s8">act Sept. 22, 1922, ch. 411, § 8</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1930-07-03/ch826">July 3, 1930, ch. 826</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/849">46 Stat. 849</ref>, provided as follows:</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“§ 137a. Married woman whose husband is native-born citizen and veteran of World War. Any woman eligible by race to citizenship who has married a citizen of the United States before <date date="1930-07-03">July 3, 1930</date>, whose husband shall have been a native-born citizen and a member of the military or naval forces of the United States during the World War, and separated therefrom under honorable conditions; if otherwise admissible, shall not be excluded from admission into the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s136">section 136 of this title</ref>, unless she be excluded under the provisions of that section relating to—</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(a) Persons afflicted with a loathsome or dangerous contagious disease, except tuberculosis in any form;</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(b) Polygamy;</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(c) Prostitutes, procurers, or other like immoral persons;</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(d) Persons convicted of crime: <i>Provided</i>, That no such wife shall be excluded because of offenses committed during legal infancy, while a minor under the age of twenty-one years, and for which the sentences imposed were less than three months, and which were committed more than five years previous to <date date="1930-07-03">July 3, 1930</date>;</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(e) Persons previously deported;</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(f) Contract laborers.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“After admission to the United States she shall be subject to all other provisions of [former] sections 9 and 10 and 367–370 of this title.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ae9efcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="savings" id="id7ae9efce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Savings Clause</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s5">Act May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/798">48 Stat. 798</ref>, provided that the repeal of this section should not affect any right or privilege or terminate any citizenship acquired under the section before such repeal.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ae9efcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s137b...173"><num value="137b to 173">§§ 137b to 173.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(2), (3), (5), (13), (18), (19), (23), (31), (32), (47), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, 280, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ae9efd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 137b to 137d, <ref href="/us/act/1932-03-17/ch85">act Mar. 17, 1932, ch. 85</ref>, §§ 1–3, <ref href="/us/stat/47/67">47 Stat. 67</ref>, related to alien musicians. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 138, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s4">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/878">39 Stat. 878</ref>, related to importation of aliens for immoral purposes. See sections 1326, 1328 and 1329 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 139, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s5">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/879">39 Stat. 879</ref>, related to contract laborers. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1330">section 1330 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 140, acts <ref href="/us/act/1888-10-19/ch1210/s1">Oct. 19, 1888, ch. 1210, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/25/566">25 Stat. 566</ref>; <date date="1904-04-28">Apr. 28, 1904</date>, Pub. R. 33, <ref href="/us/stat/33/591">33 Stat. 591</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>, related to rewards to informer.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 141, <ref href="/us/act/1885-02-26/ch164/s2">act Feb. 26, 1885, ch. 164, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/23/332">23 Stat. 332</ref>, related to validity of contracts for labor of aliens made before importation.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 142, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s6">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/879">39 Stat. 879</ref>, related to advertisement of employment. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1330">section 1330 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 143, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s7">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/879">39 Stat. 879</ref>, related to solicitation of immigration by transportation companies. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1330">section 1330 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 144, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s8">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 8</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/880">39 Stat. 880</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-03-20/ch108/s1">Mar. 20, 1952, ch. 108, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/26">66 Stat. 26</ref>, related to bringing in or harboring certain aliens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a">section 1324(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 145, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s9">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/880">39 Stat. 880</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s26">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 26</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/166">43 Stat. 166</ref>, related to bringing in aliens subject to disability or afflicted with disease. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1322">section 1322 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 146, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s10">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 10</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/881">39 Stat. 881</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s27">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 27</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/167">43 Stat. 167</ref>, related to prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1321">section 1321 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 147, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch27/s11">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 27, § 11</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/881">39 Stat. 881</ref>, related to detention of aliens for observation and examination. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222">section 1222 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 148, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s12">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 12</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/882">39 Stat. 882</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-30/ch384">July 30, 1947, ch. 384</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/630">61 Stat. 630</ref>, related to lists of passengers arriving or departing.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 149, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s13">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 13</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/884">39 Stat. 884</ref>, related to grouping of alien passengers in lists.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 150, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s14">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 14</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/884">39 Stat. 884</ref>, related to refusal or failure to furnish alien passenger list.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 151, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s15">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 15</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/885">39 Stat. 885</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-12-19/ch608/s1">Dec. 19, 1944, ch. 608, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/816">58 Stat. 816</ref>, related to inspection of alien passengers on arrival. See section 1223(a), (b) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 152, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s16">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 16</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/885">39 Stat. 885</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-07-01/ch373">July 1, 1944, ch. 373</ref>, title VII, § 713, formerly title VI, § 611, <ref href="/us/stat/58/714">58 Stat. 714</ref>, 716, renumbered title VII, § 711, <ref href="/us/act/1946-08-13/ch958/s5">Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 958, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/1049">60 Stat. 1049</ref>, renumbered title VII, § 713, <ref href="/us/act/1948-02-28/ch83/s9/b">Feb. 28, 1948, ch. 83, § 9(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/47">62 Stat. 47</ref>, related to physical and mental examination of alien passengers. See sections 1222 and 1362 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 153, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s17">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 17</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/887">39 Stat. 887</ref>, related to boards of special inquiry.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 154, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s18">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 18</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/887">39 Stat. 887</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-04/ch690/s1/e">Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 690, § 1(e)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1551">45 Stat. 1551</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-12-19/ch608/s2">Dec. 19, 1944, ch. 608, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/816">58 Stat. 816</ref>, related to immediate deportation of aliens brought in in violation of law.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 155, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s19">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 19</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/889">39 Stat. 889</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, title II, § 20, <ref href="/us/stat/54/671">54 Stat. 671</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1942-12-08/ch697">Dec. 8, 1942, ch. 697</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/1044">56 Stat. 1044</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-07-01/ch783">July 1, 1948, ch. 783</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/1206">62 Stat. 1206</ref>, related to deportation of undesirable aliens generally; see sections 1227 and 1351 of this title. Section 22 of act <date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date> provided that no alien should be deportable by reason of amendments to former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s155">section 155 of this title</ref> by said act, on account of any act committed prior to the date of enactment of that act [<date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date>].</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 155a, <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-27/ch1052">act Sept. 27, 1950, ch. 1052</ref>, ch. III, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1048">64 Stat. 1048</ref>, related to deportation or exclusion proceedings unaffected by the Administrative Procedure Act.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 156, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s20">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 20</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/890">39 Stat. 890</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1943-07-13/ch230">July 13, 1943, ch. 230</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/553">57 Stat. 553</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 23, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1010">64 Stat. 1010</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-18/ch442">June 18, 1952, ch. 442</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/138">66 Stat. 138</ref>, related to control over, and facilitation of deportation. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 156a, acts <ref href="/us/act/1931-02-18/ch224">Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 224</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1171">46 Stat. 1171</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, title II, § 21, <ref href="/us/stat/54/673">54 Stat. 673</ref>, related to deportation of aliens engaged in narcotic traffic. Section 22 of act <date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date>, provided that no alien should be deportable by reason of amendments to former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s156a">section 156a of this title</ref> by said act, on account of any act committed prior to the date of enactment of that act [<date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date>].</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ae9efe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 157, <ref href="/us/act/1920-05-10/ch174">act May 10, 1920, ch. 174</ref>, §§ 1–3, <ref href="/us/stat/41/593">41 Stat. 593</ref>, 594, related to deportation of aliens convicted of war-time offenses.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 158 to 163, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29</ref>, §§ 21–23, 28, <ref href="/us/stat/39/891-894">39 Stat. 891–894</ref>, related to admission of aliens, detention, etc. See sections 1103(a), 1183, and 1327 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 164, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s25">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 25</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/893">39 Stat. 893</ref>, related to jurisdiction of district courts. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1329">section 1329 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 165, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s31">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 31</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/895">39 Stat. 895</ref>, related to signing alien on ship’s articles with intent to permit landing in violation of law. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1287">section 1287 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5feb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 166, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s34">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 34</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/896">39 Stat. 896</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s19">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 19</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/164">43 Stat. 164</ref>, related to landing of excluded seamen. See sections 1282(b) and 1287 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 167, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s20/a">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 20(a)</ref>–(c), <ref href="/us/stat/43/164">43 Stat. 164</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-12-19/ch608/s4">Dec. 19, 1944, ch. 608, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/817">58 Stat. 817</ref>, related to control of alien seamen. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1284">section 1284 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 168, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s33">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 33</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/896">39 Stat. 896</ref>, related to paying off or discharging alien seamen. See sections 1282(a) and 1286 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 169, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s35">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 35</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/896">39 Stat. 896</ref>, related to employment on passenger vessels of aliens suffering with mental disabilities. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1285">section 1285 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 170, <ref href="/us/act/1920-12-26/ch4">act Dec. 26, 1920, ch. 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1082">41 Stat. 1082</ref>, related to treatment in hospitals of alien seamen. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1283">section 1283 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ff0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 171, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s36">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 36</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/896">39 Stat. 896</ref>, related to lists of aliens employed on vessels arriving from foreign ports. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1281">section 1281 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ff1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 172, acts <ref href="/us/act/1893-03-03/ch206/s8">Mar. 3, 1893, ch. 206, § 8</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/27/570">27 Stat. 570</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1903-02-14/ch552/s7">Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/328">32 Stat. 328</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>, related to posting of laws by agents of steamship companies.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ff2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 173, acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29">Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29</ref>, §§ 1, 37, <ref href="/us/stat/39/874">39 Stat. 874</ref>, 897; <ref href="/us/act/1924-06-02/ch233">June 2, 1924, ch. 233</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/253">43 Stat. 253</ref>, related to definitions of aliens, seamen, etc. See section 1101(a)(3), (10), (38), (b)(3), (d)(7) of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec5ff3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s174"><num value="174">§ 174.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec5ff4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec5ff5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec5ff6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1894-08-18/ch301/s1">Aug. 18, 1894, ch. 301, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/28/390">28 Stat. 390</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1903-02-14/ch552/s7">Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/828">32 Stat. 828</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, which related to finality of decisions of immigration officers, was transferred to section 342j of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, and subsequently eliminated from the Code on enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554">Pub. L. 89–554</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec5ff7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s175...181"><num value="175 to 181">§§ 175 to 181.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(12), (13), (23), (30), (33), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec5ff8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ff9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 175, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s1">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/874">39 Stat. 874</ref>, related to application of laws to Philippine Islands.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ffa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 176, <ref href="/us/act/1934-03-15/ch70/s1">act Mar. 15, 1934, ch. 70, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/435">48 Stat. 435</ref>, related to disposition of moneys received or paid for detention of aliens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/a">section 1356(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ffb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 177, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s29">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 29</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/894">39 Stat. 894</ref>, related to international conference for regulation of immigration of aliens.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ffc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 178, <ref href="/us/act/1917-02-05/ch29/s38">act Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 38</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/897">39 Stat. 897</ref>, provided for the effective date of the act of <date date="1917-02-05">Feb. 5, 1917</date>, repealed specified provisions, and set forth laws unaffected by the enactment of this act.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ffd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 179, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s21/b">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 21(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/165">43 Stat. 165</ref>, related to blank forms of manifest and crew lists. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1352/b">section 1352(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5ffe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 180, acts <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-04/ch690/s1/a">Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 690, § 1(a)</ref>–(c), <ref href="/us/stat/45/1551">45 Stat. 1551</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-06-24/ch40">June 24, 1929, ch. 40</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/41">46 Stat. 41</ref>, related to reentry or attempted reentry of deported aliens. See sections 1101(g) and 1326 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec5fff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 180a to 180d, <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-04/ch690">act Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 690</ref>, §§ 2–5, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1551">45 Stat. 1551</ref>, 1552, related to reentry or attempted reentry of deported aliens. See sections 1101, 1182, 1203, and 1325 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6000-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 181, <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s7">act May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/166">47 Stat. 166</ref>, related to reentry of deported aliens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1326">section 1326 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aec6001-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch6/schIII"><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>QUOTA AND NONQUOTA IMMIGRANTS</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6002-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s201...204"><num value="201 to 204">§§ 201 to 204.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(23), (24), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6003-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6004-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 201, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s1">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/153">43 Stat. 153</ref>, related to short title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6005-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 202, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s2">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/153">43 Stat. 153</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1925-02-25/ch316">Feb. 25, 1925, ch. 316</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/976">43 Stat. 976</ref>, related to immigration visas. See sections 1201 and 1351 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6006-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 203, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s3">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/154">43 Stat. 154</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-07-06/ch434">July 6, 1932, ch. 434</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/607">47 Stat. 607</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-07-01/ch502/s1">July 1, 1940, ch. 502, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/711">54 Stat. 711</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-29/ch652">Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652</ref>, title I, § 7(c), <ref href="/us/stat/59/672">59 Stat. 672</ref>, defined immigrant. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6007-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 204, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s4">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/155">43 Stat. 155</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1926-07-03/ch738/s1">July 3, 1926, ch. 738, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/812">44 Stat. 812</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1928-05-29/ch914">May 29, 1928, ch. 914</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1009">45 Stat. 1009</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1930-07-03/ch835/s3">July 3, 1930, ch. 835, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/854">46 Stat. 854</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-07-11/ch471/s1">July 11, 1932, ch. 471, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/656">47 Stat. 656</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-05-19/ch311/s1">May 19, 1948, ch. 311, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/241">62 Stat. 241</ref>, defined nonquota immigrant. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6008-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s204a /us/usc/t8/s204b"><num value="204a, 204b">§§ 204a, 204b.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6009-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec600a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec600b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections related to natives of Virgin Islands residing in foreign countries on <date date="1932-06-22">June 22, 1932</date>, and were based on <ref href="/us/act/1932-06-28/ch283">act June 28, 1932, ch. 283</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/47/336">47 Stat. 336</ref>. Former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s204b">section 204b of this title</ref> provided that section 204a should not apply after <date date="1934-06-28">June 28, 1934</date>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec600c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s204c...219"><num value="204c to 219">§§ 204c to 219.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(23), (36), (44), (45), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, 280, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec600d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec600e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 204c, <ref href="/us/act/1932-06-28/ch283/s3">act June 28, 1932, ch. 283, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/336">47 Stat. 336</ref>, related to deportation as public charge.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec600f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 204d, <ref href="/us/act/1932-06-28/ch283/s4">act June 28, 1932, ch. 283, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/336">47 Stat. 336</ref>, related to definitions.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6010-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 205, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s5">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/155">43 Stat. 155</ref>, defined quota immigrant.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6011-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 206, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s6">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/155">43 Stat. 155</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1928-05-29/ch914/s3">May 29, 1928, ch. 914, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1009">45 Stat. 1009</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-07-11/ch471/s2">July 11, 1932, ch. 471, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/656">47 Stat. 656</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-05-19/ch311/s2">May 19, 1948, ch. 311, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/241">62 Stat. 241</ref>, related to enumeration of preferences within quotas.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6012-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 207, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s7">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/156">43 Stat. 156</ref>, related to application for visas.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6013-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 208, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s8">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 8</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/156">43 Stat. 156</ref>, related to nonquota immigration visas.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6014-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 209, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s9">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/157">43 Stat. 157</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1937-05-14/ch182/s1">May 14, 1937, ch. 182, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/50/164">50 Stat. 164</ref>, related to visas of nonquota and preferred immigrants.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6015-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 210, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s10">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 10</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/158">43 Stat. 158</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-03/ch403">June 3, 1948, ch. 403</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/335">62 Stat. 335</ref>, related to reentry permits.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6016-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 211, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s11">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 11</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/159">43 Stat. 159</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1927-03-04/ch514">Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 514</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1455">44 Stat. 1455</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1928-03-31/ch306">Mar. 31, 1928, ch. 306</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/400">45 Stat. 400</ref>, related to immigration quotas as determined by national origin.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6017-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 212, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s12">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 12</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/160">43 Stat. 160</ref>, related to determination of nationality. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">section 1152 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6018-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 212a, acts <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s2">Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/601">57 Stat. 601</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-08-09/ch945/s2">Aug. 9, 1946, ch. 945, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/975">60 Stat. 975</ref>, related to reentry permits for Chinese persons.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6019-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 212b, <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-02/ch534/s4">act July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/417">60 Stat. 417</ref>, related to reentry permits for Indians and races indigenous to India.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec601a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 212c, <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-02/ch534/s5">act July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/417">60 Stat. 417</ref>, related to definitions and allocations of quota.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec601b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 213, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s13">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 13</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/161">43 Stat. 161</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1930-06-13/ch476">June 13, 1930, ch. 476</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/581">46 Stat. 581</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1937-05-14/ch182/s2">May 14, 1937, ch. 182, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/50/165">50 Stat. 165</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-08-09/ch945/s1">Aug. 9, 1946, ch. 945, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/975">60 Stat. 975</ref>, related to compliance with immigration requirements.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec601c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 213a, <ref href="/us/act/1937-05-14/ch182/s3">act May 14, 1937, ch. 182, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/50/165">50 Stat. 165</ref>, related to deportation of alien securing visa through fraudulent marriage.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec601d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 214, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s14">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 14</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/162">43 Stat. 162</ref>, related to deportation and procedure thereunder.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec601e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 215, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s15">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 15</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/162">43 Stat. 162</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-07-01/ch363">July 1, 1932, ch. 363</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/524">47 Stat. 524</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-07-01/ch502/s2">July 1, 1940, ch. 502, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/711">54 Stat. 711</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-29/ch652">Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652</ref>, title I, § 7(d), <ref href="/us/stat/59/672">59 Stat. 672</ref>, related to admission of persons excepted from definition of immigrant and nonquota immigrants.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec601f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 216, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s16">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 16</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/163">43 Stat. 163</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-12-19/ch608/s3">Dec. 19, 1944, ch. 608, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/817">58 Stat. 817</ref>, related to unlawful bringing of aliens into United States by water.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6020-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 217, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s17">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 17</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/163">43 Stat. 163</ref>, related to contracts with transportation lines.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6021-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 218, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s18">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 18</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/164">43 Stat. 164</ref>, related to unused immigration visas.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6022-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 219, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s21/a">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 21(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/165">43 Stat. 165</ref>, related to reentry permits.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6023-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s220"><num value="220">§ 220.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-25/ch645/s21">June 25, 1948, ch. 645, § 21</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/862">62 Stat. 862</ref>, eff. <date date="1948-09-01">Sept. 1, 1948</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6024-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6025-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s22">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 22</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/165">43 Stat. 165</ref>, related to forging, counterfeiting, etc., of reentry permits. See <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1546">section 1546 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6026-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s221...227"><num value="221 to 227">§§ 221 to 227.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(20), (22), (23), (29), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6027-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6028-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 221, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s23">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 23</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/165">43 Stat. 165</ref>, related to burden of proof upon entry of alien or in deportation proceedings.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6029-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 222, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s24">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 24</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/166">43 Stat. 166</ref>, related to rules and regulations.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec602a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 223, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s25">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 25</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/166">43 Stat. 166</ref>, related to quota law as additional to other immigration laws.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec602b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 224, acts <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s28/a">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 28(a)</ref>–(e), (g)–(n), <ref href="/us/stat/43/168">43 Stat. 168</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1924-06-02/ch233">June 2, 1924, ch. 233</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/253">43 Stat. 253</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-10-29/ch437">Oct. 29, 1945, ch. 437</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/551">59 Stat. 551</ref>, related to definitions.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec602c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 225, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s29">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 29</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/169">43 Stat. 169</ref>, related to appropriations.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec602d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 226, <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s32">act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 32</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/169">43 Stat. 169</ref>, related to partial invalidity.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec602e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 226a, <ref href="/us/act/1928-04-02/ch308">act Apr. 2, 1928, ch. 308</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/401">45 Stat. 401</ref>, related to American Indians born in Canada.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec602f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 227, <ref href="/us/act/1922-12-27/ch15">act Dec. 27, 1922, ch. 15</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1065">42 Stat. 1065</ref>, related to admission of certain aliens in excess of quotas.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6030-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s228"><num value="228">§ 228.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6031-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec6032-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec6033-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1924-06-07/ch379">act June 7, 1924, ch. 379</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/669">43 Stat. 669</ref>, related to aliens who entered prior to <date date="1924-07-01">July 1, 1924</date> under quota of 1921, and was omitted as executed.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6034-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s229...231"><num value="229 to 231">§§ 229 to 231.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(17), (23), (27), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6035-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6036-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 229, acts <ref href="/us/act/1921-05-19/ch8">May 19, 1921, ch. 8</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/5">42 Stat. 5</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1924-05-26/ch190/s30">May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 30</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/43/169">43 Stat. 169</ref>, related to imposition and enforcement of penalties under act <date date="1921-05-19">May 19, 1921</date>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6037-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 230, Joint Res. <ref href="/us/act/1918-10-16/ch190">Oct. 16, 1918, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/1014">40 Stat. 1014</ref>, related to alien residents conscripted or volunteering for service during World War I.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6038-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 231, <ref href="/us/act/1926-05-26/ch400">act May 26, 1926, ch. 400</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/657">44 Stat. 657</ref>, related to admission into Puerto Rico of certain resident Spanish subjects.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6039-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s232...237"><num value="232 to 237">§§ 232 to 237.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec603a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec603b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec603c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 232 to 236, <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-28/ch591">act Dec. 28, 1945, ch. 591</ref>, §§ 1–5, <ref href="/us/stat/59/659">59 Stat. 659</ref>, relating to admission of alien spouses and minor children of World War II veterans, omitted as expired three years after <date date="1945-12-28">Dec. 28, 1945</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 237, <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-28/ch591/s6">act Dec. 28, 1945, ch. 591, § 6</ref>, added <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-22/ch289">July 22, 1947, ch. 289</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/401">61 Stat. 401</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec603d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s238"><num value="238">§ 238.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec603e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec603f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec6040-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1557">section 1557 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6041-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s239"><num value="239">§ 239.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6042-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec6043-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec6044-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1950-08-19/ch759">Aug. 19, 1950, ch. 759</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/64/464">64 Stat. 464</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1951-03-19/ch9">Mar. 19, 1951, ch. 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/6">65 Stat. 6</ref>, relating to admission of alien spouses and minor children of members of armed forces, expired by its own terms on <date date="1952-03-19">Mar. 19, 1952</date>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aec6045-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch6/schIV"><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>ALIEN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6046-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s241...246"><num value="241 to 246">§§ 241 to 246.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(28), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6047-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6048-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections, <ref href="/us/act/1926-05-26/ch398">act May 26, 1926, ch. 398</ref>, §§ 1–6, <ref href="/us/stat/44/654">44 Stat. 654</ref>, 655, related to alien veterans of World War I.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aec6049-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch7"><num value="7">CHAPTER 7—</num><heading>EXCLUSION OF CHINESE</heading> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec604a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec604b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec604c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Former chapter 7 of this title included the provisions of the several Chinese Exclusion acts, beginning with the temporary <ref href="/us/act/1882-05-06/ch126">act of May 6, 1882, ch. 126</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/22/58">22 Stat. 58</ref>, which, as being then in force, were, by <ref href="/us/act/1904-04-27/ch1630/s5">act Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1630, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/33/428">33 Stat. 428</ref>, amending <ref href="/us/act/1902-04-29/ch641">act Apr. 29, 1902, ch. 641</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/176">32 Stat. 176</ref>, “re-enacted, extended, and continued, without modification, limitation, or condition;” with the further provisions of the act and those of subsequent acts relating to the subject which remained in force.</p> -</note> -</notes> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec604d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s261"><num value="261">§ 261.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec604e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec604f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec6050-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1903-02-14/ch552/s7">Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/32/828">32 Stat. 828</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, <date date="1933-06-10">June 10, 1933</date>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2423, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>, conferred upon the Attorney General the authority, power, and jurisdiction by virtue of any law relating to the exclusion from and residence within the United States, its Territories and the District of Columbia, of Chinese and persons of Chinese descent, and vested in the collectors of customs and collectors of internal revenue, under control of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, as the Attorney General might designate therefor, the authority, power, and jurisdiction in relation to such exclusion previously vested in such officers. It was omitted as obsolete in view of the repeal, by <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s1">act Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/600">57 Stat. 600</ref>, of sections 262 to 297 and 299 of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6051-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s262...297"><num value="262 to 297">§§ 262 to 297.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s1">Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/600">57 Stat. 600</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6052-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6053-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections, acts <ref href="/us/act/1882-05-06/ch126">May 6, 1882, ch. 126</ref>, §§ 1, 3, 6–13, 15, 16, <ref href="/us/stat/22/59-61">22 Stat. 59–61</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1884-07-05/ch220">July 5, 1884, ch. 220</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/23/115-118">23 Stat. 115–118</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1888-09-13/ch1015">Sept. 13, 1888, ch. 1015</ref>, §§ 5–11, 13, 14, <ref href="/us/stat/25/477-479">25 Stat. 477–479</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1888-10-01/ch1064">Oct. 1, 1888, ch. 1064</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/25/504">25 Stat. 504</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1892-05-05/ch60">May 5, 1892, ch. 60</ref>, §§ 1–3, 5–8, <ref href="/us/stat/27/25">27 Stat. 25</ref>, 26; <ref href="/us/act/1893-11-03/ch14">Nov. 3, 1893, ch. 14</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/28/7">28 Stat. 7</ref>, 8; <date date="1898-07-07">July 7, 1898</date>, No. 55, § 1 (part), <ref href="/us/stat/30/751">30 Stat. 751</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1900-04-30/ch339/s1">Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/31/161">31 Stat. 161</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1900-06-06/ch791/s1">June 6, 1900, ch. 791, § 1</ref> (part), <ref href="/us/stat/31/611">31 Stat. 611</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1901-03-03/ch845">Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 845</ref>, §§ 1–3, <ref href="/us/stat/31/1093">31 Stat. 1093</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1902-04-29/ch641">Apr. 29, 1902, ch. 641</ref>, §§ 1, 2, 4, <ref href="/us/stat/32/176">32 Stat. 176</ref>, 177; <ref href="/us/act/1904-04-27/ch1630/s5">Apr. 27, 1904, ch. 1630, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/33/428">33 Stat. 428</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1912-08-24/ch355/s1">Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 355, § 1</ref> (part), <ref href="/us/stat/37/476">37 Stat. 476</ref>, related to exclusion of Chinese and persons of Chinese descent from the United States or its Territories, and to various matters pertaining thereto, including the requirement of certificates of permission and identity by those who might be entitled to entry, exemptions, duties of masters of vessels and Federal officers, arrest, hearing and removal of Chinese unlawfully within the United States or its Territories, habeas corpus, and forfeitures and penalties for violation of the exclusion laws.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6054-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s298"><num value="298">§ 298.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6055-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7aec6056-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7aec6057-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <date date="1894-03-17">Mar. 17, 1894</date>, Art. III, <ref href="/us/stat/28/1211">28 Stat. 1211</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1904-04-28/ch1762/s1">Apr. 28, 1904, ch. 1762, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/33/478">33 Stat. 478</ref>, provided for the Bertillon system of identification at the various ports of entry, to prevent unlawful entry of Chinese into the United States. It is obsolete in view of the repeal of sections 262 to 297 of this title by <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s1">act Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/600">57 Stat. 600</ref>. For some years prior to such act, no moneys had been appropriated to prevent unlawful entry of Chinese, referred to in this section.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6058-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s299"><num value="299">§ 299.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s1">Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/600">57 Stat. 600</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6059-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec605a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1913-06-23/ch3/s1">act June 23, 1913, ch. 3, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/38/65">38 Stat. 65</ref>, provided for delivery by the marshal, of all Chinese persons ordered deported under judicial writs, into the custody of any officer designated for that purpose, for conveyance to the frontier or seaboard for deportation.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aec605b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch8"><num value="8">CHAPTER 8—</num><heading>THE COOLY TRADE</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec605c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s331...339"><num value="331 to 339">§§ 331 to 339.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/93/461">Pub. L. 93–461</ref>, <date date="1974-10-20">Oct. 20, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1387">88 Stat. 1387</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec605d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec605e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 331, R.S. § 2158, prohibited cooly trade.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec605f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 332, R.S. § 2159; <ref href="/us/act/1911-03-03/ch231/s291">Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 291</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/36/1167">36 Stat. 1167</ref>, related to forfeiture of vessels engaged in cooly trade.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6060-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 333, R.S. § 2160, related to penalty for building vessels to engage in cooly trade.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6061-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 334, R.S. § 2161, related to punishment for engaging in cooly trade.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6062-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 335, R.S. § 2162, excepted voluntary emigration of coolies from prohibition.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6063-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 336, <ref href="/us/act/1875-03-03/ch141/s1">act Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 141, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/18/477">18 Stat. 477</ref>, related to inquiry and certification by consular officers.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6064-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 337, R.S. § 2163, related to examination of vessels.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6065-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 338, <ref href="/us/act/1875-03-03/ch141/s2">act Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 141, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/18/477">18 Stat. 477</ref>, related to penalties for involuntary transportation of Chinese, Japanese, and others for purpose of holding to service.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec6066-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 339, <ref href="/us/act/1875-03-03/ch141/s4">act Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 141, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/18/477">18 Stat. 477</ref>, related to punishment for contracting to supply cooly labor.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aec6067-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch9"><num value="9">CHAPTER 9—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aec6068-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s351...416"><num value="351 to 416">§§ 351 to 416.</num><heading> Repealed or transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aec6069-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aec606a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">These sections, relating to naturalization, were in large degree affected by the Nationality Act of 1940, former section 501 et seq. of this title. That act was passed on <date date="1940-10-14">Oct. 14, 1940</date>, to consolidate and restate the laws of the United States regarding citizenship, naturalization, and expatriation, and, in addition to certain specific repeals thereby, all acts or parts of acts in conflict with its provisions were repealed by former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s904">section 904 of this title</ref>. See notes below for history of individual sections.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 351 to 354, relating to Bureau of Naturalization, were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Sections 351 to 353 were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s1">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>, and section 354 was from <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">act May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443">section 1443 of this title</ref>. See also section 1551 et seq. of this title for general provisions relating to Immigration and Naturalization Service.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 355, relating to reports of expenditures of Bureau of Naturalization, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1928-05-29/ch901/s1">act May 29, 1928, ch. 901, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/994">45 Stat. 994</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1909-03-04/ch299/s1">act Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 299, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/35/982">35 Stat. 982</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 356 to 358a were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 356, relating to regulations for execution of naturalization laws and use of copies of papers in evidence, was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s28">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 28</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/606">34 Stat. 606</ref>, and <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s8">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 8</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1515">45 Stat. 1515</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443">section 1443 of this title</ref>. Section 356a, relating to quarters for photographic studio in New York City, was from <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s9">act May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/166">47 Stat. 166</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443/g">section 1443(g) of this title</ref>. Sections 357 (from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s3">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1911-03-03/ch231/s289">Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 289</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/36/1167">36 Stat. 1167</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1936-06-25/ch804">June 25, 1936, ch. 804</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/1921">49 Stat. 1921</ref>), 358 (from <ref href="/us/act/1917-03-02/ch145/s41">act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 41</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/965">39 Stat. 965</ref>), and 358a (from <ref href="/us/act/1927-02-25/ch192/s4">act Feb. 25, 1927, ch. 192, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1235">44 Stat. 1235</ref>), related to jurisdiction of naturalization courts; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 359, relating to racial limitation of naturalization, was from R.S. § 2169 (revised from <ref href="/us/act/1870-07-14/ch254/s7">act July 14, 1870, ch. 254, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/16/256">16 Stat. 256</ref>), and acts <ref href="/us/act/1875-02-18/ch80/s1">Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/18/318">18 Stat. 318</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s2">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/547">40 Stat. 547</ref>. According to a communication of <date date="1943-01-08">Jan. 8, 1943</date>, the Immigration and Naturalization Service stated that it was the opinion of that office that said section 359 was superseded by former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s703">section 703 of this title</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1422">section 1422 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 360, relating to admission of persons not citizens owing permanent allegiance to the United States, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s30">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 30</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/606">34 Stat. 606</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1436">section 1436 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 361, relating to period of residence required for citizenship, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536">act Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1514">45 Stat. 1514</ref>. It was from R.S. § 2170, which was revised from <ref href="/us/act/1813-03-03/ch42/s12">act Mar. 3, 1813, ch. 42, § 12</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/2/811">2 Stat. 811</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427">section 1427 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 362, forbidding naturalization of citizens within thirty days preceding a general election, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s6">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/598">34 Stat. 598</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/c">section 1447(c) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 363, making Chinese inadmissible to citizenship, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s1">act Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/600">57 Stat. 600</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1882-05-06/ch126/s14">act May 6, 1882, ch. 126, § 14</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/22/61">22 Stat. 61</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 364 to 366a, relating to persons inadmissible to citizenship, were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>. title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Sections 364 and 365 were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 7, 8, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/34/598">34 Stat. 598</ref>, 599; see sections 1424 and 1423, respectively, of this title. Section 366 was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1917-05-18/ch15/s2">May 18, 1917, ch. 15, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/77">40 Stat. 77</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1918-07-09/ch143/s4">July 9, 1918, ch. 143, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/885">40 Stat. 885</ref>. Section 366a was from <ref href="/us/act/1931-02-11/ch118">act Feb. 11, 1931, ch. 118</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1087">46 Stat. 1087</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 367 to 368a, relating to naturalization of women, were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>. title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. They were from <ref href="/us/act/1922-09-22/ch411">act Sept. 22, 1922, ch. 411</ref>, §§ 1, 2, 3(c), respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1021">42 Stat. 1021</ref>, 1022, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1931-03-03/ch442/s4/a">Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 442, § 4(a)</ref>, 46 Stat 1511; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s4">May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/797">48 Stat. 797</ref>. On the subject of section 367 see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1422">section 1422 of this title</ref>, and on the subject of 368, see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430">section 1430 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 368b, relating to citizenship of women born in Hawaii prior to <date date="1900-06-14">June 14, 1900</date>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s403/a/34">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(34)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>. It was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1932-07-02/ch395">July 2, 1932, ch. 395</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/571">47 Stat. 571</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-07-01/ch495">July 1, 1940, ch. 495</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/707">54 Stat. 707</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 369 and 369a, relating to naturalization of women, were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. They were from <ref href="/us/act/1922-09-22/ch411">act Sept. 22, 1922, ch. 411</ref>, §§ 4, 3(b), respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1022">42 Stat. 1022</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1930-07-03/ch835/s2/a">July 3, 1930, ch. 835, § 2(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/854">46 Stat. 854</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1931-03-03/ch442/s4/a">Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 442, § 4(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1511">46 Stat. 1511</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1435/a">section 1435(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 370, relating to naturalization of women married to aliens ineligible to citizenship, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1931-03-03/ch442/s4/b">act Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 442, § 4(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1512">46 Stat. 1512</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1922-09-22/ch411/s5">act Sept. 22, 1922, ch. 411, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/1022">42 Stat. 1022</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 371, relating to naturalization of wives and children of aliens becoming insane after declaration of intention to become citizens, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s5">act May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/798">48 Stat. 798</ref>, which provided that such repeal should “not affect any right or privilege or terminate any citizenship acquired under” the section before its repeal. Section was from <ref href="/us/act/1911-02-24/ch151">act Feb. 24, 1911, ch. 151</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/36/929">36 Stat. 929</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 372 to 373 were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 372, relating to procedure for naturalization, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/d">section 1421(d) of this title</ref>. Section 372a, relating to naturalization of former citizens, was from <ref href="/us/act/1931-03-03/ch442/s3">act Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 442, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1511">46 Stat. 1511</ref>. Section 373, relating to declaration of intention to become citizen, was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-04/ch683/s1">Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 683, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1545">45 Stat. 1545</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1939-06-20/ch224/s1">June 20, 1939, ch. 224, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/53/843">53 Stat. 843</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445/f">section 1445(f) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 374, making it unlawful to make a declaration of intention on election day, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1926-05-25/ch388/s1">act May 25, 1926, ch. 388, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/652">44 Stat. 652</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/7">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(7)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 375, providing that declarations of intention should not be required of widow or minor children of aliens dying after having filed a declaration of intention, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/ch344/s5">act May 24, 1934, ch. 344, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/798">48 Stat. 798</ref>, which provided that such repeal should “not affect any right or privilege or terminate any citizenship acquired under” the section before its repeal. Section was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/597">34 Stat. 597</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 375a, <ref href="/us/act/1940-07-02/ch512">act July 2, 1940, ch. 512</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/54/715">54 Stat. 715</ref>, relating to exemption from declaration of intention and filing of petition by children spending childhood in United States, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s403/a/40">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(40)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 376, providing that alien seamen declarants should be deemed citizens for purposes of protection, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1935-06-15/ch255/s1">act June 15, 1935, ch. 255, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/376">49 Stat. 376</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/8">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(8)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 377, authorizing naturalization of certain aliens erroneously exercising rights and duties of citizenship prior to <date date="1920-07-01">July 1, 1920</date>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/10">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(10)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/545">40 Stat. 545</ref>, and amended <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s10">May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 10</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/166">47 Stat. 166</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 377a, related to naturalization of inhabitants of Virgin Islands. It was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1927-02-25/ch192/s2">Feb. 25, 1927, ch. 192, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/1234">44 Stat. 1234</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 377b to 382c were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 377b, requiring lawful entry and certificate of arrival as prerequisite to declaration of intention, was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s4">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1513">45 Stat. 1513</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s6">May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/166">47 Stat. 166</ref>; similar provisions were contained in former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s729/b">section 729(b) of this title</ref>. Section 377c, relating to photographs of aliens seeking to become citizens, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s36">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 36</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s9">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1516">45 Stat. 1516</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1444">section 1444 of this title</ref>. Section 378, enumerating conditions under which alien enemies could be naturalized, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/11">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(11)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/545">40 Stat. 545</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1442">section 1442 of this title</ref>. Section 379, relating to petitions for naturalization, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s6/a">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 6(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1513">45 Stat. 1513</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1939-06-20/ch224/s2">June 20, 1939, ch. 224, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/53/843">53 Stat. 843</ref>; see sections 1445 and 1446(f) of this title. Section 380, providing that certificate of arrival and declaration of intention should be made a part of petition for naturalization was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; see section 1445(a), (b) of this title. Section 380a, relating to fees for issuance of certificates of arrival, was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s5">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1513">45 Stat. 1513</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1934-04-19/ch154/s3">Apr. 19, 1934, ch. 154, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/597">48 Stat. 597</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455/a/2">section 1455(a)(2) of this title</ref>. Section 380b, defining county as used in former sections 379, 382, and 388 of this title, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s35">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 35</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s9">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1516">45 Stat. 1516</ref>, and amended <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>. Sections 381 and 382(c), relating to oaths of aliens admitted to citizenship and certain prerequisites to admission, respectively, were from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s6b">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 6b</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1513">45 Stat. 1513</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1936-06-25/ch811/s1">June 25, 1936, ch. 811, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/1925">49 Stat. 1925</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1938-06-29/ch819">June 29, 1938, ch. 819</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/52/1247">52 Stat. 1247</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1939-06-20/ch224/s3">June 20, 1939, ch. 224, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/53/844">53 Stat. 844</ref>; on the subject of section 381 see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>; and on the subject of section 382 see sections 1427, 1430(b) and 1446(g) of this title. Sections 382a, relating to absence from country as affecting continuity of residence for purpose of naturalization, was from <ref href="/us/act/1936-06-25/ch811/s2">act June 25, 1936, ch. 811, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/1925">49 Stat. 1925</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/c">section 1427(c) of this title</ref>. Sections 382b and 382c, relating to temporary absences of clergymen as affecting continuity of residence, were from <ref href="/us/act/1939-08-09/ch610">act Aug. 9, 1939, ch. 610</ref>, §§ 1, 2, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/53/1273">53 Stat. 1273</ref>; see sections 1428 and 1443(a), respectively, of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 383, relating to proof of residence by deposition, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s6/e">act Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 6(e)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1514">45 Stat. 1514</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s10">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 10</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/599">34 Stat. 599</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 384, relating to residence of aliens serving on vessels of foreign registry, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/7">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(7)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s3">May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/165">47 Stat. 165</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1441/a/2">section 1441(a)(2) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 385, related to validation of Hawaiian jurisdiction exercised prior to <date date="1906-09-27">Sept. 27, 1906</date>. It was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1900-04-30/ch339/s100">Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 100</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/31/161">31 Stat. 161</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1910-05-27/ch258/s9">May 27, 1910, ch. 258, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/36/448">36 Stat. 448</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 386 to 389 were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 386, providing for the renunciation of titles of nobility by aliens seeking citizenship, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/b">section 1448(b) of this title</ref>. Section 387, relating to reimbursement for publication of citizenship textbooks, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/9">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(9)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>; see sections 1443 (b) and 1457 of this title. Section 388, relating to residence requirements for certain Filipinos and Puerto Ricans serving in military service, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/7">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(7)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/542">40 Stat. 542</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1920-06-04/ch227/s30">June 4, 1920, ch. 227, § 30</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/776">41 Stat. 776</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s6/c">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 6(c)</ref>, (d), <ref href="/us/stat/45/1514">45 Stat. 1514</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-17/ch190">May 17, 1932, ch. 190</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/158">47 Stat. 158</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s2/a">May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 2(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/165">47 Stat. 165</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1937-07-30/ch545/s3">July 30, 1937, ch. 545, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/50/548">50 Stat. 548</ref>; see sections 1427, 1439, and 1441(a)(1) of this title. Section 389, relating to residence of aliens conditionally serving in military services after honorable discharge, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/7">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(7)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/542">40 Stat. 542</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 389a, relating to naturalization of alien veterans of World War I, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s403/a/37">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(37)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1937-08-19/ch698/s2">act Aug. 19, 1937, ch. 698, § 2</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1940-08-16/ch684">Aug. 16, 1940, ch. 684</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/789">54 Stat. 789</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 390 to 392, relating to naturalization of alien veterans of World War I, were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. They were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 4(7), 4(13), and 4(7), respectively, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-19/ch69/s1">May 19, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/542">40 Stat. 542</ref> to 544. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 392a to 392d related to naturalization of alien veterans of World War I. Sections 392b to 392d were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-11/ch876">act Oct. 11, 1940, ch. 876</ref> title I, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 392a was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1926-05-26/ch398/s7">May 26, 1926, ch. 398, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/655">44 Stat. 655</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-04/ch683/s3">Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 683, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1546">45 Stat. 1546</ref>. Sections 392b to 392d were from acts <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203/s1">May 25, 1932, ch. 203, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/47/165">47 Stat. 165</ref>; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, <date date="1933-06-10">June 10, 1933</date>; <ref href="/us/act/1935-06-24/ch288">June 24, 1935, ch. 288</ref>, §§ 1 to 3, <ref href="/us/stat/49/395">49 Stat. 395</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1937-08-23/ch735">Aug. 23, 1937, ch. 735</ref>, §§ 1 to 3, <ref href="/us/stat/50/743">50 Stat. 743</ref>, 744; <date date="1939-06-21">June 21, 1939</date>, ch, 234, §§ 1 to 3, <ref href="/us/stat/53/851">53 Stat. 851</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 392e to 398 were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Sections 392e to 392g, relating to naturalization of alien veterans of World War I formerly ineligible because of race, were from <ref href="/us/act/1935-06-24/ch290">act June 24, 1935, ch. 290</ref>, §§ 1–3, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/49/397">49 Stat. 397</ref>, 398. Sections 393 to 395, relating to naturalization of alien veterans, were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s4/7">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 4(7)</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69">May 9, 1918, ch. 69</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/40/543">40 Stat. 543</ref>; see sections 1439 and 1441(a)(1) of this title. Sections 396 to 398, relating to time of filing petition, subpoena of witnesses, and final hearings on petitions, respectively, were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 6, 5, 9, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/34/598">34 Stat. 598</ref>, 599, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1931-03-03/ch442">Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 442</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1511">46 Stat. 1511</ref>; see sections 1445(c) and 1447(a), (e) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 398a, <ref href="/us/act/1940-05-03/ch183/s2">act May 3, 1940, ch. 183, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/178">54 Stat. 178</ref>, related to patriotic address to new citizens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448a">section 1448a of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 399 to 402 were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Section 399, authorizing the United States to appear and oppose the right of aliens to naturalization, was from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s11">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 11</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/599">34 Stat. 599</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447">section 1447 of this title</ref>. Section 399a, relating to preliminary examination of petitioners for naturalization, was from <ref href="/us/act/1926-06-08/ch502">act June 8, 1926, ch. 502</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/44/709">44 Stat. 709</ref>; see sections 1446 and 1447 of this title. Sections 399b to 399d, relating to certificates of citizenship, were from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 32 to 34, respectively, as added <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s9">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 9</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1515">45 Stat. 1515</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/act/1932-05-25/ch203">May 25, 1932, ch. 203</ref>, §§ 4, 5, <ref href="/us/stat/47/165">47 Stat. 165</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1934-04-19/ch154">Apr. 19, 1934, ch. 154</ref>, §§ 2, 4, <ref href="/us/stat/48/597">48 Stat. 597</ref>; see sections 1452, 1454 and 1455(g) of this title. Section 399e, relating to annual reports of Commissioner of Immigration, was from <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s10">act Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 10</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1516">45 Stat. 1516</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1458">section 1458 of this title</ref>. Section 399f, relating to counsel fees in naturalization proceedings, was from <ref href="/us/act/1934-04-19/ch154/s5">act Apr. 19, 1934, ch. 154, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/598">48 Stat. 598</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455">section 1455 of this title</ref>. Sections 400 to 402, relating to clerks of naturalization courts and their fees and clerical assistants, were from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 12, 13, <ref href="/us/stat/34/599">34 Stat. 599</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1910-06-25/ch401/s1">June 25, 1910, ch. 401, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/36/829">36 Stat. 829</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1917-06-12/ch27/s1">June 12, 1917, ch. 27, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/171">40 Stat. 171</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1919-02-26/ch49">Feb. 26, 1919, ch. 49</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/40/1182">40 Stat. 1182</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1921-02-11/ch46">Feb. 11, 1921, ch. 46</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1099">41 Stat. 1099</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1921-03-04/ch161/s1">Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1412">41 Stat. 1412</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1921-06-10/ch18/s304">June 10, 1921, ch. 18, § 304</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/42/24">42 Stat. 24</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s7/a">Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 7(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1514">45 Stat. 1514</ref>; and <ref href="/us/act/1934-04-19/ch154/s1">Apr. 19, 1934, ch. 154, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/597">48 Stat. 597</ref>; see sections 1450(a)–(d), 1455, and 1459(b), (c) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 402a, related to disposition of fees received by clerks of courts. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1929-03-02/ch536/s7/b">act Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 536, § 7(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/45/1515">45 Stat. 1515</ref>; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, <date date="1933-06-10">June 10, 1933</date>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455/e">section 1455(e) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 403 to 405 were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Sections 403 and 404, relating to fees collectible from alien soldiers, and to recording declarations and petitions, respectively, were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 4(7), 14, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/34/601">34 Stat. 601</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref> <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>; see sections 1450(e) and 1455(h) of this title. Section 405, relating to cancellation of certificates of citizenship, was from acts <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592/s15">June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 15</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/601">34 Stat. 601</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s1">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/544">40 Stat. 544</ref>; see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 406 and 407 validated certain certificates of naturalization. They were from acts <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s3">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/548">40 Stat. 548</ref>, and <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3624/s1">June 29, 1906, ch. 3624, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/34/630">34 Stat. 630</ref>, respectively.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 408 to 415 were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. Sections 408 and 409, relating to naturalization forms, were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 3, 27, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/34/596">34 Stat. 596</ref>, 603; <ref href="/us/act/1913-03-04/ch141/s3">Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/37/737">37 Stat. 737</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s3">May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/548">40 Stat. 548</ref>; on the subject of section 408 see sections 1421(c) and 1443(c) of this title, and on the subject of section 409 see sections 1445(a)–(d), (f), and 1449 of this title. Sections 410 to 415, relating to the punishment of crimes in connection with the naturalization of aliens, were from <ref href="/us/act/1906-06-29/ch3592">act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592</ref>, §§ 18, 20–24, respectively, <ref href="/us/stat/34/602">34 Stat. 602</ref>, 603; present provisions are contained in sections 1451(a), (b), (d), (e), (g)–(i) and 1459 of this title and sections 911, 1015, 1421–1429, 1719 and 3282 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 416, authorizing punishment of offenses against naturalization laws committed prior to <date date="1918-05-09">May 9, 1918</date>, under laws then in effect but since repealed, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>. It was from <ref href="/us/act/1918-05-09/ch69/s2">act May 9, 1918, ch. 69, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/547">40 Stat. 547</ref>. See note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aeeaa80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch10"><num value="10">CHAPTER 10—</num><heading>ALIEN REGISTRATION</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7aeeaa81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s451...460"><num value="451 to 460">§§ 451 to 460.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(39), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7aeeaa82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 451, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s30">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 30</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/673">54 Stat. 673</ref>, required an alien seeking entry into United States to be registered and fingerprinted before the issuance to him of a visa. See sections 1201(b) and 1301 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 452, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s31">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 31</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/673">54 Stat. 673</ref>, related to registration of aliens in United States. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1302">section 1302 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 453, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s32">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 32</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/674">54 Stat. 674</ref>, related to special provisions governing registration. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1303">section 1303 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 454, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s33">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 33</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/674">54 Stat. 674</ref>, related to places of registration and duties of postmasters.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 455, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s34">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 34</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/674">54 Stat. 674</ref>, related to forms and procedure, confidential status of records and oaths in connection with the registration and fingerprinting of aliens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1304">section 1304 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 456, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, title III, § 35, <ref href="/us/stat/54/675">54 Stat. 675</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 24(a), <ref href="/us/stat/64/1012">64 Stat. 1012</ref>, related to notice of change of address. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1305">section 1305 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 457, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, title III, § 36, <ref href="/us/stat/54/675">54 Stat. 675</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1941-10-13/ch432">Oct. 13, 1941, ch. 432</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/55/736">55 Stat. 736</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 24(b), <ref href="/us/stat/64/1013">64 Stat. 1013</ref>, related to penalties. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1306">section 1306 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 458, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s37">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 37</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/675">54 Stat. 675</ref>, related to administration and enforcement of registration law. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1306">section 1306 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 459, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s38">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 38</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/675">54 Stat. 675</ref>, related to definitions and effective date. See section 1101(a)(8), (38) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7aeeaa8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 460, <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439/tIII/s39">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439, title III, § 39</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/676">54 Stat. 676</ref>, related to registration of aliens in Canal Zone.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7aeeaa8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Nationality Act of 1940</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">On <date date="1940-10-14">October 14, 1940</date>, and subsequent to the enactment of former section 451 et seq. of this title, Congress passed the Nationality Act of 1940 [former section 501 et seq. of this title] for the purpose of consolidating and restating the laws of the United States upon citizenship, naturalization and expatriation. Said act contained further provisions relating to registry of aliens [former sections 728 and 746(<i>l</i>) of this title], and former section 504 thereof, in addition to certain specific repeals, provided that all acts or parts of acts in conflict therewith were thereby repealed.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aeeaa8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11"><num value="11">CHAPTER 11—</num><heading>NATIONALITY</heading> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7aeeaa8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11/schI"><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>DEFINITIONS</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11b90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s501...504"><num value="501 to 504">§§ 501 to 504.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11b91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11b92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. I, §§ 101–104, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1137">54 Stat. 1137</ref>, 1138, related to definitions and place of general abode. See various provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af11b93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11/schII"><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>NATIONALITY AT BIRTH</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11b94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s601...605"><num value="601 to 605">§§ 601 to 605.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11b95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11b96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 601, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subch. II, § 201, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1138">54 Stat. 1138</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-31/ch708">July 31, 1946, ch. 708</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/721">60 Stat. 721</ref>, related to persons born nationals and citizens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11b97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 602 to 605, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. II, §§ 202–205, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1139">54 Stat. 1139</ref>, related to citizens by birth in Puerto Rico, Canal Zone or Panama, nationals but not citizens and children born out of wedlock. See sections 1402, 1403, 1408, 1409(a), (c), and 1407, respectively, of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11b98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s606"><num value="606">§ 606.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11b99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7af11b9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7af11b9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section transferred to section 1421<i>l</i> of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. That section was later repealed. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1407">section 1407 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af11b9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11/schIII"><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>NATIONALITY THROUGH NATURALIZATION</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11b9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s701...724a"><num value="701 to 724a">§§ 701 to 724a.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(40), (42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/279">66 Stat. 279</ref>, 280, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11b9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11b9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 701, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 301, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1140">54 Stat. 1140</ref>, related to jurisdiction to naturalize. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 702, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 302, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1140">54 Stat. 1140</ref>, related to sex or marriage, as affecting eligibility for naturalization. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1422">section 1422 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 703, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 303, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1140">54 Stat. 1140</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1943-12-17/ch344/s3">Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/57/601">57 Stat. 601</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-02/ch534/s1">July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/416">60 Stat. 416</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-08-01/ch512/s4/b">Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, § 4(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/64/385">64 Stat. 385</ref>, related to races affecting eligibility. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1422">section 1422 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 704, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 304, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1140">54 Stat. 1140</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 30, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1018">64 Stat. 1018</ref>, related to language, history and principles of government affecting eligibility. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423">section 1423 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 705, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 305, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1141">54 Stat. 1141</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 25, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1013">64 Stat. 1013</ref>, related to exclusion from naturalization. See sections 1424(a)–(c), 1427(f), and 1451(c) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 706, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 306, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1141">54 Stat. 1141</ref>, related to desertion from the armed forces or evasion of draft as affecting eligibility. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1425">section 1425 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 707, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 307, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1142">54 Stat. 1142</ref>, related to residence as affecting eligibility. See sections 1427(a)–(c) and 1441(a)(2) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 708, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 308, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1143">54 Stat. 1143</ref>, related to temporary absence of clergyman as affecting eligibility. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1428">section 1428 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 709, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 309, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1143">54 Stat. 1143</ref>, related to requirements as to proof of eligibility. See sections 1446(f)–(h) and 1447(e) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 710, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 310, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1144">54 Stat. 1144</ref>, related to married persons being excepted from certain requirements. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430/a">section 1430(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11ba9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 711, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 311, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1145">54 Stat. 1145</ref>, related to spouse of United States citizen residing in United States, in marital union prior to petition. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430/a">section 1430(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11baa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 712, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 312, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1145">54 Stat. 1145</ref>, related to alien whose spouse is United States citizen regularly stationed abroad by United States employer. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430/b">section 1430(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 713, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 313, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1145">54 Stat. 1145</ref>, related to children born outside United States, one parent a continuous United States citizen and the other an alien subsequently naturalized. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 714, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 314, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1145">54 Stat. 1145</ref>, related to children born outside United States, both parents aliens, or one an alien and the other a citizen subsequently losing citizenship.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 715, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 315, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1146">54 Stat. 1146</ref>, related to children born of one parent a United States citizen. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1433">section 1433 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 716, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 316, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1146">54 Stat. 1146</ref>, related to children adopted by United States citizens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1434/a">section 1434(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11baf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 717, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 317, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1146">54 Stat. 1146</ref>, related to former citizens being excepted from certain requirements. See sections 1435(a), (c) and 1482 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 718 to 720, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, §§ 318–320, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1147">54 Stat. 1147</ref>, 1148, related respectively to citizenship lost by parent’s expatriation, minor child’s citizenship lost through cancellation of parent’s naturalization and the exception from certain requirements of persons misinformed of citizenship status. Sections 718 and 719 are covered by sections 1482 and 1451(f), respectively, of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 720a, <ref href="/us/act/1940-07-02/ch512">act July 2, 1940, ch. 512</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/54/715">54 Stat. 715</ref>, related to aliens spending childhood in United States as excepted from certain requirements.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 721, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 321, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1148">54 Stat. 1148</ref>, related to nationals but not citizens of the United States. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1436">section 1436 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 721a, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 321a, as added <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-02/ch534/s2">July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/417">60 Stat. 417</ref>, related to resident Filipinos excepted from certain requirements. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1437">section 1437 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 722, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 322, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1148">54 Stat. 1148</ref>, related to persons born in Puerto Rico of alien parents. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1402">section 1402 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 723, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 323, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1149">54 Stat. 1149</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1942-04-02/ch208">Apr. 2, 1942, ch. 208</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/198">56 Stat. 198</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-08-07/ch769">Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 769</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/865">60 Stat. 865</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1951-08-16/ch321/s2">Aug. 16, 1951, ch. 321, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/191">65 Stat. 191</ref>, related to former United States citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of nonenemy countries during World Wars I and II. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1438/a">section 1438(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 723a, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 323a, as added <ref href="/us/act/1942-12-07/ch690">Dec. 7, 1942, ch. 690</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/1041">56 Stat. 1041</ref>, related to naturalization of persons serving in the armed forces of United States during World War I and earlier wars. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440/a">section 1440(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 724, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 324, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1149">54 Stat. 1149</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1946-07-02/ch534/s3">July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/417">60 Stat. 417</ref>, related to persons serving in the armed forces of the United States. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 724a, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 324a, as added <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-01/ch360/s1">June 1, 1948, ch. 360, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/282">62 Stat. 282</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/act/1949-06-29/ch274">June 29, 1949, ch. 274</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/63/282">63 Stat. 282</ref>, related to persons serving on active duty in armed forces of United States during World Wars I and II. See section 1440(a)–(c) of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s724a–1"><num value="724a–1">§ 724a–1.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7af11bbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7af11bbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1950-06-30/ch443/s4">June 30, 1950, ch. 443, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/64/316">64 Stat. 316</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 402(e), <ref href="/us/stat/66/276">66 Stat. 276</ref>, is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s725...727"><num value="725 to 727">§§ 725 to 727.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 725, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 325, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1150">54 Stat. 1150</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 26, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1015">64 Stat. 1015</ref>, related to aliens serving on certain United States vessels. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1441/a/1">section 1441(a)(1) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 726, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 326, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1150">54 Stat. 1150</ref>, related to alien enemies. See section 1442(a)–(c), (e) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 727, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 327, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1150">54 Stat. 1150</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-05-16/ch72">May 16, 1947, ch. 72</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/97">61 Stat. 97</ref>, related to administration of naturalization laws. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443">section 1443 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s727a"><num value="727a">§ 727a.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-02-29/ch49/s3">Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/10">66 Stat. 10</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1940-05-03/ch183/s2">act May 3, 1940, ch. 183, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/178">54 Stat. 178</ref>, related to patriotic address to new citizens. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448a">section 1448a of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s728...746"><num value="728 to 746">§§ 728 to 746.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), (46), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 728, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 328, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1151">54 Stat. 1151</ref>, related to registration of aliens. See sections 1230 and 1259 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 729, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 329, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1152">54 Stat. 1152</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 27, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1015">64 Stat. 1015</ref>, related to certificate of arrival. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 730, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 330, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1152">54 Stat. 1152</ref>, related to photographs. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1444">section 1444 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 731, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 331, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1153">54 Stat. 1153</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-05-31/ch87/s1">May 31, 1947, ch. 87, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/121">61 Stat. 121</ref>, related to declaration of intention. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445/f">section 1445(f) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 732, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 332, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1154">54 Stat. 1154</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-05-31/ch87/s2">May 31, 1947, ch. 87, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/122">61 Stat. 122</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-25/ch656">June 25, 1948, ch. 656</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/1026">62 Stat. 1026</ref>, related to petition for naturalization. See section 1445(a)–(d) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 732a, <ref href="/us/act/1947-05-31/ch87/s5">act May 31, 1947, ch. 87, § 5</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/122">61 Stat. 122</ref>, related to waiver of appearance or petition for naturalization. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445/e">section 1445(e) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 733, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 333, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1156">54 Stat. 1156</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 28(a), <ref href="/us/stat/64/1016">64 Stat. 1016</ref>, related to hearings on petitions. See section 1446(a)–(e) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 734, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 334, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1156">54 Stat. 1156</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-05-31/ch87/s3">May 31, 1947, ch. 87, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/122">61 Stat. 122</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 28(b), <ref href="/us/stat/64/1016">64 Stat. 1016</ref>, related to final hearings. See section 1447(a)–(d), (f) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 735, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 335, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1157">54 Stat. 1157</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-05-31/ch87/s4">May 31, 1947, ch. 87, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/122">61 Stat. 122</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-23/ch1024">Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1024</ref>, title I, § 29, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1017">64 Stat. 1017</ref>, related to oath of renunciation and allegiance. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 736, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 336, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1157">54 Stat. 1157</ref>, related to certificate of naturalization. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1449">section 1449 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 737, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 337, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1158">54 Stat. 1158</ref>, related to functions and duties of the clerks of courts. See sections 1449 and 1450 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 738, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 338, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1158">54 Stat. 1158</ref>, related to revocation of naturalization. See section 1451(a), (b), (d), (e), (g)–(i) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 739, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 339, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1160">54 Stat. 1160</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-01-20/ch2/s3">Jan. 20, 1944, ch. 2, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/4">58 Stat. 4</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-23/ch304/s2">July 23, 1947, ch. 304, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/414">61 Stat. 414</ref>, related to certificates of derivative citizenship. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1452">section 1452 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 740, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 340, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1160">54 Stat. 1160</ref>, related to revocation of certificates issued by the commissioner or deputy. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1453">section 1453 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 741, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 341, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1160">54 Stat. 1160</ref>, related to documents and copies issued by commissioner or deputy. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1454">section 1454 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 742, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 342, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1161">54 Stat. 1161</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-01-20/ch2/s3">Jan. 20, 1944, ch. 2, § 3</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/5">58 Stat. 5</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-09-27/ch415">Sept. 27, 1944, ch. 415</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/745">58 Stat. 745</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-09-28/ch446">Sept. 28, 1944, ch. 446</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <ref href="/us/stat/58/755">58 Stat. 755</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-11-21/ch490">Nov. 21, 1945, ch. 490</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/585">59 Stat. 585</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-01/ch194">July 1, 1947, ch. 194</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/61/240">61 Stat. 240</ref>, related to fiscal provisions. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455">section 1455 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 743 to 745, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, §§ 343–345, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1163">54 Stat. 1163</ref>, related to mail, textbooks, and compilation of naturalization statistics. See sections 1457 and 1458 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 746, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. III, § 346, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1163">54 Stat. 1163</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-25/ch645/s21">June 25, 1948, ch. 645, § 21</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/862">62 Stat. 862</ref>, related to penal provisions. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1459">section 1459 of this title</ref> and sections 911, 1015, 1421–1429, 1719, and 3282 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s747"><num value="747">§ 747.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-25/ch645/s21">June 25, 1948, ch. 645, § 21</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/862">62 Stat. 862</ref>, eff. <date date="1948-09-01">Sept. 1, 1948</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. III, § 347, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1168">54 Stat. 1168</ref>, related to saving clauses. Similar subject matter is contained in note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af11bdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11/schIV"><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>LOSS OF NATIONALITY</heading> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s800"><num value="800">§ 800.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7af11bdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7af11be0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, R.S. § 1999, is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481">section 1481 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11be1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s801...810"><num value="801 to 810">§§ 801 to 810.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11be2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 801, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. IV, § 401, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1168">54 Stat. 1168</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-01-20/ch2/s1">Jan. 20, 1944, ch. 2, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/4">58 Stat. 4</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-07-01/ch368/s1">July 1, 1944, ch. 368, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/677">58 Stat. 677</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-09-27/ch418/s1">Sept. 27, 1944, ch. 418, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/746">58 Stat. 746</ref>, related to general means of losing United States nationality. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a">section 1481(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 802, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. IV, § 402, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1169">54 Stat. 1169</ref>, related to presumption of expatriation. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1482">section 1482 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 803, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. IV, § 403, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1169">54 Stat. 1169</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-07-01/ch368/s2">July 1, 1944, ch. 368, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/677">58 Stat. 677</ref>, related to restrictions on expatriation. See sections 1482 and 1483(b) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 804, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. IV, § 404, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1170">54 Stat. 1170</ref>, related to expatriation of naturalized nationals by residence abroad. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1484/a">section 1484(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 805, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. IV, § 405, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1170">54 Stat. 1170</ref>, related to exceptions in the case of persons employed or compensated by United States while residing abroad. See section 1485(1), (2) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 806, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. IV, § 406, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1170">54 Stat. 1170</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1942-12-08/ch696">Dec. 8, 1942, ch. 696</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/1043">56 Stat. 1043</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1942-12-24/ch819">Dec. 24, 1942, ch. 819</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/1085">56 Stat. 1085</ref>, related to additional exceptions. See section 1485(3)–(9) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11be9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 807, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. IV, § 407, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1170">54 Stat. 1170</ref>, related to minor children of naturalized nationals losing nationality by foreign residence. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1487">section 1487 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 808, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. IV, § 408, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1171">54 Stat. 1171</ref>, related to exclusiveness of means of losing nationality. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1488">section 1488 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11beb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 809, acts <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, title I, subchap. IV, § 409, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1171">54 Stat. 1171</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1941-10-16/ch446">Oct. 16, 1941, ch. 446</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/55/743">55 Stat. 743</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1942-10-09/ch585">Oct. 9, 1942, ch. 585</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/56/779">56 Stat. 779</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1944-09-27/ch419">Sept. 27, 1944, ch. 419</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/747">58 Stat. 747</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-10-11/ch410">Oct. 11, 1945, ch. 410</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/544">59 Stat. 544</ref>, related to nationality not lost under sections 804 or 807 until October, 1942. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1487">section 1487 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 810, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. IV, § 410, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1171">54 Stat. 1171</ref>, related to chapter being inapplicable where it contravened convention of treaties. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1489">section 1489 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af11bed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11/schV"><num value="V">SUBCHAPTER V—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s901...903"><num value="901 to 903">§§ 901 to 903.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 901, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. V, § 501, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1171">54 Stat. 1171</ref>, related to procedure when diplomatic officials believe that persons in foreign state have lost American nationality. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1501">section 1501 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 902, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. V, § 502, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1171">54 Stat. 1171</ref>, related to certificates of nationality for non-naturalized United States nationals. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1502">section 1502 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 903, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. V, § 503, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1171">54 Stat. 1171</ref>, related to judicial proceedings for declaration of United States nationality in event of denial of rights and privileges as national. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1503">section 1503 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s903a /us/usc/t8/s903b"><num value="903a, 903b">§§ 903a, 903b.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7af11bf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7af11bf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 903a and 903b transferred to sections 1731 and 1732, respectively, of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11bf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s904...907"><num value="904 to 907">§§ 904 to 907.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11bf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 904, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>, related to repeals.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 905, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. V, § 505, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1174">54 Stat. 1174</ref>, related to separability clause.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 906, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subchap. V, § 505, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1174">54 Stat. 1174</ref>, related to effective date of chapter.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11bfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 907, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI/s1">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1137">54 Stat. 1137</ref>, related to short title of chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7af11bfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7af11bfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Specific Repeals by Act <date date="1940-10-14">October 14, 1940</date></heading><p>In addition to the provisions from which former section 904 was taken, section 504 of act <date date="1940-10-14">Oct. 14, 1940</date>, specifically repealed all or parts of the following: Title 8, §§ 1, 3, 5a–1, 5d, 5e, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 11, 16, 17, 17a, 18, 106, 106a, 106b, 106c, 351, 352, 353, 354, 356, 356a, 357, 358, 358a, 360, 362, 364, 365, 366, 366a, 367, 368, 368a, 369, 369a, 372, 372a, 373, 377, 377b, 377c, 378, 379, 380, 380a, 380b, 381, 382, 382a, 382b, 382c, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 392b, 392c note, 392d note, 392e, 392f, 392g, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 399a, 399b, 399c, 399d, 399e, 399f, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415; Title 18, §§ 135, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143; Title 39, § 324; Title 48, § 733b; former Title 50 App., § 202.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af11bff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch11/schVI"><num value="VI">SUBCHAPTER VI—</num><heading>NATURALIZATION OF PERSONS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II</heading> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af11c00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1001...1006"><num value="1001 to 1006">§§ 1001 to 1006.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 403(a)(42), <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7af11c01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11c02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1001, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tIII/s701">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title III, § 701</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1942-03-27/ch199">Mar. 27, 1942, ch. 199</ref>, title X, § 1001, <ref href="/us/stat/56/182">56 Stat. 182</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/act/1944-12-22/ch662/s1">Dec. 22, 1944, ch. 662, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/886">58 Stat. 886</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-28/ch590/s1/c/1">Dec. 28, 1945, ch. 590, § 1(c)(1)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/658">59 Stat. 658</ref>, related to exceptions from certain requirements of naturalization of persons serving in the armed forces during World War II. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11c03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1002, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tIII/s702">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title III, § 702</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1942-03-27/ch199">Mar. 27, 1942, ch. 199</ref>, title X, § 1001, <ref href="/us/stat/56/182">56 Stat. 182</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/act/1944-12-22/ch662/s2">Dec. 22, 1944, ch. 662, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/887">58 Stat. 887</ref>, related to alien serving outside of jurisdiction of naturalization court. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11c04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1003, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tIII/s703">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title III, § 703</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1942-03-27/ch199">Mar. 27, 1942, ch. 199</ref>, title X, § 1001, <ref href="/us/stat/56/183">56 Stat. 183</ref>, related to waiver of notice to commissioner in case of alien enemy. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11c05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1004, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tIII/s704">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title III, § 704</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1942-03-27/ch199">Mar. 27, 1942, ch. 199</ref>, title X, § 1001, <ref href="/us/stat/56/183">56 Stat. 183</ref>, related to persons excepted from former subchapter. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11c06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1005, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tIII/s705">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title III, § 705</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1942-03-27/ch199">Mar. 27, 1942, ch. 199</ref>, title X, § 1001, <ref href="/us/stat/56/183">56 Stat. 183</ref>, related to forms, rules and regulations. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7af11c07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1006, <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tIII/s706">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title III, § 706</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-28/ch590/s1/c/2">Dec. 28, 1945, ch. 590, § 1(c)(2)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/658">59 Stat. 658</ref>, related to time of service limitation. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -</chapter> -<chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af11c08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12"><num value="12">CHAPTER 12—</num><heading>IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY</heading> -<toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id7af11c09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<layout> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> -<column> -SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS</column> -</header> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> -<column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">1101.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Definitions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1102">1102.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1103">1103.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1104">1104.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Powers and duties of Secretary of State.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105">1105.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">1105a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Employment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1106">1106.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1107">1107.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Additional report.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> -<column> -SUBCHAPTER II—IMMIGRATION</column> -</header> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part I—Selection System</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">1151.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Worldwide level of immigration.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151a">1151a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">1152.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Numerical limitations on individual foreign states.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">1153.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Allocation of immigrant visas.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153a">1153a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transparency.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">1154.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Procedure for granting immigrant status.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">1155.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1156">1156.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Unused immigrant visas.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">1157.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">1158.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Asylum.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159">1159.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Adjustment of status of refugees.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">1160.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Special agricultural workers.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1161">1161.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part II—Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181">1181.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Admission of immigrants into the United States.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">1182.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Inadmissible aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182a">1182a</ref> to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182c">1182c.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182d">1182d.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Denial of visas to confiscators of American property.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182e">1182e.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Denial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182f">1182f.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Denial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183">1183.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">1183a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirements for sponsor’s affidavit of support.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">1184.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Admission of nonimmigrants.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184a">1184a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Philippine Traders as nonimmigrants.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1185">1185.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Travel control of citizens and aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186">1186.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transferred.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">1186a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">1186b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">1187.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Visa waiver program for certain visitors.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187a">1187a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Provision of assistance to non-program countries.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">1188.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Admission of temporary H–2A workers.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">1189.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Designation of foreign terrorist organizations.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part III—Issuance of Entry Documents</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">1201.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Issuance of visas.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201a">1201a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202">1202.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Application for visas.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1203">1203.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reentry permit.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1204">1204.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Immediate relative and special immigrant visas.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1205">1205.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part IV—Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">1221.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222">1222.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1223">1223.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">1224.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">1225.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225a">1225a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Preinspection at foreign airports.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">1226.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Apprehension and detention of aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226a">1226a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Mandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">1227.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Deportable aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228">1228.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229">1229.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Initiation of removal proceedings.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">1229a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Removal proceedings.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b">1229b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229c">1229c.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Voluntary departure.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1230">1230.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Records of admission.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231">1231.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1232">1232.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part V—Adjustment and Change of Status</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">1251.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transferred.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251a">1251a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">1252.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Judicial review of orders of removal.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252a">1252a</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b">1252b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transferred or Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252c">1252c.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253">1253.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Penalties related to removal.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">1254.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a">1254a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Temporary protected status.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254b">1254b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Collection of fees under temporary protected status program.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">1255.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">1255a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Adjustment of status of certain entrants before <date date="1982-01-01">January 1, 1982</date>, to that of person admitted for lawful residence.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255b">1255b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Adjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1256">1256.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1257">1257.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">1258.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Change of nonimmigrant classification.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1259">1259.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to <date date="1972-01-01">January 1, 1972</date>.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1260">1260.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Removal of aliens falling into distress.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part VI—Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1281">1281.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Alien crewmen.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1282">1282.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Conditional permits to land temporarily.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1283">1283.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1284">1284.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Control of alien crewmen.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1285">1285.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1286">1286.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1287">1287.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">1288.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part VII—Registration of Aliens</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1301">1301.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Alien seeking entry; contents.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1302">1302.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Registration of aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1303">1303.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Registration of special groups.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1304">1304.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Forms for registration and fingerprinting.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1305">1305.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Notices of change of address.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1306">1306.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Penalties.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part VIII—General Penalty Provisions</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1321">1321.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1322">1322.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; “person” defined.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1323">1323.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324">1324.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Bringing in and harboring certain aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">1324a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Unlawful employment of aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324b">1324b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Unfair immigration-related employment practices.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">1324c.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Penalties for document fraud.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324d">1324d.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Civil penalties for failure to depart.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1325">1325.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Improper entry by alien.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1326">1326.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reentry of removed aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1327">1327.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1328">1328.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Importation of alien for immoral purpose.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1329">1329.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Jurisdiction of district courts.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1330">1330.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Collection of penalties and expenses.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part IX—Miscellaneous</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">1351.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Nonimmigrant visa fees.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1352">1352.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353">1353.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353a">1353a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Officers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353b">1353b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Extra compensation; payment.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353c">1353c.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Immigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353d">1353d.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Disposition of money received as extra compensation.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1354">1354.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Applicability to members of the Armed Forces.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1355">1355.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">1356.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1357">1357.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Powers of immigration officers and employees.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1358">1358.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1359">1359.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Application to American Indians born in Canada.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1360">1360.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1361">1361.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Burden of proof upon alien.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1362">1362.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Right to counsel.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1363">1363.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1363a">1363a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Undercover investigation authority.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1363b">1363b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1364">1364.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Triennial comprehensive report on immigration.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365">1365.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">1365a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Integrated entry and exit data system.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365b">1365b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Biometric entry and exit data system.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1366">1366.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Annual report on criminal aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1367">1367.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Penalties for disclosure of information.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1368">1368.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1369">1369.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1370">1370.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1371">1371.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reports.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1372">1372.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1373">1373.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1374">1374.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Information regarding female genital mutilation.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375">1375.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375a">1375a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Domestic violence information and resources for immigrants and regulation of international marriage brokers.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375b">1375b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Protections for domestic workers and other nonimmigrants.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375c">1375c.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Protections, remedies, and limitations on issuance for A–3 and G–5 visas.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1376">1376.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1377">1377.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Collection of data on detained asylum seekers.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1377a">1377a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Report on aliens determined to have credible or reasonable fear of persecution or torture.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1378">1378.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Collection of data on other detained aliens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1378a">1378a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Report on aliens detained.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1379">1379.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Technology standard to confirm identity.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1380">1380.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1381">1381.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Secretary of Labor report.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1382">1382.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Acceptance and administration of gifts for immigration integration grants program.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> -<column> -SUBCHAPTER III—NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION</column> -</header> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part I—Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">1401.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Nationals and citizens of United States at birth.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401a">1401a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Birth abroad before 1952 to service parent.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401b">1401b.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1402">1402.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Persons born in Puerto Rico on or after <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date>.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1403">1403.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Persons born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or after <date date="1904-02-26">February 26, 1904</date>.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1404">1404.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Persons born in Alaska on or after <date date="1867-03-30">March 30, 1867</date>.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1405">1405.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Persons born in Hawaii.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1406">1406.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Persons living in and born in the Virgin Islands.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1407">1407.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Persons living in and born in Guam.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1408">1408.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Nationals but not citizens of the United States at birth.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1409">1409.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Children born out of wedlock.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part II—Nationality Through Naturalization</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">1421.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Naturalization authority.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1422">1422.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Eligibility for naturalization.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423">1423.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">1424.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of government.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1425">1425.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1426">1426.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427">1427.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirements of naturalization.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1428">1428.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">1429.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430">1430.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">1431.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Children born outside the United States and lawfully admitted for permanent residence; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1432">1432.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1433">1433.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1434">1434.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1435">1435.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Former citizens regaining citizenship.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1436">1436.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1437">1437.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1438">1438.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">1439.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Naturalization through service in the armed forces.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">1440.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Naturalization through active-duty service in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, Korean hostilities, Vietnam hostilities, or other periods of military hostilities.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">1440–1.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service in armed forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean hostilities, the Vietnam hostilities, or in other periods of military hostilities.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440a">1440a</ref> to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440d">1440d.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Omitted.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440e">1440e.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Exemption from naturalization fees for aliens naturalized through service during Vietnam hostilities or other subsequent period of military hostilities; report by clerks of courts to Attorney General.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440f">1440f.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Fingerprints and other biometric information for members of the United States Armed Forces.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440g">1440g.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Provision of information on military naturalization.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1441">1441.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1442">1442.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Alien enemies.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443">1443.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Administration.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443a">1443a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Naturalization proceedings overseas for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses and children.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1444">1444.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Photographs; number.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445">1445.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Application for naturalization; declaration of intention.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1446">1446.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Investigation of applicants; examination of applications.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447">1447.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">1448.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Oath of renunciation and allegiance.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448a">1448a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Address to newly naturalized citizens.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1449">1449.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Certificate of naturalization; contents.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1450">1450.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">1451.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Revocation of naturalization.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1452">1452.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Certificates of citizenship or U.S. non-citizen national status; procedure.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1453">1453.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Cancellation of certificates issued by Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; action not to affect citizenship status.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1454">1454.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Documents and copies issued by Attorney General.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455">1455.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Fiscal provisions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1456">1456.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1457">1457.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1458">1458.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1459">1459.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part III—Loss of Nationality</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481">1481.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1482">1482.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1483">1483.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Restrictions on loss of nationality.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1484">1484</ref> to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1487">1487.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1488">1488.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1489">1489.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Application of treaties; exceptions.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> -<column> -Part IV—Miscellaneous</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1501">1501.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American nationality.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1502">1502.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for use in proceedings of a foreign state.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1503">1503.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Denial of rights and privileges as national.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1504">1504.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> -<column> -SUBCHAPTER IV—REFUGEE ASSISTANCE</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1521">1521.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Office of Refugee Resettlement; establishment; appointment of Director; functions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">1522.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1523">1523.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Congressional reports.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1524">1524.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1525">1525.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Repealed.</column> -</tocItem> -<header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> -<column> -SUBCHAPTER V—ALIEN TERRORIST REMOVAL PROCEDURES</column> -</header> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1531">1531.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Definitions.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1532">1532.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Establishment of removal court.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1533">1533.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Removal court procedure.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1534">1534.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Removal hearing.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1535">1535.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Appeals.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1536">1536.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Custody and release pending removal hearing.</column> -</tocItem> -<tocItem> -<column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1537">1537.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Custody and release after removal hearing.</column> -</tocItem> -</layout> -</toc> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7af38c0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schI"><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7af38c0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101"><num value="1101">§ 1101.</num><heading> Definitions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> As used in this chapter—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The term “administrator” means the official designated by the Secretary of State pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1104/b">section 1104(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The term “advocates” includes, but is not limited to, advises, recommends, furthers by overt act, and admits belief in.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The term “alien” means any person not a citizen or national of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The term “application for admission” has reference to the application for admission into the United States and not to the application for the issuance of an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The term “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The term “border crossing identification card” means a document of identity bearing that designation issued to an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or to an alien who is a resident in foreign contiguous territory, by a consular officer or an immigration officer for the purpose of crossing over the borders between the United States and foreign contiguous territory in accordance with such conditions for its issuance and use as may be prescribed by regulations. Such regulations shall provide that (A) each such document include a biometric identifier (such as the fingerprint or handprint of the alien) that is machine readable and (B) an alien presenting a border crossing identification card is not permitted to cross over the border into the United States unless the biometric identifier contained on the card matches the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The term “clerk of court” means a clerk of a naturalization court.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> The terms “Commissioner” and “Deputy Commissioner” mean the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization and a Deputy Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, respectively.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> The term “consular officer” means any consular, diplomatic, or other officer or employee of the United States designated under regulations prescribed under authority contained in this chapter, for the purpose of issuing immigrant or nonimmigrant visas or, when used in subchapter III, for the purpose of adjudicating nationality.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> The term “crewman” means a person serving in any capacity on board a vessel or aircraft.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> The term “diplomatic visa” means a nonimmigrant visa bearing that title and issued to a nonimmigrant in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary of State may prescribe.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><content> The term “doctrine” includes, but is not limited to, policies, practices, purposes, aims, or procedures.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The terms “admission” and “admitted” mean, with respect to an alien, the lawful entry of the alien into the United States after inspection and authorization by an immigration officer.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> An alien who is paroled under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> or permitted to land temporarily as an alien crewman shall not be considered to have been admitted.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States shall not be regarded as seeking an admission into the United States for purposes of the immigration laws unless the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has abandoned or relinquished that status,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has been absent from the United States for a continuous period in excess of 180 days,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> has engaged in illegal activity after having departed the United States,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> has departed from the United States while under legal process seeking removal of the alien from the United States, including removal proceedings under this chapter and extradition proceedings,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> has committed an offense identified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">section 1182(a)(2) of this title</ref>, unless since such offense the alien has been granted relief under section 1182(h) or 1229b(a) of this title, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> is attempting to enter at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers or has not been admitted to the United States after inspection and authorization by an immigration officer.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> The term “foreign state” includes outlying possessions of a foreign state, but self-governing dominions or territories under mandate or trusteeship shall be regarded as separate foreign states.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af38c24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15"><num value="15">(15)</num><chapeau> The term “immigrant” means every alien except an alien who is within one of the following classes of nonimmigrant aliens—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomatic or consular officer who has been accredited by a foreign government, recognized de jure by the United States and who is accepted by the President or by the Secretary of State, and the members of the alien’s immediate family;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> upon a basis of reciprocity, other officials and employees who have been accredited by a foreign government recognized de jure by the United States, who are accepted by the Secretary of State, and the members of their immediate families; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> upon a basis of reciprocity, attendants, servants, personal employees, and members of their immediate families, of the officials and employees who have a nonimmigrant status under (i) and (ii) above;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an alien (other than one coming for the purpose of study or of performing skilled or unskilled labor or as a representative of foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media coming to engage in such vocation) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning and who is visiting the United States temporarily for business or temporarily for pleasure;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an alien in immediate and continuous transit through the United States, for a period not to exceed 29 days;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an alien who qualifies as a person entitled to pass in transit to and from the United Nations Headquarters District (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4309a/e">section 4309a(e) of title 22</ref>) and foreign countries, under the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of section 11 of the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, done at Lake Success <date date="1947-06-26">June 26, 1947</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/61/758">61 Stat. 758</ref>); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an alien passing in transit through the United States to board a vessel on which the alien will perform, or to disembark from a vessel on which the alien performed, ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from another vessel engaged in foreign trade, for a period not to exceed 180 days;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an alien crewman serving in good faith as such in a capacity required for normal operation and service on board a vessel, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288/a">section 1288(a) of this title</ref> (other than a fishing vessel having its home port or an operating base in the United States), or aircraft, who intends to land temporarily and solely in pursuit of his calling as a crewman and to depart from the United States with the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived or some other vessel or aircraft;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an alien crewman serving in good faith as such in any capacity required for normal operations and service aboard a fishing vessel having its home port or an operating base in the United States who intends to land temporarily in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and solely in pursuit of his calling as a crewman and to depart from Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with the vessel on which he arrived; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an alien crewman performing ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from another vessel engaged in foreign trade, who intends to land temporarily solely in pursuit of the alien’s responsibilities as a crewman and to depart from the United States on the vessel on which the alien arrived or on another vessel or aircraft, for a period not to exceed 180 days;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> an alien entitled to enter the United States under and in pursuance of the provisions of a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the foreign state of which the alien is a national (or, in the case of an alien who acquired the relevant nationality through a financial investment and who has not previously been granted status under this subparagraph, the foreign state of which the alien is a national and in which the alien has been domiciled for a continuous period of not less than 3 years at any point before applying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph), and the spouse and children of any such alien if accompanying or following to join such alien; (i) solely to carry on substantial trade, including trade in services or trade in technology, principally between the United States and the foreign state of which the alien is a national; (ii) solely to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the alien has invested, or of an enterprise in which the alien is actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital; or (iii) solely to perform services in a specialty occupation in the United States if the alien is a national of the Commonwealth of Australia and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1">section 1182(t)(1) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning, who is a bona fide student qualified to pursue a full course of study and who seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of pursuing such a course of study consistent with section 1184(<i>l</i>) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002000">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002000"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title at an established college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in an accredited language training program in the United States, particularly designated by him and approved by the Attorney General after consultation with the Secretary of Education, which institution or place of study shall have agreed to report to the Attorney General the termination of attendance of each nonimmigrant student, and if any such institution of learning or place of study fails to make reports promptly the approval shall be withdrawn, (ii) the alien spouse and minor children of any alien described in clause (i) if accompanying or following to join such an alien, and (iii) an alien who is a national of Canada or Mexico, who maintains actual residence and place of abode in the country of nationality, who is described in clause (i) except that the alien’s qualifications for and actual course of study may be full or part-time, and who commutes to the United States institution or place of study from Canada or Mexico;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a designated principal resident representative of a foreign government recognized de jure by the United States, which foreign government is a member of an international organization entitled to enjoy privileges, exemptions, and immunities as an international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act (<ref href="/us/stat/59/669">59 Stat. 669</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s288">22 U.S.C. 288</ref> et seq.], accredited resident members of the staff of such representatives, and members of his or their immediate family;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> other accredited representatives of such a foreign government to such international organizations, and the members of their immediate families;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an alien able to qualify under (i) or (ii) above except for the fact that the government of which such alien is an accredited representative is not recognized de jure by the United States, or that the government of which he is an accredited representative is not a member of such international organization; and the members of his immediate family;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> officers, or employees of such international organizations, and the members of their immediate families;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> attendants, servants, and personal employees of any such representative, officer, or employee, and the members of the immediate families of such attendants, servants, and personal employees;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> an alien (i) [(a) Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/c">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(c)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1316">113 Stat. 1316</ref>] (b) subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2">section 1182(j)(2) of this title</ref>, who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform services (other than services described in subclause (a) during the period in which such subclause applies and other than services described in subclause (ii)(a) or in subparagraph (O) or (P)) in a specialty occupation described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/1">section 1184(i)(1) of this title</ref> or as a fashion model, who meets the requirements for the occupation specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2">section 1184(i)(2) of this title</ref> or, in the case of a fashion model, is of distinguished merit and ability, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Attorney General that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary an application under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref>, or (b1) who is entitled to enter the United States under and in pursuance of the provisions of an agreement listed in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/A">section 1184(g)(8)(A) of this title</ref>, who is engaged in a specialty occupation described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/3">section 1184(i)(3) of this title</ref>, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1">section 1182(t)(1) of this title</ref>, or (c) who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform services as a registered nurse, who meets the qualifications described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/1">section 1182(m)(1) of this title</ref>, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Attorney General that an unexpired attestation is on file and in effect under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2">section 1182(m)(2) of this title</ref> for the facility (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6">section 1182(m)(6) of this title</ref>) for which the alien will perform the services; or (ii)(a) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services, as defined by the Secretary of Labor in regulations and including agricultural labor defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s3121/g">section 3121(g) of title 26</ref>, agriculture as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s203/f">section 203(f) of title 29</ref>, and the pressing of apples for cider on a farm, of a temporary or seasonal nature, or (b) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform other temporary service or labor if unemployed persons capable of performing such service or labor cannot be found in this country, but this clause shall not apply to graduates of medical schools coming to the United States to perform services as members of the medical profession; or (iii) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States as a trainee, other than to receive graduate medical education or training, in a training program that is not designed primarily to provide productive employment; and the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien specified in this paragraph if accompanying him or following to join him;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> upon a basis of reciprocity, an alien who is a bona fide representative of foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media, who seeks to enter the United States solely to engage in such vocation, and the spouse and children of such a representative, if accompanying or following to join him;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><content> an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is a bona fide student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor, research assistant, specialist, or leader in a field of specialized knowledge or skill, or other person of similar description, who is coming temporarily to the United States as a participant in a program designated by the Director of the United States Information Agency, for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, or receiving training and who, if he is coming to the United States to participate in a program under which he will receive graduate medical education or training, also meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j">section 1182(j) of this title</ref>, and the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien if accompanying him or following to join him;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><chapeau> subject to subsections (d) and (p) <sup>1</sup> of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, an alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af38c3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is the fiancée or fiancé of a citizen of the United States (other than a citizen described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/viii/I">section 1154(a)(1)(A)(viii)(I) of this title</ref>) and who seeks to enter the United States solely to conclude a valid marriage with the petitioner within ninety days after admission;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af38c40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has concluded a valid marriage with a citizen of the United States (other than a citizen described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/viii/I">section 1154(a)(1)(A)(viii)(I) of this title</ref>) who is the petitioner, is the beneficiary of a petition to accord a status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref> that was filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> by the petitioner, and seeks to enter the United States to await the approval of such petition and the availability to the alien of an immigrant visa; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af38c41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> is the minor child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af38c42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L"><num value="L">(L)</num><content> subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2">section 1184(c)(2) of this title</ref>, an alien who, within 3 years preceding the time of his application for admission into the United States, has been employed continuously for one year by a firm or corporation or other legal entity or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof and who seeks to enter the United States temporarily in order to continue to render his services to the same employer or a subsidiary or affiliate thereof in a capacity that is managerial, executive, or involves specialized knowledge, and the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien if accompanying him or following to join him;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d633-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/M"><num value="M">(M)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d634-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/M/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study at an established vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution (other than in a language training program) in the United States particularly designated by him and approved by the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of Education, which institution shall have agreed to report to the Attorney General the termination of attendance of each nonimmigrant nonacademic student and if any such institution fails to make reports promptly the approval shall be withdrawn, (ii) the alien spouse and minor children of any alien described in clause (i) if accompanying or following to join such an alien, and (iii) an alien who is a national of Canada or Mexico, who maintains actual residence and place of abode in the country of nationality, who is described in clause (i) except that the alien’s course of study may be full or part-time, and who commutes to the United States institution or place of study from Canada or Mexico;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d635-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/N"><num value="N">(N)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d636-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/N/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the parent of an alien accorded the status of special immigrant under paragraph (27)(I)(i) (or under analogous authority under paragraph (27)(L)), but only if and while the alien is a child, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d637-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/N/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a child of such parent or of an alien accorded the status of a special immigrant under clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of paragraph (27)(I) (or under analogous authority under paragraph (27)(L));</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d638-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O"><num value="O">(O)</num><chapeau> an alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d639-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim or, with regard to motion picture and television productions a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement, and whose achievements have been recognized in the field through extensive documentation, and seeks to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d63a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d63b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of accompanying and assisting in the artistic or athletic performance by an alien who is admitted under clause (i) for a specific event or events,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d63c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is an integral part of such actual performance,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d63d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d63e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii/III/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> has critical skills and experience with such alien which are not of a general nature and which cannot be performed by other individuals, or (b) in the case of a motion picture or television production, has skills and experience with such alien which are not of a general nature and which are critical either based on a pre-existing longstanding working relationship or, with respect to the specific production, because significant production (including pre- and post-production work) will take place both inside and outside the United States and the continuing participation of the alien is essential to the successful completion of the production, and</content> -</level> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d63f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> has a foreign residence which the alien has no intention of abandoning; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d640-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> is the alien spouse or child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d641-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P"><num value="P">(P)</num><chapeau> an alien having a foreign residence which the alien has no intention of abandoning who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d642-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d643-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A">section 1184(c)(4)(A) of this title</ref> (relating to athletes), or (b) is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B">section 1184(c)(4)(B) of this title</ref> (relating to entertainment groups);</content> -</level> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d644-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d645-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> performs as an artist or entertainer, individually or as part of a group, or is an integral part of the performance of such a group, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d646-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of performing as such an artist or entertainer or with such a group under a reciprocal exchange program which is between an organization or organizations in the United States and an organization or organizations in one or more foreign states and which provides for the temporary exchange of artists and entertainers, or groups of artists and entertainers;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d647-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d648-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> performs as an artist or entertainer, individually or as part of a group, or is an integral part of the performance of such a group, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d649-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely to perform, teach, or coach as such an artist or entertainer or with such a group under a commercial or noncommercial program that is culturally unique; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d64a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> is the spouse or child of an alien described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) and is accompanying, or following to join, the alien;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d64b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/Q"><num value="Q">(Q)</num><content> an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily (for a period not to exceed 15 months) to the United States as a participant in an international cultural exchange program approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security for the purpose of providing practical training, employment, and the sharing of the history, culture, and traditions of the country of the alien’s nationality and who will be employed under the same wages and working conditions as domestic workers;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d64c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/R"><num value="R">(R)</num><chapeau> an alien, and the spouse and children of the alien if accompanying or following to join the alien, who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d64d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/R/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for the 2 years immediately preceding the time of application for admission, has been a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit, religious organization in the United States; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d64e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/R/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> seeks to enter the United States for a period not to exceed 5 years to perform the work described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of paragraph (27)(C)(ii);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d64f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S"><num value="S">(S)</num><chapeau> subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k">section 1184(k) of this title</ref>, an alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d650-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> who the Attorney General determines—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d651-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is in possession of critical reliable information concerning a criminal organization or enterprise;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d652-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is willing to supply or has supplied such information to Federal or State law enforcement authorities or a Federal or State court; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d653-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> whose presence in the United States the Attorney General determines is essential to the success of an authorized criminal investigation or the successful prosecution of an individual involved in the criminal organization or enterprise; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d654-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> who the Secretary of State and the Attorney General jointly determine—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d655-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is in possession of critical reliable information concerning a terrorist organization, enterprise, or operation;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d656-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is willing to supply or has supplied such information to Federal law enforcement authorities or a Federal court;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d657-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> will be or has been placed in danger as a result of providing such information; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d658-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> is eligible to receive a reward under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2708/a">section 2708(a) of title 22</ref>,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">and, if the Attorney General (or with respect to clause (ii), the Secretary of State and the Attorney General jointly) considers it to be appropriate, the spouse, married and unmarried sons and daughters, and parents of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) if accompanying, or following to join, the alien;</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d659-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T"><num value="T">(T)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d65a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> subject to section 1184(<i>o</i>) of this title, an alien who the Secretary of Homeland Security, or in the case of subclause (III)(aa) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, determines—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d65b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102">section 7102 of title 22</ref>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d65c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is physically present in the United States, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a port of entry thereto, on account of such trafficking, including physical presence on account of the alien having been allowed entry into the United States for participation in investigative or judicial processes associated with an act or a perpetrator of trafficking;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d65d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d65e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> has complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the Federal, State, or local investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking or the investigation of crime where acts of trafficking are at least one central reason for the commission of that crime;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d65f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> in consultation with the Attorney General, as appropriate, is unable to cooperate with a request described in item (aa) due to physical or psychological trauma; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d660-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/III/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> has not attained 18 years of age; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d661-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the alien <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002001">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002001"><num>2</num> So in original. The words “the alien” probably should not appear.</note> would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d662-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> if accompanying, or following to join, the alien described in clause (i)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d663-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is under 21 years of age, the spouse, children, unmarried siblings under 18 years of age on the date on which such alien applied for status under such clause, and parents of such alien;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d664-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is 21 years of age or older, the spouse and children of such alien; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d665-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> any parent or unmarried sibling under 18 years of age, or any adult or minor children of a derivative beneficiary of the alien, as of an alien described in subclause (I) or (II) who the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the law enforcement officer investigating a severe form of trafficking, determines faces a present danger of retaliation as a result of the alien’s escape from the severe form of trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d666-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U"><num value="U">(U)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d667-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p">section 1184(p) of this title</ref>, an alien who files a petition for status under this subparagraph, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d668-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien has suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity described in clause (iii);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d669-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien (or in the case of an alien child under the age of 16, the parent, guardian, or next friend of the alien) possesses information concerning criminal activity described in clause (iii);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d66a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the alien (or in the case of an alien child under the age of 16, the parent, guardian, or next friend of the alien) has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful to a Federal, State, or local law enforcement official, to a Federal, State, or local prosecutor, to a Federal or State judge, to the Service, or to other Federal, State, or local authorities investigating or prosecuting criminal activity described in clause (iii); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d66b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the criminal activity described in clause (iii) violated the laws of the United States or occurred in the United States (including in Indian country and military installations) or the territories and possessions of the United States;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d66c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> if accompanying, or following to join, the alien described in clause (i)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d66d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is under 21 years of age, the spouse, children, unmarried siblings under 18 years of age on the date on which such alien applied for status under such clause, and parents of such alien; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d66e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is 21 years of age or older, the spouse and children of such alien; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d66f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the criminal activity referred to in this clause is that involving one or more of the following or any similar activity in violation of Federal, State, or local criminal law: rape; torture; trafficking; incest; domestic violence; sexual assault; abusive sexual contact; prostitution; sexual exploitation; stalking; female genital mutilation; being held hostage; peonage; involuntary servitude; slave trade; kidnapping; abduction; unlawful criminal restraint; false imprisonment; blackmail; extortion; manslaughter; murder; felonious assault; witness tampering; obstruction of justice; perjury; fraud in foreign labor contracting (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1351">section 1351 of title 18</ref>); or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the above mentioned crimes; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d670-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q">section 1184(q) of this title</ref>, an alien who is the beneficiary (including a child of the principal alien, if eligible to receive a visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">section 1153(d) of this title</ref>) of a petition to accord a status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> that was filed with the Attorney General under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> on or before <date date="2000-12-21">December 21, 2000</date>, if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d671-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> such petition has been pending for 3 years or more; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d672-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> such petition has been approved, 3 years or more have elapsed since such filing date, and—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d673-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> an immigrant visa is not immediately available to the alien because of a waiting list of applicants for visas under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d674-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien’s application for an immigrant visa, or the alien’s application for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>, pursuant to the approval of such petition, remains pending.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d675-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/16"><num value="16">(16)</num><content> The term “immigrant visa” means an immigrant visa required by this chapter and properly issued by a consular officer at his office outside of the United States to an eligible immigrant under the provisions of this chapter.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d676-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/17"><num value="17">(17)</num><content> The term “immigration laws” includes this chapter and all laws, conventions, and treaties of the United States relating to the immigration, exclusion, deportation, expulsion, or removal of aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d677-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/18"><num value="18">(18)</num><content> The term “immigration officer” means any employee or class of employees of the Service or of the United States designated by the Attorney General, individually or by regulation, to perform the functions of an immigration officer specified by this chapter or any section of this title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d678-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/19"><num value="19">(19)</num><content> The term “ineligible to citizenship,” when used in reference to any individual, means, notwithstanding the provisions of any treaty relating to military service, an individual who is, or was at any time permanently debarred from becoming a citizen of the United States under section 3(a) of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended (<ref href="/us/stat/54/885">54 Stat. 885</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/55/844">55 Stat. 844</ref>), or under section 4(a) of the Selective Service Act of 1948, as amended (<ref href="/us/stat/62/605">62 Stat. 605</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/65/76">65 Stat. 76</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3803/a">50 U.S.C. 3803(a)</ref>], or under any section of this chapter, or any other Act, or under any law amendatory of, supplementary to, or in substitution for, any of such sections or Acts.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d679-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20"><num value="20">(20)</num><content> The term “lawfully admitted for permanent residence” means the status of having been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws, such status not having changed.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d67a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/21"><num value="21">(21)</num><content> The term “national” means a person owing permanent allegiance to a state.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d67b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/22"><num value="22">(22)</num><content> The term “national of the United States” means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d67c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/23"><num value="23">(23)</num><content> The term “naturalization” means the conferring of nationality of a state upon a person after birth, by any means whatsoever.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d67d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/24"><num value="24">(24)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)(1)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d67e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/25"><num value="25">(25)</num><content> The term “noncombatant service” shall not include service in which the individual is not subject to military discipline, court martial, or does not wear the uniform of any branch of the armed forces.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d67f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/26"><num value="26">(26)</num><content> The term “nonimmigrant visa” means a visa properly issued to an alien as an eligible nonimmigrant by a competent officer as provided in this chapter.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af5d680-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27"><num value="27">(27)</num><chapeau> The term “special immigrant” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d681-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d682-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an immigrant who was a citizen of the United States and may, under section 1435(a) or 1438 of this title, apply for reacquisition of citizenship;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d683-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> an immigrant, and the immigrant’s spouse and children if accompanying or following to join the immigrant, who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d684-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for at least 2 years immediately preceding the time of application for admission, has been a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit, religious organization in the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d685-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> seeks to enter the United States—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d686-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> solely for the purpose of carrying on the vocation of a minister of that religious denomination,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d687-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> before <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002002">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002002"><num>3</num> See Availability of Funds note below.</note> in order to work for the organization at the request of the organization in a professional capacity in a religious vocation or occupation, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af5d688-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> before <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>,<sup>3</sup> in order to work for the organization (or for a bona fide organization which is affiliated with the religious denomination and is exempt from taxation as an organization described in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s501/c/3">section 501(c)(3) of title 26</ref>) at the request of the organization in a religious vocation or occupation; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d689-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> has been carrying on such vocation, professional work, or other work continuously for at least the 2-year period described in clause (i);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d68a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> an immigrant who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d68b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is an employee, or an honorably retired former employee, of the United States Government abroad, or of the American Institute in Taiwan, and who has performed faithful service for a total of fifteen years, or more, and his accompanying spouse and children: <i>Provided</i>, That the principal officer of a Foreign Service establishment (or, in the case of the American Institute in Taiwan, the Director thereof), in his discretion, shall have recommended the granting of special immigrant status to such alien in exceptional circumstances and the Secretary of State approves such recommendation and finds that it is in the national interest to grant such status; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d68c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is the surviving spouse or child of an employee of the United States Government abroad: <i>Provided</i>, That the employee performed faithful service for a total of not less than 15 years or was killed in the line of duty;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d68d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> an immigrant, and his accompanying spouse and children, who is or has been an employee of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government before the date on which the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3602/a/1">section 3602(a)(1) of title 22</ref>) enters into force [<date date="1979-10-01">October 1, 1979</date>], who was resident in the Canal Zone on the effective date of the exchange of instruments of ratification of such Treaty [<date date="1979-04-01">April 1, 1979</date>], and who has performed faithful service as such an employee for one year or more;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d68e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> an immigrant, and his accompanying spouse and children, who is a Panamanian national and (i) who, before the date on which such Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 enters into force [<date date="1979-10-01">October 1, 1979</date>], has been honorably retired from United States Government employment in the Canal Zone with a total of 15 years or more of faithful service, or (ii) who, on the date on which such Treaty enters into force, has been employed by the United States Government in the Canal Zone with a total of 15 years or more of faithful service and who subsequently is honorably retired from such employment or continues to be employed by the United States Government in an area of the former Canal Zone;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d68f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> an immigrant, and his accompanying spouse and children, who was an employee of the Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government on the effective date of the exchange of instruments of ratification of such Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 [<date date="1979-04-01">April 1, 1979</date>], who has performed faithful service for five years or more as such an employee, and whose personal safety, or the personal safety of whose spouse or children, as a direct result of such Treaty, is reasonably placed in danger because of the special nature of any of that employment;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d690-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><chapeau> an immigrant, and his accompanying spouse and children, who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d691-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has graduated from a medical school or has qualified to practice medicine in a foreign state,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d692-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> was fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State on <date date="1978-01-09">January 9, 1978</date>, and was practicing medicine in a State on that date,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d693-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> entered the United States as a nonimmigrant under subsection (a)(15)(H) or (a)(15)(J) before <date date="1978-01-10">January 10, 1978</date>, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af5d694-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> has been continuously present in the United States in the practice or study of medicine since the date of such entry;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d695-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d696-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/I/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an immigrant who is the unmarried son or daughter of an officer or employee, or of a former officer or employee, of an international organization described in paragraph (15)(G)(i), and who (I) while maintaining the status of a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(G)(iv) or paragraph (15)(N), has resided and been physically present in the United States for periods totaling at least one-half of the seven years before the date of application for a visa or for adjustment of status to a status under this subparagraph and for a period or periods aggregating at least seven years between the ages of five and 21 years, and (II) applies for a visa or adjustment of status under this subparagraph no later than his twenty-fifth birthday or six months after <date date="1988-10-24">October 24, 1988</date>, whichever is later;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d697-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/I/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an immigrant who is the surviving spouse of a deceased officer or employee of such an international organization, and who (I) while maintaining the status of a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(G)(iv) or paragraph (15)(N), has resided and been physically present in the United States for periods totaling at least one-half of the seven years before the date of application for a visa or for adjustment of status to a status under this subparagraph and for a period or periods aggregating at least 15 years before the date of the death of such officer or employee, and (II) files a petition for status under this subparagraph no later than six months after the date of such death or six months after <date date="1988-10-24">October 24, 1988</date>, whichever is later;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af5d698-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/I/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an immigrant who is a retired officer or employee of such an international organization, and who (I) while maintaining the status of a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(G)(iv), has resided and been physically present in the United States for periods totaling at least one-half of the seven years before the date of application for a visa or for adjustment of status to a status under this subparagraph and for a period or periods aggregating at least 15 years before the date of the officer or employee’s retirement from any such international organization, and (II) files a petition for status under this subparagraph no later than six months after the date of such retirement or six months after <date date="1994-10-25">October 25, 1994</date>, whichever is later; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af84799-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/I/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> an immigrant who is the spouse of a retired officer or employee accorded the status of special immigrant under clause (iii), accompanying or following to join such retired officer or employee as a member of his immediate family;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af8479a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><chapeau> an immigrant who is present in the United States—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af8479b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who has been declared dependent on a juvenile court located in the United States or whom such a court has legally committed to, or placed under the custody of, an agency or department of a State, or an individual or entity appointed by a State or juvenile court located in the United States, and whose reunification with 1 or both of the immigrant’s parents is not viable due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar basis found under State law;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af8479c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for whom it has been determined in administrative or judicial proceedings that it would not be in the alien’s best interest to be returned to the alien’s or parent’s previous country of nationality or country of last habitual residence; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af8479d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> in whose case the Secretary of Homeland Security consents to the grant of special immigrant juvenile status, except that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af8479e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> no juvenile court has jurisdiction to determine the custody status or placement of an alien in the custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services specifically consents to such jurisdiction; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7af8479f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> no natural parent or prior adoptive parent of any alien provided special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall thereafter, by virtue of such parentage, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under this chapter;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><chapeau> an immigrant who has served honorably on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States after <date date="1978-10-15">October 15, 1978</date>, and after original lawful enlistment outside the United States (under a treaty or agreement in effect on <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>) for a period or periods aggregating—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> 12 years and who, if separated from such service, was never separated except under honorable conditions, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> 6 years, in the case of an immigrant who is on active duty at the time of seeking special immigrant status under this subparagraph and who has reenlisted to incur a total active duty service obligation of at least 12 years,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">and the spouse or child of any such immigrant if accompanying or following to join the immigrant, but only if the executive department under which the immigrant serves or served recommends the granting of special immigrant status to the immigrant;</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/L"><num value="L">(L)</num><chapeau> an immigrant who would be described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of subparagraph (I) if any reference in such a clause—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/L/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to an international organization described in paragraph (15)(G)(i) were treated as a reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/L/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(G)(iv) were treated as a reference to a nonimmigrant classifiable under NATO–6 (as a member of a civilian component accompanying a force entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status-of-Forces Agreement, a member of a civilian component attached to or employed by an Allied Headquarters under the “Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters” set up pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty, or as a dependent); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/L/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> to the Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1988 or to the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 were a reference to the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002003">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002003"><num>4</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “; or”.</note></content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/M"><num value="M">(M)</num><content> subject to the numerical limitations of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">section 1153(b)(4) of this title</ref>, an immigrant who seeks to enter the United States to work as a broadcaster in the United States for the International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, or for a grantee of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, and the immigrant’s accompanying spouse and children.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/28"><num value="28">(28)</num><content> The term “organization” means, but is not limited to, an organization, corporation, company, partnership, association, trust, foundation or fund; and includes a group of persons, whether or not incorporated, permanently or temporarily associated together with joint action on any subject or subjects.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/29"><num value="29">(29)</num><content> The term “outlying possessions of the United States” means American Samoa and Swains Island.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/30"><num value="30">(30)</num><content> The term “passport” means any travel document issued by competent authority showing the bearer’s origin, identity, and nationality if any, which is valid for the admission of the bearer into a foreign country.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/31"><num value="31">(31)</num><content> The term “permanent” means a relationship of continuing or lasting nature, as distinguished from temporary, but a relationship may be permanent even though it is one that may be dissolved eventually at the instance either of the United States or of the individual, in accordance with law.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/32"><num value="32">(32)</num><content> The term “profession” shall include but not be limited to architects, engineers, lawyers, physicians, surgeons, and teachers in elementary or secondary schools, colleges, academies, or seminaries.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/33"><num value="33">(33)</num><content> The term “residence” means the place of general abode; the place of general abode of a person means his principal, actual dwelling place in fact, without regard to intent.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/34"><num value="34">(34)</num><content> The term “Service” means the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/35"><num value="35">(35)</num><content> The term “spouse”, “wife”, or “husband” do not include a spouse, wife, or husband by reason of any marriage ceremony where the contracting parties thereto are not physically present in the presence of each other, unless the marriage shall have been consummated.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/36"><num value="36">(36)</num><content> The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/37"><num value="37">(37)</num><content> The term “totalitarian party” means an organization which advocates the establishment in the United States of a totalitarian dictatorship or totalitarianism. The terms “totalitarian dictatorship” and “totalitarianism” mean and refer to systems of government not representative in fact, characterized by (A) the existence of a single political party, organized on a dictatorial basis, with so close an identity between such party and its policies and the governmental policies of the country in which it exists, that the party and the government constitute an indistinguishable unit, and (B) the forcible suppression of opposition to such party.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/38"><num value="38">(38)</num><content> The term “United States”, except as otherwise specifically herein provided, when used in a geographical sense, means the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/39"><num value="39">(39)</num><content> The term “unmarried”, when used in reference to any individual as of any time, means an individual who at such time is not married, whether or not previously married.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/40"><num value="40">(40)</num><content> The term “world communism” means a revolutionary movement, the purpose of which is to establish eventually a Communist totalitarian dictatorship in any or all the countries of the world through the medium of an internationally coordinated Communist political movement.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/41"><num value="41">(41)</num><content> The term “graduates of a medical school” means aliens who have graduated from a medical school or who have qualified to practice medicine in a foreign state, other than such aliens who are of national or international renown in the field of medicine.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42"><num value="42">(42)</num><content> The term “refugee” means (A) any person who is outside any country of such person’s nationality or, in the case of a person having no nationality, is outside any country in which such person last habitually resided, and who is unable or unwilling to return to, and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of, that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, or (B) in such special circumstances as the President after appropriate consultation (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e">section 1157(e) of this title</ref>) may specify, any person who is within the country of such person’s nationality or, in the case of a person having no nationality, within the country in which such person is habitually residing, and who is persecuted or who has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. The term “refugee” does not include any person who ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. For purposes of determinations under this chapter, a person who has been forced to abort a pregnancy or to undergo involuntary sterilization, or who has been persecuted for failure or refusal to undergo such a procedure or for other resistance to a coercive population control program, shall be deemed to have been persecuted on account of political opinion, and a person who has a well founded fear that he or she will be forced to undergo such a procedure or subject to persecution for such failure, refusal, or resistance shall be deemed to have a well founded fear of persecution on account of political opinion.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7af847b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43"><num value="43">(43)</num><chapeau> The term “aggravated felony” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> murder, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> illicit trafficking in a controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>), including a drug trafficking crime (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s924/c">section 924(c) of title 18</ref>);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> illicit trafficking in firearms or destructive devices (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921">section 921 of title 18</ref>) or in explosive materials (as defined in section 841(c) of that title);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> an offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1956">section 1956 of title 18</ref> (relating to laundering of monetary instruments) or section 1957 of that title (relating to engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specific unlawful activity) if the amount of the funds exceeded $10,000;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> an offense described in—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> section 842(h) or (i) of title 18, or section 844(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or (i) of that title (relating to explosive materials offenses);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> section 922(g)(1), (2), (3), (4), or (5), (j), (n), (<i>o</i>), (p), or (r) or 924(b) or (h) of title 18 (relating to firearms offenses); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s5861">section 5861 of title 26</ref> (relating to firearms offenses);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> a crime of violence (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s16">section 16 of title 18</ref>, but not including a purely political offense) for which the term of imprisonment at <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002004">5</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002004"><num>5</num> So in original. Probably should be preceded by “is”.</note> least one year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> a theft offense (including receipt of stolen property) or burglary offense for which the term of imprisonment at <sup>5</sup> least one year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> an offense described in section 875, 876, 877, or 1202 of title 18 (relating to the demand for or receipt of ransom);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> an offense described in section 2251, 2251A, or 2252 of title 18 (relating to child pornography);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><content> an offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1962">section 1962 of title 18</ref> (relating to racketeer influenced corrupt organizations), or an offense described in section 1084 (if it is a second or subsequent offense) or 1955 of that title (relating to gambling offenses), for which a sentence of one year imprisonment or more may be imposed;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><chapeau> an offense that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/K/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> relates to the owning, controlling, managing, or supervising of a prostitution business;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/K/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is described in section 2421, 2422, or 2423 of title 18 (relating to transportation for the purpose of prostitution) if committed for commercial advantage; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/K/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> is described in any of sections 1581–1585 or 1588–1591 of title 18 (relating to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, and trafficking in persons);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/L"><num value="L">(L)</num><chapeau> an offense described in—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/L/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> section 793 (relating to gathering or transmitting national defense information), 798 (relating to disclosure of classified information), 2153 (relating to sabotage) or 2381 or 2382 (relating to treason) of title 18;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/L/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3121">section 3121 of title 50</ref> (relating to protecting the identity of undercover intelligence agents); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/L/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3121">section 3121 of title 50</ref> (relating to protecting the identity of undercover agents);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/M"><num value="M">(M)</num><chapeau> an offense that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/M/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> involves fraud or deceit in which the loss to the victim or victims exceeds $10,000; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7af847cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/M/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7201">section 7201 of title 26</ref> (relating to tax evasion) in which the revenue loss to the Government exceeds $10,000;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/N"><num value="N">(N)</num><content> an offense described in paragraph (1)(A) or (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a">section 1324(a) of this title</ref> (relating to alien smuggling), except in the case of a first offense for which the alien has affirmatively shown that the alien committed the offense for the purpose of assisting, abetting, or aiding only the alien’s spouse, child, or parent (and no other individual) to violate a provision of this chapter <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002005">6</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002005"><num>6</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by a semicolon.</note></content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7af847d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/O"><num value="O">(O)</num><content> an offense described in section 1325(a) or 1326 of this title committed by an alien who was previously deported on the basis of a conviction for an offense described in another subparagraph of this paragraph;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/P"><num value="P">(P)</num><content> an offense (i) which either is falsely making, forging, counterfeiting, mutilating, or altering a passport or instrument in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1543">section 1543 of title 18</ref> or is described in section 1546(a) of such title (relating to document fraud) and (ii) for which the term of imprisonment is at least 12 months, except in the case of a first offense for which the alien has affirmatively shown that the alien committed the offense for the purpose of assisting, abetting, or aiding only the alien’s spouse, child, or parent (and no other individual) to violate a provision of this chapter;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/Q"><num value="Q">(Q)</num><content> an offense relating to a failure to appear by a defendant for service of sentence if the underlying offense is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 5 years or more;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/R"><num value="R">(R)</num><content> an offense relating to commercial bribery, counterfeiting, forgery, or trafficking in vehicles the identification numbers of which have been altered for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/S"><num value="S">(S)</num><content> an offense relating to obstruction of justice, perjury or subornation of perjury, or bribery of a witness, for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/T"><num value="T">(T)</num><content> an offense relating to a failure to appear before a court pursuant to a court order to answer to or dispose of a charge of a felony for which a sentence of 2 years’ imprisonment or more may be imposed; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43/U"><num value="U">(U)</num><content> an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense described in this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The term applies to an offense described in this paragraph whether in violation of Federal or State law and applies to such an offense in violation of the law of a foreign country for which the term of imprisonment was completed within the previous 15 years. Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including any effective date), the term applies regardless of whether the conviction was entered before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44"><num value="44">(44)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The term “managerial capacity” means an assignment within an organization in which the employee primarily—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> manages the organization, or a department, subdivision, function, or component of the organization;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> supervises and controls the work of other supervisory, professional, or managerial employees, or manages an essential function within the organization, or a department or subdivision of the organization;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> if another employee or other employees are directly supervised, has the authority to hire and fire or recommend those as well as other personnel actions (such as promotion and leave authorization) or, if no other employee is directly supervised, functions at a senior level within the organizational hierarchy or with respect to the function managed; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> exercises discretion over the day-to-day operations of the activity or function for which the employee has authority.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">A first-line supervisor is not considered to be acting in a managerial capacity merely by virtue of the supervisor’s supervisory duties unless the employees supervised are professional.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> The term “executive capacity” means an assignment within an organization in which the employee primarily—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> directs the management of the organization or a major component or function of the organization;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> establishes the goals and policies of the organization, component, or function;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> exercises wide latitude in discretionary decision-making; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> receives only general supervision or direction from higher level executives, the board of directors, or stockholders of the organization.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If staffing levels are used as a factor in determining whether an individual is acting in a managerial or executive capacity, the Attorney General shall take into account the reasonable needs of the organization, component, or function in light of the overall purpose and stage of development of the organization, component, or function. An individual shall not be considered to be acting in a managerial or executive capacity (as previously defined) merely on the basis of the number of employees that the individual supervises or has supervised or directs or has directed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/45"><num value="45">(45)</num><content> The term “substantial” means, for purposes of paragraph (15)(E) with reference to trade or capital, such an amount of trade or capital as is established by the Secretary of State, after consultation with appropriate agencies of Government.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/46"><num value="46">(46)</num><content> The term “extraordinary ability” means, for purposes of subsection (a)(15)(O)(i), in the case of the arts, distinction.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/47"><num value="47">(47)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/47/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The term “order of deportation” means the order of the special inquiry officer, or other such administrative officer to whom the Attorney General has delegated the responsibility for determining whether an alien is deportable, concluding that the alien is deportable or ordering deportation.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/47/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> The order described under subparagraph (A) shall become final upon the earlier of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/47/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a determination by the Board of Immigration Appeals affirming such order; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/47/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the expiration of the period in which the alien is permitted to seek review of such order by the Board of Immigration Appeals.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/48"><num value="48">(48)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/48/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The term “conviction” means, with respect to an alien, a formal judgment of guilt of the alien entered by a court or, if adjudication of guilt has been withheld, where—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/48/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a judge or jury has found the alien guilty or the alien has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or has admitted sufficient facts to warrant a finding of guilt, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/48/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the judge has ordered some form of punishment, penalty, or restraint on the alien’s liberty to be imposed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/48/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence with respect to an offense is deemed to include the period of incarceration or confinement ordered by a court of law regardless of any suspension of the imposition or execution of that imprisonment or sentence in whole or in part.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/49"><num value="49">(49)</num><content> The term “stowaway” means any alien who obtains transportation without the consent of the owner, charterer, master or person in command of any vessel or aircraft through concealment aboard such vessel or aircraft. A passenger who boards with a valid ticket is not to be considered a stowaway.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/50"><num value="50">(50)</num><content> The term “intended spouse” means any alien who meets the criteria set forth in section 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(BB), 1154(a)(1)(B)(ii)(II)(aa)(BB), or 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i)(III) of this title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51"><num value="51">(51)</num><chapeau> The term “VAWA self-petitioner” means an alien, or a child of the alien, who qualifies for relief under—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> clause (iii), (iv), or (vii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4/C">section 1186a(c)(4)(C) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the first section of <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Public Law 89–732</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note) (commonly known as the Cuban Adjustment Act) as a child or spouse who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> section 902(d)(1)(B) of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> section 202(d)(1) of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/52"><num value="52">(52)</num><content> The term “accredited language training program” means a language training program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><chapeau> As used in subchapters I and II—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab7fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The term “child” means an unmarried person under twenty-one years of age who is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a child born in wedlock;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a stepchild, whether or not born out of wedlock, provided the child had not reached the age of eighteen years at the time the marriage creating the status of stepchild occurred;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab7ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a child legitimated under the law of the child’s residence or domicile, or under the law of the father’s residence or domicile, whether in or outside the United States, if such legitimation takes place before the child reaches the age of eighteen years and the child is in the legal custody of the legitimating parent or parents at the time of such legitimation;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab800-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a child born out of wedlock, by, through whom, or on whose behalf a status, privilege, or benefit is sought by virtue of the relationship of the child to its natural mother or to its natural father if the father has or had a bona fide parent-child relationship with the person;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab801-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab802-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a child adopted while under the age of sixteen years if the child has been in the legal custody of, and has resided with, the adopting parent or parents for at least two years or if the child has been battered or subject to extreme cruelty by the adopting parent or by a family member of the adopting parent residing in the same household: <i>Provided</i>, That no natural parent of any such adopted child shall thereafter, by virtue of such parentage, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under this chapter; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab803-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> subject to the same proviso as in clause (i), a child who: (I) is a natural sibling of a child described in clause (i) or subparagraph (F)(i); (II) was adopted by the adoptive parent or parents of the sibling described in such clause or subparagraph; and (III) is otherwise described in clause (i), except that the child was adopted while under the age of 18 years;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab804-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab805-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a child, under the age of sixteen at the time a petition is filed in his behalf to accord a classification as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, who is an orphan because of the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from, both parents, or for whom the sole or surviving parent is incapable of providing the proper care and has in writing irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption; who has been adopted abroad by a United States citizen and spouse jointly, or by an unmarried United States citizen who is at least 25 years of age, at least 1 of whom personally saw and observed the child before or during the adoption proceedings; or who is coming to the United States for adoption by a United States citizen and spouse jointly, or by an unmarried United States citizen at least twenty-five years of age, who have or has complied with the preadoption requirements, if any, of the child’s proposed residence; <i>Provided</i>, That the Attorney General is satisfied that proper care will be furnished the child if admitted to the United States: <i>Provided further</i>, That no natural parent or prior adoptive parent of any such child shall thereafter, by virtue of such parentage, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under this chapter; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab806-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> subject to the same provisos as in clause (i), a child who: (I) is a natural sibling of a child described in clause (i) or subparagraph (E)(i); (II) has been adopted abroad, or is coming to the United States for adoption, by the adoptive parent (or prospective adoptive parent) or parents of the sibling described in such clause or subparagraph; and (III) is otherwise described in clause (i), except that the child is under the age of 18 at the time a petition is filed in his or her behalf to accord a classification as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab807-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab808-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> a child, younger than 16 years of age at the time a petition is filed on the child’s behalf to accord a classification as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, who has been adopted in a foreign state that is a party to the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, done at The Hague on <date date="1993-05-29">May 29, 1993</date>, or who is emigrating from such a foreign state to be adopted in the United States by a United States citizen and spouse jointly or by an unmarried United States citizen who is at least 25 years of age, Provided, That—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab809-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security is satisfied that proper care will be furnished the child if admitted to the United States;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab80a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the child’s natural parents (or parent, in the case of a child who has one sole or surviving parent because of the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, the other parent), or other persons or institutions that retain legal custody of the child, have freely given their written irrevocable consent to the termination of their legal relationship with the child, and to the child’s emigration and adoption;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab80b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> in the case of a child having two living natural parents, the natural parents are incapable of providing proper care for the child;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab80c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security is satisfied that the purpose of the adoption is to form a bona fide parent-child relationship, and the parent-child relationship of the child and the natural parents has been terminated (and in carrying out both obligations under this subclause the Secretary of Homeland Security may consider whether there is a petition pending to confer immigrant status on one or both of such natural parents); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab80d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> in the case of a child who has not been adopted—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7afab80e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/V/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the competent authority of the foreign state has approved the child’s emigration to the United States for the purpose of adoption by the prospective adoptive parent or parents; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7afab80f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/i/V/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the prospective adoptive parent or parents has or have complied with any pre-adoption requirements of the child’s proposed residence; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab810-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> except that no natural parent or prior adoptive parent of any such child shall thereafter, by virtue of such parentage, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under this chapter; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab811-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> subject to the same provisos as in clauses (i) and (ii), a child who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab812-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is a natural sibling of a child described in clause (i), subparagraph (E)(i), or subparagraph (F)(i);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab813-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> was adopted abroad, or is coming to the United States for adoption, by the adoptive parent (or prospective adoptive parent) or parents of the sibling described in clause (i), subparagraph (E)(i), or subparagraph (F)(i); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7afab814-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> is otherwise described in clause (i), except that the child is younger than 18 years of age at the time a petition is filed on his or her behalf for classification as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab815-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The terms “parent”, “father”, or “mother” mean a parent, father, or mother only where the relationship exists by reason of any of the circumstances set forth in subdivision (1) of this subsection, except that, for purposes of paragraph (1)(F) (other than the second proviso therein) and paragraph (1)(G)(i) in the case of a child born out of wedlock described in paragraph (1)(D) (and not described in paragraph (1)(C)), the term “parent” does not include the natural father of the child if the father has disappeared or abandoned or deserted the child or if the father has in writing irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab816-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The term “person” means an individual or an organization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab817-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The term “immigration judge” means an attorney whom the Attorney General appoints as an administrative judge within the Executive Office for Immigration Review, qualified to conduct specified classes of proceedings, including a hearing under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>. An immigration judge shall be subject to such supervision and shall perform such duties as the Attorney General shall prescribe, but shall not be employed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab818-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The term “adjacent islands” includes Saint Pierre, Miquelon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, the Windward and Leeward Islands, Trinidad, Martinique, and other British, French, and Netherlands territory or possessions in or bordering on the Caribbean Sea.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab819-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><chapeau> As used in subchapter III—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab81a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The term “child” means an unmarried person under twenty-one years of age and includes a child legitimated under the law of the child’s residence or domicile, or under the law of the father’s residence or domicile, whether in the United States or elsewhere, and, except as otherwise provided in sections 1431 and 1432 <sup>1</sup> of this title, a child adopted in the United States, if such legitimation or adoption takes place before the child reaches the age of 16 years (except to the extent that the child is described in subparagraph (E)(ii) or (F)(ii) of subsection (b)(1)), and the child is in the legal custody of the legitimating or adopting parent or parents at the time of such legitimation or adoption.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab81b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The terms “parent”, “father”, and “mother” include in the case of a posthumous child a deceased parent, father, and mother.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab81c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/a/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab81d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/e"><num value="e">(e)</num><chapeau> For the purposes of this chapter—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab81e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The giving, loaning, or promising of support or of money or any other thing of value to be used for advocating any doctrine shall constitute the advocating of such doctrine; but nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as an exclusive definition of advocating.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab81f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The giving, loaning, or promising of support or of money or any other thing of value for any purpose to any organization shall be presumed to constitute affiliation therewith; but nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as an exclusive definition of affiliation.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab820-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Advocating the economic, international, and governmental doctrines of world communism means advocating the establishment of a totalitarian Communist dictatorship in any or all of the countries of the world through the medium of an internationally coordinated Communist movement.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab821-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f"><num value="f">(f)</num><chapeau> For the purposes of this chapter—</chapeau> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person shall be regarded as, or found to be, a person of good moral character who, during the period for which good moral character is required to be established is, or was—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab822-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a habitual drunkard;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab823-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s2/c/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 2(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1611">95 Stat. 1611</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab824-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> a member of one or more of the classes of persons, whether inadmissible or not, described in paragraphs (2)(D), (6)(E), and (10)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>; or subparagraphs (A) and (B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">section 1182(a)(2) of this title</ref> and subparagraph (C) thereof of such section <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002006">7</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002006"><num>7</num> So in original. The phrase “of such section” probably should not appear.</note> (except as such paragraph relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marihuana), if the offense described therein, for which such person was convicted or of which he admits the commission, was committed during such period;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab825-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> one whose income is derived principally from illegal gambling activities;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab826-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> one who has been convicted of two or more gambling offenses committed during such period;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab827-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> one who has given false testimony for the purpose of obtaining any benefits under this chapter;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab828-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> one who during such period has been confined, as a result of conviction, to a penal institution for an aggregate period of one hundred and eighty days or more, regardless of whether the offense, or offenses, for which he has been confined were committed within or without such period;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab829-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> one who at any time has been convicted of an aggravated felony (as defined in subsection (a)(43)); or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab82a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> one who at any time has engaged in conduct described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref> (relating to assistance in Nazi persecution, participation in genocide, or commission of acts of torture or extrajudicial killings) or 1182(a)(2)(G) of this title (relating to severe violations of religious freedom).</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The fact that any person is not within any of the foregoing classes shall not preclude a finding that for other reasons such person is or was not of good moral character. In the case of an alien who makes a false statement or claim of citizenship, or who registers to vote or votes in a Federal, State, or local election (including an initiative, recall, or referendum) in violation of a lawful restriction of such registration or voting to citizens, if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of such statement, claim, or violation that he or she was a citizen, no finding that the alien is, or was, not of good moral character may be made based on it.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab82b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/g"><num value="g">(g)</num><content> For the purposes of this chapter any alien ordered deported or removed (whether before or after the enactment of this chapter) who has left the United States, shall be considered to have been deported or removed in pursuance of law, irrespective of the source from which the expenses of his transportation were defrayed or of the place to which he departed.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab82c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/h"><num value="h">(h)</num><chapeau> For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/E">section 1182(a)(2)(E) of this title</ref>, the term “serious criminal offense” means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab82d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> any felony;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab82e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> any crime of violence, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s16">section 16 of title 18</ref>; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab82f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/h/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> any crime of reckless driving or of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or of prohibited substances if such crime involves personal injury to another.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7afab830-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> With respect to each nonimmigrant alien described in subsection (a)(15)(T)(i)—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab831-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and other Government officials, where appropriate, shall provide the alien with a referral to a nongovernmental organization that would advise the alien regarding the alien’s options while in the United States and the resources available to the alien; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7afab832-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1101/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, during the period the alien is in lawful temporary resident status under that subsection, grant the alien authorization to engage in employment in the United States and provide the alien with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7afab833-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title I, § 101, <ref href="/us/stat/66/166">66 Stat. 166</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/316">Pub. 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L. 89–710</ref>, <date date="1966-11-02">Nov. 2, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/1104">80 Stat. 1104</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/91/225/s1">Pub. L. 91–225, § 1</ref>, <date date="1970-04-07">Apr. 7, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/116">84 Stat. 116</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/155">Pub. L. 94–155</ref>, <date date="1975-12-16">Dec. 16, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/824">89 Stat. 824</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/tVI/s601/b">Pub. L. 94–484, title VI, § 601(b)</ref>, (e), <date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2301">90 Stat. 2301</ref>, 2302; <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s7/a">Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(a)</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2706">90 Stat. 2706</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/tVI/s602/c">Pub. L. 94–484, title VI, § 602(c)</ref>, <date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/tIII/s307/q/3">Pub. L. 95–83, title III, § 307(q)(3)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-01">Aug. 1, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/395">91 Stat. 395</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/3">Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-17">Aug. 17, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/847">91 Stat. 847</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/70/tIII/s3201/a">Pub. L. 96–70, title III, § 3201(a)</ref>, <date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/496">93 Stat. 496</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s201/a">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 201(a)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/102">94 Stat. 102</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, §§ 2, 5(d)(1), 18(a), <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1611">95 Stat. 1611</ref>, 1614, 1619; Priv. L. 98–47, § 3, <date date="1984-10-30">Oct. 30, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/3435">98 Stat. 3435</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/505/s1">Pub. L. 99–505, § 1</ref>, <date date="1986-10-21">Oct. 21, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/1806">100 Stat. 1806</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII">Pub. L. 99–603, title III</ref>, §§ 301(a), 312, 315(a), <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3411">100 Stat. 3411</ref>, 3434, 3439; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, §§ 2, 3, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3655">100 Stat. 3655</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/459/tII/s210/a">Pub. L. 100–459, title II, § 210(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-01">Oct. 1, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2203">102 Stat. 2203</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 2(<i>o</i>)(1), 8(b), 9(a), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>, 2617, 2619; <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7342">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7342</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4469">102 Stat. 4469</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/162/tVI/s611/a">Pub. L. 101–162, title VI, § 611(a)</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1038">103 Stat. 1038</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s3/a">Pub. L. 101–238, § 3(a)</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2100">103 Stat. 2100</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/246/tI/s131/b">Pub. L. 101–246, title I, § 131(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-02-16">Feb. 16, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/31">104 Stat. 31</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI">Pub. L. 101–649, title I</ref>, §§ 123, 151(a), 153(a), 162(f)(2)(A), title II, §§ 203(c), 204(a), (c), 205(c)(1), (d), (e), 206(c), 207(a), 208, 209(a), title IV, § 407(a)(2), title V, §§ 501(a), 509(a), title VI, § 603(a)(1), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4995">104 Stat. 4995</ref>, 5004, 5005, 5012, 5018–5020, 5022, 5023, 5026, 5027, 5040, 5048, 5051, 5082; <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/a">Pub. L. 102–110, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/555">105 Stat. 555</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tII">Pub. L. 102–232, title II</ref>, §§ 203(a), 205(a)–(c), 206(b), (c)(1), (d), 207(b), title III, §§ 302(e)(8)(A), 303(a)(5)(A), (7)(A), (14), 305(m)(1), 306(a)(1), 309(b)(1), (4), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1737">105 Stat. 1737</ref>, 1740, 1741, 1746–1748, 1750, 1751, 1758; <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s162/h/1">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(h)(1)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/407">108 Stat. 407</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130003/a">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130003(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2024">108 Stat. 2024</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/337/dC/tXXXVI/s3605">Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXVI, § 3605</ref>, <date date="1994-10-05">Oct. 5, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/3113">108 Stat. 3113</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 201, 202, 214, 219(a), 222(a), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4310">108 Stat. 4310</ref>, 4311, 4314, 4316, 4320; <ref href="/us/pl/104/51/s1">Pub. L. 104–51, § 1</ref>, <date date="1995-11-15">Nov. 15, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/467">109 Stat. 467</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s440/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 440(b)</ref>, (e), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1277">110 Stat. 1277</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s104/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 104(a)</ref>, title III, §§ 301(a), 308(d)(3)(A), (4)(A), (e)(3), (f)(1)(A), (B), 321(a), (b), 322(a)(1), (2)(A), 361(a), 371(a), title VI, §§ 601(a)(1), 625(a)(2), 671(a)(3)(B), (b)(5), (e)(2), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-555">110 Stat. 3009–555</ref>, 3009–575, 3009–617, 3009–620, 3009–621, 3009–627 to 3009–629, 3009–644, 3009–645, 3009–689, 3009–700, 3009–721 to 3009–723; <ref href="/us/pl/105/54/s1/a">Pub. L. 105–54, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1175">111 Stat. 1175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s113">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 113</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2460">111 Stat. 2460</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s421">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 421</ref>, div. G, title XXII, § 2222(e), <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-657">112 Stat. 2681–657</ref>, 2681–819; <ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/b/1">Pub. L. 105–319, § 2(b)(1)</ref>, (e)(2), formerly (d)(2), <date date="1998-10-30">Oct. 30, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/3014">112 Stat. 3014</ref>, 3015, renumbered § 2(e)(2), <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/a/3/A">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(a)(3)(A)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-10">Dec. 10, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3470">118 Stat. 3470</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/a">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(a)</ref>, (c), <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1312">113 Stat. 1312</ref>, 1316; <ref href="/us/pl/106/139/s1/a">Pub. L. 106–139, § 1(a)</ref>, (b)(1), <date date="1999-12-07">Dec. 7, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1696">113 Stat. 1696</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/279/tIII/s302/a">Pub. L. 106–279, title III, § 302(a)</ref>, (c), <date date="2000-10-06">Oct. 6, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/838">114 Stat. 838</ref>, 839; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dA/s107/e/1">Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 107(e)(1)</ref>, (4), div. B, title V, §§ 1503(a), § 1513(b), <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1477">114 Stat. 1477</ref>, 1479, 1518, 1534; <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/a/1">Pub. L. 106–395, title II, § 201(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1633">114 Stat. 1633</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/409/s2/a">Pub. L. 106–409, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1787">114 Stat. 1787</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/536/s1/a">Pub. L. 106–536, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-11-22">Nov. 22, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2560">114 Stat. 2560</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/a">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, §§ 1102(a), 1103(a)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–142, 2762A–144; <ref href="/us/pl/107/125/s2/b">Pub. L. 107–125, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-01-16">Jan. 16, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2403">115 Stat. 2403</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/274/s2/a">Pub. L. 107–274, § 2(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1923">116 Stat. 1923</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/tIV/s402/a/1">Pub. L. 108–77, title IV, § 402(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2003-09-03">Sept. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/939">117 Stat. 939</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/99/s1">Pub. L. 108–99, § 1</ref>, <date date="2003-10-15">Oct. 15, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1176">117 Stat. 1176</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/193">Pub. L. 108–193</ref>, §§ 4(b)(1), (5), 8(a)(1), <date date="2003-12-19">Dec. 19, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2878">117 Stat. 2878</ref>, 2879, 2886; <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/a/2/B">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(a)(2)(B)</ref>, (b)(1), <date date="2004-12-10">Dec. 10, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3469">118 Stat. 3469</ref>, 3470; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5504">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5504</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3741">118 Stat. 3741</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tV/s501/a">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title V, § 501(a)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/321">119 Stat. 321</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/90/tV/s536">Pub. L. 109–90, title V, § 536</ref>, <date date="2005-10-18">Oct. 18, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2087">119 Stat. 2087</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII</ref>, §§ 801, 805(d), 811, 822(c)(1), <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3053">119 Stat. 3053</ref>, 3056, 3057, 3063; <ref href="/us/pl/109/248/tIV/s402/b">Pub. L. 109–248, title IV, § 402(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/623">120 Stat. 623</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/tVII/s702/j/1">Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(j)(1)</ref>–(3), <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/866">122 Stat. 866</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/391/s2/a">Pub. L. 110–391, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4193">122 Stat. 4193</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII">Pub. L. 110–457, title II</ref>, §§ 201(a), 235(d)(1), <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5052">122 Stat. 5052</ref>, 5079; <ref href="/us/pl/111/9/s1">Pub. L. 111–9, § 1</ref>, <date date="2009-03-20">Mar. 20, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/989">123 Stat. 989</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/a/1">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2186">123 Stat. 2186</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/287/s3">Pub. L. 111–287, § 3</ref>, <date date="2010-11-30">Nov. 30, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3058">124 Stat. 3058</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/306/s1/a">Pub. L. 111–306, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2010-12-14">Dec. 14, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3280">124 Stat. 3280</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/176/s3">Pub. L. 112–176, § 3</ref>, <date date="2012-09-28">Sept. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1325">126 Stat. 1325</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s801">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 801</ref>, title XII, §§ 1221, 1222, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/110">127 Stat. 110</ref>, 144; <ref href="/us/pl/113/76/dK/tVII/s7083">Pub. L. 113–76, div. K, title VII, § 7083</ref>, <date date="2014-01-17">Jan. 17, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/567">128 Stat. 567</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s403/a">Pub. L. 117–31, title IV, § 403(a)</ref>, <date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/318">135 Stat. 318</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/263/dE/tLIX/s5902/b">Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5902(b)</ref>, <date date="2022-12-23">Dec. 23, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/3440">136 Stat. 3440</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s2">Pub. L. 117–360, § 2</ref>, <date date="2023-01-05">Jan. 5, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/6292">136 Stat. 6292</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7afd0224-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I84" topic="prospectiveAmendment" id="id7afd0225-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered fontsize8 smallCaps">Amendment of Subsection (a)(15)(H)(i)</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">For termination of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107/c">section 107(c) of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, see Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7afd0226-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7afd0227-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b) (except par. (1)(G)(ii)), (c), and (e)–(g), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Headquarters Agreement with the United Nations (<ref href="/us/stat/61/758">61 Stat. 758</ref>), referred to in subsec. (a)(15)(C)(ii), is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s287">section 287 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1184(<i>l</i>) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(15)(F)(i), probably means the subsec. (<i>l</i>) of section 1184 which relates to nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students and was added by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s625/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 625(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-699">110 Stat. 3009–699</ref>, and redesignated subsec. (m) of section 1184 by <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dA/s107/e/2/A">Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 107(e)(2)(A)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1478">114 Stat. 1478</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The International Organizations Immunities Act (<ref href="/us/stat/59/669">59 Stat. 669</ref>), referred to in subsec. (a)(15)(G)(i), is <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-29/ch652/tI">act Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, title I</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/669">59 Stat. 669</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter XVIII (§ 288 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s288">section 288 of Title 22</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsection (p) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (a)(15)(K), was redesignated as subsec. (r) of section 1184 by <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-19">Dec. 19, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2886">117 Stat. 2886</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 3(a) of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended (<ref href="/us/stat/54/885">54 Stat. 885</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/55/844">55 Stat. 844</ref>), referred to in subsec. (a)(19), was classified to section 303 of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, and was omitted from the Code as obsolete.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Selective Service Act of 1948, referred to in subsec. (a)(19), was redesignated the Universal Military Training and Service Act by act <date date="1951-06-19">June 19, 1951</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/75">65 Stat. 75</ref>, and then redesignated the Military Selective Service Act of 1967 by act <date date="1967-06-30">June 30, 1967</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/90/40">Pub. L. 90–40</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/81/100">81 Stat. 100</ref>, and subsequently redesignated the Military Selective Service Act by <ref href="/us/pl/92/129/tI/s101/a/1">Pub. L. 92–129, title I, § 101(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1971-09-28">Sept. 28, 1971</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/85/348">85 Stat. 348</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1988, referred to in subsec. (a)(27)(L)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2609">102 Stat. 2609</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1988 Amendments note set out below and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, referred to in subsec. (a)(27)(L)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4305">108 Stat. 4305</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1994 Amendment note set out below and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (a)(27)(L)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-641">112 Stat. 2681–641</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1998 Amendment note set out below and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 902(d)(1)(B) of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (a)(51)(E), is <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h/tIX/s902/d/1/B">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title IX, § 902(d)(1)(B)]</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 202(d)(1) of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(51)(F), is <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s202/d/1">section 202(d)(1) of Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (a)(51)(G), is <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s309">section 309 of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, which is set out as a note under this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1432">Section 1432 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tI/s103/a">Pub. L. 106–395, title I, § 103(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1632">114 Stat. 1632</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7afd0228-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, referred to in the concluding provisions of subsec. (a)(43), was in the original “the date of enactment of this paragraph”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/b">section 321(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, which inserted that language, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7afd0229-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2023—Subsec. (a)(15)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s2/a">Pub. L. 117–360, § 2(a)</ref>, amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “an alien in immediate and continuous transit through the United States, or an alien who qualifies as a person entitled to pass in transit to and from the United Nations Headquarters District and foreign countries, under the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of section 11 of the Headquarters Agreement with the United Nations (<ref href="/us/stat/61/758">61 Stat. 758</ref>);”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(D)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s2/b">Pub. L. 117–360, § 2(b)</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/117/263/s5902/b">Pub. L. 117–263, § 5902(b)</ref>, inserted “(or, in the case of an alien who acquired the relevant nationality through a financial investment and who has not previously been granted status under this subparagraph, the foreign state of which the alien is a national and in which the alien has been domiciled for a continuous period of not less than 3 years at any point before applying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph)” before “, and the spouse”, substituted “such alien” for “him”, and substituted “the alien” for “he” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2021—Subsec. (a)(27)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/117/31">Pub. L. 117–31</ref> substituted “an immigrant who—” for “an immigrant who”, designated remainder of existing provisions as cl. (i), inserted “or” at end, and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2014—Subsec. (b)(1)(F)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/113/76">Pub. L. 113–76</ref> substituted “who is at least 25 years of age, at least 1 of whom personally saw and observed the child before or during the adoption proceedings;” for “at least twenty-five years of age, who personally saw and observed the child prior to or during the adoption proceedings;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(ii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1221">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1221</ref>, inserted “, or any adult or minor children of a derivative beneficiary of the alien, as” after “18 years of age”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(U)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4">Pub. L. 113–4</ref>, §§ 801, 1222, inserted “stalking;” after “sexual exploitation;” and “fraud in foreign labor contracting (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1351">section 1351 of title 18</ref>);” after “perjury;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2012—Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/112/176">Pub. L. 112–176</ref> substituted “<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>” for “<date date="2012-09-30">September 30, 2012</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2010—Subsec. (a)(15)(F)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/111/306/s1/a/1">Pub. L. 111–306, § 1(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “an accredited language” for “a language”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(52). <ref href="/us/pl/111/306/s1/a/2">Pub. L. 111–306, § 1(a)(2)</ref>, added par. (52).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/111/287">Pub. L. 111–287</ref> amended subpar. (G) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (G) provided that the term “child” includes a child who is migrating from certain foreign states to the United States to be adopted if the Attorney General is satisfied that certain criteria are met.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/111/83">Pub. L. 111–83</ref> substituted “<date date="2012-09-30">September 30, 2012</date>,” for “<date date="2009-09-30">September 30, 2009</date>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/111/9">Pub. L. 111–9</ref> substituted “<date date="2009-09-30">September 30, 2009</date>,” for “<date date="2009-03-06">March 6, 2009</date>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (a)(15)(D)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s702/j/1">Pub. L. 110–229, § 702(j)(1)</ref>, inserted “or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands” after “Guam” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/1/A">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “Security, in consultation with the Attorney General,” for “Security and the Attorney General jointly;” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/1/B">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted semicolon for comma at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/1/C">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(1)(C)</ref>, inserted at end “including physical presence on account of the alien having been allowed entry into the United States for participation in investigative or judicial processes associated with an act or a perpetrator of trafficking;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(III)(bb). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/1/D/i">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(1)(D)(i)</ref>, (iii), added item (bb). Former item (bb) redesignated (cc).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(III)(cc). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/1/D/ii">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(1)(D)(ii)</ref>, (iv), redesignated item (bb) as (cc) and substituted “; and” for “, and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(ii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/2">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(2)</ref>, added subcl. (III).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/a/1/E">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(a)(1)(E)</ref>, (3), struck out cl. (iii) which read as follows: “if the Secretary of Homeland Security, in his or her discretion and with the consultation of the Attorney General, determines that a trafficking victim, due to psychological or physical trauma, is unable to cooperate with a request for assistance described in clause (i)(III)(aa), the request is unreasonable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/110/391">Pub. L. 110–391</ref> substituted “<date date="2009-03-06">March 6, 2009</date>,” for “<date date="2008-10-01">October 1, 2008</date>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(J)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d/1/A">Pub. L. 110–457, § 235(d)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “State, or an individual or entity appointed by a State or juvenile court located in the United States, and whose reunification with 1 or both of the immigrant’s parents is not viable due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar basis found under State law;” for “State and who has been deemed eligible by that court for long-term foster care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(J)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d/1/B/i">Pub. L. 110–457, § 235(d)(1)(B)(i)</ref>, substituted “the Secretary of Homeland Security consents to the grant of special immigrant juvenile status,” for “the Attorney General expressly consents to the dependency order serving as a precondition to the grant of special immigrant juvenile status;” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(J)(iii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d/1/B/ii">Pub. L. 110–457, § 235(d)(1)(B)(ii)</ref>, substituted “in the custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services specifically consents to such jurisdiction;” for “in the actual or constructive custody of the Attorney General unless the Attorney General specifically consents to such jurisdiction;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(36), (38). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s702/j/2">Pub. L. 110–229, § 702(j)(2)</ref>, (3), substituted “the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands” for “and the Virgin Islands of the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (a)(15)(K)(i), (ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/248">Pub. L. 109–248</ref>, which directed insertion of “(other than a citizen described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/viii/I">section 1154(a)(1)(A)(viii)(I) of this title</ref>)” after “citizen of the United States” each place appearing in section 101(a)(15)(K), without specifying the Act to be amended, was executed to subsec. (a)(15)(K) of this section, which is section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/a/1/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security, or in the case of subclause (III)(aa) the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General jointly;” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(III)(aa). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/a/1/B/i">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(a)(1)(B)(i)</ref>, inserted “Federal, State, or local” before “investigation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/a/1/B/ii">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(a)(1)(B)(ii)</ref>, which directed substitution of “or the investigation of crime where acts of trafficking are at least one central reason for the commission of that crime; or” for “, or”, was executed by making the substitution for “, or” the second time appearing to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/a/1/C">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(a)(1)(C)</ref>, struck out “and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/a/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(a)(2)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “if the Attorney General considers it necessary to avoid extreme hardship—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is under 21 years of age, the spouse, children, unmarried siblings under 18 years of age on the date on which such alien applied for status under such clause, and parents of such alien; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is 21 years of age or older, the spouse and children of such alien,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">if accompanying, or following to join, the alien described in clause (i);”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/a/3">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(a)(3)</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(U)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/b/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(U)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/b/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(b)(2)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “if the Attorney General considers it necessary to avoid extreme hardship to the spouse, the child, or, in the case of an alien child, the parent of the alien described in clause (i), the Attorney General may also grant status under this paragraph based upon certification of a government official listed in clause (i)(III) that an investigation or prosecution would be harmed without the assistance of the spouse, the child, or, in the case of an alien child, the parent of the alien; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(51). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s811">Pub. L. 109–162, § 811</ref>, added par. (51).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(E)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s805/d">Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(d)</ref>, inserted before colon “or if the child has been battered or subject to extreme cruelty by the adopting parent or by a family member of the adopting parent residing in the same household”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s822/c/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 822(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “(10)(A)” for “(9)(A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/c/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General,” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s801/c/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 801(c)(2)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(15)(E)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Pub. L. 109–13</ref> added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(ii)(a). <ref href="/us/pl/109/90">Pub. L. 109–90</ref> substituted “, agriculture as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s203/f">section 203(f) of title 29</ref>, and the pressing of apples for cider on a farm,” for “and agriculture as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s203/f">section 203(f) of title 29</ref>,” and made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s3121/g">section 3121(g) of title 26</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (a)(15)(Q). <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/b/1">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in two places, “citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, 21 to 35 years of age, unemployed for not less than 12 months, and having a residence for not less than 18 months” for “35 years of age or younger having a residence”, and “24 months)” for “36 months)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/a/2/B">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(a)(2)(B)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/d/2">Pub. L. 105–319, § 2(d)(2)</ref>. See 1998 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref> added par. (9).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(a)(1), temporarily substituted “1182(n)(1) of this title, or (b1) who is entitled to enter the United States under and in pursuance of the provisions of an agreement listed in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/A">section 1184(g)(8)(A) of this title</ref>, who is engaged in a specialty occupation described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/3">section 1184(i)(3) of this title</ref>, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1">section 1182(t)(1) of this title</ref>, or (c)” for “1182(n)(1) of this title, or (c)”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/1/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), substituted “1184(<i>o</i>) of this title,” for “1184(n) of this title,” and realigned margins.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(i)(III)(bb). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/1/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “18 years of age,” for “15 years of age,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T)(ii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/1/B">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(1)(B)</ref>, inserted “unmarried siblings under 18 years of age on the date on which such alien applied for status under such clause,” before “and parents”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(U). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/1/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(1)(A)</ref>, (C), substituted “1184(p) of this title,” for “1184(<i>o</i>) of this title,” in cl. (i) and realigned margins.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/1/D">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “1184(q) of this title,” for “1184(<i>o</i>) of this title,” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/108/99">Pub. L. 108–99</ref> substituted “2008,” for “2003,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(K)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/5">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(5)</ref>, amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as follows: “is described in section 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, or 1588 of title 18 (relating to peonage, slavery, and involuntary servitude);”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (a)(15)(F)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/274/s2/a">Pub. L. 107–274, § 2(a)</ref>, added cls. (ii) and (iii) and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: “and (ii) the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien if accompanying him or following to join him;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(L). <ref href="/us/pl/107/125">Pub. L. 107–125</ref> inserted “subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2">section 1184(c)(2) of this title</ref>,” before “an alien who”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(M)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/274/s2/b">Pub. L. 107–274, § 2(b)</ref>, added cls. (ii) and (iii) and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: “and (ii) the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien if accompanying him or following to join him;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(15)(K). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/a">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(a)]</ref>, amended subpar. (K) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (K) read as follows: “an alien who is the fiancée or fiancé of a citizen of the United States and who seeks to enter the United States solely to conclude a valid marriage with the petitioner within ninety days after admission, and the minor children of such fiancée or fiancé accompanying him or following to join him;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(T). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/e/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(e)(1)</ref>, added subpar. (T).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(U). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1513/b">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1513(b)</ref>, added subpar. (U).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/a">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(a)]</ref>, added subpar. (V).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/106/409">Pub. L. 106–409</ref> substituted “2003,” for “2000,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(M). <ref href="/us/pl/106/536">Pub. L. 106–536</ref> added subpar. (M).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(50). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/a">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(a)</ref>, added par. (50).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/106/279/s302/a">Pub. L. 106–279, § 302(a)</ref>, added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/279/s302/c">Pub. L. 106–279, § 302(c)</ref>, inserted “and paragraph (1)(G)(i)” after “second proviso therein)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/106/395">Pub. L. 106–395</ref> inserted at end: “In the case of an alien who makes a false statement or claim of citizenship, or who registers to vote or votes in a Federal, State, or local election (including an initiative, recall, or referendum) in violation of a lawful restriction of such registration or voting to citizens, if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of such statement, claim, or violation that he or she was a citizen, no finding that the alien is, or was, not of good moral character may be made based on it.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/e/4">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(e)(4)</ref>, added subsec. (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i)(a). <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/c">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(c)</ref>, struck out subcl. (a) which read as follows: “who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform services as a registered nurse, who meets the qualifications described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/1">section 1182(m)(1) of this title</ref>, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Attorney General that an unexpired attestation is on file and in effect under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2">section 1182(m)(2) of this title</ref> for each facility (which facility shall include the petitioner and each worksite, other than a private household worksite, if the worksite is not the alien’s employer or controlled by the employer) for which the alien will perform the services, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i)(c). <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/a">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(a)</ref>, added subcl. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/106/139/s1/a/1">Pub. L. 106–139, § 1(a)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/106/139/s1/a/2">Pub. L. 106–139, § 1(a)(2)</ref>, designated existing provisions as cl. (i), substituted “; or” for period at end, and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/139/s1/b/1">Pub. L. 106–139, § 1(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “16 years (except to the extent that the child is described in subparagraph (E)(ii) or (F)(ii) of subsection (b)(1)),” for “sixteen years,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s2222/e">Pub. L. 105–277, § 2222(e)</ref>, inserted “or employee” after “other officer” and “or, when used in subchapter III, for the purpose of adjudicating nationality” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(N). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s421/b">Pub. L. 105–277, § 421(b)</ref>, inserted “(or under analogous authority under paragraph (27)(L))” after “(27)(I)(i)” in cl. (i) and after “(27)(I)” in cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(Q). <ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/e/2">Pub. L. 105–319, § 2(e)(2)</ref>, formerly § 2(d)(2), renumbered § 2(e)(2) and amended <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/a/2/B">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(a)(2)(B)</ref>, (3)(A), struck out cl. (i) designation before “an alien having a residence” and struck out at end: “or (ii)(I) an alien citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, 21 to 35 years of age, unemployed for not less than 12 months, and having a residence for not less than 18 months in Northern Ireland, or the counties of Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal within the Republic of Ireland, which the alien has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily (for a period not to exceed 24 months) to the United States as a participant in a cultural and training program approved by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security under section 2(a) of the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 for the purpose of providing practical training, employment, and the experience of coexistence and conflict resolution in a diverse society, and (II) the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien if accompanying the alien or following to join the alien;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/b/1">Pub. L. 105–319, § 2(b)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(L). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s421/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 421(a)</ref>, added subpar. (L).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/105/54">Pub. L. 105–54</ref> substituted “2000” for “1997”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(J). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119">Pub. L. 105–119</ref> amended subpar. (J) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (J) read as follows: “an immigrant (i) who has been declared dependent on a juvenile court located in the United States or whom such a court has legally committed to, or placed under the custody of, an agency or department of a State and who has been deemed eligible by that court for long-term foster care, and (ii) for whom it has been determined in administrative or judicial proceedings that it would not be in the alien’s best interest to be returned to the alien’s or parent’s previous country of nationality or country of last habitual residence; except that no natural parent or prior adoptive parent of any alien provided special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall thereafter, by virtue of such parentage, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under this chapter; or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s104/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 104(a)</ref>, inserted at end “Such regulations shall provide that (A) each such document include a biometric identifier (such as the fingerprint or handprint of the alien) that is machine readable and (B) an alien presenting a border crossing identification card is not permitted to cross over the border into the United States unless the biometric identifier contained on the card matches the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(13). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(a)</ref>, amended par. (13) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (13) read as follows: “The term ‘entry’ means any coming of an alien into the United States, from a foreign port or place or from an outlying possession, whether voluntarily or otherwise, except that an alien having a lawful permanent residence in the United States shall not be regarded as making an entry into the United States for the purposes of the immigration laws if the alien proves to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that his departure to a foreign port or place or to an outlying possession was not intended or reasonably to be expected by him or his presence in a foreign port or place or in an outlying possession was not voluntary: <i>Provided</i>, That no person whose departure from the United States was occasioned by deportation proceedings, extradition, or other legal process shall be held to be entitled to such exception.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(F)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s625/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 625(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “consistent with section 1184(<i>l</i>) of this title” after “such a course of study”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(K). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(S). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/3/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(3)(B)</ref>, substituted “section 1184(k)” for “section 1184(j)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(17). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(A)</ref>, substituted “expulsion, or removal” for “or expulsion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(30). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(42). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s601/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 601(a)(1)</ref>, inserted at end “For purposes of determinations under this chapter, a person who has been forced to abort a pregnancy or to undergo involuntary sterilization, or who has been persecuted for failure or refusal to undergo such a procedure or for other resistance to a coercive population control program, shall be deemed to have been persecuted on account of political opinion, and a person who has a well founded fear that he or she will be forced to undergo such a procedure or subject to persecution for such failure, refusal, or resistance shall be deemed to have a well founded fear of persecution on account of political opinion.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(b)</ref>, inserted at end of concluding provisions “Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including any effective date), the term applies regardless of whether the conviction was entered before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor” after “murder”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “$10,000” for “$100,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 322(a)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out “imposed (regardless of any suspension of imprisonment)” after “term of imprisonment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “at least one year” for “is at least 5 years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 322(a)(2)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of subpar. (G) by striking out “imposed (regardless of any suspension of imprisonment)”, was executed by striking out “imposed (regardless of any suspension of such imprisonment)” after “term of imprisonment” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “at least one year” for “is at least 5 years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(J). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “sentence of one year imprisonment” for “sentence of 5 years’ imprisonment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(1)</ref>, inserted “, or an offense described in section 1084 (if it is a second or subsequent offense) or 1955 of that title (relating to gambling offenses),” after “corrupt organizations)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(K)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/2/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(K)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(5)</ref>, struck out comma after “1588”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(5)</ref>, inserted “if committed” before “for commercial advantage”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/2/C">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(2)(C)</ref>, added cl. (ii). Former cl. (ii) redesignated (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(K)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/2/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(2)(B)</ref>, redesignated cl. (ii) as (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(L)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/6">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(6)</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(M). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(7)</ref>, substituted “$10,000” for “$200,000” in cls. (i) and (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(N). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 322(a)(2)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of subpar. (N) by striking “imposed (regardless of any suspension of imprisonment)”, could not be executed because that phrase did not appear subsequent to amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/8">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(8)</ref>. See below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/8">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(8)</ref>, substituted “, except in the case of a first offense for which the alien has affirmatively shown that the alien committed the offense for the purpose of assisting, abetting, or aiding only the alien’s spouse, child, or parent (and no other individual) to violate a provision of this chapter” for “for which the term of imprisonment imposed (regardless of any suspension of imprisonment) at least one year;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “at least one year” for “is at least 5 years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/3">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(3)</ref>, amended subpar. (N) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (N) read as follows: “an offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s274/a/1">section 274(a)(1) of title 18</ref>, United States Code (relating to alien smuggling) for the purpose of commercial advantage;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(O). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/7">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(7)</ref>, added subpar. (O).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/6">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(6)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (O) as (P).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/4">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(4)</ref>, amended subpar. (O) generally. Prior to amendment subpar. (O) read as follows: “an offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1546/a">section 1546(a) of title 18</ref> (relating to document fraud) which constitutes trafficking in the documents described in such section for which the term of imprisonment imposed (regardless of any suspicion of such imprisonment) is at least 5 years;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(P). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 322(a)(2)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of subpar. (P) by striking out “imposed (regardless of any suspension of imprisonment)”, was executed by striking out “imposed (regardless of any suspension of such imprisonment)” after “term of imprisonment” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/9">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(9)</ref>, substituted “12 months, except in the case of a first offense for which the alien has affirmatively shown that the alien committed the offense for the purpose of assisting, abetting, or aiding only the alien’s spouse, child, or parent (and no other individual) to violate a provision of this chapter” for “18 months”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(3)</ref>, which directed amendment of subpar. (P) by substituting “at least one year” for “is at least 5 years”, could not be executed because “is at least 5 years” did not appear subsequent to amendments by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/4">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(4)</ref>, (6). See above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/6">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(6)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (O) as (P). Former subpar. (P) redesignated (Q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/5">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(5)</ref>, substituted “5 years or more;” for “15 years or more; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(Q). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/6">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(6)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (P) as (Q). Former subpar. (Q) redesignated (U).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(R). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/10">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(10)</ref>, substituted “for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year” for “for which a sentence of 5 years’ imprisonment or more may be imposed”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/8">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(8)</ref>, added subpar. (R).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(S). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s321/a/11">Pub. L. 104–208, § 321(a)(11)</ref>, substituted “for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year” for “for which a sentence of 5 years’ imprisonment or more may be imposed”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/8">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(8)</ref>, added subpar. (S).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(T). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/8">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(8)</ref>, added subpar. (T).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43)(U). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/e/6">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(e)(6)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (Q) as (U).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(47). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/b">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(b)</ref>, added par. (47).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(48). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 322(a)(1)</ref>, added par. (48).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(49). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s361/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 361(a)</ref>, added par. (49).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(a)</ref>, amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: “The term ‘special inquiry officer’ means any immigration officer who the Attorney General deems specially qualified to conduct specified classes of proceedings, in whole or in part, required by this chapter to be conducted by or before a special inquiry officer and who is designated and selected by the Attorney General, individually or by regulation, to conduct such proceedings. Such special inquiry officer shall be subject to such supervision and shall perform such duties, not inconsistent with this chapter, as the Attorney General shall prescribe.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(2)</ref>, substituted “and 1432” for “, 1432, and 1433”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(3)</ref>, substituted “deported or removed” for “deported” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1995—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/51/s1/1/A">Pub. L. 104–51, § 1(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “child born in wedlock” for “legitimate child”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/51/s1/1/B">Pub. L. 104–51, § 1(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “a child born out of wedlock” for “an illegitimate child”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/51/s1/2">Pub. L. 104–51, § 1(2)</ref> substituted “a child born out of wedlock” for “an illegitimate child”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> substituted “official designated by the Secretary of State pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1104/b">section 1104(b) of this title</ref>” for “Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(S). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> added subpar. (S).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(C)(ii)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s214">Pub. L. 103–416, § 214</ref>, substituted “1997,” for “1994,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s201">Pub. L. 103–416, § 201</ref>, inserted “or of the American Institute in Taiwan,” after “Government abroad,” and “(or, in the case of the American Institute in Taiwan, the Director thereof)” after “Service establishment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(F)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/103/337">Pub. L. 103–337</ref> inserted “or continues to be employed by the United States Government in an area of the former Canal Zone” after “employment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(I)(iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s202">Pub. L. 103–416, § 202</ref>, added subcl. (II) and struck out former subcl. (II) which read as follows: “files a petition for status under this subparagraph before <date date="1993-01-01">January 1, 1993</date>, and no later than six months after the date of such retirement or six months after <date date="1988-10-24">October 24, 1988</date>, whichever is later; or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(J)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(a)</ref>, substituted “or whom such a court has legally committed to, or placed under the custody of, an agency or department of a State and who has” for “and has” before “been deemed”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s222/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 222(a)</ref>, amended par. (43) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (43) read as follows: “The term ‘aggravated felony’ means murder, any illicit trafficking in any controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>), including any drug trafficking crime as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s924/c/2">section 924(c)(2) of title 18</ref>, or any illicit trafficking in any firearms or destructive devices as defined in section 921 of such title, any offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1956">section 1956 of title 18</ref> (relating to laundering of monetary instruments), or any crime of violence (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s16">section 16 of title 18</ref>, not including a purely political offense) for which the term of imprisonment imposed (regardless of any suspension of such imprisonment) is at least 5 years, or any attempt or conspiracy to commit any such act. Such term applies to offenses described in the previous sentence whether in violation of Federal or State law and also applies to offenses described in the previous sentence in violation of foreign law for which the term of imprisonment was completed within the previous 15 years.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(15)(D)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(1)</ref>, inserted a comma after “States)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i)(b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(A)</ref>, struck out “, and had approved by,” after “has filed with”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/5/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(5)(A)</ref>, inserted “subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2">section 1182(j)(2) of this title</ref>,” after “or (b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s207/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 207(b)</ref>, inserted “or as a fashion model” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/1">section 1184(i)(1) of this title</ref>” and “or, in the case of a fashion model, is of distinguished merit and ability” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2">section 1184(i)(2) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(O)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s205/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 205(b)</ref>, struck out before semicolon at end “, but only if the Attorney General determines that the alien’s entry into the United States will substantially benefit prospectively the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(O)(ii)(III)(b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s205/c">Pub. L. 102–232, § 205(c)</ref>, substituted “significant production (including pre- and post-production work)” for “significant principal photography”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(P)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s203/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 203(a)</ref>, amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(I) performs as an athlete, individually or as part of a group or team, at an internationally recognized level of performance, or performs as part of an entertainment group that has been recognized internationally as being outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time and has had a sustained and substantial relationship with that group over a period of at least 1 year and provides functions integral to the performance of the group, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(II) seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of performing as such an athlete or entertainer with respect to a specific athletic competition or performance;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(P)(ii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s206/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 206(b)</ref>, (c)(1), inserted “or organizations” after “and an organization” and struck out before semicolon at end “, between the United States and the foreign states involved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(P)(iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s206/d">Pub. L. 102–232, § 206(d)</ref>, substituted “to perform, teach, or coach” for “for the purpose of performing” and inserted “commercial or noncommercial” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(Q). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/14">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(14)</ref>, substituted “approved” for “designated”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(24). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/m/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(m)(1)</ref>, struck out par. (24) which defined “naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(I)(ii)(II), (iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/8/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(8)(A)</ref>, substituted “files a petition for status” for “applies for a visa or adjustment of status”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(K). <ref href="/us/pl/102/110">Pub. L. 102–110</ref> added subpar. (K).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/a/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(a)(1)</ref>, struck out comma before period at end of first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(46). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s205/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 205(a)</ref>, added par. (46).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/4">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(4)</ref>, struck out reference to section 1434.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(15)(D)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/c">Pub. L. 101–649, § 203(c)</ref>, substituted “a capacity” for “any capacity” and inserted “, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288/a">section 1288(a) of this title</ref>” after “on board a vessel”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(E)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s204/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 204(a)</ref>, inserted “, including trade in services or trade in technology” after “substantial trade”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/e/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(e)(1)</ref>, struck out “having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning” after “an alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i)(a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/f/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(f)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “for each facility (which facility shall include the petitioner and each worksite, other than a private household worksite, if the worksite is not the alien’s employer or controlled by the employer) for which the alien will perform the services, or” for “for the facility for which the alien will perform the services, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i)(b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/c/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform services (other than services described in subclause (a) during the period in which such subclause applies and other than services described in subclause (ii)(a) or in subparagraph (O) or (P)) in a specialty occupation described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/1">section 1184(i)(1) of this title</ref>, who meets the requirements for the occupation specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2">section 1184(i)(2) of this title</ref>, and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Attorney General that the intending employer has filed with, and had approved by, the Secretary an application under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref>” for “who is of distinguished merit and ability and who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform services (other than services as a registered nurse) of an exceptional nature requiring such merit and ability, and who, in the case of a graduate of a medical school coming to the United States to perform services as a member of the medical profession, is coming pursuant to an invitation from a public or nonprofit private educational or research institution or agency in the United States to teach or conduct research, or both, at or for such institution or agency”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/e/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(e)(2)</ref>, (3), substituted “(a) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States” for “who is coming temporarily to the United States (a)”, and in subcl. (b) inserted “having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States” after “(b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/e/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(e)(4)</ref>, inserted “having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning” after “(iii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/d">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(d)</ref>, inserted “, in a training program that is not designed primarily to provide productive employment” before semicolon at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(L). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s206/c">Pub. L. 101–649, § 206(c)</ref>, substituted “within 3 years preceding” for “immediately preceding”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(O), (P). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s207/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 207(a)</ref>, added subpars. (O) and (P).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(Q). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s208">Pub. L. 101–649, § 208</ref>, added subpar. (Q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(R). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s209/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 209(a)</ref>, added subpar. (R).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s151/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 151(a)</ref>, amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “(i) an immigrant who continuously for at least two years immediately preceding the time of his application for admission to the United States has been, and who seeks to enter the United States solely for the purpose of carrying on the vocation of minister of a religious denomination, and whose services are needed by such religious denomination having a bona fide organization in the United States; and (ii) the spouse or the child of any such immigrant, if accompanying or following to join him;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(J). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s153/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 153(a)</ref>, added subpar. (J).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(36). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(a)(2)</ref>, struck out “(except as used in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">section 1421(a) of this title</ref>)” after “includes”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s501/a/6">Pub. L. 101–649, § 501(a)(6)</ref>, inserted “and also applies to offenses described in the previous sentence in violation of foreign law for which the term of imprisonment was completed within the previous 15 years” after “Federal or State law”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s501/a/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 501(a)(5)</ref>, inserted at end “Such term applies to offenses described in the previous sentence whether in violation of Federal or State law.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s501/a/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 501(a)(4)</ref>, struck out “committed within the United States” after “to commit any such act,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s501/a/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 501(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “any offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1956">section 1956 of title 18</ref> (relating to laundering of monetary instruments), or any crime of violence (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s16">section 16 of title 18</ref>, not including a purely political offense) for which the term of imprisonment imposed (regardless of any suspension of such imprisonment) is at least 5 years,” after “section 921 of such title,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s501/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 501(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “any illicit trafficking in any controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>), including” after “murder,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s501/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 501(a)(1)</ref>, aligned margin of par. (43).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(44). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s123">Pub. L. 101–649, § 123</ref>, added par. (44).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(45). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s204/c">Pub. L. 101–649, § 204(c)</ref>, added par. (45).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/1/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (2)(D), (6)(E), and (9)(A)” for “paragraphs (11), (12), and (31)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/1/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “subparagraphs (A) and (B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">section 1182(a)(2) of this title</ref> and subparagraph (C) thereof” for “paragraphs (9) and (10) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> and paragraph (23)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s509/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 509(a)</ref>, substituted “an aggravated felony (as defined in subsection (a)(43))” for “the crime of murder”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/1/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “1182(a)(2)(E) of this title” for “1182(a)(34) of this title”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/246">Pub. L. 101–246</ref> added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1989—Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref> added subcl. (a), designated existing provisions as subcl. (b), and inserted “(other than services as a registered nurse)” after “to perform services”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/162">Pub. L. 101–162</ref> inserted before period at end “, except that, for purposes of paragraph (1)(F) (other than the second proviso therein) in the case of an illegitimate child described in paragraph (1)(D) (and not described in paragraph (1)(C)), the term ‘parent’ does not include the natural father of the child if the father has disappeared or abandoned or deserted the child or if the father has in writing irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(15)(J). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/a/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Director of the United States Information Agency” for “Secretary of State”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(I)(i)(II), (ii)(II), (iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>o</i>)(1), substituted “<date date="1988-10-24">October 24, 1988</date>” for “<date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>” and “applies for a visa or adjustment of status” for “applies for admission”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(38). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/a/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(a)(2)</ref>, struck out “For the purpose of issuing certificates of citizenship to persons who are citizens of the United States, the term ‘United States’ as used in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1452">section 1452 of this title</ref> includes the Canal Zone.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(43). <ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref> added par. (43).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>, temporarily inserted before period at end “, except that, for purposes of paragraph (1)(F) in the case of an illegitimate child described in paragraph (1)(D) (and not described in paragraph (1)(C)), the term ‘parent’ does not include the natural father of the child if the father has disappeared or abandoned or deserted the child or if the father has in writing irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(b)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s3">Pub. L. 99–653, § 3</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/a/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(a)(3)</ref>, struck out subsec. (d) defining “veteran”, “Spanish-American War”, “World War I”, “World War II”, and “Korean hostilities” as those terms were used in part III of subchapter III of this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a)(15)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/99/505">Pub. L. 99–505</ref> designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/a">Pub. L. 99–603, § 301(a)</ref>, designated existing provisions of cl. (ii) as subcl. (b) and added subcl. (a) relating to persons performing agricultural labor or services as defined by the Secretary of Labor in regulations and including agricultural labor as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s3121/g">section 3121(g) of title 26</ref> and agriculture as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s203/f">section 203(f) of title 29</ref> of a temporary or seasonal nature.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(N). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s312/b">Pub. L. 99–603, § 312(b)</ref>, added subpar. (N).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s312/a">Pub. L. 99–603, § 312(a)</ref>, added subpar. (I).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s315/a">Pub. L. 99–603, § 315(a)</ref>, inserted “or to its natural father if the father has or had a bona fide parent-child relationship with the person”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s2">Pub. L. 99–653, § 2</ref>, struck out “thereafter” after “the child has”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s3">Pub. L. 99–653, § 3</ref>, which struck out par. (1) defining “child”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(b)</ref>, and such par. (1) was revived as of <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see Repeal and Revival note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1984—Subsec. (a)(9). Priv. L. 98–47 struck out provisions which directed that in Canal Zone and outlying possessions of the United States “consular officer” meant an officer designated by the Governor of the Canal Zone, or the governors of the outlying possessions for purposes of issuing immigrant or nonimmigrant visas under this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a)(15)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, §§ 2(a)(1), 18(a)(1), substituted in cl. (i) “college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program” for “institution of learning or other recognized place of study”, and “Secretary of Education” for “Office of Education of the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H), (J), (K), (L). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/a/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(a)(2)</ref>, substituted a semicolon for a period at end of subpars. (H), (J), (K), and (L) and inserted “or” at end of subpar. (L).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(M). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s2/a/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 2(a)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (M).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/d/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(d)(1)</ref>, added subpar. (H).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(33). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/a/3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(a)(3)</ref>, struck out provision that residence be considered continuous for the purposes of sections 1482 and 1484 of this title where there is a continuity of stay but not necessarily an uninterrupted physical presence in a foreign state or states or outside the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(A), (B). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/a/5/A">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(a)(5)(A)</ref>, struck out “or” at the end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/a/5/B">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(a)(5)(B)</ref>, substituted a semicolon for the period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, §§ 2(b), 18(a)(5)(C), substituted “sixteen” for “fourteen”, and “; or” for the period at the end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s2/b">Pub. L. 97–116, § 2(b)</ref>, substituted “sixteen” for “fourteen”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s2/c">Pub. L. 97–116, § 2(c)</ref>, struck out par. (2) which provided that a person not be considered a person of good moral character if within the period for which good moral character is required to be established the person commits adultery, and substituted in par. (3) “paragraphs (9) and (10) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> and paragraph (23) of such section (except as such paragraph relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marihuana)” for “paragraphs (9), (10), and (23) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (a)(42). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> added par. (42).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1979—Subsec. (a)(27)(E) to (G). <ref href="/us/pl/96/70">Pub. L. 96–70</ref> added subpars. (E) to (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1977—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/95/105">Pub. L. 95–105</ref> substituted “Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs” for “administrator of the Bureau of Security and Consu­lar Affairs of the Department of State”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(41). <ref href="/us/pl/95/83">Pub. L. 95–83</ref> inserted “a” after “graduates of” and “, other than such aliens who are of national or international renown in the field of medicine” after “in a foreign state”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/b/1">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(b)(1)</ref>, inserted “, and who, in the case of a graduate of a medical school coming to the United States to perform services as a member of the medical profession, is coming pursuant to an invitation from a public or nonprofit private educational or research institution or agency in the United States to teach or conduct research, or both, at or for such institution or agency”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/b/2">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(b)(2)</ref>, inserted “, but this clause shall not apply to graduates of medical schools coming to the United States to perform services as members of the medical profession”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(H)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/b/3">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(b)(3)</ref>, inserted “, other than to receive graduate medical education or training”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(J). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/b/4">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(b)(4)</ref>, inserted “and who, if he is coming to the United States to participate in a program under which he will receive graduate medical education or training, also meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j">section 1182(j) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(27). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> struck out subpar. (A) provision defining term “special immigrant” to include an immigrant born in any independent foreign country of the Western Hemisphere or in the Canal Zone and the spouse and children of any such immigrant, if accompanying, or following to join him and restricting issuance of an immigrant visa until consular officer was in receipt of a determination made by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to former provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/14">section 1182(a)(14) of this title</ref>; and redesignated as subpars. (A) to (D) former subpars. (B) to (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(41). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/e">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(e)</ref>, added par. (41).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1975—Subsec. (b)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/94/155">Pub. L. 94–155</ref> provided for adoption of alien children under the age of fourteen by unmarried United States citizens who are at least twenty-five years of age and inserted requirement that before adoption the Attorney General be satisfied that proper care will be provided the child after admission.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1970—Subsec. (a)(15)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/91/225/s1/a">Pub. L. 91–225, § 1(a)</ref>, provided for nonimmigrant alien status for alien spouse and minor children of any alien specified in par. (H) if accompanying him or following to join him and struck out “temporary”, “other”, and “industrial” before “services”, “temporary services”, and “trainee” in cls. (i) to (iii), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(15)(K), (L). <ref href="/us/pl/91/225/s1/b">Pub. L. 91–225, § 1(b)</ref>, added subpars. (K) and (L).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1966—Subsec. (a)(38). <ref href="/us/pl/89/710">Pub. L. 89–710</ref> inserted sentence providing that term “United States” as used in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1452">section 1452 of this title</ref>, for the purpose of issuing certificates of citizenship to persons who are citizens of the United States, shall include the Canal Zone.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a)(27). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s8/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 8(a)</ref>, substituted “special immigrant” for “nonquota immigrant” as term being defined.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(32). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s8/b">Pub. L. 89–236, § 8(b)</ref>, substituted term “profession” and its definition for term “quota immigrant” and its definition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s8/c">Pub. L. 89–236, § 8(c)</ref>, expanded definition to include a child, under the age of 14 at the time a petition is filed in his behalf to accord a classification as an immediate relative or who is an orphan because of the death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from, both parents, or for whom the sole or surviving parent is incapable of providing the proper care which will be provided the child if admitted to the United States and who has in writing irrevocably released the child for emigration and adoption, and made minor amendments in the existing definition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s24">Pub. L. 89–236, § 24</ref>, struck out par. (6) which defined term “eligible orphan”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (a)(15). <ref href="/us/pl/87/256">Pub. L. 87–256</ref> included the alien spouse and minor children of any such alien if accompanying him or following to join him in subpar. (F), and added subpar. (J).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s2">Pub. L. 87–301, § 2</ref>, added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s1">Pub. L. 87–301, § 1</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s7/a">Pub. L. 87–301, § 7(a)</ref>, inserted “or from <date date="1950-06-25">June 25, 1950</date>, to <date date="1955-07-01">July 1, 1955</date>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s7/b">Pub. L. 87–301, § 7(b)</ref>, inserted definition of “Korean hostilities”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1959—Subsec. (a)(36). <ref href="/us/pl/86/3">Pub. L. 86–3</ref> struck out reference to Hawaii.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—Subsec. (a)(36). <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref> struck out reference to Alaska.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1957—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/85/316">Pub. L. 85–316</ref> inserted “whether or not born out of wedlock” in subpar. (B), and added subpars. (D) and (E).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b01bd1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b01bd1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6204/a/21">section 6204(a)(21) of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated <date date="2018-05-24">May 24, 2018</date>, and became effective <date date="2018-08-22">Aug. 22, 2018</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2021 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s403/d">Pub. L. 117–31, title IV, § 403(d)</ref>, <date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/319">135 Stat. 319</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s403/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>] shall be effective on <date date="2021-06-30">June 30, 2021</date>, and shall have retroactive effect.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2010 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/306/s1/b">Pub. L. 111–306, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="2010-12-14">Dec. 14, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3280">124 Stat. 3280</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/306/s1/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2010-12-14">Dec. 14, 2010</date>]; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> apply with respect to applications for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i)</ref>) that are filed on or after the effective date described in subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Temporary exception.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by subsection (a), during the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, an alien seeking to enter the United States to pursue a course of study at a language training program that has been certified by the Secretary of Homeland Security and has not been accredited or denied accreditation by an entity described in section 101(a)(52) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/52">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(52)</ref>] may be granted a nonimmigrant visa under such section 101(a)(15)(F)(i).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien may not be granted a nonimmigrant visa under subparagraph (A) if the sponsoring institution of the language training program to which the alien seeks to enroll does not—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> submit an application for the accreditation of such program to a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> comply with the applicable accrediting requirements of such agency.”</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/111/287/s4">Pub. L. 111–287, § 4</ref>, <date date="2010-11-30">Nov. 30, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3059">124 Stat. 3059</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/287/s4"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments made by this Act [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2010-11-30">Nov. 30, 2010</date>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien who is described in section 101(b)(1)(G)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G/iii">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)(G)(iii)</ref>], as added by section 3, and attained 18 years of age on or after <date date="2008-04-01">April 1, 2008</date>, shall be deemed to meet the age requirement specified in subclause (III) of such section if a petition for classification of the alien as an immediate relative under section 201(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)</ref>) is filed not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s201/f">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 201(f)</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5054">122 Stat. 5054</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s201/f"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1184 and 1255 of this title] shall—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> take effect on the date of enactment of the Act [<date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> apply to applications for immigration benefits filed on or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/391/s2/d">Pub. L. 110–391, § 2(d)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4193">122 Stat. 4193</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/391/s2/d">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date that the Secretary of Homeland Security submits the certification described in subsection (b)(2) [set out as a note below] stating that the final regulations required by subsection (b)(1) [set out as a note below] have been issued and are in effect [Notice that the regulations have been issued and are in effect <date date="2008-11-26">Nov. 26, 2008</date>, was published in the Federal Register, <date date="2008-11-26">Nov. 26, 2008</date>. See 73 F.R. 72298.].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> effective on the transition program effective date described in <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s705/b">section 705(b) of Pub. L. 110–229</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s822/c/2">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 822(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3063">119 Stat. 3063</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s822/c/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in section 603(a)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Public Law 101–649</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/104/5082">104 Stat. 5082</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/99/s2">Pub. L. 108–99, § 2</ref>, <date date="2003-10-15">Oct. 15, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1176">117 Stat. 1176</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/99/s2">“The amendment made by section 1 [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref> effective on the date the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement enters into force (<date date="2004-01-01">Jan. 1, 2004</date>), and ceases to be effective on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107">section 107 of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">section 3805 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/e">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(e)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–144, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/e">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1184 and 1255 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>] and shall apply to an alien who is the beneficiary of a classification petition filed under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>] on or before the date of the enactment of this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/d">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(d)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–146, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1184, 1186a, and 1255 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>] and shall apply to an alien who is the beneficiary of a classification petition filed under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>] before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/409/s2/b">Pub. L. 106–409, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1787">114 Stat. 1787</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/409/s2/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="2000-10-01">October 1, 2000</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/a/2">Pub. L. 106–395, title II, § 201(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1633">114 Stat. 1633</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/a/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>) and shall apply to individuals having an application for a benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] pending on or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/106/279">Pub. L. 106–279</ref> effective <date date="2008-04-01">Apr. 1, 2008</date>, see section 505(a)(2), (b) of <ref href="/us/pl/106/279">Pub. L. 106–279</ref>, set out as an Effective Dates; Transition Rule note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14901">section 14901 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1999 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/106/95">Pub. L. 106–95</ref> applicable to classification petitions filed for nonimmigrant status only beginning on the date that interim or final regulations are first promulgated and ending on the date 3 years after <date date="2006-12-20">Dec. 20, 2006</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/e">section 2(e) of Pub. L. 106–95</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1998 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/e/2">section 2(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–319</ref> effective <date date="2008-10-01">Oct. 1, 2008</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/e/2">section 2(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–319</ref>, formerly set out in an Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1997 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/139/s1/f">Pub. L. 105–139, § 1(f)</ref>, <date date="1997-12-02">Dec. 2, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2645">111 Stat. 2645</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/139/s1/f"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this section [amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151, 1153, and 1255 of this title]—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> shall take effect upon the enactment of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act [title II of <ref href="/us/pl/105/100">Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, approved <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>] (as contained in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> shall be effective as if included in the enactment of such Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/54/s1/b">Pub. L. 105–54, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1175">111 Stat. 1175</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/54/s1/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b01bd25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s104/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 104(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-556">110 Stat. 3009–556</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/b/tIV/s410/c">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title IV, § 410(c)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-50">112 Stat. 2681–50</ref>, 2681–104; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tVI/s601">Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 601</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/564">116 Stat. 564</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/173/tVI/s601"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clause a</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (A) of the sentence added by the amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to documents issued on or after 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clause b</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (B) of such sentence shall apply to cards presented on or after 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s309">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 309</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-625">110 Stat. 3009–625</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/302/s2/2">Pub. L. 104–302, § 2(2)</ref>, (3), <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3657">110 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII">Pub. L. 105–100, title II</ref>, §§ 203(a)–(c), 204(d), <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2196-2199">111 Stat. 2196–2199</ref>, 2201; <ref href="/us/pl/105/139/s1/c">Pub. L. 105–139, § 1(c)</ref>, <date date="1997-12-02">Dec. 2, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2644">111 Stat. 2644</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V</ref>, §§ 1506(b)(3), 1510(b), <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1527">114 Stat. 1527</ref>, 1531; <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/c">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1505(c)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–327, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/c"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in this section and sections 303(b)(2), 306(c), 308(d)(2)(D), or 308(d)(5) of this division [amending sections 1225, 1227, and 1251 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1225, 1226, 1227, and 1252 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">section 1225 of this title</ref>], this subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 301–309) of title III of div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>] (in this title [see Tables for classification] referred to as the ‘title III–A effective date’).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Promulgation of Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall first promulgate regulations to carry out this subtitle by not later than 30 days before the title III–A effective date.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition for Certain Aliens.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">General rule that new rules do not apply</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the succeeding provisions of this subsection, in the case of an alien who is in exclusion or deportation proceedings before the title III–A effective date—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the amendments made by this subtitle shall not apply, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the proceedings (including judicial review thereof) shall continue to be conducted without regard to such amendments.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Attorney general option to elect to apply new procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>In a case described in paragraph (1) in which an evidentiary hearing under section 236 or 242 and 242B of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">8 U.S.C. 1226</ref>, 1252, former 1252b] has not commenced as of the title III–A effective date, the Attorney General may elect to proceed under chapter 4 of title II of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">8 U.S.C. 1221</ref> et seq.] (as amended by this subtitle). The Attorney General shall provide notice of such election to the alien involved not later than 30 days before the date any evidentiary hearing is commenced. If the Attorney General makes such election, the notice of hearing provided to the alien under section 235 or 242(a) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">8 U.S.C. 1225</ref>, 1252(a)] shall be valid as if provided under section 239 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229">8 U.S.C. 1229</ref>] (as amended by this subtitle) to confer jurisdiction on the immigration judge.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Attorney general option to terminate and reinitiate proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case described in paragraph (1), the Attorney General may elect to terminate proceedings in which there has not been a final administrative decision and to reinitiate proceedings under chapter 4 of title II [of] the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">8 U.S.C. 1221</ref> et seq.] (as amended by this subtitle). Any determination in the terminated proceeding shall not be binding in the reinitiated proceeding.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transitional changes in judicial review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case in which a final order of exclusion or deportation is entered more than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], notwithstanding any provision of section 106 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">8 U.S.C. 1105a</ref>] (as in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act) to the contrary—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> in the case of judicial review of a final order of exclusion, subsection (b) of such section shall not apply and the action for judicial review shall be governed by the provisions of subsections (a) and (c) of such [section] in the same manner as they apply to judicial review of orders of deportation;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> a court may not order the taking of additional evidence under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2347/c">section 2347(c) of title 28</ref>, United States Code;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the petition for judicial review must be filed not later than 30 days after the date of the final order of exclusion or deportation;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the petition for review shall be filed with the court of appeals for the judicial circuit in which the administrative proceedings before the special inquiry officer or immigration judge were completed;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><content> there shall be no appeal of any discretionary decision under section 212(c), 212(h), 212(i), 244, or 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. former 1182(c), 1182(h), (i), former 1254, 1255] (as in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>]);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><content> service of the petition for review shall not stay the deportation of an alien pending the court’s decision on the petition, unless the court orders otherwise; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="G">“(G)</num><content> there shall be no appeal permitted in the case of an alien who is inadmissible or deportable by reason of having committed a criminal offense covered in section 212(a)(2) or section 241(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)</ref>, former 1251(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), (D)] (as in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act), or any offense covered by section 241(a)(2)(A)(ii) of such Act (as in effect on such date) for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to their date of commission, otherwise covered by section 241(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Act (as so in effect).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transitional rules with regard to suspension of deportation.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 240A(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/1">8 U.S.C. 1229b(d)(1)</ref>, (2)] (relating to continuous residence or physical presence) shall apply to orders to show cause (including those referred to in section 242B(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b/a/1">8 U.S.C. 1252b(a)(1)</ref>], as in effect before the title III–A effective date), issued before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception for certain orders</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which the Attorney General elects to terminate and reinitiate proceedings in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection, paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 240A(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/1">8 U.S.C. 1229b(d)(1)</ref>, (2)] shall not apply to an order to show cause issued before <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special rule for certain aliens granted temporary protection from deportation and for battered spouses and children.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of calculating the period of continuous physical presence under section 244(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">8 U.S.C. 1254(a)</ref>] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date) or section 240A of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b">8 U.S.C. 1229b</ref>] (as in effect after the title III–A effective date), subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 240A(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall not apply in the case of an alien, regardless of whether the alien is in exclusion or deportation proceedings before the title III–A effective date, who has not been convicted at any time of an aggravated felony (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>]) and—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><chapeau> was not apprehended after <date date="1990-12-19">December 19, 1990</date>, at the time of entry, and is—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> a Salvadoran national who first entered the United States on or before <date date="1990-09-19">September 19, 1990</date>, and who registered for benefits pursuant to the settlement agreement in American Baptist Churches, et al. v. Thornburgh (ABC), 760 F. Supp. 796 (N.D. Cal. 1991) on or before <date date="1991-10-31">October 31, 1991</date>, or applied for temporary protected status on or before <date date="1991-10-31">October 31, 1991</date>; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> a Guatemalan national who first entered the United States on or before <date date="1990-10-01">October 1, 1990</date>, and who registered for benefits pursuant to such settlement agreement on or before <date date="1991-12-31">December 31, 1991</date>;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> is a Guatemalan or Salvadoran national who filed an application for asylum with the Immigration and Naturalization Service on or before <date date="1990-04-01">April 1, 1990</date>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="III">     “(III)</num><content> is the spouse or child (as defined in section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)</ref>]) of an individual, at the time a decision is rendered to suspend the deportation, or cancel the removal, of such individual, if the individual has been determined to be described in this clause (excluding this subclause and subclause (IV));</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="IV">     “(IV)</num><chapeau> is the unmarried son or daughter of an alien parent, at the time a decision is rendered to suspend the deportation, or cancel the removal, of such alien parent, if—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> the alien parent has been determined to be described in this clause (excluding this subclause and subclause (III)); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> in the case of a son or daughter who is 21 years of age or older at the time such decision is rendered, the son or daughter entered the United States on or before <date date="1990-10-01">October 1, 1990</date>;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="V">     “(V)</num><content> is an alien who entered the United States on or before <date date="1990-12-31">December 31, 1990</date>, who filed an application for asylum on or before <date date="1991-12-31">December 31, 1991</date>, and who, at the time of filing such application, was a national of the Soviet Union, Russia, any republic of the former Soviet Union, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Albania, East Germany, Yugoslavia, or any state of the former Yugoslavia; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="VI">     “(VI)</num><content> is an alien who was issued an order to show cause or was in deportation proceedings before <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>, and who applied for suspension of deportation under section 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)</ref>] (as in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>]); or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="VII">     “(VII)</num><item style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><chapeau> was the spouse or child of an alien described in subclause (I), (II), or (V)—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="AA">“(AA)</num><content> at the time at which a decision is rendered to suspend the deportation or cancel the removal of the alien;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="BB">“(BB)</num><content> at the time at which the alien filed an application for suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="CC">“(CC)</num><content> at the time at which the alien registered for benefits under the settlement agreement in American Baptist Churches, et. al. v. Thornburgh (ABC), applied for temporary protected status, or applied for asylum; and</content> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="bb">     “(bb)</num><content> the spouse, child, or child of the spouse has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the alien described in subclause (I), (II), or (V).</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by the Attorney General as to whether an alien satisfies the requirements of clause (i) is final and shall not be subject to review by any court. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed as limiting the application of section 242(a)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/B">8 U.S.C. 1252(a)(2)(B)</ref>] (as in effect after the title III–A effective date) to other eligibility determinations pertaining to discretionary relief under this Act [probably should be “division”, see Short Title of 1996 Amendment note below].</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consideration of petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In acting on a petition filed under subclause (VII) of clause (i) the provisions set forth in section 204(a)(1)(H) [probably means section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref>] shall apply.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Residence with spouse or parent not required</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of the application of clause (i)(VII), a spouse or child shall not be required to demonstrate that he or she is residing with the spouse or parent in the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition for certain family unity aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may waive the application of section 212(a)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)</ref>], as inserted by section 301(b)(1) of this division, in the case of an alien who is provided benefits under the provisions of section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>] (relating to family unity).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on suspension of deportation</inline>.—</heading><content>After <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>, the Attorney General may not suspend the deportation and adjust the status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">8 U.S.C. 1254</ref>] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date) of any alien in any fiscal year, except in accordance with section 240A(e) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e">8 U.S.C. 1229b(e)</ref>]. The previous sentence shall apply regardless of when an alien applied for such suspension and adjustment.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transitional References</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of carrying out the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], as amended by this subtitle—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> any reference in section 212(a)(1)(A) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)</ref>] to the term ‘inadmissible’ is deemed to include a reference to the term ‘excludable’, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> any reference in law to an order of removal shall be deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>No period of time before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>] shall be included in the period of 1 year described in section 212(a)(6)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/B/i">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(B)(i)</ref>] (as amended by section 301(c) of this division).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special Rule for Cancellation of Removal.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] (as in effect after the title III–A effective date), other than subsections (b)(1), (d)(1), and (e) of section 240A of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)(1)</ref>, (d)(1), (e)] (but including section 242(a)(2)(B) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/B">8 U.S.C. 1252(a)(2)(B)</ref>]), the Attorney General may, under section 240A of such Act, cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States, if the alien applies for such relief, the alien is described in subsection (c)(5)(C)(i) of this section, and—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is not inadmissible or deportable under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) or paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)</ref>, (3), 1227(a)(3), (4)] and is not an alien described in section 241(b)(3)(B)(i) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/i">8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)(B)(i)</ref>];</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 7 years immediately preceding the date of such application;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> has been a person of good moral character during such period; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> establishes that removal would result in extreme hardship to the alien or to the alien’s spouse, parent, or child, who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is inadmissible or deportable under section 212(a)(2), 237(a)(2) (other than 237(a)(2)(A)(iii)), or 237(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)</ref>, 1227(a)(2), (3)];</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> is not an alien described in section 241(b)(3)(B)(i) or 101(a)(43) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/i">8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)(B)(i)</ref>, 1101(a)(43)];</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 10 years immediately following the commission of an act, or the assumption of a status, constituting a ground for removal;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> has been a person of good moral character during such period; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="v">“(v)</num><content> establishes that removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien or to the alien’s spouse, parent, or child, who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of certain breaks in presence</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 240A(d)(2) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/2">8 U.S.C. 1229b(d)(2)</ref>] shall apply for purposes of calculating any period of continuous physical presence under this subsection, except that the reference to subsection (b)(1) in such section shall be considered to be a reference to paragraph (1) of this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Motions To Reopen Deportation or Removal Proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any limitation imposed by law on motions to reopen removal or deportation proceedings (except limitations premised on an alien’s conviction of an aggravated felony (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>])), any alien who has become eligible for cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation as a result of the amendments made by section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act [<ref href="/us/pl/105/100">Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, amending this note] may file one motion to reopen removal or deportation proceedings to apply for cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation. The Attorney General shall designate a specific time period in which all such motions to reopen are required to be filed. The period shall begin not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act [<date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>] and shall extend for a period not to exceed 240 days.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relief and Motions to Reopen.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relief</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien described in subsection (c)(5)(C)(i) who is otherwise eligible for—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> suspension of deportation pursuant to section 244(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a">8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)</ref>], as in effect before the title III–A effective date; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> cancellation of removal, pursuant to section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b">8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)</ref>] and subsection (f) of this section;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">shall not be barred from applying for such relief by operation of section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/5">8 U.S.C. 1231(a)(5)</ref>], as in effect after the title III–A effective date.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional motion to reopen permitted</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any limitation imposed by law on motions to reopen removal or deportation proceedings (except limitations premised on an alien’s conviction of an aggravated felony (as defined by section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>])), any alien who is described in subsection (c)(5)(C)(i) and who has become eligible for cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation as a result of the enactment of paragraph (1) may file one motion to reopen removal or deportation proceedings in order to apply for cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation. The scope of any proceeding reopened on this basis shall be limited to a determination of the alien’s eligibility for cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation. The Attorney General shall designate a specific time period in which all such motions to reopen are required to be filed. The period shall begin not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection [<date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>] and shall extend for a period not to exceed 240 days.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall preclude an alien from filing a motion to reopen pursuant to section 240(b)(5)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/C/ii">8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(C)(ii)</ref>], or section 242B(c)(3)(B) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b/c/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1252b(c)(3)(B)</ref>] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date).”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/b/4">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1506(b)(4)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1528">114 Stat. 1528</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/b/4">“The amendments made by paragraph (3) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, div. C, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/s1510/c">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, § 1510(c)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1532">114 Stat. 1532</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/s1510/c">“The amendments made by subsections (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s202">section 202 of Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] and (b) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, div. C, set out above] shall be effective as if included in the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note; <ref href="/us/pl/105/100">Public Law 105–100</ref>, as amended).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s203/f">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 203(f)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2200">111 Stat. 2200</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s203/f">“The amendments made by this section to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [amending <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, div. C, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of such Act.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/104/302/s2">Pub. L. 104–302, § 2</ref>, <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3657">110 Stat. 3657</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 2(2), (3) to <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out above, is effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>.]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s321/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 321(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-628">110 Stat. 3009–628</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s321/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to actions taken on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], regardless of when the conviction occurred, and shall apply under section 276(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1326/b">8 U.S.C. 1326(b)</ref>] only to violations of section 276(a) of such Act occurring on or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s322/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 322(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-629">110 Stat. 3009–629</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s322/c">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] shall apply to convictions and sentences entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>]. Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 240(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(3)(B)</ref>, (C)], as inserted by section 304(a)(3) of this division, shall apply to proving such convictions.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s361/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 361(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-645">110 Stat. 3009–645</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s361/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/d/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 371(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-646">110 Stat. 3009–646</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/d/1">“Subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and sections 1105a, 1159, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1252, 1252b, 1323, and 1362 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s591">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 591</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-688">110 Stat. 3009–688</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s591">“Except as provided in this title [enacting sections 1369 to 1371 and 1623 and 1624 of this title, amending sections 1182, 1183, 1183a, 1612, 1631, 1632, 1641, and 1642 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s506">section 506 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1091">section 1091 of Title 20</ref>, Education, and sections 402, 1320b–7, and 1436a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1182, 1183a, 1611, 1612, and 1621 of this title, and sections 402 and 1436a of Title 42, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref>], this title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s625/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 625(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-700">110 Stat. 3009–700</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s625/c">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] shall apply to individuals who obtain the status of a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)</ref>] after the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], including aliens whose status as such a nonimmigrant is extended after the end of such period.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/a/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(a)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-721">110 Stat. 3009–721</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/a/7">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section, sections 1184, 1251, 1255, 1258, and 1324 of this title, and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the VCCLEA [<ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/14">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(14)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-722">110 Stat. 3009–722</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/14">“Except as otherwise provided in this subsection [amending this section and sections 1252a, 1255b, 1323, 1356, and 1483 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1161 and 1433 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1255a, 1323, and 1401 of this title], the amendments made by this subsection shall take effect as if included in the enactment of INTCA [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s440/f">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 440(f)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1278">110 Stat. 1278</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s440/f">“The amendments made by subsection (e) [amending this section] shall apply to convictions entered on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>], except that the amendment made by subsection (e)(3) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/dd">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(dd)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/dd">“Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, the amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1151, 1153, 1154, 1160, 1182, 1188, 1251, 1252, 1252b, 1254a, 1255, 1255a, 1256, 1288, 1302, 1322, 1323, 1324a, 1324b, 1324c, 1330, 1356, 1421, 1424, 1444, 1449, and 1522 of this title, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1161">section 1161 of this title</ref>, amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1182, 1254a, 1255, 1255a, and 1356 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref>] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s222/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 222(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4322">108 Stat. 4322</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s222/b">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to convictions entered on or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> become effective, or 90 days after <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, whichever comes earlier, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s208">Pub. L. 102–232, title II, § 208</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1742">105 Stat. 1742</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s208">“The provisions of, and amendments made by, this title [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on <date date="1992-04-01">April 1, 1992</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/8">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(8)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, provided that the amendments made by section 302(e)(8)(A) are effective as if included in section 162(e) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendments made by section 305(m)(1) are effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s310">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 310</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1759">105 Stat. 1759</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/9">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)(9)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/9"> -<inline>“Except as otherwise specifically provided, the amendments made by (and provisions of)—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> sections 302 through 308 [amending this section, sections 1102, 1105a, 1151 to 1154, 1157, 1159 to 1161, 1182, 1184, 1186a to 1188, 1201, 1221, 1226, 1227, 1229, 1251, 1252, 1252b, 1254 to 1255a, 1281, 1282, 1284, 1288, 1322, 1323, 1324a to 1324c, 1325, 1357, 1421, 1423, 1433, 1439 to 1441, 1443, 1445 to 1449, 1451, 1452, and 1455 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3753">section 3753 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151, 1157, 1160, 1182, 1251, 1252, 1254a, and 1255 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1105a, 1153, 1158, 1160, 1184, 1201, 1251, 1254a, 1255, and 1421 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>], and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> section 309(b) [amending this section and sections 1154, 1160, 1182, 1188, 1252, 1252a, 1324a, 1356, 1424, and 1455 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/d">Pub. L. 102–110, § 2(d)</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/557">105 Stat. 557</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/110/s2/d">“This section [amending this section and sections 1153 and 1255 of this title] shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s161">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 161</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5008">104 Stat. 5008</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s4">Pub. L. 102–110, § 4</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/557">105 Stat. 557</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1745">105 Stat. 1745</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 218, 219(aa), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4316">108 Stat. 4316</ref>, 4319; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/f">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(f)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-724">110 Stat. 3009–724</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/f"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this title, this title and the amendments made by this title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>, amending this section, sections 1103, 1151 to 1154, 1157, 1159, 1182, 1251, 1254, 1255, and 1325 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s3304">section 3304 of Title 26</ref>, Internal Revenue Code, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1382c">section 1382c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1152, 1153, 1159, 1182, 1201, and 1251 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, and apply beginning with fiscal year 1992.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Provisions Taking Effect Upon Enactment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following sections (and amendments made by such sections) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and (unless otherwise provided) apply to fiscal year 1991:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Section 103 [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">section 1152 of this title</ref>] (relating to per country limitation for Hong Kong).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Section 104 [amending sections 1157 and 1159 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159">section 1159 of this title</ref>] (relating to asylee adjustments).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Section 124 [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] (relating to transition for employees of certain U.S. businesses in Hong Kong).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Section 133 [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] (relating to one-year diversity transition for aliens who have been notified of availability of NP–5 visas).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> Section 134 [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] (relating to transition for displaced Tibetans).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> Section 153 [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref>] (relating to special immigrants who are dependent on a juvenile court).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><content> Section 154 [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>] (permitting extension of validity of visas for certain residents of Hong Kong).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="8">“(8)</num><content> Section 155 [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] (relating to expedited issuance of Lebanese second and fifth preference visas).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="9">“(9)</num><content> Section 162(b) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>] (relating to immigrant visa petitioning process), but only insofar as such section relates to visas for fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1992.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">General Transitions.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> In the case of a petition filed under section 204(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)</ref>] before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, for preference status under section 203(a)(3) or section 203(a)(6) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(3)</ref>, (6)] (as in effect before such date)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> in order to maintain the priority date with respect to such a petition, the petitioner must file (by not later than <date date="1993-10-01">October 1, 1993</date>) a new petition for classification of the employment under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(b) of such Act (as amended by this title), and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> any labor certification under section 212(a)(5)(A) of such Act required with respect to the new petition shall be deemed approved if the labor certification with respect to the previous petition was previously approved under section 212(a)(14) of such Act.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In the case of a petition filed under section 204(a) of such Act before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, but which is not described in paragraph (4), and for which a filing fee was paid, any additional filing fee shall not exceed one-half of the fee for the filing of the new petition referred to in subparagraph (A).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Any petition filed under section 204(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, for preference status under section 203(a)(4) or section 203(a)(5) of such Act (as in effect before such date) shall be deemed, as of such date, to be a petition filed under such section for preference status under section 203(a)(3) or section 203(a)(4), respectively, of such Act (as amended by this title).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> In the case of an alien who is described in section 203(a)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as in effect before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>) as the spouse or child of an alien admitted for permanent residence as a preference immigrant under section 203(a)(3) or 203(a)(6) of such Act (as in effect before such date) and who would be entitled to enter the United States under such section 203(a)(8) but for the amendments made by this title [see subsec. (a) above], such an alien shall be deemed to be described in section 203(d) of such Act as the spouse or child of an alien described in section 203(b)(2) or 203(b)(3)(A)(i), respectively, of such Act with the same priority date as that of the principal alien.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Subject to subparagraph (B), any petition filed before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, and approved on any date, to accord status under section 203(a)(3) or 203(a)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as in effect before such date) shall be deemed, on and after <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date> (or, if later, the date of such approval), to be a petition approved to accord status under section 203(b)(2) or under the appropriate classification under section 203(b)(3), respectively, of such Act (as in effect on and after such date). Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as exempting the beneficiaries of such petitions from the numerical limitations under section 203(b)(2) or 203(b)(3) of such Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Subparagraph (A) shall not apply more than two years after the date the priority date for issuance of a visa on the basis of such a petition has been reached.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Admissibility Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>When an immigrant, in possession of an unexpired immigrant visa issued before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, makes application for admission, the immigrant’s admissibility under paragraph (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(7)(A)</ref>] shall be determined under the provisions of law in effect on the date of the issuance of such visa.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title [see subsec. (a) above] shall be construed as affecting the provisions of <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s19">section 19 of Public Law 97–116</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref> note], <ref href="/us/pl/97/271/s2/c/1">section 2(c)(1) of Public Law 97–271</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note], or <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s202/e">section 202(e) of Public Law 99–603</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">8 U.S.C. 1255a</ref> note].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/aa">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(aa)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 219(aa) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/c/3">section 161(c)(3) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out above, is effective as if included in <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 102–110</ref>, see below.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s4">Pub. L. 102–110, § 4</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/557">105 Stat. 557</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 4, adding pars. (3) and (4) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/c">section 161(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out above, is effective as if included in the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/f/3">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 162(f)(3)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5012">104 Stat. 5012</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/f/3">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] shall apply as though included in the enactment of the Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s203/d">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 203(d)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5019">104 Stat. 5019</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s203/d">“The amendments made by this section [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref> and amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1281">section 1281 of this title</ref>] shall apply to services performed on or after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s231">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 231</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5028">104 Stat. 5028</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s231">“Except as otherwise provided in this title, this title, and the amendments made by this title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref>, amending this section and sections 1182, 1184, 1187, 1281, and 1323 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1182, 1184, 1187, and 1288 of this title], shall take effect on <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, except that sections 222 and 223 [enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/a/2">section 407(a)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, with general savings provisions, see section 408(a)(3), (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment; Savings Provisions note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s501/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 501(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5048">104 Stat. 5048</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s501/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to offenses committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>], except that the amendments made by paragraphs (2) and (5) of subsection (a) shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 7342 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 [<ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s509/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 509(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5051">104 Stat. 5051</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/7">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(a)(7)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1751">105 Stat. 1751</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/7">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and shall apply to convictions occurring on or after such date, except with respect to conviction for murder which shall be considered a bar to good moral character regardless of the date of the conviction.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s601/e">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 601(e)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5077">104 Stat. 5077</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s601/e"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] and by section 603(a) of this Act [amending this section and sections 1102, 1153, 1157, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1181, 1183, 1201, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1254a, 1255a, 1259, 1322, and 1327 of this title, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2691">section 2691 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1255 and 1255a of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] shall apply to individuals entering the United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amendments made by paragraphs (5) and (13) of section 603(a) [amending sections 1160 and 1255a of this title] shall apply to applications for adjustment of status made on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1989 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref> applicable to classification petitions filed for nonimmigrant status only during the 5-year period beginning on the first day of the 9th month beginning after <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s3/d">section 3(d) of Pub. L. 101–238</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/162/tVI/s611/b">Pub. L. 101–162, title VI, § 611(b)</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1039">103 Stat. 1039</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/162/tVI/s611/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="1989-10-01">October 1, 1989</date>, upon the expiration of the similar amendment made by section 210(a) of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 1989 (title II of <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Public Law 100–459</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2203">102 Stat. 2203</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(s)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 1160, 1161, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1188, 1251, 1254, 1255, 1255a, 1259, 1324, 1324a, 1324b, and 1357 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1546">section 1546 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1091">section 1091 of Title 20</ref>, Education, amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1188 and 1255a of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1802">section 1802 of Title 29</ref>, Labor, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>] shall be effective as if they were included in the enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s309/b/15">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 309(b)(15)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1759">105 Stat. 1759</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s309/b/15">“The amendments made by section 8 of the Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1988 [<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, amending this section, sections 1152, 1182, 1201 to 1202, 1301, 1302, 1304, 1356, 1409, 1431 to 1433, 1452, 1481, and 1483 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4195">section 4195 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1153, 1201, 1401, 1409, 1451, and 1481 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4195">section 4195 of Title 22</ref>, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986 (<ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Public Law 99–653</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/459/tII/s210/b">Pub. L. 100–459, title II, § 210(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-01">Oct. 1, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2203">102 Stat. 2203</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/459/tII/s210/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 315 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>] and shall expire on <date date="1989-10-01">October 1, 1989</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/a">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(a)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">“The amendments made by sections 2, 4, and 7 [amending this section and sections 1152, 1182, 1228, 1251, and 1356 of this title] apply to visas issued, and admissions occurring, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 99–603</ref> applicable to petitions and applications filed under sections 1184(c) and 1188 of this title on or after the first day of the seventh month beginning after <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/d">section 301(d) of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">section 1188 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21">Pub. L. 97–116, § 21</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1622">95 Stat. 1622</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/116/s21"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Except as provided in subsection (b) and in section 5(c) [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>], the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1981 Amendment note below] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The amendments made by section 2(a) [amending this section] shall apply on and after the first day of the sixth month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amendment made by section 16 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455">section 1455 of this title</ref>] shall apply to fiscal years beginning on or after <date date="1981-10-01">October 1, 1981</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b042e2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/a">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 204(a)</ref>–(c), <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/108">94 Stat. 108</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this title and the amendments made by this title [enacting sections 1157, 1158, and 1159 of this title, amending this section and sections 1151 to 1153, 1181, 1182, 1253, and 1254 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1153, 1157, 1158, 1182, and 1521 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under sections 1182 and 1255 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>], and shall apply to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">October 1, 1979</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Section 207(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as added by section 201(b) of this Act) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c">section 1157(c) of this title</ref>] and the amendments made by subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 203 of this Act [amending sections 1152, 1153, 1182, and 1254 of this title] shall take effect on <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The amendments made by section 203(f) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] shall apply to aliens paroled into the United States on or after the sixtieth day after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> The amendments made by section 203(i) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> and provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] shall take effect immediately before <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Notwithstanding sections 207(a) and 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as added by section 201(b) of this Act) [sections 1157(a) and 1159(b) of this title], the fifty thousand and five thousand numerical limitations specified in such respective sections shall, for fiscal year 1980, be equal to 25,000 and 2,500, respectively.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for fiscal year 1980—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the fiscal year numerical limitation specified in section 201(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a">section 1151(a) of this title</ref>] shall be equal to 280,000, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> for the purpose of determining the number of immigrant visa and adjustments of status which may be made available under sections 203(a)(2) and 202(e)(2) of such Act [sections 1153(a)(2) and 1152(e)(2) of this title], the granting of a conditional entry or adjustment of status under section 203(a)(7) or 202(e)(7) of such Act after <date date="1979-09-30">September 30, 1979</date>, and before <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>, shall be considered to be the granting of an immigrant visa under section 203(a)(2) or 202(e)(2), respectively, of such Act during such period.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The repeal of subsections (g) and (h) of section 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, made by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s203/c/8">section 203(c)(8) of this title</ref> [section 1153(g) and (h) of this title], shall not apply with respect to any individual who before <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>, was granted a conditional entry under section 203(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (and under section 202(e)(7) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e/7">section 1152(e)(7) of this title</ref>], if applicable), as in effect immediately before such date, and it shall not apply to any alien paroled into the United States before <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>, who is eligible for the benefits of <ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s5">section 5 of Public Law 95–412</ref> [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> An alien who, before <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>, established a date of registration at an immigration office in a foreign country on the basis of entitlement to a conditional entrant status under section 203(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as in effect before such date) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/7">section 1153(a)(7) of this title</ref>], shall be deemed to be entitled to refugee status under section 207 of such Act (as added by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s201/b">section 201(b) of this title</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>] and shall be accorded the date of registration previously established by that alien. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude the acquisition by such an alien of a preference status under section 203(a) of such Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The provisions of paragraphs (14), (15), (20), (21), (25), and (32) if section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former section 1182(a)(14), (15), (20), (21), (25), and (32) of this title] shall not be applicable to any alien who has entered the United States before <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>, pursuant to section 203(a)(7) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/7">section 1153(a)(7) of this title</ref>] or who has been paroled as a refugee into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of such Act, and who is seeking adjustment of status, and the Attorney General may waive any other provision of section 212(a) of such Act (other than paragraph (27), (29), or (33) and other than so much of paragraph (23) as relates to trafficking in narcotics) with respect to such an alien for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b069f2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1979 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/70/tIII/s3201/d/1">Pub. L. 96–70, title III, § 3201(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/497">93 Stat. 497</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/70/tIII/s3201/d/1">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b069f2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1977 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/94/484/tVI/s602/d">Pub. L. 94–484, title VI, § 602(d)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/tIII/s307/q/3">Pub. L. 95–83, title III, § 307(q)(3)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-01">Aug. 1, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/395">91 Stat. 395</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/83/tIII/s307/q/3">“This section [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] and the amendment made by subsection (c) [amending this section] are effective <date date="1977-01-10">January 10, 1977</date>, and the amendments made by subsections (b)(4) and (d) of section 601 [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] shall apply only on and after <date date="1978-01-10">January 10, 1978</date>, notwithstanding subsection (f) of such section [set out as an Effective Date of 1976 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b069f30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">Pub. L. 94–571, § 10</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2707">90 Stat. 2707</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/571/s10">“The foregoing provisions of this Act, including the amendments made by such provisions [see Short Title of 1976 Amendment note below], shall become effective on the first day of the first month which begins more than sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/b/4">section 601(b)(4) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref> applicable only on and after <date date="1978-01-10">Jan. 10, 1978</date>, notwithstanding <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/f">section 601(f) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s602/d">section 602(d) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/3">section 307(q)(3) of Pub. L. 95–83</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/484">Pub. L. 94–484</ref> effective ninety days after <date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/f">section 601(f) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b069f31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b069f32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s407">Act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 407</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/281">66 Stat. 281</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s407">“Except as provided in subsection (k) of section 401 [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1106/k">section 1106(k) of this title</ref>], this Act [this chapter] shall take effect at 12:01 ante meridian United States Eastern Standard Time on the one hundred eightieth day immediately following the date of its enactment [<date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2025 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s1">Pub. L. 119–1, § 1</ref>, <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/3">139 Stat. 3</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/119/1/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1182, 1225, 1226, 1231, 1252, and 1253 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Laken Riley Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2023 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s1">Pub. L. 117–360, § 1</ref>, <date date="2023-01-05">Jan. 5, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/6292">136 Stat. 6292</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/360/s1">“This Act [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1282">section 1282 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2022 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s101">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 101</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1070">136 Stat. 1070</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s101">“This division [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153a">section 1153a of this title</ref>, amending sections 1153, 1154, 1186b, and 1255 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1153, 1154, and 1186b of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘EB–5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2020 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4101">Pub. L. 116–159, div. D, title I, § 4101</ref>, <date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/738">134 Stat. 738</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4101">“This title [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1103 and 1356 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/133/s1">Pub. L. 116–133, § 1</ref>, <date date="2020-03-26">Mar. 26, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/274">134 Stat. 274</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/133/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2018 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/226/s1">Pub. L. 115–226, § 1</ref>, <date date="2018-08-01">Aug. 1, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1625">132 Stat. 1625</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/226/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act’ or the ‘KIWI Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2015 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dO/tII/s201">Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2988">129 Stat. 2988</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/113/dO/tII/s201">“This title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187a">section 1187a of this title</ref>, amending sections 1187 and 1732 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/114/70/s1">Pub. L. 114–70, § 1</ref>, <date date="2015-10-16">Oct. 16, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/561">129 Stat. 561</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/70/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Adoptive Family Relief Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2014 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/74/s1">Pub. L. 113–74, § 1</ref>, <date date="2014-01-16">Jan. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/1212">127 Stat. 1212</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/74/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Accuracy for Adoptees Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2010 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/287/s1">Pub. L. 111–287, § 1</ref>, <date date="2010-11-30">Nov. 30, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3058">124 Stat. 3058</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/287/s1">“This Act [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as [the] ‘International Adoption Simplification Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2008 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/391/s1">Pub. L. 110–391, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4193">122 Stat. 4193</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/391/s1">“This Act [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as [the] ‘Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/110/382/s1">Pub. L. 110–382, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-10-09">Oct. 9, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4087">122 Stat. 4087</ref>, which provided that <ref href="/us/pl/110/382">Pub. L. 110–382</ref> could be cited as the “Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/110/382/s4">Pub. L. 110–382, § 4</ref>, <date date="2008-10-09">Oct. 9, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4089">122 Stat. 4089</ref>, effective 5 years after <date date="2008-10-09">Oct. 9, 2008</date>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/110/251/s1">Pub. L. 110–251, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-06-26">June 26, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2319">122 Stat. 2319</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/251/s1">“This Act [enacting sections 1440f and 1440g of this title] may be cited as the ‘Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2007 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/a">Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 711(a)</ref>, <date date="2007-08-03">Aug. 3, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/338">121 Stat. 338</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/a">“This section [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2007’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/477/s1">Pub. L. 109–477, § 1</ref>, <date date="2007-01-12">Jan. 12, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3572">120 Stat. 3572</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/477/s1">“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Physicians for Underserved Areas Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/463/s1">Pub. L. 109–463, § 1</ref>, <date date="2006-12-22">Dec. 22, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3477">120 Stat. 3477</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/463/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] may be cited as either the ‘Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006’ or the ‘COMPETE Act of 2006’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/423/s1">Pub. L. 109–423, § 1</ref>, <date date="2006-12-20">Dec. 20, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2900">120 Stat. 2900</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/423/s1">“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/367/s1">Pub. L. 109–367, § 1</ref>, <date date="2006-10-26">Oct. 26, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2638">120 Stat. 2638</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/367/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1701">section 1701 of this title</ref> and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1103">section 1103 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Secure Fence Act of 2006’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s831">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 831</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3066">119 Stat. 3066</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s831">“This subtitle [subtitle D (§§ 831–834) of title VIII of <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref>, enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375a">section 1375a of this title</ref>, amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375">section 1375 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1184 and 1202 of this title] may be cited as the ‘International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/s1">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, § 1</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/302">119 Stat. 302</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/s1">“This division [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1778">section 1778 of this title</ref>, amending this section, sections 1157 to 1159, 1182, 1184, 1227, 1229a, 1231, 1252, and 1356 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1028">section 1028 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1157, 1158, 1182, 1184, 1227, 1252, 1712, and 1721 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30301">section 30301 of Title 49</ref>, Transportation, amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1103, 1153, and 1184 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30301">section 30301 of Title 49</ref>] may be cited as the ‘REAL ID Act of 2005’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/318">119 Stat. 318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s401">“This title [amending sections 1184 and 1356 of this title and enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2004 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3351">118 Stat. 3351</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s401">“This title [enacting sections 1380 and 1381 of this title, amending sections 1182, 1184, and 1356 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2916a">section 2916a of Title 29</ref>, Labor, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1869c">section 1869c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1182 and 1184 of this title] may be cited as the ‘L–1 Visa and H–1B Visa Reform Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s411">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 411</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3351">118 Stat. 3351</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s411">“This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 411–417) of title IV of div. J of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1380">section 1380 of this title</ref>, amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘L–1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee) Reform Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s421">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 421</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3353">118 Stat. 3353</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s421">“This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 421–430) of title IV of div. J of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1381">section 1381 of this title</ref>, amending sections 1182, 1184, and 1356 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2916a">section 2916a of Title 29</ref>, Labor, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1869c">section 1869c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1182 and 1184 of this title] may be cited as the ‘H–1B Visa Reform Act of 2004’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2003 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/156/s1">Pub. L. 108–156, § 1</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1944">117 Stat. 1944</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/156/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1153, 1324a, and 1360 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act of 2003’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2002 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/274/s1">Pub. L. 107–274, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1923">116 Stat. 1923</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/274/s1">“This Act [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Border Commuter Student Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11030/a">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11030(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1836">116 Stat. 1836</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11030/a">“This section [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">section 1440–1 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/258/s1">Pub. L. 107–258, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1738">116 Stat. 1738</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/258/s1">“This Act [amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s1">Pub. L. 107–208, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/927">116 Stat. 927</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/208/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1151, 1153, 1154, 1157, and 1158 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Child Status Protection Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s1">Pub. L. 107–150, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-03-13">Mar. 13, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/74">116 Stat. 74</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/150/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1182 and 1183a of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/128/s1">Pub. L. 107–128, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-01-16">Jan. 16, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2407">115 Stat. 2407</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/128/s1">“This Act [enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2001’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1501">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1501]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–324, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1501">“This title [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>, enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘LIFE Act Amendments of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1101">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1101]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–142, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1101"> -<inline>“This title [amending this section and sections 1184, 1186a, and 1255 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the ‘Legal Immigration Family Equity Act’; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the ‘LIFE Act’.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/409/s1">Pub. L. 106–409, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1787">114 Stat. 1787</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/409/s1">“This Act [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Religious Workers Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/406/s1">Pub. L. 106–406, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1755">114 Stat. 1755</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/406/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229c">section 1229c of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘International Patient Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1637">114 Stat. 1637</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/396/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1182, 1184, 1187, and 1372 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref> and classified as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t47/s763">section 763 of Title 47</ref>, Telecommunications, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s1">Pub. L. 106–395, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1631">114 Stat. 1631</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/395/s1">“This Act [amending this section, sections 1182, 1227, 1431, and 1433 of this title, and sections 611 and 1015 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1432">section 1432 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1182, 1227, and 1431 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s611">section 611 of Title 18</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Child Citizenship Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1501">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1501</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1518">114 Stat. 1518</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1501">“This title [amending this section, sections 1151, 1154, 1182, 1184, 1227, 1229a, 1229b, 1255, 1367, 1430, and 1641 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1152">section 1152 of Title 20</ref>, Education, and sections 3796gg, 3796hh, and 1397<i>l</i> of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1229a, 1229b, and 1255 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s101">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1251">114 Stat. 1251</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s101">“This title [amending sections 1152, 1154, 1182, 1184, and 1356 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2916a">section 2916a of Title 29</ref>, Labor, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1869c">section 1869c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1153, 1184, and 1356 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2701">section 2701 of Title 29</ref>, and sections 1862 and 13751 of Title 42, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/215/s1">Pub. L. 106–215, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-06-15">June 15, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/337">114 Stat. 337</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/215/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">section 1365a of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">section 1365a of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1999 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s1">Pub. L. 106–95, § 1</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1312">113 Stat. 1312</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/95/s1">“This Act [amending this section and sections 1153 and 1182 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, and amending provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1998 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h/tIX/s901">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title IX, § 901]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-480">112 Stat. 2681–480</ref>, 2681–538, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h/tIX/s901">“This title [enacting sections 1377 and 1378 of this title and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s401/a">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 401(a)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-641">112 Stat. 2681–641</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s401/a">“This title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1869c">section 1869c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, amending this section and sections 1182, 1184, and 1356 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1182 and 1184 of this title and sections 2701 and 2916 of Title 29, Labor] may be cited as the ‘American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1997 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s112/a">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 112(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2459">111 Stat. 2459</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s112/a">“This section [enacting, amending, and repealing provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Philippine Army, Scouts, and Guerilla Veterans of World War II Naturalization Act of 1997’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s201">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2193">111 Stat. 2193</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s201">“This title [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b">section 1229b of this title</ref>, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151, 1153, 1229b, and 1255 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/a">“This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 1</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4305">108 Stat. 4305</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1991 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s1/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1733">105 Stat. 1733</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/s1/a">“This Act [amending this section, sections 1102, 1105a, 1151 to 1154, 1157, 1159 to 1161, 1182, 1184, 1186a to 1188, 1201, 1221, 1226, 1227, 1229, 1251, 1252, 1252a, 1252b, 1254 to 1255a, 1281, 1282, 1284, 1288, 1322, 1323, 1324a to 1324c, 1325, 1356, 1357, 1421, 1423, 1424, 1433, 1439 to 1441, 1443, 1445 to 1452, and 1455 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3753">section 3753 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151, 1157, 1160, 1182, 1184, 1251, 1252, 1254a, 1255, 1356, and 1421 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1105a, 1153, 1158, 1160, 1184, 1201, 1251, 1254a, 1255, and 1421 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s101">Pub. L. 102–232, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1733">105 Stat. 1733</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s101">“This title [amending sections 1421, 1448, 1450, and 1455 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Judicial Naturalization Ceremonies Amendments of 1991’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s201">Pub. L. 102–232, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1736">105 Stat. 1736</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s201">“This title [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘O and P Nonimmigrant Amendments of 1991’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s301/a">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 301(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1742">105 Stat. 1742</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s301/a">“This title [amending this section, sections 1102, 1105a, 1151 to 1154, 1157, 1159 to 1161, 1182, 1184, 1186a to 1188, 1201, 1221, 1226, 1227, 1229, 1251, 1252, 1252a, 1252b, 1254 to 1255a, 1281, 1282, 1284, 1288, 1322, 1323, 1324a to 1324c, 1325, 1356, 1357, 1421, 1423, 1424, 1433, 1439 to 1441, 1443, 1445 to 1449, 1451, 1452, and 1455 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3753">section 3753 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151, 1157, 1160, 1182, 1251, 1252, 1254a, 1255, and 1356 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1105a, 1153, 1158, 1160, 1184, 1201, 1251, 1254a, 1255, and 1421 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s1">Pub. L. 102–110, § 1</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/555">105 Stat. 555</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/110/s1">“This Act [amending this section and sections 1153, 1255, and 1524 of this title and enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as the ‘Armed Forces Immigration Adjustment Act of 1991’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s1/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4978">104 Stat. 4978</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Act of 1990’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/249/s1">Pub. L. 101–249, § 1</ref>, <date date="1990-03-06">Mar. 6, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/94">104 Stat. 94</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/249/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">section 1440–1 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Posthumous Citizenship for Active Duty Service Act of 1989’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1989 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s1">Pub. L. 101–238, § 1</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2099">103 Stat. 2099</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/238/s1">“This Act [amending this section and sections 1160 and 1182 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1182, 1255, 1255a, and 1324a of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/658/s1">Pub. L. 100–658, § 1</ref>, <date date="1988-11-15">Nov. 15, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/3908">102 Stat. 3908</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/658/s1">“This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Amendments of 1988’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s1/a">Pub. L. 100–525, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2609">102 Stat. 2609</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s1/a">“This Act [amending this section, sections 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105a, 1152, 1154, 1157, 1160, 1161, 1182, 1184, 1186, 1186a, 1187, 1188, 1201, 1201a, 1202, 1222, 1223, 1224, 1227, 1251, 1252, 1254, 1255, 1255a, 1255b, 1259, 1301, 1302, 1304, 1305, 1324, 1324a, 1324b, 1353, 1356, 1357, 1360, 1408, 1409, 1421, 1422, 1424, 1426, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1435, 1440, 1441, 1446, 1447, 1451, 1452, 1454, 1455, 1459, 1481, 1483, 1489, 1522, 1523, and 1524 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1546">section 1546 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1091">section 1091 of Title 20</ref>, Education, and <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4195">section 4195 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1153, 1182, 1201, 1227, 1254, 1255, 1356, 1401, 1409, 1451, 1481, and 1522 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4195">section 4195 of Title 22</ref>, amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1153, 1182, 1188, and 1255a of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1802">section 1802 of Title 29</ref>, Labor, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1988’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s1/a">Pub. L. 99–653, § 1(a)</ref>, formerly § 1, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3655">100 Stat. 3655</ref>, as renumbered by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/a/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/a/1">“this Act [amending this section, sections 1152, 1182, 1201, 1202, 1228, 1251, 1301, 1302, 1304, 1401, 1409, 1431 to 1433, 1451, 1452, 1481, and 1483 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4195">section 4195 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201a">section 1201a of this title</ref> and provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s1">Pub. L. 99–639, § 1</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3537">100 Stat. 3537</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/639/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref>, amending sections 1154, 1182, 1184, 1251, 1255, and 1325 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1154, 1182, 1184, and 1255 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s1/a">Pub. L. 99–605, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3449">100 Stat. 3449</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/605/s1/a">“This Act [amending sections 1522 to 1524 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">section 1522 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1986’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s1/a">Pub. L. 99–603, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3359">100 Stat. 3359</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/s1/a">“This Act [enacting sections 1160, 1161, 1186, 1187, 1255a, 1324a, 1324b, 1364, and 1365 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437r">section 1437r of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, amending this section, sections 1152, 1184, 1251, 1252, 1254, 1255, 1258, 1259, 1321, 1324, and 1357 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2025">section 2025 of Title 7</ref>, Agriculture, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1546">section 1546 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, sections 1091 and 1096 of Title 20, Education, sections 1802, 1813, and 1851 of Title 29, Labor, and sections 303, 502, 602, 603, 672, 673, 1203, 1320b–7, 1353, 1396b, and 1436a of Title 42, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1816">section 1816 of Title 29</ref>, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1152, 1153, 1160, 1186, 1187, 1253, 1255a, 1259, 1324a, and 1324b of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1802">section 1802 of Title 29</ref>, and sections 405, 502, and 1320b–7 of Title 42, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1383">section 1383 of Title 42</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1982 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s1">Pub. L. 97–363, § 1</ref>, <date date="1982-10-25">Oct. 25, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1734">96 Stat. 1734</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/363/s1">“This Act [amending sections 1522, 1523, and 1524 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">section 1522 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1982’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1981 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s1/a">Pub. L. 97–116, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1611">95 Stat. 1611</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/116/s1/a">“this Act [amending this section, sections 1105a, 1151, 1152, 1154, 1182, 1201, 1203, 1221, 1227, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1255b, 1258, 1305, 1324, 1356, 1361, 1401a, 1409, 1427, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1439, 1440, 1445, 1446, 1447, 1448, 1452, 1455, 1481, and 1483 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1429">section 1429 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151 and 1182 of this title, amending a provision set out as a note under this section, and repealing a provision set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1981’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1980 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s1">Pub. L. 96–212, § 1</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/102">94 Stat. 102</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/s1">“That this Act [enacting sections 1157 to 1159 and 1521 to 1525 of this title, amending this section, sections 1151 to 1153, 1181, 1182, 1253, and 1254 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601">section 2601 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, enacting provision set out as notes under this section and sections 1153, 1157, 1158, 1521, and 1522 of this title, amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1182 and 1255 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601">section 2601 of Title 22</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Refugee Act of 1980’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id7b069f50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1976 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s1">Pub. L. 94–571, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2703">90 Stat. 2703</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/571/s1">“That this Act [amending this section and sections 1151, 1152 to 1154, 1181, 1182, 1251, 1254, and 1255 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1153 and 1255 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1976’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitle" id="id7b069f51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/s1">Act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, provided that such act, enacting this chapter, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1429">section 1429 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, amending sections 1353a, 1353d, 1552 of this title, sections 342b, 342c, 342e of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, sections 1114, 1546 of Title 18, sections 618, 1446 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, sections 1, 177 of former Title 49, Transportation, sections 1952 to 1955 and 1961 of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, repealing section 530 of former Title 31, Money and Finance, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1435 and 1440 of this title, may be cited as the “Immigration and Nationality Act”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Repeal and Revival</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/b">“Section 3 of INAA [<ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, repealing subsec. (c)(1) of this section] is repealed and the language stricken by such section is revived as of <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="repeals" id="id7b069f53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Repeals</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s403/b">Act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s403/b">“Except as otherwise provided in section 405 [set out below], all other laws, or parts of laws, in conflict or inconsistent with this Act [this chapter] are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, repealed.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/391/s2/b">Pub. L. 110–391, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4193">122 Stat. 4193</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/391/s2/b"> -<inline>“Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-10-10">Oct. 10, 2008</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> issue final regulations to eliminate or reduce fraud related to the granting of special immigrant status for special immigrants described in subclause (II) or (III) of section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(C)(ii)</ref>); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> submit a certification to Congress and publish notice in the Federal Register that such regulations have been issued and are in effect.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s828">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 828</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3066">119 Stat. 3066</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s828">“Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>], the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions contained in the Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act of 2000 (title V of <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Public Law 106–386</ref>) [see <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1501">section 1501 of Pub. L. 106–386</ref>, set out as a Short Title of 2000 Amendments note under this section], this Act [see Tables for classification], and the amendments made by this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/8">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(a)(8)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1748">105 Stat. 1748</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/8">“The Secretary of Labor shall issue final or interim final regulations to implement the changes made by this section to section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) and section 212(n) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>, 1182(n)] no later than <date date="1992-01-02">January 2, 1992</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/140/tVI/s610">Pub. L. 102–140, title VI, § 610</ref>, <date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/832">105 Stat. 832</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/stat/108/4317"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> The Attorney General shall prescribe regulations under title 5, United States Code, to carry out section 404(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, as amended, set out as a note above], including a delineation of (1) scenarios that constitute an immigration emergency, (2) the process by which the President declares an immigration emergency, (3) the role of the Governor and local officials in requesting a declaration of emergency, (4) a definition of ‘assistance as required by the Attorney General’, and (5) the process by which States and localities are to be reimbursed.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The Attorney General shall prescribe regulations under title 5, United States Code, to carry out section 404(b)(2) of such Act, including providing a definition of the terms in section 404(b)(2)(A)(ii) and a delineation of ‘in any other circumstances’ in section 404(b)(2)(A)(iii) of such Act.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> The regulations under this section shall be published for comment not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>] and issued in final form not later than 15 days after the end of the comment period.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="savings" id="id7b069f55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Savings Clause</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s405">Act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 405</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, provided in part that:<quotedContent origin="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s405"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Nothing contained in this Act [this chapter], unless otherwise specifically provided therein, shall be construed to affect the validity of any declaration of intention, petition for naturalization, certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship, warrant of arrest, order or warrant of deportation, order of exclusion, or other document or proceeding which shall be valid at the time this Act [this chapter] shall take effect; or to affect any prosecution, suit, action, or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought, or any status, condition, right in process of acquisition, act, thing, liability, obligation, or matter, civil or criminal done or existing, at the time this Act [this chapter] shall take effect; but as to all such prosecutions, suits, actions, proceedings, statutes, conditions, rights, acts, things, liabilities, obligations, or matters the statutes or parts of statutes repealed by this Act [this chapter] are, unless otherwise specifically provided therein, hereby continued in force and effect. When an immigrant, in possession of an unexpired immigrant visa issued prior to the effective date of this Act [this chapter], makes application for admission, his admissibility shall be determined under the provisions of law in effect on the date of the issuance of such visa. An application for suspension of deportation under section 19 of the Immigration Act of 1917, as amended [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s155">section 155 of this title</ref>], or for adjustment of status under section 4 of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, as amended [former section 1953 of the former Appendix to Title 50], which is pending on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>], shall be regarded as a proceeding within the meaning of this subsection.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> Except as otherwise specifically provided in title III [subchapter III of this chapter], any petition for naturalization heretofore filed which may be pending at the time this Act [this chapter] shall take effect shall be heard and determined in accordance with the requirements of law in effect when such petition was filed.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act [this chapter], the repeal of any statute by this Act [this chapter] shall not terminate nationality heretofore lawfully acquired nor restore nationality heretofore lost under any law of the United States or any treaty to which the United States may have been a party.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><content> Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act [this chapter], or any amendment thereto, fees, charges and prices for purposes specified in title V of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1952 (Public Law 137, Eighty-second Congress, approved <date date="1951-08-31">August 31, 1951</date>), may be fixed and established in the manner and by the head of any Federal Agency as specified in that Act.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><content> This Act [this chapter] shall not be construed to repeal, alter, or amend <ref href="/us/act/1946-04-30/s231/a">section 231(a) of the Act of April 30, 1946</ref> (<ref href="/us/stat/60/148">60 Stat. 148</ref>; [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1281/a">section 1281(a) of title 22</ref>]), the Act of <date date="1949-06-20">June 20, 1949</date> (Public Law 110, section 8, Eighty-first Congress, first session; <ref href="/us/stat/63/208">63 Stat. 208</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3508">section 3508 of title 50</ref>]), the Act of <date date="1950-06-05">June 5, 1950</date> (Public Law 535, Eighty-first Congress, second session [former section 1501 et seq. of title 22]), nor title V of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (Public Law 78, Eighty-second Congress, first session [former sections 1461 to 1468 of title 7]).”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="separability" id="id7b069f56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Separability</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s116">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 116</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1262">114 Stat. 1262</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s116">“If any provision of this title [see Short Title of 2000 Amendments note above] (or any amendment made by this title) or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title (and the amendments made by this title) and the application of such provision to any other person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. This section be enacted [sic] 2 days after effective date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/e">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, § 1(e)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-553">110 Stat. 3009–553</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/e">“If any provision of this division [see Tables for classification] or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this division and the application of the provisions of this division to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s406">Act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 406</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/281">66 Stat. 281</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s406">“If any particular provision of this Act [this chapter], or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Act [this chapter] and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Rule of Construction</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s4">Pub. L. 117–360, § 4</ref>, <date date="2023-01-05">Jan. 5, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/6293">136 Stat. 6293</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/360/s4">“For purposes of this Act [see Short Title of 2023 Amendment note set out above], and the amendments made by this Act, the performance by a crewman of ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from any other vessel engaged in foreign trade shall not be considered, for immigration purposes, to be services, work, labor or employment by the crewman within the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id7b069f58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Alaska as State</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Effectiveness of amendment of this section by <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref> as dependent on admission of State of Alaska into the Union, see <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s8/b">section 8(b) of Pub. L. 85–508</ref>, set out as a note preceding <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s21">section 21 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Appropriations</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s404">Act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 404</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/s">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(s)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s113">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 113</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3383">100 Stat. 3383</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s705/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 705(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5087">104 Stat. 5087</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s308/d">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 308(d)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s308/d"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act [this chapter] (other than chapter 2 of title IV) [subchapter IV of this chapter].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated (for fiscal year 1991 and any subsequent fiscal year) to an immigration emergency fund, to be established in the Treasury, an amount sufficient to provide for a balance of $35,000,000 in such fund, to be used to carry out paragraph (2) and to provide for an increase in border patrol or other enforcement activities of the Service and for reimbursement of State and localities in providing assistance as requested by the Attorney General in meeting an immigration emergency, except that no amounts may be withdrawn from such fund with respect to an emergency unless the President has determined that the immigration emergency exists and has certified such fact to the Judiciary Committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Funds which are authorized to be appropriated by paragraph (1), subject to the dollar limitation contained in subparagraph (B), shall be available, by application for the reimbursement of States and localities providing assistance as required by the Attorney General, to States and localities whenever—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> a district director of the Service certifies to the Commissioner that the number of asylum applications filed in the respective district during a calendar quarter exceeds by at least 1,000 the number of such applications filed in that district during the preceding calendar quarter,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the lives, property, safety, or welfare of the residents of a State or locality are endangered, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> in any other circumstances as determined by the Attorney General.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">In applying clause (i), the providing of parole at a point of entry in a district shall be deemed to constitute an application for asylum in the district.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Not more than $20,000,000 shall be made available for all localities under this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> For purposes of subparagraph (A), the requirement of paragraph (1) that an immigration emergency be determined shall not apply.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> A decision with respect to an application for reimbursement under subparagraph (A) shall be made by the Attorney General within 15 days after the date of receipt of the application.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s705/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 705(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5087">104 Stat. 5087</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s705/b">“Section 404(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out above], as added by the amendment made by subsection (a)(5), shall apply with respect to increases in the number of asylum applications filed in a calendar quarter beginning on or after <date date="1989-01-01">January 1, 1989</date>. The Attorney General may not spend any amounts from the immigration emergency fund pursuant to the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending section 404 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out above] before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Determination of President of the United States, No. 97–16, <date date="1997-02-12">Feb. 12, 1997</date>, 62 F.R. 13981, provided that immigration emergency determined by President in 1995 to exist with respect to smuggling into United States of illegal aliens persisted and directed use of Immigration Emergency Fund established by section 404(b)(1) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Prior determination was contained in the following:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Determination of President of the United States, No. 95–49, <date date="1995-09-28">Sept. 28, 1995</date>, 60 F.R. 53677.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Benefits for Certain Citizens or Nationals of Ukraine</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/128/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 117–128, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="2022-05-21">May 21, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1218">136 Stat. 1218</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/118/50/dB/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 118–50, div. B, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="2024-04-24">Apr. 24, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/913">138 Stat. 913</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/50/dB/tIII/s301"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a citizen or national of Ukraine (or a person who last habitually resided in Ukraine) shall be eligible for the benefits described in subsection (b) if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> such individual completed security and law enforcement background checks to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security and was subsequently—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> paroled into the United States between <date date="2022-02-24">February 24, 2022</date> and <date date="2024-09-30">September 30, 2024</date>; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> paroled into the United States after <date date="2023-09-30">September 30, 2023</date> and—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is the spouse or child of an individual described in subparagraph (A); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> is the parent, legal guardian, or primary caregiver of an individual described in subparagraph (A) who is determined to be an unaccompanied child under section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g/2">6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2)</ref>) or section 412(d)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B">8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)(B)</ref>); and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> such individual’s parole has not been terminated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual described in subsection (a) shall be eligible for—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>) to the same extent as such refugees, but shall not be eligible for the program of initial resettlement authorized by section 412(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1522(b)(1)</ref>); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> services described under section 412(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2">8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)</ref>), subject to subparagraph (B) of such section, if such individual is an unaccompanied alien child as defined under section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g/2">6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clarifications.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> preclude an individual described in subsection (a) from applying for or receiving any immigration benefits to which such individual is otherwise eligible; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> entitle a person described in subsection (a) to lawful permanent resident status.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Section 421(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Public Law 104–193</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1631/a">8 U.S.C. 1631(a)</ref>] shall not apply with respect to determining the eligibility and the amount of benefits made available pursuant to subsection (b).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Non-Application of the Paperwork Reduction Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), shall not apply to any action taken to implement this section that involves translating a currently approved collection of information into a new language.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b069f5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Benefits for Certain Citizens or Nationals of Afghanistan</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/43/dC/tV/s2502">Pub. L. 117–43, div. C, title V, § 2502</ref>, <date date="2021-09-30">Sept. 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/377">135 Stat. 377</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dM/tV/s1501">Pub. L. 117–328, div. M, title V, § 1501</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5195">136 Stat. 5195</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/328/dM/tV/s1501"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a citizen or national of Afghanistan (or a person with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) shall be eligible for the benefits described in subsections (b) and (c) if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> such individual completed security and law enforcement background checks to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security and was subsequently—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> paroled into the United States between <date date="2021-07-31">July 31, 2021</date>, and <date date="2023-09-30">September 30, 2023</date>; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> paroled into the United States after <date date="2022-09-30">September 30, 2022</date>, and—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is the spouse or child (as such term is defined under section 101(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)</ref>) of an individual described in subparagraph (A); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> is the parent or legal guardian of an individual described in subparagraph (A) who is determined to be an unaccompanied child under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g/2">6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2)</ref>; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> such individual’s parole has not been terminated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual described in subsection (a) shall be eligible for—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>) until <date date="2023-03-31">March 31, 2023</date>, or the term of parole granted under subsection (a), whichever is later;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> services described under section 412(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2">8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)</ref>), subject to subparagraph (B) of such section, if such individual is an unaccompanied alien child as defined under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g/2">6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2)</ref>; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> a driver’s license or identification card under section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Public Law 109–13</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30301">49 U.S.C. 30301</ref> note), notwithstanding subsection (c)(2)(B) of such Act [probably means “such section”].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Expeditious Adjudication of Asylum Applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to an application for asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">8 U.S.C. 1158</ref>) filed by an individual described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> conduct the initial interview on the asylum application not later than 45 days after the date on which the application is filed; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> in the absence of exceptional circumstances, issue a final administrative adjudication on the asylum application within 150 days after the date the application is filed.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clarification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in this act [probably should be “Act”, meaning div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/117/43">Pub. L. 117–43</ref>, see Tables for classification] shall be interpreted to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> preclude an individual described in subsection (a), from applying for or receiving any immigration benefits to which such individual is otherwise eligible; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> entitle a person described in subsection (a) to lawful permanent resident status.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2021-09-30">Sept. 30, 2021</date>], and every 3 months thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, shall submit a report to Congress detailing the number of individuals described in subsection (a); the number of individuals receiving benefits in subsection (b), including their eligibility for benefits as refugees notwithstanding this Act; and any other information deemed relevant by the Secretary.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e94e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Waiver of Medical Exam Requirement for Certain Afghans Seeking Admission</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 117–31, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/317">135 Stat. 317</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s402"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security may jointly issue a blanket waiver of the requirement that aliens described in section 602(b)(2) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 [<ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dF/tVI">Pub. L. 111–8, div. F, title VI</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> [note]) undergo a medical exam under section 221(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/d">8 U.S.C. 1201(d)</ref>), or any other applicable provision of law, prior to issuance of an immigrant visa or admission to the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>A waiver under subsection (a) shall be for a period of 1 year, and, subject to subsection (g), may be extended by the Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security for additional periods, each of which shall not exceed 1 year.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon exercising the waiver authority under subsection (a), or the authority to extend a waiver under subsection (b), the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the appropriate congressional committees.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirement for Medical Examination After Admission.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish procedures to ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that any alien who receives a waiver of the medical examination requirement under this section completes such an exam not later than 30 days after the date on which the alien is admitted to the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Conditional basis for status.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who receives a waiver of the medical examination requirement under this section shall be considered, at the time of admission to the United States, as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Removal of conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status upon the Secretary’s confirmation that such alien has completed the medical examination and is not inadmissible under section 212(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date on which the waiver authority under subsection (a) is exercised, or such waiver is extended under subsection (b), as applicable, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of medical examinations required under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the number of pending and completed examinations; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the number of aliens who have failed to complete the medical examination within the 30-day period after the date of such aliens’ admission.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appropriate Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act [probably means this section] may be construed to prevent the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services from adopting appropriate measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID–19, to the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under subsections (a) and (b) expires on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Emergency Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount provided by this section is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s901/b/2/A/i">2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e94f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Availability of Funds</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s104">Pub. L. 118–47, div. G, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/856">138 Stat. 856</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s104">“Section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(C)(ii)</ref>) shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2024-09-30">September 30, 2024</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’ each place such date appears.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dO/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 117–328, div. O, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5227">136 Stat. 5227</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dO/tII/s202">Pub. L. 117–103, div. O, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/787">136 Stat. 787</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tI/s102">Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/2148">134 Stat. 2148</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dI/tI/s102">Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/3019">133 Stat. 3019</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dH/tI/s102">Pub. L. 116–6, div. H, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/475">133 Stat. 475</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dM/tII/s202">Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="2018-03-23">Mar. 23, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1049">132 Stat. 1049</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dF/tV/s540">Pub. L. 115–31, div. F, title V, § 540</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/432">131 Stat. 432</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dF/tV/s573">Pub. L. 114–113, div. F, title V, § 573</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2526">129 Stat. 2526</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e950-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Annual Report on Immigration Applications Made by Victims of Abuse</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s802">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 802</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/110">127 Stat. 110</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s802"> -<inline>“Not later than <date date="2014-12-01">December 1, 2014</date>, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that includes the following:</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> The number of aliens who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> submitted an application for nonimmigrant status under paragraph (15)(T)(i), (15)(U)(i), or (51) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>) during the preceding fiscal year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> were granted such nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> were denied such nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The mean amount of time and median amount of time to adjudicate an application for such nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The mean amount of time and median amount of time between the receipt of an application for such nonimmigrant status and the issuance of work authorization to an eligible applicant during the preceding fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The number of aliens granted continued presence in the United States under section 107(c)(3) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7105/c/3">22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(3)</ref>) during the preceding fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> A description of any actions being taken to reduce the adjudication and processing time, while ensuring the safe and competent processing, of an application described in paragraph (1) or a request for continued presence referred to in paragraph (4).”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e951-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Special Rule for Alien Victims</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/112/239/dA/tXVII/s1706/b">Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title XVII, § 1706(b)</ref>, <date date="2013-01-02">Jan. 2, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/2097">126 Stat. 2097</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/239/dA/tXVII/s1706/b">“No alien may be admitted to the United States pursuant to subparagraph (U) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)</ref>) as a result of the alien being a victim of a crime described in subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1351">section 1351 of title 18</ref>, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e952-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">No Authority for National Identification Card</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/112/176/s5">Pub. L. 112–176, § 5</ref>, <date date="2012-09-28">Sept. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1326">126 Stat. 1326</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/176/s5">“Nothing in this Act [amending this section and provisions set out as notes under sections 1153, 1182, and 1324a of this title] may be construed to authorize the planning, testing, piloting, or development of a national identification card.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e953-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Fee Increases</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/230/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 111–230, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="2010-08-13">Aug. 13, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/2487">124 Stat. 2487</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/111/347/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 111–347, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="2011-01-02">Jan. 2, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3667">124 Stat. 3667</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/347/tIII/s302"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other provision of law, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2010-08-13">Aug. 13, 2010</date>] and ending on <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>, the filing fee and fraud prevention and detection fee required to be submitted with an application for admission as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(L) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(L)</ref>) shall be increased by $2,250 for applicants that employ 50 or more employees in the United States if more than 50 percent of the applicant’s employees are nonimmigrants admitted pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act or section 101(a)(15)(L) of such Act.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other provision of law, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>, the filing fee and fraud prevention and detection fee required to be submitted with an application for admission as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>) shall be increased by $2,000 for applicants that employ 50 or more employees in the United States if more than 50 percent of the applicant’s employees are such nonimmigrants or nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(L) of such Act.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>, all amounts collected pursuant to the fee increases authorized under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the Treasury.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e954-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Afghan Allies Protection</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dF/tVI">Pub. L. 111–8, div. F, title VI</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/807">123 Stat. 807</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/111/118/dA/tVIII/s8120/b">Pub. L. 111–118, div. A, title VIII, § 8120(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-19">Dec. 19, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3457">123 Stat. 3457</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/66/dA/tXII/s1219">Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XII, § 1219</ref>, <date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/913">127 Stat. 913</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/76/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 113–76, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>o</i>), <date date="2014-01-17">Jan. 17, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/516">128 Stat. 516</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/160/s1">Pub. L. 113–160, § 1</ref>, <date date="2014-08-08">Aug. 8, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1853">128 Stat. 1853</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/291/dA/tXII/s1227">Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XII, § 1227</ref>, <date date="2014-12-19">Dec. 19, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/3552">128 Stat. 3552</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/92/dA/tXII/s1216">Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XII, § 1216</ref>, <date date="2015-11-25">Nov. 25, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/1045">129 Stat. 1045</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/328/dA/tXII/s1214">Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, § 1214</ref>, <date date="2016-12-23">Dec. 23, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/2479">130 Stat. 2479</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7083/a">Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7083(a)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/718">131 Stat. 718</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/91/dA/tXII/s1213">Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XII, § 1213</ref>, <date date="2017-12-12">Dec. 12, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1649">131 Stat. 1649</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dA/tXII/s1222">Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, § 1222</ref>, <date date="2018-08-13">Aug. 13, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/2028">132 Stat. 2028</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dF/tVII/s7076/a">Pub. L. 116–6, div. F, title VII, § 7076(a)</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/391">133 Stat. 391</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/s1219">Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, § 1219</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/1636">133 Stat. 1636</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dG/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–94, div. G, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(11), <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2873">133 Stat. 2873</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(11), <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1750">134 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tXII/s1212">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1212</ref>, <date date="2021-01-01">Jan. 1, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/3919">134 Stat. 3919</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/31/tIV">Pub. L. 117–31, title IV</ref>, §§ 401(a), 403(b), <date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/315">135 Stat. 315</ref>, 318; <ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dK/tVII/s7034/d/9">Pub. L. 117–328, div. K, title VII, § 7034(d)(9)</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5031">136 Stat. 5031</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7034/d/9">Pub. L. 118–47, div. F, title VII, § 7034(d)(9)</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/789">138 Stat. 789</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/4/dA/tXII/s11208/b">Pub. L. 119–4, div. A, title XII, § 11208(b)</ref>, <date date="2025-03-15">Mar. 15, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/38">139 Stat. 38</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/119/4/dA/tXII/s11208/b"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="601">“SEC. 601.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This title may be cited as the ‘Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="602">“SEC. 602.</num><heading> PROTECTION FOR AFGHAN ALLIES.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special Immigrant Status for Certain Afghans.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary of Homeland Security, or, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide an alien described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)</ref>), if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> or an agent acting on behalf of the alien, submits a petition for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)</ref>);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence (excluding the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>)[)]; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> clears a background check and appropriate screening, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens described.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Principal aliens</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is a citizen or national of Afghanistan;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><chapeau> was or is employed in Afghanistan on or after <date date="2001-10-07">October 7, 2001</date>, for not less than 1 year—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><chapeau> by, or on behalf of, the United States Government; or</chapeau> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4">     “‘(II) by the International Security Assistance Force (or any successor name for such Force) in a capacity that required the alien—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> while traveling off-base with United States military personnel stationed at the International Security Assistance Force (or any successor name for such Force), to serve as an interpreter or translator for such United States military personnel; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> to perform activities for the United States military personnel stationed at International Security Assistance Force (or any successor name for such Force);</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> provided faithful and valuable service to an entity or organization described in clause (ii), which is documented in a positive recommendation or evaluation, subject to subparagraph (D), from the employee’s senior supervisor or the person currently occupying that position, or a more senior person, if the employee’s senior supervisor has left the employer or has left Afghanistan; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of the alien’s employment described in clause (ii).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Spouse or child</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Surviving spouse or child.—</inline></heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="I">“(I) [(i)]</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> was the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A) who had submitted an application to the Chief of Mission pursuant to this section or section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note) which included the alien as an accompanying spouse or child; and</content> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> due to the death of the principal alien—</content> -</level> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> such petition was revoked or terminated (or otherwise rendered null); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> such petition would have been approved if the principal alien had survived.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="II">“(II) [(ii)]</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Employment requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>An application by a surviving spouse or child of a principal alien shall be subject to employment requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) as of the date of the principal alien’s filing of an application for the first time, or if no application has been filed, the employment requirements as of the date of the principal alien’s death.</content> -</subclause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Approval by chief of mission required.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under clause (ii), a recommendation or evaluation required under subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be accompanied by approval from the appropriate Chief of Mission, or the designee of the appropriate Chief of Mission, who shall conduct a risk assessment of the alien and an independent review of records maintained by the United States Government or hiring organization or entity to confirm employment and faithful and valuable service to the United States Government prior to approval of a petition under this section.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Review process for denial by chief of mission.—</inline></heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An applicant who has been denied Chief of Mission approval shall—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> receive a written decision that provides, to the maximum extent feasible, information describing the basis for the denial, including the facts and inferences underlying the individual determination; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><chapeau> be provided not more than one written appeal per denial or revocation—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="AA"> “(AA)</num><content> that shall be submitted not more than 120 days after the date that the applicant receives such decision in writing or thereafter at the discretion of the Secretary of State; and</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="BB"> “(BB)</num><content> that may request reopening of such decision and provide additional information, clarify existing information, or explain any unfavorable information.</content> -</subitem> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Afghan special immigrant visa coordinator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State shall designate, in the Embassy of the United States in Kabul, Afghanistan, an Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Coordinator responsible for overseeing the efficiency and integrity of the processing of special immigrant visas under this section, who shall be given—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> sufficiently high security clearance to review information supporting Chief of Mission denials if an appeal of a denial is filed;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> responsibility for ensuring that an applicant described in subclause (I) receives the information described in subclause (I)(aa); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="cc">“(cc)</num><content> responsibility for ensuring that every applicant is provided a reasonable opportunity to provide additional information, clarify existing information, or explain any unfavorable information pursuant to [sub]clause (I)(bb).</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Evidence of serious threat</inline>.—</heading><content>A credible sworn statement depicting dangerous country conditions, together with official evidence of such country conditions from the United States Government, should be considered as a factor in determination of whether the alien has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of the alien’s employment by the United States Government for purposes of subparagraph (A)(iv).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien applying for admission to the United States pursuant to this title may be represented during the application process, including at relevant interviews and examinations, by an attorney or other accredited representative. Such representation shall not be at the expense of the United States Government.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical limitations.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section may not exceed 1,500 per year for each of the fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exclusion from numerical limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Aliens provided special immigrant status under this subsection shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under sections 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d">8 U.S.C. 1151(d)</ref>, 1152(a), and 1153(b)(4)).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Carry forward.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fiscal years 2009 through 2013</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the numerical limitation specified in subparagraph (A) is not reached during a given fiscal year, with respect to fiscal year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013, the numerical limitation specified in such subparagraph for the following fiscal year shall be increased by a number equal to the difference between—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> the numerical limitation specified in subparagraph (A) for the given fiscal year; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> the number of principal aliens provided special immigrant status under this section during the given fiscal year.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fiscal year 2014</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the numerical limitation determined under clause (i) is not reached in fiscal year 2013, the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this subsection for fiscal year 2014 shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> the numerical limitation determined under clause (i) for fiscal year 2013; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> the number of principal aliens provided such status under this section during fiscal year 2013.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional fiscal year</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2014, the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section may not exceed 3,000, except that any unused balance of the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status in fiscal year 2014 may be carried forward and provided through the end of fiscal year 2015, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (C), except that the one year period during which an alien must have been employed in accordance with subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) shall be the period from <date date="2001-10-07">October 7, 2001</date> through <date date="2014-12-31">December 31, 2014</date>, and except that the principal alien seeking special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall apply to the Chief of Mission in accordance with subsection (b)(2)(D) no later than <date date="2014-09-30">September 30, 2014</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special rule for end of calendar year 2014.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph [<date date="2014-08-08">Aug. 8, 2014</date>] and ending on <date date="2014-12-31">December 31, 2014</date>, an additional 1,000 principal aliens may be provided special immigrant status under this section. For purposes of status provided under this subparagraph—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> the period during which an alien must have been employed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii) must terminate on or before <date date="2014-12-31">December 31, 2014</date>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> the principal alien seeking special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall apply to the Chief of Mission in accordance with paragraph (2)(D) not later than <date date="2014-12-31">December 31, 2014</date>; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="III">     “(III)</num><content> the authority to provide such status shall terminate on <date date="2014-12-31">December 31, 2014</date>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) shall not be construed to affect the authority, numerical limitations, or terms for provision of status, under subparagraph (D).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fiscal years 2015 through 2025</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to any unused balance under subparagraph (D), for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph [<date date="2014-12-19">Dec. 19, 2014</date>] until such time that available special immigrant visas under subparagraphs (D) and (E) and this subparagraph are exhausted, the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section shall not exceed 50,500. For purposes of status provided under this subparagraph—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the period during which an alien must have been employed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii) must terminate on or before <date date="2024-12-31">December 31, 2024</date>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the principal alien seeking special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall apply to the Chief of Mission in accordance with paragraph (2)(D) not later than <date date="2025-12-31">December 31, 2025</date>; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> the authority to issue visas shall commence on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph [<date date="2014-12-19">Dec. 19, 2014</date>] and shall terminate on the date such visas are exhausted.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application process.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>], the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall improve the efficiency by which applications for special immigrant visas under paragraph (1), are processed so that all steps, including Chief of Mission approval, under the control of the respective departments incidental to the issuance of such visas, including required screenings and background checks, should be completed not later than 9 months after the date on which an eligible alien submits all required materials to complete an application for such visa.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a Secretary referred to in subparagraph (A) to take longer than 9 months to complete those steps incidental to the issuance of such visas in high-risk cases for which satisfaction of national security concerns requires additional time.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Prohibition on fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of State may not charge an alien described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) any fee in connection with an application for, or issuance of, a special immigrant visa under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Assistance with passport issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that an alien described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) who is issued a special immigrant visa pursuant to this subsection is provided with the appropriate series Afghan passport necessary to enter the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Protection of aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall make a reasonable effort to provide an alien described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) who is seeking special immigrant status under this subsection protection or to immediately remove such alien from Afghanistan, if possible, if the Secretary determines, after consultation, that such alien is in imminent danger.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Other eligibility for immigrant status</inline>.—</heading><content>No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this subsection solely because such alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="8">“(8)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Resettlement support</inline>.—</heading><content>A citizen or national of Afghanistan who is granted special immigrant status described in section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)</ref>) shall be eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>) to the same extent, and for the same periods of time, as such refugees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="9">“(9)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (2), (7), or (8) of subsection (c) of section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>), the Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection or in section 1244(b) of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/397">122 Stat. 397</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref> note] to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under subsection (a) of such section 245 if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> was paroled or admitted as a nonimmigrant into the United States; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> is otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> this subsection; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="II">“(II)</num><content> such section 1244(b); and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="10">“(10)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Annual report on use of special immigrant status.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the number of citizens or nationals of Afghanistan or Iraq who have applied for status as special immigrants under this subsection or section 1244 of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/396">122 Stat. 396</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref> note].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by subparagraph (A) submitted in a fiscal year shall include the following information for the previous fiscal year:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><chapeau> The number of citizens or nationals of Afghanistan or Iraq who submitted an application for status as a special immigrant pursuant to this section or section 1244 of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/396">122 Stat. 396</ref>), disaggregated—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> by the number of principal aliens applying for such status; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> by the number of spouses and children of principal aliens applying for such status.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><chapeau> The number of applications referred to in clause (i) that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> were approved; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> were denied, including a description of the basis for each denial.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="11">“(11)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report on improvements.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirement for report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [<date date="2018-08-13">Aug. 13, 2018</date>], the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report, with a classified annex, if necessary.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall describe the implementation of improvements to the processing of applications for special immigrant visas under this subsection, including information relating to—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><chapeau> enhancing existing systems for conducting background and security checks of persons applying for special immigrant status, which shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> support immigration security; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> provide for the orderly processing of such applications without significant delay;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the financial, security, and personnel considerations and resources necessary to carry out this section;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> the number of aliens who have applied for special immigrant visas under this subsection during each month of the preceding fiscal year;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> the reasons for the failure to process any applications that have been pending for longer than 9 months;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="v">“(v)</num><chapeau> the total number of applications that are pending due to the failure—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> to receive approval from the Chief of Mission;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to complete the adjudication of the Form I–360;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="III">     “(III)</num><content> to conduct a visa interview; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="IV">     “(IV)</num><content> to issue the visa to an eligible alien;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num><content> the average wait times for an applicant at each of the stages described in clause (v);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vii">“(vii)</num><content> the number of denials or rejections at each of the stages described in clause (v); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="viii">“(viii)</num><content> the reasons for denials by the Chief of Mission based on the categories already made available to denied special immigrant visa applicants in the denial letter sent to them by the Chief of Mission.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="12">“(12)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Public quarterly reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>], and every 3 months thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall publish a report on the website of the Department of State that describes the efficiency improvements made in the process by which applications for special immigrant visas under this subsection are processed, including information described in clauses (iii) through (viii) of paragraph (11)(B).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="13">“(13)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than <date date="2016-12-31">December 31, 2016</date>, and annually thereafter through <date date="2026-01-31">January 31, 2026</date>, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress containing the following information:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> The occupations of aliens who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> were provided special immigrant status under subclause (I) or (II)(bb) of paragraph (2)(A)(ii); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> were considered principal aliens for such purpose.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The number of appeals submitted under paragraph (2)(D)(ii)(I)(bb) from application denials by the Chief of Mission and the number of those applications that were approved pursuant to the appeal.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> The number of applications denied by the Chief of Mission on the basis of derogatory information that were appealed and the number of those applications that were approved pursuant to the appeal.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> The number of applications denied by the Chief of Mission on the basis that the applicant did not establish faithful and valuable service to the United States Government that were appealed and the number of those applications that were approved pursuant to the appeal.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><content> The number of applications denied by the Chief of Mission for failure to establish the one-year period of employment required that were appealed and the number of those applications that were approved pursuant to the appeal.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><content> The number of applications denied by the Chief of Mission for failure to establish employment by or on behalf of the United States Government that were appealed and the number of those applications that were approved pursuant to the appeal.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="G">“(G)</num><content> The number of special immigrant status approvals revoked by the Chief of Mission and the reason for each revocation.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="H">“(H)</num><content> The number of special immigrant status approvals revoked by the Chief of Mission that were appealed and the number of those revocations that were overturned pursuant to the appeal.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="14">“(14)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reports informing the conclusion of the afghan special immigrant visa program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than <date date="2016-06-01">June 1, 2016</date>, and every six months thereafter, the Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that contains—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> a description of the United States force presence in Afghanistan during the previous 6 months;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> a description of the projected United States force presence in Afghanistan;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the number of citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were employed by or on behalf of the entities described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii) during the previous 6 months; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the projected number of such citizens or nationals who will be employed by or on behalf of such entities.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="15">“(15)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the necessity of providing special immigrant status under this subsection should be assessed at regular intervals by the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, taking into account the scope of the current and planned presence of United States troops in Afghanistan, the current and prospective numbers of citizens and nationals of Afghanistan employed by or on behalf of the entities described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), and the security climate in Afghanistan.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security under section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note).”</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tXII/s1212/a/1">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1212(a)(1)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/s602/b/3/F">section 602(b)(3)(F) of Pub. L. 111–8</ref>, set out above, by substituting “2021” for “2020” in heading, could not be executed because of the prior similar amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(11)(A).]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tXII/s1212/a/2">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1212(a)(2)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/s602/b/3/F">section 602(b)(3)(F) of Pub. L. 111–8</ref>, set out above, by substituting “22,620” for “22,500” in introductory provisions, could not be executed because “22,500” did not appear in text after the intervening amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(11)(B).]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tXII/s1212/a/3">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1212(a)(3)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/s602/b/3/F">section 602(b)(3)(F) of Pub. L. 111–8</ref>, set out above, by substituting “<date date="2022-12-31">December 31, 2022</date>” for “<date date="2021-12-31">December 31, 2021</date>” in cl. (i), could not be executed because of the prior identical amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(11)(C).]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tXII/s1212/a/4">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1212(a)(4)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/s602/b/3/F">section 602(b)(3)(F) of Pub. L. 111–8</ref>, set out above, by substituting “<date date="2022-12-31">December 31, 2022</date>” for “<date date="2021-12-31">December 31, 2021</date>” in cl. (ii), could not be executed because of the prior identical amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(11)(C).]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b08e955-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Special Immigrant Status for Persons Serving as Translators With United States Armed Forces</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/242/s2">Pub. L. 110–242, § 2</ref>, <date date="2008-06-03">June 3, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/1567">122 Stat. 1567</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s404/a">Pub. L. 117–31, title IV, § 404(a)</ref>, <date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/319">135 Stat. 319</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s404/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of State may convert an approved petition for special immigrant status under section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 [<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Pub. L. 109–163</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note) with respect to which a visa under such section 1059 is not immediately available to an approved petition for special immigrant status under section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref> note] notwithstanding any requirement of subsection (a) or (b) of such section 1244 but subject to the numerical limitations applicable under subsection (c) of such section 1244, as amended by this Act.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under subsection (a) shall expire on the date on which the numerical limitation specified under section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref> note) is reached.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/163/dA/tX/s1059">Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, § 1059</ref>, <date date="2006-01-06">Jan. 6, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3443">119 Stat. 3443</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/110/28/tIII/s3812">Pub. L. 110–28, title III, § 3812</ref>, <date date="2007-05-25">May 25, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/151">121 Stat. 151</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/36/s1">Pub. L. 110–36, § 1</ref>, <date date="2007-06-15">June 15, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/227">121 Stat. 227</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s699J">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 699J</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2373">121 Stat. 2373</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/227/s1/a">Pub. L. 112–227, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2012-12-28">Dec. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1608">126 Stat. 1608</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/227/s1/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.), subject to subsection (c)(1), the Secretary of Homeland Security may provide an alien described in subsection (b) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)</ref>), if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> files with the Secretary of Homeland Security a petition under section 204 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>) for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)</ref>); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, except in determining such admissibility, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>) shall not apply.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Described.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Principal aliens</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is a national of Iraq or Afghanistan;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> worked directly with United States Armed Forces, or under Chief of Mission authority, as a translator or interpreter for a period of at least 12 months;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> obtained a favorable written recommendation from the Chief of Mission or a general or flag officer in the chain of command of the United States Armed Forces unit that was supported by the alien; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> before filing the petition described in subsection (a)(1), cleared a background check and screening, as determined by the Chief of Mission or a general or flag officer in the chain of command of the United States Armed Forces unit that was supported by the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Spouses and children</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien is described in this subsection if the alien is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in paragraph (1), and is following or accompanying to join the principal alien.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> during each of the fiscal years 2007 and 2008, shall not exceed 500; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> during any other fiscal year shall not exceed 50.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens exempt from employment-based numerical limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of the application of sections 201 through 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151–115">8 U.S.C. 1151–115</ref>3) in any fiscal year, aliens eligible to be provided status under this section shall be treated as special immigrants described in section 101(a)(27) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)</ref>) who are not described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (K) of such section and shall not be counted against the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a), and 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d">8 U.S.C. 1151(d)</ref>, 1152(a), and 1153(b)(4)).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Carry forward</inline>.—</heading><content>If the numerical limitation described in paragraph (1) is not reached during a given fiscal year, the numerical limitation for the following fiscal year shall be increased by a number equal to the difference between the number of visas authorized for the given fiscal year and the number of aliens provided special immigrant status during the given fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraphs (2), (7) and (8) of section 245(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/c">8 U.S.C. 1255(c)</ref>), the Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien to that of a lawful permanent resident under section 245(a) of such Act if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> was paroled or admitted as a nonimmigrant into the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under this section and under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Naturalization.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A period of absence from the United States described in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> shall not be considered to break any period for which continuous residence or physical presence in the United States is required for naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">8 U.S.C. 1401</ref> et seq.); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> shall be treated as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of satisfying the requirements for naturalization under such title.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Period of absence described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A period of absence described in this paragraph is a period of absence from the United States due to a person’s employment by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces, under contract with the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces, or by a firm or corporation under contract with the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces, if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> such employment involved supporting the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the person spent at least a portion of the time outside the United States working directly with the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The definitions in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref>) shall apply in the administration of this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/112/227/s1/b">Pub. L. 112–227, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="2012-12-28">Dec. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1609">126 Stat. 1609</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/227/s1/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/109/163/s1059/e">section 1059(e) of Pub. L. 109–163</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 [<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Pub. L. 109–163</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/110/28">Pub. L. 110–28</ref> and <ref href="/us/pl/110/36">Pub. L. 110–36</ref> made identical amendments to <ref href="/us/pl/109/163/s1059">section 1059 of Pub. L. 109–163</ref>, set out above, except for the redesignation of subsec. (d) and addition of subsec. (e). Amendments by <ref href="/us/pl/110/36">Pub. L. 110–36</ref> were executed in lieu of the amendments by <ref href="/us/pl/110/28">Pub. L. 110–28</ref>, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Battered Immigrant Women; Findings and Purposes</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1502">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1502</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1518">114 Stat. 1518</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1502"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the goal of the immigration protections for battered immigrants included in the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV</ref>, see Tables for classification] was to remove immigration laws as a barrier that kept battered immigrant women and children locked in abusive relationships;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> providing battered immigrant women and children who were experiencing domestic violence at home with protection against deportation allows them to obtain protection orders against their abusers and frees them to cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutors in criminal cases brought against their abusers and the abusers of their children without fearing that the abuser will retaliate by withdrawing or threatening withdrawal of access to an immigration benefit under the abuser’s control; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> there are several groups of battered immigrant women and children who do not have access to the immigration protections of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 which means that their abusers are virtually immune from prosecution because their victims can be deported as a result of action by their abusers and the Immigration and Naturalization Service cannot offer them protection no matter how compelling their case under existing law.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this title [see Short Title of 2000 Amendments note above] are—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> to remove barriers to criminal prosecutions of persons who commit acts of battery or extreme cruelty against immigrant women and children; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> to offer protection against domestic violence occurring in family and intimate relationships that are covered in State and tribal protection orders, domestic violence, and family law statutes.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Protection for Certain Crime Victims Including Victims of Crimes Against Women</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1513/a">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1513(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1533">114 Stat. 1533</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1513/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Findings and Purpose.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> Immigrant women and children are often targeted to be victims of crimes committed against them in the United States, including rape, torture, kidnaping, trafficking, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, female genital mutilation, forced prostitution, involuntary servitude, being held hostage or being criminally restrained.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> All women and children who are victims of these crimes committed against them in the United States must be able to report these crimes to law enforcement and fully participate in the investigation of the crimes committed against them and the prosecution of the perpetrators of such crimes.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Purpose.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The purpose of this section [amending this section and sections 1182, 1184, 1255, and 1367 of this title] is to create a new nonimmigrant visa classification that will strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of aliens, and other crimes described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii)</ref>] committed against aliens, while offering protection to victims of such offenses in keeping with the humanitarian interests of the United States. This visa will encourage law enforcement officials to better serve immigrant crime victims and to prosecute crimes committed against aliens.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Creating a new nonimmigrant visa classification will facilitate the reporting of crimes to law enforcement officials by trafficked, exploited, victimized, and abused aliens who are not in lawful immigration status. It also gives law enforcement officials a means to regularize the status of cooperating individuals during investigations or prosecutions. Providing temporary legal status to aliens who have been severely victimized by criminal activity also comports with the humanitarian interests of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> Finally, this section gives the Attorney General discretion to convert the status of such nonimmigrants to that of permanent residents when doing so is justified on humanitarian grounds, for family unity, or is otherwise in the public interest.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Philippine Traders as Nonimmigrants</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Philippine traders classifiable as nonimmigrants under subsec. (a)(15)(E) of this section, see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184a">section 1184a of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/319">Pub. L. 105–319</ref>, <date date="1998-10-30">Oct. 30, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/3013">112 Stat. 3013</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/234/s1">Pub. L. 107–234, § 1</ref>, <date date="2002-10-04">Oct. 4, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1481">116 Stat. 1481</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/a">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-10">Dec. 10, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3469">118 Stat. 3469</ref>, known as the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998, which related to the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/105/319/s2/c/1">section 2(c)(1) of Pub. L. 105–319</ref>, effective <date date="2008-10-01">Oct. 1, 2008</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Coordination of Amendments by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/b"> -<inline>“Except as otherwise specifically provided—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> whenever in this division [see Tables for classification] an amendment or repeal is expressed as the amendment or repeal of a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to that section or provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> amendments to a section or other provision are to such section or other provision before any amendment made to such section or other provision elsewhere in this division.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Applicability of Title V of Division C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> to Foreign Assistance</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s592">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 592</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-688">110 Stat. 3009–688</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s592">“This title [see Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note above] does not apply to any Federal, State, or local governmental program, assistance, or benefits provided to an alien under any program of foreign assistance as determined by the Secretary of State in consultation with the Attorney General.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Notification to Public and Program Recipients of Changes Regarding Eligibility for Programs</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s593">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 593</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-688">110 Stat. 3009–688</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s593"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Each agency of the Federal Government or a State or political subdivision that administers a program affected by the provisions of this title [see Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note above], shall, directly or through the States, provide general notification to the public and to program recipients of the changes regarding eligibility for any such program pursuant to this title.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Failure To Give Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or authorize continuation of eligibility if the notice under this section is not provided.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Aliens Granted Refugee Status or Asylum Due to Persecution for Resistance to Coercive Population Control Methods</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s601/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 601(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-689">110 Stat. 3009–689</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s601/a/2">“Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate describing the number and countries of origin of aliens granted refugee status or asylum under determinations pursuant to the amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section]. Each such report shall also contain projections regarding the number and countries of origin of aliens that are likely to be granted refugee status or asylum for the subsequent 2 fiscal years.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sense of Congress Regarding American-Made Products; Requirements for Notice</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s648">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 648</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-711">110 Stat. 3009–711</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s648"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of the Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, all equipment and products purchased with funds made available under this division [see Tables for classification] should be American-made.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notice to Recipients of Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>In providing grants under this division, the Attorney General, to the greatest extent practicable, shall provide to each recipient of a grant a notice describing the statement made in subsection (a) by the Congress.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Improving Border Controls</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130006">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130006</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2028">108 Stat. 2028</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130006"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for the Immigration and Naturalization Service to increase the resources for the Border Patrol, the Inspections Program, and the Deportation Branch to apprehend illegal aliens who attempt clandestine entry into the United States or entry into the United States with fraudulent documents or who remain in the country after their nonimmigrant visas expire—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> $228,000,000 for fiscal year 1995;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> $185,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> $204,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> $58,000,000 for fiscal year 1998.<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Of the sums authorized in this section, all necessary funds shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, be allocated to increase the number of agent positions (and necessary support personnel positions) in the Border Patrol by not less than 1,000 full-time equivalent positions in each of fiscal years 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 beyond the number funded as of <date date="1994-10-01">October 1, 1994</date>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>By <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date> and <date date="1998-09-30">September 30, 1998</date>, the Attorney General shall report to the Congress on the programs described in this section. The report shall include an evaluation of the programs, an outcome-based measurement of performance, and an analysis of the cost effectiveness of the additional resources provided under this Act [see Tables for classification].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Visas for Officials of Taiwan</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s221">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 221</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4320">108 Stat. 4320</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/E">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(3)(E)</ref>, title VI, § 671(b)(12), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>, 3009–722, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/E"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I00" class="inline"><num value=""/><chapeau>“Whenever the President of Taiwan or any other high-level official of Taiwan shall apply to visit the United States for the purposes of discussions with United States Federal or State government officials concerning—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> trade or business with Taiwan that will reduce the United States-Taiwan trade deficit,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> prevention of nuclear proliferation,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> threats to the national security of the United States,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> the protection of the global environment,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> the protection of endangered species, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> regional humanitarian disasters,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the official shall be admitted to the United States, unless the official is otherwise inadmissible under the immigration laws of the United States.”</continuation> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Construction of Expedited Deportation Requirements</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s225">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 225</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4324">108 Stat. 4324</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s436/b/2">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 436(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1275">110 Stat. 1275</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/c/4/B">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(c)(4)(B)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-616">110 Stat. 3009–616</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/c/4/B">“No amendment made by this Act [see Tables for classification] shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref> effective as if included in enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s436/b/3">section 436(b)(3) of Pub. L. 104–132</ref> set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Admission of Certain Nonimmigrants</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s202/b">Pub. L. 102–232, title II, § 202(b)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1737">105 Stat. 1737</ref>, directed Comptroller General, by not later than <date date="1994-10-01">Oct. 1, 1994</date>, to submit to Committees on the Judiciary of Senate and of House of Representatives a report containing information relating to the admission of artists, entertainers, athletes, and related support personnel as nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(O)</ref>, (P), and information on the laws, regulations, and practices in effect in other countries that affect United States citizens and permanent resident aliens in the arts, entertainment, and athletics, in order to evaluate the impact of such admissions, laws, regulations, and practices on such citizens and aliens, directed Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of Senate to make the report available to interested parties and to hold a hearing respecting the report and directed such Committee to report to Senate its findings and any legislation it deems appropriate.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Delay Until <date date="1992-04-01">April 1, 1992</date>, in Implementation of Provisions Relating to Nonimmigrant Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Fashion Models</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s3">Pub. L. 102–110, § 3</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/557">105 Stat. 557</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/110/s3">“Section 214(g)(1)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/C">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(C)</ref>] shall not apply to the issuance of visas or provision of status before <date date="1992-04-01">April 1, 1992</date>. Aliens seeking nonimmigrant admission as artists, athletes, entertainers, or fashion models (or for the purpose of accompanying or assisting in an artistic or athletic performance) before <date date="1992-04-01">April 1, 1992</date>, shall not be admitted under subparagraph (O)(i), (O)(ii), (P)(i), or (P)(iii) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)</ref>], but may be admitted under the terms of subparagraph (H)(i)(b) of such section (as in effect on <date date="1991-09-30">September 30, 1991</date>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Commission on Immigration Reform</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s141">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 141</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5001">104 Stat. 5001</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/c/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1744">105 Stat. 1744</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/c/1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment and Composition of Commission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Effective <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, there is established a Commission on Immigration Reform (in this section referred to as the ‘Commission’) which shall be composed of 9 members to be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> One member who shall serve as Chairman, to be appointed by the President.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Two members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives who shall select such members from a list of nominees provided by the Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> Two members to be appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives who shall select such members from a list of nominees provided by the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> Two members to be appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate who shall select such members from a list of nominees provided by the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="E">“(E)</num><content> Two members to be appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate who shall select such members from a list of nominees provided by the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Initial appointments to the Commission shall be made during the 45-day period beginning on <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Members shall be appointed to serve for the life of the Commission, except that the term of the member described in paragraph (1)(A) shall expire at noon on <date date="1993-01-20">January 20, 1993</date>, and the President shall appoint an individual to serve for the remaining life of the Commission.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Functions of Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> review and evaluate the impact of this Act and the amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification], in accordance with subsection (c); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> transmit to the Congress—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> not later than <date date="1994-09-30">September 30, 1994</date>, a first report describing the progress made in carrying out paragraph (1), and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> not later than <date date="1997-09-30">September 30, 1997</date>, a final report setting forth the Commission’s findings and recommendations, including such recommendations for additional changes that should be made with respect to legal immigration into the United States as the Commission deems appropriate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Considerations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Particular considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In particular, the Commission shall consider the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The requirements of citizens of the United States and of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence to be joined in the United States by immediate family members and the impact which the establishment of a national level of immigration has upon the availability and priority of family preference visas.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The impact of immigration and the implementation of the employment-based and diversity programs on labor needs, employment, and other economic and domestic conditions in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> The social, demographic, and natural resources impact of immigration.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> The impact of immigration on the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><content> The impact of per country immigration levels on family-sponsored immigration.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><content> The impact of the numerical limitation on the adjustment of status of aliens granted asylum.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="G">“(G)</num><content> The impact of the numerical limitations on the admission of nonimmigrants under section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)</ref>].</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Diversity program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall analyze the information maintained under section 203(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/3">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)(3)</ref>] and shall report to Congress in its report under subsection (b)(2) on—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the characteristics of individuals admitted under section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> how such characteristics compare to the characteristics of family-sponsored immigrants and employment-based immigrants.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">The Commission shall include in the report an assessment of the effect of the requirement of paragraph (2) of section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on the diversity, educational, and skill level of aliens admitted.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Compensation of Members</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government is entitled to receive, subject to such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts, pay at the daily equivalent of the minimum annual rate of basic pay in effect for grade GS–18 of the General Schedule. Each member of the Commission who is such an officer or employee shall serve without additional pay.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Meetings, Staff, and Authority of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of subsections (e) through (g) of section 304 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">section 1160 of this title</ref>] shall apply to the Commission in the same manner as they apply to the Commission established under such section, except that paragraph (2) of subsection (e) thereof shall not apply.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the authority to make payments, or to enter into contracts, under this section shall be effective only to such extent, or in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall terminate on the date on which a final report is required to be transmitted under subsection (b)(2)(B), except that the Commission may continue to function until <date date="1998-01-01">January 1, 1998</date>, for the purpose of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to standing committees of Congress concerning its final report under this section and disseminating that report.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Congressional Response</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> No later than 90 days after the date of receipt of each report transmitted under subsection (b)(2), the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate shall initiate hearings to consider the findings and recommendations of the report.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> No later than 180 days after the date of receipt of such a report, each such Committee shall report to its respective House its oversight findings and any legislation it deems appropriate.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Presidential Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall conduct a review and evaluation and provide for the transmittal of reports to the Congress in the same manner as the Commission is required to conduct a review and evaluation and to transmit reports under subsection (b).”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of <ref href="/us/pl/101/509">Pub. L. 101–509</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5376">section 5376 of Title 5</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Special Immigrant Status for Certain Aliens Employed at United States Mission in Hong Kong (D Special Immigrants)</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s152">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 152</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5005">104 Stat. 5005</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1744">105 Stat. 1744</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (c), an alien described in subsection (b) shall be treated as a special immigrant described in section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(D)</ref>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subsection if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> the alien is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> an employee at the United States consulate in Hong Kong under the authority of the Chief of Mission (including employment pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5913">section 5913 of title 5</ref>, United States Code) and has performed faithful service as such an employee for a total of three years or more, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> a member of the immediate family (as defined in 6 Foreign Affairs Manual 117k as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>]) of an employee described in subparagraph (A) who has been living with the employee in the same household;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the welfare of the employee or such an immediate family member is subject to a clear threat due directly to the employee’s employment with the United States Government or under a United States Government official; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the principal officer in Hong Kong, in the officer’s discretion, has recommended the granting of special immigrant status to such alien in exceptional circumstances and the Secretary of State approves such recommendation and finds that it is in the national interest to grant such status.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall only apply to aliens who file an application for special immigrant status under this section by not later than <date date="2002-01-01">January 1, 2002</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limited Waiver of Numerical Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The first 500 visas made available to aliens as special immigrants under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation established under section 201 or 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref> or 1152].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Inapplicability of Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/c">section 203(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> not to affect performance of longshore work in United States by citizens or nationals of United States, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/a/2">section 203(a)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Application of Treaty Trader for Certain Foreign States</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/263/dE/tLIX/s5902/a">Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5902(a)</ref>, <date date="2022-12-23">Dec. 23, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/3440">136 Stat. 3440</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/263/dE/tLIX/s5902/a">“For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)</ref>), Portugal shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/115/226/s2">Pub. L. 115–226, § 2</ref>, <date date="2018-08-01">Aug. 1, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1625">132 Stat. 1625</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/226/s2">“For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)</ref>), New Zealand shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of New Zealand provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/112/130/s1">Pub. L. 112–130, § 1</ref>, <date date="2012-06-08">June 8, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/376">126 Stat. 376</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/130/s1">“Israel shall be deemed to be a foreign state described in section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)</ref>) for purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of such section if the Government of Israel provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s204/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 204(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5019">104 Stat. 5019</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s204/b"> -<inline>“Each of the following foreign states shall be considered, for purposes of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)</ref>], to be a foreign state described in such section if the foreign state extends reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to nationals of the United States:</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The largest foreign state in each region (as defined in section 203(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)(1)</ref>]) which (A) has 1 or more dependent areas (as determined for purposes of section 202 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">8 U.S.C. 1152</ref>]) and (B) does not have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The foreign state which (A) was identified as an adversely affected foreign state for purposes of section 314 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>] and (B) does not have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, but (C) had such a treaty with the United States before 1925.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Clarification of Treatment of Certain International Accounting and Management Consulting Firms</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s206/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 206(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5022">104 Stat. 5022</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/9">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(a)(9)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1748">105 Stat. 1748</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s6">Pub. L. 106–95, § 6</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1319">113 Stat. 1319</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/95/s6">“In applying sections 101(a)(15)(L) and 203(b)(1)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(L)</ref>, 1153(b)(1)(C)], and for no other purpose, in the case of a partnership that is organized in the United States to provide accounting or management consulting services and that markets its accounting or management consulting services under an internationally recognized name under an agreement with a worldwide coordinating organization that is collectively owned and controlled by the member accounting and management consulting firms or by the elected members (partners, shareholders, members, employees) thereof, an entity that is organized outside the United States to provide accounting or management consulting services shall be considered to be an affiliate of the United States accounting or management consulting partnership if it markets its accounting or management consulting services under the same internationally recognized name directly or indirectly under an agreement with the same worldwide coordinating organization of which the United States partnership is also a member. Those partnerships organized within the United States and entities organized outside the United States which are considered affiliates under this subsection shall continue to be considered affiliates to the extent such firms enter into a plan of association with a successor worldwide coordinating organization, which need not be collectively owned and controlled.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Nonimmigrants for Cooperative Research, Development, and Coproduction Projects</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s222">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 222</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5028">104 Stat. 5028</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/b/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1748">105 Stat. 1748</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/b/3"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (b), the Attorney General shall provide for nonimmigrant status in the case of an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> has a residence in a foreign country which the alien has no intention of abandoning, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is coming to the United States, upon a basis of reciprocity, to perform services of an exceptional nature requiring such merit and ability relating to a cooperative research and development project or a coproduction project provided under a government-to-government agreement administered by the Secretary of Defense, but not to exceed a period of more than 10 years,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">or who is the spouse or minor child of such an alien if accompanying or following to join the alien.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of aliens who may be admitted as (or otherwise be provided the status of) a nonimmigrant under this section at any time may not exceed 100.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Establishment of Special Education Exchange Visitor Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s223">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 223</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5028">104 Stat. 5028</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/b/4">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(b)(4)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1748">105 Stat. 1748</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/b/4"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (b), the Attorney General shall provide for nonimmigrant status in the case of an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> has a residence in a foreign country which the alien has no intention of abandoning, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is coming temporarily to the United States (for a period not to exceed 18 months) as a participant in a special education training program which provides for practical training and experience in the education of children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">or who is the spouse or minor child of such an alien if accompanying or following to join the alien.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of aliens who may be admitted as (or otherwise be provided the status of) a nonimmigrant under this section in any fiscal year may not exceed 50.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension of H–1 Immigration Status for Certain Nonimmigrants Employed in Cooperative Research and Development Projects and Coproduction Projects</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/189/dA/tIX/s937">Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title IX, § 937</ref>, <date date="1989-11-29">Nov. 29, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1538">103 Stat. 1538</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/189/dA/tIX/s937">“The Attorney General shall provide for the extension through <date date="1991-12-31">December 31, 1991</date>, of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)</ref>) for an alien to perform temporarily services relating to a cooperative research and development project or a coproduction project provided under a government-to-government agreement administered by the Secretary of Defense in the case of an alien who has had such status for a period of at least five years if such status has not expired as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-11-29">Nov. 29, 1989</date>] but would otherwise expire during 1989, 1990, or 1991, due only to the time limitations with respect to such status.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension of H–1 Status for Certain Registered Nurses Through <date date="1989-12-31">December 31, 1989</date></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/658/s4">Pub. L. 100–658, § 4</ref>, <date date="1988-11-15">Nov. 15, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/3909">102 Stat. 3909</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/658/s4"> -<inline>“The Attorney General shall provide for the extension through <date date="1989-12-31">December 31, 1989</date>, of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)</ref>] for an alien to perform temporarily services as a registered nurse in the case of an alien who has had such status for a period of at least 5 years if—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> such status has not expired as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-15">Nov. 15, 1988</date>] but would otherwise expire during 1988 or 1989, due only to the time limitation with respect to such status; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien’s status as such a nonimmigrant expired during the period beginning on <date date="1987-01-01">January 1, 1987</date>, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, due only to the time limitation with respect to such status,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the alien is present in the United States as of the date of the enactment of this Act,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the alien has been employed as a registered nurse in the United States since the date of expiration of such status, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> in the case of an alien whose status expired during 1987, the alien’s employer has filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service, before the date of the enactment of this Act, an appeal of a petition filed in connection with the alien’s application for extension of such status.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Residence Within United States Continued During Period of Absence</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>o</i>)(2), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/stat/102/2613">“Only for purposes of section 101(a)(27)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/I">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(I)</ref>], an alien who is or was an officer or employee of an international organization (or is the unmarried son or daughter or surviving spouse of such an officer or employee or former officer or employee) is considered to be residing and physically present in the United States during a period in which the alien is residing in the United States but is absent from the United States because of the officer’s or employee’s need to conduct official business on behalf of the organization or because of customary leave, but only if during the period of the absence the officer or employee continues to have a duty station in the United States and, in the case of such an unmarried son or daughter, the son or daughter is not enrolled in a school outside the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Nonimmigrant Traders and Investors Under United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For provisions allowing Canadian citizens to be classifiable as nonimmigrants under subsec. (a)(15)(E) of this section upon a basis of reciprocity secured by the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/449/s307/a">section 307(a) of Pub. L. 100–449</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2112">section 2112 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amerasian Immigration</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/461/tII">Pub. L. 100–461, title II</ref>, <date date="1988-10-01">Oct. 1, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2268-15">102 Stat. 2268–15</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/tII">Pub. L. 101–167, title II</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1211">103 Stat. 1211</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/302/tII">Pub. L. 101–302, title II</ref>, <date date="1990-05-25">May 25, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/228">104 Stat. 228</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/513/tII">Pub. L. 101–513, title II</ref>, <date date="1990-11-05">Nov. 5, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/1996">104 Stat. 1996</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/513/tII">“That the provisions of subsection (c) of section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1988, as contained in <ref href="/us/pl/100/202/s101/e">section 101(e) of Public Law 100–202</ref> [set out below], shall apply to an individual who (1) departs from Vietnam after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-10-01">Oct. 1, 1988</date>], and (2) is described in subsection (b) of such section, but who is issued an immigrant visa under section 201(b) or 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)</ref>, 1153(a)] (rather than under subsection (a) of such section), or would be described in subsection (b) of such section if such section also applied to principal aliens who were citizens of the United States (rather than merely to aliens)”.</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/202/s101/e/tV/s584">Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(e) [title V, § 584]</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1329-183">101 Stat. 1329–183</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/tII">Pub. L. 101–167, title II</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1211">103 Stat. 1211</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/513/tII">Pub. L. 101–513, title II</ref>, <date date="1990-11-05">Nov. 5, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/1996">104 Stat. 1996</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/20">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(20)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5084">104 Stat. 5084</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(8), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/stat/105/1757"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding any numerical limitations specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], the Attorney General may admit aliens described in subsection (b) to the United States as immigrants if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> they are admissible (except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2)) as immigrants, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> they are issued an immigrant visa and depart from Vietnam on or after <date date="1988-03-22">March 22, 1988</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), and (7)(A)] shall not be applicable to any alien seeking admission to the United States under this section, and the Attorney General on the recommendation of a consular officer may waive any other provision of such section (other than paragraph (2)(C) or subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) with respect to such an alien for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest. Any such waiver by the Attorney General shall be in writing and shall be granted only on an individual basis following an investigation by a consular officer.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Notwithstanding section 221(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c">8 U.S.C. 1201(c)</ref>], immigrant visas issued to aliens under this section shall be valid for a period of one year.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> An alien described in this section is an alien who, as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>], is residing in Vietnam and who establishes to the satisfaction of a consular officer or an officer of the Immigration and Naturalization Service after a face-to-face interview, that the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> was born in Vietnam after <date date="1962-01-01">January 1, 1962</date>, and before <date date="1976-01-01">January 1, 1976</date>, and (ii) was fathered by a citizen of the United States (such an alien in this section referred to as a ‘principal alien’);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is the spouse or child of a principal alien and is accompanying, or following to join, the principal alien; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> subject to paragraph (2), either (i) is the principal alien’s natural mother (or is the spouse or child of such mother), or (ii) has acted in effect as the principal alien’s mother, father, or next-of-kin (or is the spouse or child of such an alien), and is accompanying, or following to join, the principal alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> An immigrant visa may not be issued to an alien under paragraph (1)(C) unless the officer referred to in paragraph (1) has determined, in the officer’s discretion, that (A) such an alien has a bona fide relationship with the principal alien similar to that which exists between close family members and (B) the admission of such an alien is necessary for humanitarian purposes or to assure family unity. If an alien described in paragraph (1)(C)(ii) is admitted to the United States, the natural mother of the principal alien involved shall not, thereafter, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] by virtue of such parentage.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> For purposes of this section, the term ‘child’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(b)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)(A)</ref>–(E)].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> Any alien admitted (or awaiting admission) to the United States under this section shall be eligible for benefits under chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1521">8 U.S.C. 1521</ref> et seq.] to the same extent as individuals admitted (or awaiting admission) to the United States under section 207 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>] are eligible for benefits under such chapter.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><content> The Attorney General, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, shall report to Congress 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years, after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>] on the implementation of this section. Each such report shall include the number of aliens who are issued immigrant visas and who are admitted to the United States under this section and number of waivers granted under subsection (a)(2) and the reasons for granting such waivers.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><content> Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, the definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall apply in the administration of this section and nothing contained in this section shall be held to repeal, amend, alter, modify, effect, or restrict the powers, duties, functions, or authority of the Attorney General in the administration and enforcement of such Act or any other law relating to immigration, nationality, or naturalization. The fact that an alien may be eligible to be granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking such status under any other provision of law for which the alien may be eligible.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(8), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>)(8) to section 101(e) [title V, § 584(a)(2)] of <ref href="/us/pl/100/202">Pub. L. 100–202</ref>, set out above, is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/101/513/tII">Pub. L. 101–513, title II</ref>, <date date="1990-11-05">Nov. 5, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/1996">104 Stat. 1996</ref>, provided that the amendment made by <ref href="/us/pl/101/513">Pub. L. 101–513</ref> to <ref href="/us/pl/100/202/s101/e/tV/s584/b/2">Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(e) [title V, § 584(b)(2)]</ref>, set out above, is effective <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Enforcement and Service Activities of Immigration and Naturalization Service</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s111">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 111</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3381">100 Stat. 3381</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s111"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Two Essential Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that two essential elements of the program of immigration control established by this Act [see Short Title of 1986 Amendments note above] are—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> an increase in the border patrol and other inspection and enforcement activities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and of other appropriate Federal agencies in order to prevent and deter the illegal entry of aliens into the United States and the violation of the terms of their entry, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> an increase in examinations and other service activities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and other appropriate Federal agencies in order to ensure prompt and efficient adjudication of petitions and applications provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act [this chapter].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Increased Authorization of Appropriations for INS and EOIR</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated, in order to carry out this Act there are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Justice—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, for fiscal year 1987, $422,000,000, and for fiscal year 1988, $419,000,000; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, for fiscal year 1987, $12,000,000, and for fiscal year 1988, $15,000,000.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1) sufficient funds shall be available to provide for an increase in the border patrol personnel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service so that the average level of such personnel in each of fiscal years 1987 and 1988 is at least 50 percent higher than such level for fiscal year 1986.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Use of Funds for Improved Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds appropriated to the Department of Justice for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Attorney General shall provide for improved immigration and naturalization services and for enhanced community outreach and in-service training of personnel of the Service. Such enhanced community outreach may include the establishment of appropriate local community taskforces to improve the working relationship between the Service and local community groups and organizations (including employers and organizations representing minorities).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Supplemental Authorization of Appropriations for Wage and Hour Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated, in addition to such sums as may be available for such purposes, such sums as may be necessary to the Department of Labor for enforcement activities of the Wage and Hour Division and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within the Employment Standards Administration of the Department in order to deter the employment of unauthorized aliens and remove the economic incentive for employers to exploit and use such aliens.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Eligibility of H–2 Agricultural Workers for Certain Legal Assistance</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 305</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3434">100 Stat. 3434</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s305">“A nonimmigrant worker admitted to or permitted to remain in the United States under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)</ref>) for agricultural labor or service shall be considered to be an alien described in section 101(a)(20) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)</ref>) for purposes of establishing eligibility for legal assistance under the Legal Services Corporation Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2996">42 U.S.C. 2996</ref> et seq.), but only with respect to legal assistance on matters relating to wages, housing, transportation, and other employment rights as provided in the worker’s specific contract under which the nonimmigrant was admitted.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0b5a72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Denial of Crew Member Nonimmigrant Visa in Case of Strikes</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s315/d">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 315(d)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3440">100 Stat. 3440</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s315/d"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (2), during the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>], an alien may not be admitted to the United States as an alien crewman (under section 101(a)(15)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(D)</ref>) for the purpose of performing service on board a vessel or aircraft at a time when there is a strike in the bargaining unit of the employer in which the alien intends to perform such service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien employee who was employed before the date of the strike concerned and who is seeking admission to enter the United States to continue to perform services as a crewman to the same extent and on the same routes as the alien performed such services before the date of the strike.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sense of Congress Respecting Consultation With Mexico</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s407">Pub. L. 99–603, title IV, § 407</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3443">100 Stat. 3443</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s407">“It is the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should consult with the President of the Republic of Mexico within 90 days after enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>] regarding the implementation of this Act [see Short Title of 1986 Amendments note above] and its possible effect on the United States or Mexico. After the consultation, it is the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress any legislative or administrative changes that may be necessary as a result of the consultation and the enactment of this legislation.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Commission for the Study of International Migration and Cooperative Economic Development</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tVI/s601">Pub. L. 99–603, title VI, § 601</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3444">100 Stat. 3444</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, provided for establishment, membership, etc., of a Commission for the Study of International Migration and Cooperative Economic Development to examine, in consultation with governments of Mexico and other sending countries in Western Hemisphere, the conditions which contribute to unauthorized migration to United States and mutually beneficial reciprocal trade and investment programs to alleviate conditions leading to such unauthorized migration and to report to President and Congress, not later than 3 years after appointment of members of Commission, on results of Commission’s examination with recommendations on providing mutually beneficial reciprocal trade and investment programs to alleviate such unauthorized migration.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Treatment of Departures From Guam</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/505/s2">Pub. L. 99–505, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-21">Oct. 21, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/1806">100 Stat. 1806</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/505/s2">“In the administration of section 101(a)(15)(D)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/ii">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(D)(ii)</ref>] (added by the amendment made by section 1 of this Act), an alien crewman shall be considered to have departed from Guam after leaving the territorial waters of Guam, without regard to whether the alien arrives in a foreign state before returning to Guam.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Alien Employees of American University of Beirut</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Priv. L. 98–53, <date date="1984-10-30">Oct. 30, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/3437">98 Stat. 3437</ref>, provided: “That an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence shall be considered, for purposes of section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(A)</ref>), to be temporarily visiting abroad during any period (before or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1984-10-30">Oct. 30, 1984</date>]) in which the alien is employed by the American University of Beirut.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Study and Evaluation of Exchange Programs for Graduate Medical Education of Alien Graduates of Foreign Medical Schools; Report to Congress Not Later Than <date date="1983-01-15">January 15, 1983</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/e">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(e)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1614">95 Stat. 1614</ref>, directed Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consultation with Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Director of the International Communication Agency, to evaluate effectiveness and value to foreign nations and United States of exchange programs for graduate medical education or training of aliens who were graduates of foreign medical schools, and to report to Congress, not later than <date date="1983-01-15">Jan. 15, 1983</date>, on such evaluation, and include such recommendations for changes in legislation and regulations as appropriate.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status of Nonimmigrant Aliens Residing in the Virgin Islands to Permanent Resident Alien Status</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Upon application during the one-year period beginning <date date="1982-09-30">Sept. 30, 1982</date>, by an alien who was inspected and admitted to the Virgin Islands of the United States either as a nonimmigrant alien worker under subsec. (a)(15)(H)(ii) of this section or as a spouse or minor child of such worker, and has resided continuously in the Virgin Islands since <date date="1975-06-30">June 30, 1975</date>, the Attorney General may adjust the status of such nonimmigrant alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, provided certain conditions are met, and such alien is not to be deported for failure to maintain nonimmigrant status until final action is taken on the alien’s application for adjustment, see section 2(a), (b) of <ref href="/us/pl/97/271">Pub. L. 97–271</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Limitation on Admission of Aliens Seeking Employment in the Virgin Islands</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General not to be authorized, on or after <date date="1982-09-30">Sept. 30, 1982</date>, to approve any petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> in the case of importing any alien as a nonimmigrant under subsec. (a)(15)(H)(ii) of this section for employment in the Virgin Islands of the United States other than as an entertainer or as an athlete and for a period not exceeding 45 days, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/271/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 97–271</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Limitation on Admission of Special Immigrants</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/96/70/tIII/s3201/c">Pub. L. 96–70, title III, § 3201(c)</ref>, <date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/497">93 Stat. 497</ref>, provided that notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than 15,000 individuals could be admitted to the United States as special immigrants under subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of subsec. (a)(27) of this section, of which not more than 5,000 could be admitted in any fiscal year, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s212/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 212(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4314">108 Stat. 4314</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="definitions" id="id7b0dcb7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Definitions</heading> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, § 1(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s1/c">“Except as otherwise specifically provided in this division [see Tables for classification], for purposes of titles I [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225a">section 1225a of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s758">section 758 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, amending this section and sections 1103, 1182, 1251, 1325, 1356, and 1357 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1103, 1182, 1221, 1325, and 1356 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s758">section 758 of Title 18</ref>] and VI [enacting sections 1363b and 1372 to 1375 of this title and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s116">section 116 of Title 18</ref>, amending this section, sections 1105a, 1151, 1152, 1154, 1157, 1158, 1160, 1182, 1184, 1187, 1189, 1201, 1202, 1251, 1252a, 1255 to 1255b, 1258, 1288, 1483, 1323, 1324, 1324b, 1356, and 1522 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s112">section 112 of Title 32</ref>, National Guard, and <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s191">section 191 of Title 50</ref>, War and National Defense, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, sections 1153, 1158, 1161, 1182, 1187, 1189, 1202, 1255, 1433, and 1448 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s301">section 301 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s116">section 116 of Title 18</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405">section 405 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1159, 1182, 1252, 1255a, 1323, 1401, and 1430 of this title] of this division, the terms ‘alien’, ‘Attorney General’, ‘border crossing identification card’, ‘entry’, ‘immigrant’, ‘immigrant visa’, ‘lawfully admitted for permanent residence’, ‘national’, ‘naturalization’, ‘refugee’, ‘State’, and ‘United States’ shall have the meaning given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s594">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 594</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-688">110 Stat. 3009–688</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s594"> -<inline>“Except as otherwise provided in this title [see Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note above], for purposes of this title—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the terms ‘alien’, ‘Attorney General’, ‘national’, ‘naturalization’, ‘State’, and ‘United States’ shall have the meaning given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the term ‘child’ shall have the meaning given such term in section 101(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s14">Pub. L. 85–316, § 14</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/643">71 Stat. 643</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/85/316/s14">“Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, the definitions contained in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>, (b)] shall apply to sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 15 of this Act [enacting sections 1182b, 1182c, 1201a, 1205, 1251a, 1255a, and 1255b of this title and provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> and section 1971a of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense.]”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b0dcb7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Hawaii as State</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Admission of Hawaii into the Union was accomplished <date date="1959-08-21">Aug. 21, 1959</date>, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, <date date="1959-08-25">Aug. 25, 1959</date>, 25 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74, as required by sections 1 and 7(c) of <ref href="/us/pl/86/3">Pub. L. 86–3</ref>, <date date="1959-03-18">Mar. 18, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/4">73 Stat. 4</ref>, set out as notes preceding former <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s491">section 491 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b0dcb7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12711. Policy Implementation With Respect to Nationals of People’s Republic of China</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12711, <date date="1990-04-11">Apr. 11, 1990</date>, 55 F.R. 13897, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State are hereby ordered to exercise their authority, including that under the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101–155">8 U.S.C. 1101–155</ref>7), as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. The Attorney General is directed to take any steps necessary to defer until <date date="1994-01-01">January 1, 1994</date>, the enforced departure of all nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and their dependents who were in the United States on or after <date date="1989-06-05">June 5, 1989</date>, up to and including the date of this order (hereinafter “such PRC nationals”).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. The Secretary of State and the Attorney General are directed to take all steps necessary with respect to such PRC nationals (a) to waive through <date date="1994-01-01">January 1, 1994</date>, the requirement of a valid passport and (b) to process and provide necessary documents, both within the United States and at U.S. consulates overseas, to facilitate travel across the borders of other nations and reentry into the United States in the same status such PRC nationals had upon departure.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. The Secretary of State and the Attorney General are directed to provide the following protections:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) irrevocable waiver of the 2-year home country residence requirement that may be exercised until <date date="1994-01-01">January 1, 1994</date>, for such PRC nationals;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) maintenance of lawful status for purposes of adjustment of status or change of nonimmigrant status for such PRC nationals who were in lawful status at any time on or after <date date="1989-06-05">June 5, 1989</date>, up to and including the date of this order;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) authorization for employment of such PRC nationals through <date date="1994-01-01">January 1, 1994</date>; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) notice of expiration of nonimmigrant status (if applicable) rather than the institution of deportation proceedings, and explanation of options available for such PRC nationals eligible for deferral of enforced departure whose nonimmigrant status has expired.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. The Secretary of State and the Attorney General are directed to provide for enhanced consideration under the immigration laws for individuals from any country who express a fear of persecution upon return to their country related to that country’s policy of forced abortion or coerced sterilization, as implemented by the Attorney General’s regulation effective <date date="1990-01-29">January 29, 1990</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 5. The Attorney General is directed to ensure that the Immigration and Naturalization Service finalizes and makes public its position on the issue of training for individuals in F–1 visa status and on the issue of reinstatement into lawful nonimmigrant status of such PRC nationals who have withdrawn their applications for asylum.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 6. The Departments of Justice and State are directed to consider other steps to assist such PRC nationals in their efforts to utilize the protections that I have extended pursuant to this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 7. This order shall be effective immediately.</p> -<signature> -<name>George Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Deterring Illegal Immigration</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="1995-02-07">Feb. 7, 1995</date>, 60 F.R. 7885, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">It is a fundamental right and duty for a nation to protect the integrity of its borders and its laws. This Administration shall stand firm against illegal immigration and the continued abuse of our immigration laws. By closing the back door to illegal immigration, we will continue to open the front door to legal immigrants.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">My Administration has moved swiftly to reverse the course of a decade of failed immigration policies. Our initiatives have included increasing overall Border personnel by over 50 percent since 1993. We also are strengthening worksite enforcement and work authorization verification to deter employment of illegal aliens. Asylum rules have been reformed to end abuse by those falsely claiming asylum, while offering protection to those in genuine fear of persecution. We are cracking down on smugglers of illegal aliens and reforming criminal alien deportation for quicker removal. And we are the first Administration to obtain funding to reimburse States for a share of the costs of incarcerating criminal illegal aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">While we already are doing more to stem the flow of illegal immigration than has any previous Administration, more remains to be done. In conjunction with the Administration’s unprecedented budget proposal to support immigration initiatives, this directive provides a blueprint of policies and priorities for this Administration’s continuing work to curtail illegal immigration. With its focus on strong border deterrence backed up by effective worksite enforcement, removal of criminal and other deportable aliens and assistance to states, this program protects the security of our borders, our jobs and our communities for all Americans—citizens and legal immigrants alike.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">COMPREHENSIVE BORDER CONTROL STRATEGY</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">A. <i>Deterring Illegal Immigration At Our Borders</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">I have directed the Attorney General to move expeditiously toward full implementation of our comprehensive border control strategy, including efforts at the southwest border. To support sustained long-term strengthening of our deterrence capacity, the Administration shall seek funding to add new Border Patrol agents to reach the goal of at least 7,000 agents protecting our borders by the year 2000.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">  <i>Flexible Border Response Capacity</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">To further this strategy, the Department of Justice shall implement the capacity to respond to emerging situations anywhere along our national borders to deter buildups of illegal border crossers, smuggling operations, or other developing problems.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">  <i>Strategic Use of High Technology</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Through the strategic use of sensors, night scopes, helicopters, light planes, all-terrain vehicles, fingerprinting and automated recordkeeping, we have freed many Border Patrol agents from long hours of bureaucratic tasks and increased the effectiveness of these highly-trained personnel. Because these tools are essential for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to do its job, I direct the Attorney General to accelerate to the greatest extent possible their utilization and enhancement to support implementation of our deterrence strategy.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">  <i>Strong Enforcement Against Repeat Illegal Crossers</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of Justice shall assess the effectiveness of efforts underway to deter repeat illegal crossers, such as fingerprinting and dedicating prosecution resources to enforce the new prosecution authority provided by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, see Tables for classification].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of Justice shall determine whether accelerated expansion of these techniques to additional border sectors is warranted.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">B. <i>Deterring Alien Smuggling</i></p> -<p>This Administration has had success deterring large ship-based smuggling directly to United States shores. In response, smugglers are testing new routes and tactics. Our goal: similar success in choking off these attempts by adjusting our anti-smuggling initiatives to anticipate shifting smuggling patterns.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">To meet new and continuing challenges posed along transport routes and in foreign locations by smuggling organizations, we will augment diplomatic and enforcement resources at overseas locations to work with host governments, and increase related intelligence gathering efforts.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Departments of State and Justice, in cooperation with other relevant agencies, will report to the National Security Council within 30 days on the structure of interagency coordination to achieve these objectives.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Congressional action will be important to provide U.S. law enforcement agencies with needed authority to deal with international smuggling operations. I will propose that the Congress pass legislation providing wiretap authority for investigation of alien smuggling cases and providing authorization to seize the assets of groups engaged in trafficking in human cargo.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In addition, I will propose legislation to give the Attorney General authority to implement procedures for expedited exclusion to deal with large flows of undocumented migrants, smuggling operations, and other extraordinary migration situations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">C. <i>Visa Overstay Deterrence</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Nearly half of this country’s illegal immigrants come into the country legally and then stay after they are required by law to depart, often using fraudulent documentation. No Administration has ever made a serious effort to identify and deport these individuals. This Administration is committed to curtailing this form of illegal immigration.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Therefore, relevant departments and agencies are directed to review their policies and practices to identify necessary reforms to curtail visa overstayers and to enhance investigations and prosecution of those who fraudulently produce or misuse passports, visas, and other travel related documents. Recommendations for administrative initiatives and legislative reform shall be presented to the White House Interagency Working Group on Immigration by <date date="1995-06-30">June 30, 1995</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">REDUCING THE MAGNET OF WORK OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT, AND DETERRENCE</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Border deterrence cannot succeed if the lure of jobs in the United States remains. Therefore, a second major component of the Administration’s deterrence strategy is to toughen worksite enforcement and employer sanctions. Employers who hire illegal immigrants not only obtain unfair competitive advantage over law-abiding employers, their unlawful use of illegal immigrants suppresses wages and working conditions for our country’s legal workers. Our strategy, which targets enforcement efforts at employers and industries that historically have relied upon employment of illegal immigrants, will not only strengthen deterrence of illegal immigration, but better protect American workers and businesses that do not hire illegal immigrants.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Central to this effort is an effective, nondiscriminatory means of verifying the employment authorization of all new employees. The Administration fully supports the recommendation of the Commission on Legal Immigration Reform to create pilot projects to test various techniques for improving workplace verification, including a computer database test to validate a new worker’s social security number for work authorization purposes. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and Social Security Administration are directed to establish, implement, monitor, and review the pilots and provide me with an interim report on the progress of this program by <date date="1996-03-01">March 1, 1996</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In addition, the INS is directed to finalize the Administration’s reduction of the number of authorized documents to support work verification for noncitizens. Concurrently, the Administration will seek further reduction legislatively in the number of documents that are acceptable for proving identity and work authorization. The Administration will improve the security of existing documents to be used for work authorization and seek increased penalties for immigration fraud, including fraudulent production and use of documents.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of Labor shall intensify its investigations in industries with patterns of labor law violations that promote illegal immigration.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">I also direct the Department of Labor, INS, and other relevant Federal agencies to expand their collaboration in cracking down on those who subvert fair competition by hiring illegal aliens. This may include increased Federal authority to confiscate assets that are the fruits of that unfair competition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The White House Interagency Working Group on Immigration shall further examine the link between immigration and employment, including illegal immigration, and recommend to me other appropriate measures.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">DETENTION AND REMOVAL OF DEPORTABLE ILLEGAL ALIENS</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Administration’s deterrence strategy includes strengthening the country’s detention and deportation capability. No longer will criminals and other high risk deportable aliens be released back into communities because of a shortage of detention space and ineffective deportation procedures.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">A. <i>Comprehensive Deportation Process Reform</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of Justice, in consultation with other relevant agencies, shall develop a streamlined, fair, and effective procedure to expedite removal of deportable aliens. As necessary, additional legislative authority will be sought in this area. In addition, the Department of Justice shall increase its capacity to staff deportation and exclusion hearings to support these objectives.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">B. <i>National Detention and Removal Plan</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">To address the shortage of local detention space for illegal aliens, the Administration shall devise a National Detention, Transportation, and Removal Policy that will permit use of detention space across the United States and improve the ability to remove individuals with orders of deportation. The Department of Justice, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate and working under the auspices of the White House Interagency Working Group on Immigration, shall finalize this plan by <date date="1995-04-30">April 30, 1995</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Administration will seek support and funding from the Congress for this plan and for our efforts to double the removal of illegal aliens with final orders of deportation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">C. <i>Identification and Removal of Criminal Aliens</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Institutional Hearing Program is successfully expediting deportation of incarcerated criminal aliens after they serve their sentences.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">To further expedite removal of criminal aliens from this country and reduce costs to Federal and State governments, the Department of Justice is directed to develop an expanded program of verification of the immigration status of criminal aliens within our country’s prisons. In developing this program, the viability of expanding the work of the Law Enforcement Support Center should be assessed and all necessary steps taken to increase coordination and cooperative efforts with State, and local law enforcement officers in identification of criminal aliens.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">TARGETED DETERRENCE AREAS</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Many of the Administration’s illegal immigration enforcement initiatives are mutually reinforcing. For example, strong interior enforcement supports border control. While there have been efforts over the years at piecemeal cooperation, this Administration will examine, develop, and test a more comprehensive coordinated package of deterrence strategies in selected metropolitan areas by multiple Federal, State, and local agencies.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The White House Interagency Working Group on Immigration shall coordinate the development of this interagency and intergovernmental operation.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The law denies most government benefits to illegal aliens. The government has a duty to assure that taxpayer-supported public assistance programs are not abused. As with work authorization, enforcement of eligibility requirements relies upon a credible system of verification. The INS, working with the White House Interagency Working Group on Immigration as appropriate, shall review means of improving the existing benefits verification program. In addition, we will seek new mechanisms—including increased penalties for false information used to qualify for benefits—to protect the integrity of public programs.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">ANTI-DISCRIMINATION</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Our efforts to combat illegal immigration must not violate the privacy and civil rights of legal immigrants and U.S. citizens. Therefore, I direct the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and other relevant Administration officials to vigorously protect our citizens and legal immigrants from immigration-related instances of discrimination and harassment. All illegal immigration enforcement measures shall be taken with due regard for the basic human rights of individuals and in accordance with our obligations under applicable international agreements.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">ASSISTANCE TO STATES</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">States today face significant costs for services provided to illegal immigrants as a result of failed policies of the past. Deterring illegal immigration is the best long-term solution to protect States from growing costs for illegal immigration. This is the first Administration to address this primary responsibility squarely. We are targeting most of our Federal dollars to those initiatives that address the root causes that lead to increased burdens on States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Federal Government provides States with billions of dollars to provide for health care, education, and other services and benefits for immigrants. This Administration is proposing increases for immigration and immigration-related spending of 25 percent in 1996 compared to 1993 levels. In addition, this Administration is the first to obtain funding from the Congress to reimburse States for a share of the costs of incarcerated illegal aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This Administration will continue to work with States to obtain more Federal help for certain State costs and will oppose inappropriate cost-shifting to the States.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I71" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered">INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This Administration will continue to emphasize international cooperative efforts to address illegal immigration.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Pursuant to a Presidential Review Directive (PRD), the Department of State is now coordinating a study on United States policy toward international refugee and migration affairs. I hereby direct that, as part of that PRD process, this report to the National Security Council include the relationship of economic development and migration in the Western Hemisphere and, in particular, provide recommendations for further foreign economic policy measures to address causes of illegal immigration.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of State shall coordinate an interagency effort to consider expanded arrangements with foreign governments for return of criminal and deportable aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of State also shall seek to negotiate readmission agreements for persons who could have sought asylum in the last country from which they arrived. Such agreements will take due regard of U.S. obligations under the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of State further shall implement cooperative efforts with other nations receiving smuggled aliens or those used as transhipment points by smugglers. In particular, we will look to countries in our hemisphere to join us by denying their territory as bases for smuggling operations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Department of State shall initiate negotiations with foreign countries to secure authority for the United States Coast Guard to board source country vessels suspected of transporting smuggled aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This directive shall be published in the Federal Register.</p> -<signature> -<name>William J. Clinton.</name> -</signature> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b0dcb88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1102"><num value="1102">§ 1102.</num><heading> Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for so long as they continue in the nonimmigrant classes enumerated in this section, the provisions of this chapter relating to ineligibility to receive visas and the removal of aliens shall not be construed to apply to nonimmigrants—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b0dcb89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1102/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> within the class described in paragraph (15)(A)(i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref>, except those provisions relating to reasonable requirements of passports and visas as a means of identification and documentation necessary to establish their qualifications under such paragraph (15)(A)(i), and, under such rules and regulations as the President may deem to be necessary, the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b0dcb8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1102/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> within the class described in paragraph (15)(G)(i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref>, except those provisions relating to reasonable requirements of passports and visas as a means of identification and documentation necessary to establish their qualifications under such paragraph (15)(G)(i), and the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b0dcb8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1102/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> within the classes described in paragraphs (15)(A)(ii), (15)(G)(ii), (15)(G)(iii), or (15)(G)(iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref>, except those provisions relating to reasonable requirements of passports and visas as a means of identification and documentation necessary to establish their qualifications under such paragraphs, and the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b0dcb8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title I, § 102, <ref href="/us/stat/66/173">66 Stat. 173</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5082">104 Stat. 5082</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307/i">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307(i)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/B">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(B)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b0dcb8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b0dcb8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b0dcb8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b0dcb90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removal” for “exclusion or deportation” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Pars. (1) to (3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “subparagraphs (A) through (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>” for “paragraph (3) (other than subparagraph (E)) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Pars. (1) to (3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “(3) (other than subparagraph (E))” for “(27)” in pars. (1) and (2), and “paragraph (3) (other than subparagraph (E))” for “paragraphs (27) and (29)” in par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Par. (2). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “documentation” for “documentaion”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b0dcb91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b0dcb92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b0dcb93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b0dcb94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b0dcb95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Denial of Visas to Certain Representatives to United Nations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/246/tIV/s407">Pub. L. 101–246, title IV, § 407</ref>, <date date="1990-02-16">Feb. 16, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/67">104 Stat. 67</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/113/100/s1">Pub. L. 113–100, § 1</ref>, <date date="2014-04-18">Apr. 18, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1145">128 Stat. 1145</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/100/s1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall use his authority, including the authorities contained in section 6 of the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act (<ref href="/us/pl/80/357">Public Law 80–357</ref>) [<ref href="/us/act/1947-08-04/ch482">Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 482</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s287">22 U.S.C. 287</ref>], to deny any individual’s admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations if the President determines that such individual—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> has been found to have been engaged in espionage activities or a terrorist activity (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iii)</ref>)) directed against the United States or its allies; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> may pose a threat to United States national security interests.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may waive the provisions of subsection (a) if the President determines, and so notifies the Congress, that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b0dcb96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103"><num value="1103">§ 1103.</num><heading> Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcb97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Secretary of Homeland Security</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and all other laws relating to the immigration and naturalization of aliens, except insofar as this chapter or such laws relate to the powers, functions, and duties conferred upon the President, Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the officers of the Department of State, or diplomatic or consular officers: <i>Provided, however</i>, That determination and ruling by the Attorney General with respect to all questions of law shall be controlling.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> He shall have control, direction, and supervision of all employees and of all the files and records of the Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> He shall establish such regulations; prescribe such forms of bond, reports, entries, and other papers; issue such instructions; and perform such other acts as he deems necessary for carrying out his authority under the provisions of this chapter.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> He may require or authorize any employee of the Service or the Department of Justice to perform or exercise any of the powers, privileges, or duties conferred or imposed by this chapter or regulations issued thereunder upon any other employee of the Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> He shall have the power and duty to control and guard the boundaries and borders of the United States against the illegal entry of aliens and shall, in his discretion, appoint for that purpose such number of employees of the Service as to him shall appear necessary and proper.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> He is authorized to confer or impose upon any employee of the United States, with the consent of the head of the Department or other independent establishment under whose jurisdiction the employee is serving, any of the powers, privileges, or duties conferred or imposed by this chapter or regulations issued thereunder upon officers or employees of the Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> He may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, establish offices of the Service in foreign countries; and, after consultation with the Secretary of State, he may, whenever in his judgment such action may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, detail employees of the Service for duty in foreign countries.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcb9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> After consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General may authorize officers of a foreign country to be stationed at preclearance facilities in the United States for the purpose of ensuring that persons traveling from or through the United States to that foreign country comply with that country’s immigration and related laws.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> Those officers may exercise such authority and perform such duties as United States immigration officers are authorized to exercise and perform in that foreign country under reciprocal agreement, and they shall enjoy such reasonable privileges and immunities necessary for the performance of their duties as the government of their country extends to United States immigration officers.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> In the event the Attorney General determines that an actual or imminent mass influx of aliens arriving off the coast of the United States, or near a land border, presents urgent circumstances requiring an immediate Federal response, the Attorney General may authorize any State or local law enforcement officer, with the consent of the head of the department, agency, or establishment under whose jurisdiction the individual is serving, to perform or exercise any of the powers, privileges, or duties conferred or imposed by this chapter or regulations issued thereunder upon officers or employees of the Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General, in support of persons in administrative detention in non-Federal institutions, is authorized—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b0dcba3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/11/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to make payments from funds appropriated for the administration and enforcement of the laws relating to immigration, naturalization, and alien registration for necessary clothing, medical care, necessary guard hire, and the housing, care, and security of persons detained by the Service pursuant to Federal law under an agreement with a State or political subdivision of a State; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b0dcba4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/a/11/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to enter into a cooperative agreement with any State, territory, or political subdivision thereof, for the necessary construction, physical renovation, acquisition of equipment, supplies or materials required to establish acceptable conditions of confinement and detention services in any State or unit of local government which agrees to provide guaranteed bed space for persons detained by the Service.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcba5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Land acquisition authority</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General may contract for or buy any interest in land, including temporary use rights, adjacent to or in the vicinity of an international land border when the Attorney General deems the land essential to control and guard the boundaries and borders of the United States against any violation of this chapter.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Attorney General may contract for or buy any interest in land identified pursuant to paragraph (1) as soon as the lawful owner of that interest fixes a price for it and the Attorney General considers that price to be reasonable.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> When the Attorney General and the lawful owner of an interest identified pursuant to paragraph (1) are unable to agree upon a reasonable price, the Attorney General may commence condemnation proceedings pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s3113">section 3113 of title 40</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcba9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The Attorney General may accept for the United States a gift of any interest in land identified pursuant to paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Commissioner; appointment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States and shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. He shall be charged with any and all responsibilities and authority in the administration of the Service and of this chapter which are conferred upon the Attorney General as may be delegated to him by the Attorney General or which may be prescribed by the Attorney General. The Commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with State and local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Statistical information system</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcbac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Commissioner, in consultation with interested academicians, government agencies, and other parties, shall provide for a system for collection and dissemination, to Congress and the public, of information (not in individually identifiable form) useful in evaluating the social, economic, environmental, and demographic impact of immigration laws.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcbad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Such information shall include information on the alien population in the United States, on the rates of naturalization and emigration of resident aliens, on aliens who have been admitted, paroled, or granted asylum, on nonimmigrants in the United States (by occupation, basis for admission, and duration of stay), on aliens who have not been admitted or have been removed from the United States, on the number of applications filed and granted for cancellation of removal, and on the number of aliens estimated to be present unlawfully in the United States in each fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcbae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Such system shall provide for the collection and dissemination of such information not less often than annually.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual report</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcbb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Commissioner shall submit to Congress annually a report which contains a summary of the information collected under subsection (d) and an analysis of trends in immigration and naturalization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b0dcbb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Each annual report shall include information on the number, and rate of denial administratively, of applications for naturalization, for each district office of the Service and by national origin group.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Minimum number of agents in States</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall allocate to each State not fewer than 10 full-time active duty agents of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to carry out the functions of the Service, in order to ensure the effective enforcement of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney General</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall have such authorities and functions under this chapter and all other laws relating to the immigration and naturalization of aliens as were exercised by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, or by the Attorney General with respect to the Executive Office for Immigration Review, on the day before the effective date of the Immigration Reform, Accountability and Security Enhancement Act of 2002.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b0dcbb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1103/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Powers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall establish such regulations, prescribe such forms of bond, reports, entries, and other papers, issue such instructions, review such administrative determinations in immigration proceedings, delegate such authority, and perform such other acts as the Attorney General determines to be necessary for carrying out this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b0dcbb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title I, § 103, <ref href="/us/stat/66/173">66 Stat. 173</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/c">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(c)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s142">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 142</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5004">104 Stat. 5004</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I</ref>, §§ 102(d), 125, 134(a), title III, §§ 308(d)(4)(C), (e)(4), 372, 373, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-555">110 Stat. 3009–555</ref>, 3009–562, 3009–564, 3009–618, 3009–620, 3009–646, 3009–647; <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/tXI/s1102">Pub. L. 107–296, title XI, § 1102</ref>, <date date="2002-11-25">Nov. 25, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/2273">116 Stat. 2273</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/dL/s105/a/1">Pub. L. 108–7, div. L, § 105(a)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="2003-02-20">Feb. 20, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/531">117 Stat. 531</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5505/a">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5505(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3741">118 Stat. 3741</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/122/s2/a">Pub. L. 111–122, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-22">Dec. 22, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3480">123 Stat. 3480</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b0dcbb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b0dcbb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b0dcbb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration Reform, Accountability and Security Enhancement Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (g)(1), was S. 2444 of the 107th Congress, as introduced on <date date="2002-05-02">May 2, 2002</date>, which was not enacted into law. Provisions relating to the Executive Office for Immigration Review are contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s521">section 521 of Title 6</ref>, Domestic Security.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b0dcbba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“<ref href="/us/usc/t40/s3113">Section 3113 of title 40</ref>” substituted in subsec. (b)(3) for “the Act of <date date="1888-08-01">August 1, 1888</date> (Chapter 728; <ref href="/us/stat/25/357">25 Stat. 357</ref>)” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/107/217/s5/c">Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-08-21">Aug. 21, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1303">116 Stat. 1303</ref>, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b0dcbbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/111/122">Pub. L. 111–122</ref> struck out subsec. (h), which directed the Attorney General to establish within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice an Office of Special Investigations and to consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security concerning the prosecution or extradition of certain aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref> added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s105/a/1">Pub. L. 108–7, § 105(a)(1)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/2">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(2)</ref>. See 2002 Amendment notes below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s105/a/2">Pub. L. 108–7, § 105(a)(2)</ref>, which directed the amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Pub. L. 107–296</ref>, was executed to <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/2">section 1102(2) of Pub. L. 107–296</ref>, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See 2002 Amendment notes below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—<ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/1">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(1)</ref>, amended section catchline generally.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/2/A">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(2)(A)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s105/a/1">Pub. L. 108–7, § 105(a)(1)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in heading, was executed by inserting “Secretary of Homeland Security” as heading, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/2/B">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(2)(B)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s105/a/1">Pub. L. 108–7, § 105(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “The Secretary of Homeland Security” for “The Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/2/C">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(2)(C)</ref>, formerly § 1102(2)(A), as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s105/a/2">Pub. L. 108–7, § 105(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “Attorney General,” after “President,”. See 2003 Amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8) to (11). <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/2/D">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(2)(D)</ref>, formerly § 1102(2)(B), as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s105/a/2">Pub. L. 108–7, § 105(a)(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (8), relating to Attorney General authorization of State and local law enforcement officers in event of mass influx of aliens arriving, and par. (9), relating to Attorney General authority to support administrative detention of persons in non-Federal institutions, as pars. (10) and (11), respectively. See 2003 Amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1102/3">Pub. L. 107–296, § 1102(3)</ref>, added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s372/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 372(1)</ref>, (2), inserted “(1)” before first sentence and designated each sentence after the first sentence, which included second through ninth sentences, as a separate par. with appropriate consecutive numbering and initial indentation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s125">Pub. L. 104–208, § 125</ref>, inserted at end “After consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General may authorize officers of a foreign country to be stationed at preclearance facilities in the United States for the purpose of ensuring that persons traveling from or through the United States to that foreign country comply with that country’s immigration and related laws. Those officers may exercise such authority and perform such duties as United States immigration officers are authorized to exercise and perform in that foreign country under reciprocal agreement, and they shall enjoy such reasonable privileges and immunities necessary for the performance of their duties as the government of their country extends to United States immigration officers.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s372/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 372(3)</ref>, added at end par. (8) relating to Attorney General authorization of State and local law enforcement officers in event of mass influx of aliens arriving.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s373/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 373(1)</ref>, added at end par. (9) relating to Attorney General authority to support administrative detention of persons in non-Federal institutions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(1)(B)</ref>, added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s373/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 373(2)</ref>, inserted at end “The Commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with State and local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(1)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(1)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (c) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(4)</ref>, which directed amendment of subsec. (c)(2) by substituting “cancellation of removal” for “suspension of deportation”, was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (d)(2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the redesignation of subsec. (c) as (d) by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(1)(A)</ref>. See above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(C)</ref>, which directed amendment of subsec. (c)(2) by substituting “not been admitted or have been removed” for “been excluded or deported”, was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (d)(2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the redesignation of subsec. (c) as (d) by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(1)(A)</ref>. See above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “subsection (d)” for “subsection (c)” in par. (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s102/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 102(d)(1)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) as (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s134/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 134(a)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsecs. (c), (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> added subsecs. (c) and (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/c/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “instructions” for “intructions” and amended fourth sentence generally. Prior to amendment, fourth sentence read as follows: “He is authorized, in accordance with the civil-service laws and regulations and the Classification Act of 1949, to appoint such employees of the Service as he deems necessary, and to delegate to them or to any officer or employee of the Department of Justice in his discretion any of the duties and powers imposed upon him in this chapter; he may require or authorize any employee of the Service or the Department of Justice to perform or exercise any of the powers, privileges, or duties conferred or imposed by this chapter or regulations issued thereunder upon any other employee of the Service.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/c/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(c)(2)</ref>, struck out provision that Commissioner was to receive compensation at rate of $17,500 per annum.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b1014ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1014ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Pub. L. 107–296</ref> effective on the date of the transfer of functions from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to officials of the Department of Homeland Security (<date date="2003-03-01">Mar. 1, 2003</date>), see <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s1104">section 1104 of Pub. L. 107–296</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/108/7">Pub. L. 108–7</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s521">section 521 of Title 6</ref>, Domestic Security.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1014ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s134/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 134(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-564">110 Stat. 3009–564</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s134/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(d)(4)(C), (e)(4) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1014af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/a">section 161(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reporting Requirements</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4103">Pub. L. 116–159, div. D, title I, § 4103</ref>, <date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/741">134 Stat. 741</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4103"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the appropriate Committees a 5-year plan, including projected cost estimates, procurement strategies, and a project schedule with milestones, to accomplish each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Establish electronic filing procedures for all applications and petitions for immigration benefits.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Accept electronic payment of fees at all filing locations.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Issue correspondence, including decisions, requests for evidence, and notices of intent to deny, to immigration benefit requestors electronically.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Improve processing times for all immigration and naturalization benefit requests.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Semi-annual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after submission of the plan described in subsection (a), and on a semi-annual basis thereafter, the Secretary shall advise the appropriate Committees on the implementation status of such plan.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appropriate Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘appropriate Committees’ means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Fingerprint Cards</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI">Pub. L. 105–119, title I</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2448">111 Stat. 2448</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/119/tI">“That beginning seven calendar days after the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>] and for each fiscal year thereafter, none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Immigration and Naturalization Service may be used by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept, for the purpose of conducting criminal background checks on applications for any benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], any FD–258 fingerprint card which has been prepared by or received from any individual or entity other than an office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service with the following exceptions: (1) State and local law enforcement agencies; and (2) United States consular offices at United States embassies and consulates abroad under the jurisdiction of the Department of State or United States military offices under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense authorized to perform fingerprinting services to prepare FD–258 fingerprint cards for applicants residing abroad applying for immigration benefits”.</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Improvement of Barriers at Border</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s102/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 102(a)</ref>–(c), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-554">110 Stat. 3009–554</ref>, 3009–555, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s102">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/306">119 Stat. 306</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/367/s3">Pub. L. 109–367, § 3</ref>, <date date="2006-10-26">Oct. 26, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2638">120 Stat. 2638</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dE/tV/s564/a">Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title V, § 564(a)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2090">121 Stat. 2090</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/161/dE/tV/s564/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction of Fencing and Road Improvements Along the Border.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional fencing along southwest border.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reinforced fencing</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall construct reinforced fencing along not less than 700 miles of the southwest border where fencing would be most practical and effective and provide for the installation of additional physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to gain operational control of the southwest border.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Priority areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section [amending this section], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> identify the 370 miles, or other mileage determined by the Secretary, whose authority to determine other mileage shall expire on <date date="2008-12-31">December 31, 2008</date>, along the southwest border where fencing would be most practical and effective in deterring smugglers and aliens attempting to gain illegal entry into the United States; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> not later than <date date="2008-12-31">December 31, 2008</date>, complete construction of reinforced fencing along the miles identified under clause (i).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consultation.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, States, local governments, Indian tribes, and property owners in the United States to minimize the impact on the environment, culture, commerce, and quality of life for the communities and residents located near the sites at which such fencing is to be constructed.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Savings provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> create or negate any right of action for a State, local government, or other person or entity affected by this subsection; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> affect the eminent domain laws of the United States or of any State.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), nothing in this paragraph shall require the Secretary of Homeland Security to install fencing, physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors in a particular location along an international border of the United States, if the Secretary determines that the use or placement of such resources is not the most appropriate means to achieve and maintain operational control over the international border at such location.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Prompt acquisition of necessary easements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General, acting under the authority conferred in section 103(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1103/b">8 U.S.C. 1103(b)</ref>] (as inserted by subsection (d)), shall promptly acquire such easements as may be necessary to carry out this subsection and shall commence construction of fences immediately following such acquisition (or conclusion of portions thereof).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Safety features</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General, while constructing the additional fencing under this subsection, shall incorporate such safety features into the design of the fence system as are necessary to ensure the well-being of border patrol agents deployed within or in near proximity to the system.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. Amounts appropriated under this paragraph are authorized to remain available until expended.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all legal requirements such Secretary, in such Secretary’s sole discretion, determines necessary to ensure expeditious construction of the barriers and roads under this section [amending this section]. Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Federal court review.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear all causes or claims arising from any action undertaken, or any decision made, by the Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to paragraph (1). A cause of action or claim may only be brought alleging a violation of the Constitution of the United States. The court shall not have jurisdiction to hear any claim not specified in this subparagraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Time for filing of complaint</inline>.—</heading><content>Any cause or claim brought pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date of the action or decision made by the Secretary of Homeland Security. A claim shall be barred unless it is filed within the time specified.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Ability to seek appellate review</inline>.—</heading><content>An interlocutory or final judgment, decree, or order of the district court may be reviewed only upon petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Improved Border Equipment and Technology</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s103">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-555">110 Stat. 3009–555</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s103">“The Attorney General is authorized to acquire and use, for the purpose of detection, interdiction, and reduction of illegal immigration into the United States, any Federal equipment (including fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, four-wheel drive vehicles, sedans, night vision goggles, night vision scopes, and sensor units) determined available for transfer by any other agency of the Federal Government upon request of the Attorney General.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Hiring and Training Standards</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s106/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 106(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-556">110 Stat. 3009–556</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s106/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Review of Hiring Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], the Attorney General shall complete a review of all prescreening and hiring standards used by the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, and, where necessary, revise such standards to ensure that they are consistent with relevant standards of professionalism.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>At the conclusion of each of fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001, the Attorney General shall certify in writing to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate that all personnel hired by the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization for such fiscal year were hired pursuant to the appropriate standards, as revised under subsection (a).”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Border Strategy</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s107">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 107</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-557">110 Stat. 3009–557</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s107"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Evaluation of Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall track, monitor, and evaluate the Attorney General’s strategy to deter illegal entry in the United States to determine the efficacy of such strategy.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense shall cooperate with the Comptroller General of the United States in carrying out subsection (a).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], and every year thereafter for the succeeding 5 years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on the results of the activities undertaken under subsection (a) during the previous year. Each such report shall include an analysis of the degree to which the Attorney General’s strategy has been effective in reducing illegal entry. Each such report shall include a collection and systematic analysis of data, including workload indicators, related to activities to deter illegal entry and recommendations to improve and increase border security at the border and ports of entry.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Compensation for Immigration Judges</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 371(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-645">110 Stat. 3009–645</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be four levels of pay for immigration judges, under the Immigration Judge Schedule (designated as IJ–1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively), and each such judge shall be paid at one of those levels, in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rates of pay.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The rates of basic pay for the levels established under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:<table width="50%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border=0; -uslm-lc: c2,L0,tp0,p1,7/8,xs48,r10,tp0,p1,7/8,xs48,r10; " id="id7b1014b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> -<colgroup> -<col style="width:52pt ; max-width:52pt;"/> -<col style="min-width: 154pt;"/> -</colgroup> -<thead> -<tr class="header" style="font-size:1pt;-uslm-lc:h1;"> -<td/> -</tr> -</thead> -<tbody style="line-height:8pt; font-size:7pt;"> -<tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style="width:52.0pt ; max-width:52.0pt; text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-right:2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;" class="leaders"><span>IJ–1</span></p></td><td style="min-width: 154.0pt; text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;">70% of the next to highest rate of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service</p></td></tr> -<tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-right:2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;" class="leaders"><span>IJ–2</span></p></td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;">80% of the next to highest rate of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service</p></td></tr> -<tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-right:2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;" class="leaders"><span>IJ–3</span></p></td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;">90% of the next to highest rate of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service</p></td></tr> -<tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-right:2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;" class="leaders"><span>IJ–4</span></p></td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;">92% of the next to highest rate of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service.</p></td></tr> -</tbody> -</table> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Locality pay, where applicable, shall be calculated into the basic pay for immigration judges.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appointment.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> Upon appointment, an immigration judge shall be paid at IJ–1, and shall be advanced to IJ–2 upon completion of 104 weeks of service, to IJ–3 upon completion of 104 weeks of service in the next lower rate, and to IJ–4 upon completion of 52 weeks of service in the next lower rate.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Attorney General may provide for appointment of an immigration judge at an advanced rate under such circumstances as the Attorney General may determine appropriate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>Immigration judges serving as of the effective date shall be paid at the rate that corresponds to the amount of time, as provided under paragraph (3)(A), that they have served as an immigration judge, and in no case shall be paid less after the effective date than the rate of pay prior to the effective date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/d/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 371(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-646">110 Stat. 3009–646</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/d/2">“Subsection (c) [set out above] shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Machine-Readable Document Border Security Program</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tIV/s4604">Pub. L. 100–690, title IV, § 4604</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4289">102 Stat. 4289</ref>, which required Department of State, United States Customs Service, and Immigration and Naturalization Service to develop a comprehensive machine-readable travel and identity document border security program that would improve border entry and departure control through automated data capture of machine-readable travel and identity documents, directed specified agencies and organizations to contribute law enforcement data for the system, authorized appropriations for the program, and required continuing full implementation in fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992, by all participating agencies, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/102/583/s6/e/1">Pub. L. 102–583, § 6(e)(1)</ref>, <date date="1992-11-02">Nov. 2, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/4933">106 Stat. 4933</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Immigration and Naturalization Service Personnel Enhancement</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7350">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7350</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4473">102 Stat. 4473</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7350"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Pilot Program Regarding the Identification of Certain Aliens.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Within 6 months after the effective date of this subtitle [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>], the Attorney General shall establish, out of funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (c)(2), a pilot program in 4 cities to improve the capabilities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Service’) to respond to inquiries from Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities concerning aliens who have been arrested for or convicted of, or who are the subject of any criminal investigation relating to, a violation of any law relating to controlled substances (other than an aggravated felony as defined in section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)</ref>], as added by section 7342 of this subtitle).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> At the end of the 12-month period after the establishment of such pilot program, the Attorney General shall provide for an evaluation of its effectiveness, including an assessment by Federal, State, and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. The Attorney General shall submit a report containing the conclusions of such evaluation to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate within 60 days after the completion of such evaluation.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Hiring of Investigative Agents.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Any investigative agent hired by the Attorney General for purposes of this section shall be employed exclusively to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and crimes of violence by aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Any investigative agent hired under this section who is older than 35 years of age shall not be eligible for Federal retirement benefits made available to individuals who perform hazardous law enforcement activities.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Pilot Program To Establish or Improve Computer Capabilities</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/e">Pub. L. 99–570, title I, § 1751(e)</ref>, <date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3207-48">100 Stat. 3207–48</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/e"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> From the sums appropriated to carry out this Act, the Attorney General, through the Investigative Division of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, shall provide a pilot program in 4 cities to establish or improve the computer capabilities of the local offices of the Service and of local law enforcement agencies to respond to inquiries concerning aliens who have been arrested or convicted for, or are the subject to criminal investigation relating to, a violation of any law relating to controlled substances. The Attorney General shall select cities in a manner that provides special consideration for cities located near the land borders of the United States and for large cities which have major concentrations of aliens. Some of the sums made available under the pilot program shall be used to increase the personnel level of the Investigative Division.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> At the end of the first year of the pilot program, the Attorney General shall provide for an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program and shall report to Congress on such evaluation and on whether the pilot program should be extended or expanded.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1014bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Emergency Plans for Regulation of Nationals of Enemy Countries</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Attorney General to develop national security emergency plans for regulation of immigration, regulation of nationals of enemy countries, and plans to implement laws for control of persons entering or leaving the United States, see section 1101(4) of Ex. Ord. No. 12656, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, 53 F.R. 47491, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195">section 5195 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b1014bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1014be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 13404. Task Force on New Americans</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13404, <date date="2006-06-07">June 7, 2006</date>, 71 F.R. 33593, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to strengthen the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security and Federal, State, and local agencies to help legal immigrants embrace the common core of American civic culture, learn our common language, and fully become Americans, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Establishment</i>. The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) shall immediately establish within the Department of Homeland Security (Department) a Task Force on New Americans (Task Force).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. <i>Membership and Operation</i>. (a) The Task Force shall be limited to the following members or employees designated by them at no lower than the Assistant Secretary level or its equivalent:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall serve as Chair;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the Secretary of State;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) the Secretary of the Treasury;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) the Secretary of Defense;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) the Attorney General;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vi) the Secretary of Agriculture;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vii) the Secretary of Commerce;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(viii) the Secretary of Labor;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ix) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(x) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xi) the Secretary of Education;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xii) such other officers or employees of the Department of Homeland Security as the Secretary may from time to time designate; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xiii) such other officers of the United States as the Secretary may designate from time to time, with the concurrence of the respective heads of departments and agencies concerned.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Secretary shall convene and preside at meetings of the Task Force, direct its work, and as appropriate, establish and direct subgroups of the Task Force that shall consist exclusively of Task Force members. The Secretary shall designate an official of the Department to serve as the Executive Secretary of the Task Force, and the Executive Secretary shall head the staff assigned to the Task Force.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. <i>Functions</i>. Consistent with applicable law, the Task Force shall:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) provide direction to executive departments and agencies (agencies) concerning the integration into American society of America’s legal immigrants, particularly through instruction in English, civics, and history;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) promote public-private partnerships that will encourage businesses to offer English and civics education to workers;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) identify ways to expand English and civics instruction for legal immigrants, including through faith-based, community, and other groups, and ways to promote volunteer community service; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) make recommendations to the President, through the Secretary, from time to time regarding:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) actions to enhance cooperation among agencies on the integration of legal immigrants into American society;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) actions to enhance cooperation among Federal, State, and local authorities responsible for the integration of legal immigrants;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) changes in rules, regulations, or policy to improve the effective integration of legal immigrants into American society; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) proposed legislation relating to the integration of legal immigrants into American society.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. <i>Administration</i>. (a) To the extent permitted by law, the Department shall provide the funding and administrative support the Task Force needs to implement this order, as determined by the Secretary.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) This order is intended to improve the internal management of the Federal Government. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, instrumentalities, officers, employees, agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>George W. Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1014bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13767</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13767, <date date="2017-01-25">Jan. 25, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 8793, which related to increased security on the southern border and removal of immigrants, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14010, § 4(a)(ii)(F)(1), <date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8270, set out below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1014c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13768</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13768, <date date="2017-01-25">Jan. 25, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 8799, which related to enforcement of immigration laws and removal of certain aliens, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 13993, § 2, <date date="2021-01-20">Jan. 20, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7051, set out below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1014c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13841</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13841, <date date="2018-06-20">June 20, 2018</date>, 83 F.R. 29435, which related to detention and separation of immigrant families, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14011, § 6, <date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8274, set out below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1014c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 13993. Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13993, <date date="2021-01-20">Jan. 20, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7051, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. Immigrants have helped strengthen America’s families, communities, businesses and workforce, and economy, infusing the United States with creativity, energy, and ingenuity. The task of enforcing the immigration laws is complex and requires setting priorities to best serve the national interest. The policy of my Administration is to protect national and border security, address the humanitarian challenges at the southern border, and ensure public health and safety. We must also adhere to due process of law as we safeguard the dignity and well-being of all families and communities. My Administration will reset the policies and practices for enforcing civil immigration laws to align enforcement with these values and priorities.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Revocation</i>. Executive Order 13768 of <date date="2017-01-25">January 25, 2017</date> (Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States) [formerly set out above], is hereby revoked. The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the heads of any other relevant executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall review any agency actions developed pursuant to Executive Order 13768 and take action, including issuing revised guidance, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, that advances the policy set forth in section 1 of this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1014c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 14010. Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework To Address the Causes of Migration, To Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and To Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 14010, <date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8267, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> <i>et seq</i>., it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. For generations, immigrants have come to the United States with little more than the clothes on their backs, hope in their hearts, and a desire to claim their own piece of the American Dream. These mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters have made our Nation better and stronger.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The United States is also a country with borders and with laws that must be enforced. Securing our borders does not require us to ignore the humanity of those who seek to cross them. The opposite is true. We cannot solve the humanitarian crisis at our border without addressing the violence, instability, and lack of opportunity that compel so many people to flee their homes. Nor is the United States safer when resources that should be invested in policies targeting actual threats, such as drug cartels and human traffickers, are squandered on efforts to stymie legitimate asylum seekers.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Consistent with these principles, my Administration will implement a multi-pronged approach toward managing migration throughout North and Central America that reflects the Nation’s highest values. We will work closely with civil society, international organizations, and the governments in the region to: establish a comprehensive strategy for addressing the causes of migration in the region; build, strengthen, and expand Central and North American countries’ asylum systems and resettlement capacity; and increase opportunities for vulnerable populations to apply for protection closer to home. At the same time, the United States will enhance lawful pathways for migration to this country and will restore and strengthen our own asylum system, which has been badly damaged by policies enacted over the last 4 years that contravened our values and caused needless human suffering.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>United States Strategies for Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration and for Collaboratively Managing Migration in the Region</i>. (a) The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the heads of any other relevant executive departments and agencies, shall as soon as possible prepare:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the United States Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration (the “Root Causes Strategy”); and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the United States Strategy for Collaboratively Managing Migration in the Region (the “Collaborative Management Strategy”).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Root Causes Strategy shall identify and prioritize actions to address the underlying factors leading to migration in the region and ensure coherence of United States Government positions. The Root Causes Strategy shall take into account, as appropriate, the views of bilateral, multilateral, and private sector partners, as well as civil society, and it shall include proposals to:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) coordinate place-based efforts in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the “Northern Triangle”) to address the root causes of migration, including by:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(A) combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(B) promoting respect for human rights, labor rights, and a free press;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(C) countering and preventing violence, extortion, and other crimes perpetrated by criminal gangs, trafficking networks, and other organized criminal organizations;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(D) combating sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(E) addressing economic insecurity and inequality;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) consult and collaborate with the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Labor to evaluate compliance with the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement to ensure that unfair labor practices do not disadvantage competition; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) encourage the deployment of Northern Triangle domestic resources and the development of Northern Triangle domestic capacity to replicate and scale efforts to foster sustainable societies across the region.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Collaborative Management Strategy shall identify and prioritize actions to strengthen cooperative efforts to address migration flows, including by expanding and improving upon previous efforts to resettle throughout the region those migrants who qualify for humanitarian protection. The Collaborative Management Strategy should focus on programs and infrastructure that facilitate access to protection and other lawful immigration avenues, in both the United States and partner countries, as close to migrants’ homes as possible. Priorities should include support for expanding pathways through which individuals facing difficult or dangerous conditions in their home countries can find stability and safety in receiving countries throughout the region, not only through asylum and refugee resettlement, but also through labor and other non-protection-related programs. To support the development of the Collaborative Management Strategy, the United States Government shall promptly begin consultations with civil society, the private sector, international organizations, and governments in the region, including the Government of Mexico. These consultations should address:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the continued development of asylum systems and resettlement capacities of receiving countries in the region, including through the provision of funding, training, and other support;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the development of internal relocation and integration programs for internally displaced persons, as well as return and reintegration programs for returnees in relevant countries of the region; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) humanitarian assistance, including through expansion of shelter networks, to address the immediate needs of individuals who have fled their homes to seek protection elsewhere in the region.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Expansion of Lawful Pathways for Protection and Opportunity in the United States</i>. (a) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly review mechanisms for better identifying and processing individuals from the Northern Triangle who are eligible for refugee resettlement to the United States. Consideration shall be given to increasing access and processing efficiency. As part of this review, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall also identify and implement all legally available and appropriate forms of relief to complement the protection afforded through the United States Refugee Admissions Program. The Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to the President with the results of the review.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) As part of the review conducted pursuant to section 3(a) of this order, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) consider taking all appropriate actions to reverse the 2017 decision rescinding the Central American Minors (CAM) parole policy and terminating the CAM Parole Program, see “Termination of the Central American Minors Parole Program,” 82 FR 38,926 (<date date="2017-08-16">August 16, 2017</date>), and consider initiating appropriate actions to reinstitute and improve upon the CAM Parole Program; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) consider promoting family unity by exercising the Secretary’s discretionary parole authority to permit certain nationals of the Northern Triangle who are the beneficiaries of approved family-sponsored immigrant visa petitions to join their family members in the United States, on a case-by-case basis.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly evaluate and implement measures to enhance access for individuals from the Northern Triangle to visa programs, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>Restoring and Enhancing Asylum Processing at the Border</i>. (a) <i>Resuming the Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Claims at United States Land Borders.</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall promptly begin consultation and planning with international and non-governmental organizations to develop policies and procedures for the safe and orderly processing of asylum claims at United States land borders, consistent with public health and safety and capacity constraints.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Director of CDC, shall promptly begin taking steps to reinstate the safe and orderly reception and processing of arriving asylum seekers, consistent with public health and safety and capacity constraints. Additionally, in furtherance of this goal, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law:</p> -<p>(A) The Secretary of HHS and the Director of CDC, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall promptly review and determine whether termination, rescission, or modification of the following actions is necessary and appropriate: <quotedContent>“Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists,”</quotedContent> - 85 FR 65,806 (<date date="2020-10-13">October 13, 2020</date>); and “Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Suspension of the Right to Introduce and Prohibition of Introduction of Persons into United States from Designated Foreign Countries or Places for Public Health Purposes,” 85 FR 56,424 (<date date="2020-09-11">September 11, 2020</date>) (codified at 42 CFR 71.40).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(B) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly review and determine whether to terminate or modify the program known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), including by considering whether to rescind the Memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security titled “Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols” (<date date="2019-01-25">January 25, 2019</date>), and any implementing guidance. In coordination with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Director of CDC, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly consider a phased strategy for the safe and orderly entry into the United States, consistent with public health and safety and capacity constraints, of those individuals who have been subjected to MPP for further processing of their asylum claims.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(C) The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly review and determine whether to rescind the interim final rule titled “Aliens Subject to a Bar on Entry Under Certain Presidential Proclamations; Procedures for Protection Claims,” 83 FR 55,934 (<date date="2018-11-09">November 9, 2018</date>), and the final rule titled “Asylum Eligibility and Procedural Modifications,” 85 FR 82,260 (<date date="2020-12-17">December 17, 2020</date>), as well as any agency memoranda or guidance that were issued in reliance on those rules.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(D) The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly review and determine whether to rescind the interim final rule titled “Implementing Bilateral and Multilateral Asylum Cooperative Agreements Under the Immigration and Nationality Act,” 84 FR 63,994 (<date date="2019-11-19">November 19, 2019</date>), as well as any agency memoranda or guidance issued in reliance on that rule. In the interim, the Secretary of State shall promptly consider whether to notify the governments of the Northern Triangle that, as efforts to establish a cooperative, mutually respectful approach to managing migration across the region begin, the United States intends to suspend and terminate the following agreements:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(1) “Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Claims,” 84 FR 64,095 (<date date="2019-07-26">July 26, 2019</date>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(2) “Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of El Salvador for Cooperation in the Examination of Protection Claims,” 85 FR 83,597 (<date date="2019-09-20">September 20, 2019</date>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(3) “Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Honduras for Cooperation in the Examination of Protection Claims,” 85 FR 25,462 (<date date="2019-09-25">September 25, 2019</date>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(E) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly cease implementing the “Prompt Asylum Case Review” program and the “Humanitarian Asylum Review Program” and consider rescinding any orders, rules, regulations, guidelines or policies implementing those programs.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(F) The following Presidential documents are revoked:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(1) Executive Order 13767 of <date date="2017-01-25">January 25, 2017</date> (Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements) [formerly set out above].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(2) Proclamation 9880 of <date date="2019-05-08">May 8, 2019</date> (Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States) [84 F.R. 21229].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(3) Presidential Memorandum of <date date="2019-04-29">April 29, 2019</date> (Additional Measures to Enhance Border Security and Restore Integrity to Our Immigration System).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(4) Presidential Memorandum of <date date="2018-04-06">April 6, 2018</date> (Ending “Catch and Release” at the Border of the United States and Directing Other Enhancements to Immigration Enforcement) [83 F.R. 16179].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">(5) Presidential Memorandum of <date date="2018-04-04">April 4, 2018</date> (Securing the Southern Border of the United States).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(G) The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly take steps to rescind any agency memoranda or guidance issued in reliance on or in furtherance of any directive revoked by section 4(a)(ii)(F) of this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) <i>Ensuring a Timely and Fair Expedited Removal Process.</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with support from the United States Digital Service within the Office of Management and Budget, shall promptly begin a review of procedures for individuals placed in expedited removal proceedings at the United States border. Within 120 days of the date of this order [<date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to the President with the results of this review and recommendations for creating a more efficient and orderly process that facilitates timely adjudications and adherence to standards of fairness and due process.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly review and consider whether to modify, revoke, or rescind the designation titled “Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal,” 84 FR 35,409 (<date date="2019-07-23">July 23, 2019</date>), regarding the geographic scope of expedited removal pursuant to INA section 235(b)(1), <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)</ref>, consistent with applicable law. The review shall consider our legal and humanitarian obligations, constitutional principles of due process and other applicable law, enforcement resources, the public interest, and any other factors consistent with this order that the Secretary deems appropriate. If the Secretary determines that modifying, revoking, or rescinding the designation is appropriate, the Secretary shall do so through publication in the Federal Register.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) <i>Asylum Eligibility</i>. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) within 180 days of the date of this order, conduct a comprehensive examination of current rules, regulations, precedential decisions, and internal guidelines governing the adjudication of asylum claims and determinations of refugee status to evaluate whether the United States provides protection for those fleeing domestic or gang violence in a manner consistent with international standards; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) within 270 days of the date of this order, promulgate joint regulations, consistent with applicable law, addressing the circumstances in which a person should be considered a member of a “particular social group,” as that term is used in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42/A">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)(A)</ref>, as derived from the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1285c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 14011. Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 14011, <date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8273, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to reunite children separated from their families at the United States-Mexico border, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. It is the policy of my Administration to respect and value the integrity of families seeking to enter the United States. My Administration condemns the human tragedy that occurred when our immigration laws were used to intentionally separate children from their parents or legal guardians (families), including through the use of the Zero-Tolerance Policy. My Administration will protect family unity and ensure that children entering the United States are not separated from their families, except in the most extreme circumstances where a separation is clearly necessary for the safety and well-being of the child or is required by law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Establishment</i>. There is hereby established an Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families (Task Force).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Membership</i>. (a) The Task Force shall include the following members or their designees:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall serve as Chair;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the Secretary of State, who shall serve as a Vice Chair;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who shall serve as a Vice Chair;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) the Attorney General;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) such other officers or employees of the Departments of State, Justice, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, as the head of each respective department may designate; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vi) such other officers or employees of executive departments and agencies (agencies) as the Chair or Vice Chairs may invite to participate, with the concurrence of the head of the agency concerned.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Chair shall convene and preside at meetings of the Task Force. The Chair, in consultation with the Vice Chairs, shall direct its work and, as appropriate, establish and direct subgroups of the Task Force.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>Functions</i>. The Task Force shall, consistent with applicable law, perform the following functions:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) Identifying all children who were separated from their families at the United States-Mexico border between <date date="2017-01-20">January 20, 2017</date>, and <date date="2021-01-20">January 20, 2021</date>, in connection with the operation of the Zero-Tolerance Policy;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) To the greatest extent possible, facilitating and enabling the reunification of each of the identified children with their families by:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) providing recommendations to heads of agencies concerning the exercise of any agency authorities necessary to reunite the children with their families, including:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(A) recommendations regarding the possible exercise of parole under section 212(d)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 [sic], as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(A)</ref>), or the issuance of visas or other immigration benefits, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(B) recommendations regarding the provision of additional services and support to the children and their families, including trauma and mental health services; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(C) recommendations regarding reunification of any additional family members of the children who were separated, such as siblings, where there is a compelling humanitarian interest in doing so;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) providing recommendations to the President concerning the exercise of any Presidential authorities necessary to reunite the children with their families, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) for purposes of developing the recommendations described in this subsection, and in particular with respect to recommendations regarding the manner and location of reunification, consulting with the children, their families, representatives of the children and their families, and other stakeholders, and considering the families’ preferences and parental rights as well as the children’s well-being; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Providing regular reports to the President, including:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) an initial progress report no later than 120 days after the date of this order [<date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>];</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) interim progress reports every 60 days thereafter;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) a report containing recommendations to ensure that the Federal Government will not repeat the policies and practices leading to the separation of families at the border, no later than 1 year after the date of this order; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) a final report when the Task Force has completed its mission.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. <i>Task Force Administration</i>. (a) To the extent permitted by law, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Department of Homeland Security shall provide the funding and administrative support the Task Force needs to implement this order, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) To the extent permitted by law, including the Economy Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1535">31 U.S.C. 1535</ref>), and subject to the availability of appropriations, additional agencies represented on the Task Force may detail staff to the Task Force, or otherwise provide administrative support, as necessary to implement this order, as determined by the respective heads of agencies.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Task Force shall coordinate, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, with relevant stakeholders, including domestic and international non-governmental organizations, and representatives of the children and their families.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) The Task Force, at the direction of the Chair, may hold public meetings and engagement sessions as necessary to carry out its mission.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) The Task Force shall terminate 30 days after it provides its final report to the President under section 4(c)(iv) of this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 6. <i>Revocation of Executive Order 13841</i>. Executive Order 13841 of <date date="2018-06-20">June 20, 2018</date> (Affording Congress an Opportunity To Address Family Separation) [formerly set out above], is hereby revoked.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 7. <i>Definitions</i>. For purposes of this order:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) The term “children” includes all persons who were under the age of 18 at the time they were separated from their families at the border.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The term “Zero-Tolerance Policy” means the policy discussed in the Attorney General’s memorandum of <date date="2018-04-06">April 6, 2018</date>, entitled, “Zero-Tolerance for Offenses Under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1325/a">8 U.S.C. 1325(a)</ref>,” and any other related policy, program, practice, or initiative resulting in the separation of children from their families at the United States-Mexico border.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 8. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">J.R. Biden, Jr.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b1285c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 14012. Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 14012, <date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8277, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. Over 40 million foreign-born individuals live in the United States today. Millions more Americans have immigrants in their families or ancestry. New Americans and their children fuel our economy, working in every industry, including healthcare, construction, caregiving, manufacturing, service, and agriculture. They open and successfully run businesses at high rates, creating jobs for millions, and they contribute to our arts, culture, and government, providing new traditions, customs, and viewpoints. They are essential workers helping to keep our economy afloat and providing important services to Americans during a global pandemic. They have helped the United States lead the world in science, technology, and innovation. And they are on the frontlines of research to develop coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) vaccines and treatments for those afflicted with the deadly disease.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Consistent with our character as a Nation of opportunity and of welcome, it is essential to ensure that our laws and policies encourage full participation by immigrants, including refugees, in our civic life; that immigration processes and other benefits are delivered effectively and efficiently; and that the Federal Government eliminates sources of fear and other barriers that prevent immigrants from accessing government services available to them. Our Nation is enriched socially and economically by the presence of immigrants, and we celebrate with them as they take the important step of becoming United States citizens. The Federal Government should develop welcoming strategies that promote integration, inclusion, and citizenship, and it should embrace the full participation of the newest Americans in our democracy.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Role of the Domestic Policy Council</i>. The role of the White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) is to convene executive departments and agencies (agencies) to coordinate the formulation and implementation of my Administration’s domestic policy objectives. Consistent with that role, the DPC shall coordinate the Federal Government’s efforts to welcome and support immigrants, including refugees, and to catalyze State and local integration and inclusion efforts. In furtherance of these goals, the DPC shall convene a Task Force on New Americans, which shall include members of agencies that implement policies that impact immigrant communities.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Restoring Trust in our Legal Immigration System</i>. The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall review existing regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, and any other similar agency actions (collectively, agency actions) that may be inconsistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) In conducting this review, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) identify barriers that impede access to immigration benefits and fair, efficient adjudications of these benefits and make recommendations on how to remove these barriers, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) identify any agency actions that fail to promote access to the legal immigration system—such as the final rule entitled, “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements,” 85 Fed. Reg. 46788 (<date date="2020-08-03">Aug. 3, 2020</date>), in light of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act (title I of division D of <ref href="/us/pl/116/159">Public Law 116–159</ref>)—and recommend steps, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, to revise or rescind those agency actions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Within 90 days of the date of this order [<date date="2021-02-02">Feb. 2, 2021</date>], the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall each submit a plan to the President describing the steps their respective agencies will take to advance the policy set forth in section 1 of this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Within 180 days of submitting the plan described in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall each submit a report to the President describing the progress of their respective agencies towards implementing the plan developed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section and recognizing any areas of concern or barriers to implementing the plan.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>Immediate Review of Agency Actions on Public Charge Inadmissibility</i>. The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the heads of other relevant agencies, as appropriate, shall review all agency actions related to implementation of the public charge ground of inadmissibility in section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, and the related ground of deportability in section 237(a)(5) of the INA, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/5">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(5)</ref>. They shall, in considering the effects and implications of public charge policies, consult with the heads of relevant agencies, including the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) This review should:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) consider and evaluate the current effects of these agency actions and the implications of their continued implementation in light of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) identify appropriate agency actions, if any, to address concerns about the current public charge policies’ effect on the integrity of the Nation’s immigration system and public health; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) recommend steps that relevant agencies should take to clearly communicate current public charge policies and proposed changes, if any, to reduce fear and confusion among impacted communities.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall each submit a report to the President describing any agency actions identified pursuant to subsection (a)(ii) of this section and any steps their agencies intend to take or have taken, consistent with subsection (a)(iii) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. <i>Promoting Naturalization.</i></p> -<p>(a) <i>Improving the naturalization process</i>. The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, within 60 days of the date of this order, develop a plan describing any agency actions, in furtherance of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, that they will take to:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) eliminate barriers in and otherwise improve the existing naturalization process, including by conducting a comprehensive review of that process with particular emphasis on the N–400 application, fingerprinting, background and security checks, interviews, civics and English language tests, and the oath of allegiance;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) substantially reduce current naturalization processing times;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) make the naturalization process more accessible to all eligible individuals, including through a potential reduction of the naturalization fee and restoration of the fee waiver process;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) facilitate naturalization for eligible candidates born abroad and members of the military, in consultation with the Department of Defense; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) review policies and practices regarding denaturalization and passport revocation to ensure that these authorities are not used excessively or inappropriately.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) <i>Implementing improvements to the naturalization process</i>. Within 180 days of the issuance of the plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall each submit a report to the President describing the progress in implementing the plan, any barriers to implementing the plan, and any additional areas of concern that should be addressed to ensure that eligible individuals are able to apply for naturalization in a fair and efficient manner.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) <i>Strategy to promote naturalization</i>. There is established an Interagency Working Group on Promoting Naturalization (Naturalization Working Group) to develop a national strategy to promote naturalization. The Naturalization Working Group shall be chaired by the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary’s designee, and it shall include the heads of the following agencies, or senior-level officials designated by the head of each agency:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the Secretary of Labor;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) the Secretary of Education;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) the Secretary of Homeland Security;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vi) the Commissioner of Social Security; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vii) the heads of other agencies invited to participate by the Working Group chair.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Naturalization Working Group shall submit a strategy to the President outlining steps the Federal Government should take to promote naturalization, including the potential development of a public awareness campaign.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 6. <i>Revocation</i>. The Presidential Memorandum of <date date="2019-05-23">May 23, 2019</date> (Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens), is revoked. The heads of relevant agencies shall review any investigations or compliance actions initiated pursuant to that memorandum and shall determine whether to suspend, as appropriate, any investigations or compliance actions inconsistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order. The heads of relevant agencies shall review any agency actions developed pursuant to that memorandum and, as appropriate, issue revised guidance consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 7. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1285c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Creating Welcoming Communities and Fully Integrating Immigrants and Refugees</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="2014-11-21">Nov. 21, 2014</date>, 79 F.R. 70765, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Our country has long been a beacon of hope and opportunity for people from around the world. Nearly 40 million foreign-born residents nationwide contribute to their communities every day, including 3 million refugees who have resettled here since 1975. These new Americans significantly improve our economy. They make up 13 percent of the population, but are over 16 percent of the labor force and start 28 percent of all new businesses. Moreover, immigrants or their children have founded more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, which collectively employ over 10 million people worldwide and generate annual revenues of $4.2 trillion.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By focusing on the civic, economic, and linguistic integration of new Americans, we can help immigrants and refugees in the United States contribute fully to our economy and their communities. Civic integration provides new Americans with security in their rights and liberties. Economic integration empowers immigrants to be self-sufficient and allows them to give back to their communities and contribute to economic growth. English language acquisition allows new Americans to attain employment or career advancement and be more active civic participants.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Our success as a Nation of immigrants is rooted in our ongoing commitment to welcoming and integrating newcomers into the fabric of our country. It is important that we develop a Federal immigrant integration strategy that is innovative and competitive with those of other industrialized nations and supports mechanisms to ensure that our Nation’s diverse people are contributing to society to their fullest potential.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Therefore, I am establishing a White House Task Force on New Americans, an interagency effort to identify and support State and local efforts at integration that are working and to consider how to expand and replicate successful models. The Task Force, which will engage with community, business, and faith leaders, as well as State and local elected officials, will help determine additional steps the Federal Government can take to ensure its programs and policies are serving diverse communities that include new Americans.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>White House Task Force on New Americans</i>. (a) There is established a White House Task Force on New Americans (Task Force) to develop a coordinated Federal strategy to better integrate new Americans into communities and support State and local efforts to do the same. It shall be co-chaired by the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Task Force shall consist of the following members:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the Secretary of State;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the Attorney General;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) the Secretary of Agriculture;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) the Secretary of Commerce;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) the Secretary of Labor;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vi) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vii) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(viii) the Secretary of Transportation;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ix) the Secretary of Education;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(x) the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xi) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xii) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xiii) the Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xiv) the Director of the National Economic Council;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xv) the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(xvi) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) A member of the Task Force may designate a senior-level official who is from the member’s department, agency, or office, and is a full-time officer or employee of the Federal Government, to perform day-to-day Task Force functions of the member. At the direction of the Co-Chairs, the Task Force may establish subgroups consisting exclusively of Task Force members or their designees under this subsection, as appropriate.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall appoint an Executive Director who will determine the Task Force’s agenda, convene regular meetings of the Task Force, and supervise work under the direction of the Co-Chairs. The Department of Homeland Security shall provide funding and administrative support for the Task Force to the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of appropriations. Each executive department or agency shall bear its own expenses for participating in the Task Force.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. <i>Mission and Function of the Task Force</i>. (a) The Task Force shall, consistent with applicable law, work across executive departments and agencies to:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) review the policies and programs of all relevant executive departments and agencies to ensure they are responsive to the needs of new Americans and the receiving communities in which they reside, and identify ways in which such programs can be used to increase meaningful engagement between new Americans and the receiving community;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) identify and disseminate best practices at the State and local level;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) provide technical assistance, training, or other support to existing Federal grantees to increase their coordination and capacity to improve long-term integration and foster welcoming community climates;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) collect and disseminate immigrant integration data, policies, and programs that affect numerous executive departments and agencies, as well as State and local governments and nongovernmental actors;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) conduct outreach to representatives of nonprofit organizations, State and local government agencies, elected officials, and other interested persons that can assist with the Task Force’s development of recommendations;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vi) work with Federal, State, and local entities to measure and strengthen equitable access to services and programs for new Americans, consistent with applicable law; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vii) share information with and communicate to the American public regarding the benefits that result from integrating new Americans into communities.</p> -<p>(b) Within 120 days of the date of this memorandum, the Task Force shall develop and submit to the President an Integration Plan with recommendations for agency actions to further the integration of new Americans. The Integration Plan shall include:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) an assessment by each Task Force member of the status and scope of the efforts by the member’s department, agency, or office to further the civic, economic, and linguistic integration of new Americans, including a report on the status of any offices or programs that have been created to develop, implement, or monitor targeted initiatives concerning immigrant integration; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) recommendations for issues, programs, or initiatives that should be further evaluated, studied, and implemented, as appropriate.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Task Force shall provide, within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, a status report to the President regarding the implementation of this memorandum. The Task Force shall review and update the Integration Plan periodically, as appropriate, and shall present to the President any updated recommendations or findings.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) The Secretary of Homeland Security is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.</p> -<signature> -<name>Barack Obama.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1285c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="2019-04-22">Apr. 22, 2019</date>, 84 F.R. 19853, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Attorney General[, and] the Secretary of Homeland Security</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> <i>et seq</i>., and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. (a) My Administration is committed to securing the borders of the United States and fostering respect for the laws of our country, both of which are cornerstones of our Republic. Nonimmigrant visa (visa) overstay rates are unacceptably high for nationals of certain countries. Aliens must abide by the terms and conditions of their visas for our immigration system to function as intended. Although the United States benefits from legitimate nonimmigrant entry, individuals who abuse the visa process and decline to abide by the terms and conditions of their visas, including their visa departure dates, undermine the integrity of our immigration system and harm the national interest.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The large numbers of aliens who overstay their period of lawful admission, failing to comply with the terms of a visa or the Visa Waiver Program, place significant strain on Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security resources, which are currently needed to address the national emergency on our southern border.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. <i>Addressing High Visa Overstay Rates</i>. (a) The Secretary of State shall engage with the governments of countries with a total overstay rate greater than 10 percent in the combined B–1 and B–2 nonimmigrant visa category based on the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2018 Entry/Exit Overstay Report. This engagement should identify conditions contributing to high overstay rates among nationals of those countries and methods to address those conditions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Within 120 days of the date of this memorandum [<date date="2019-04-22">Apr. 22, 2019</date>], the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall provide to the President recommendations to reduce B–1 and B–2 nonimmigrant visa overstay rates from the identified countries. With respect to any of the identified countries, the recommendations may include, as appropriate and to the extent consistent with applicable law, a proclamation, relying on authorities such as sections 212(f) and 215[(a)] of the INA (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)), suspending or limiting entry of nationals of those countries who hold B–1 or B–2 visas; targeted suspension of visa issuance for certain nationals; limits to duration of admission, to be implemented by the Department of Homeland Security; and additional documentary requirements.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall immediately begin taking all appropriate actions that are within the scope of their respective authorities to reduce overstay rates for all classes of nonimmigrant visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the President a summary of the Department of Homeland Security’s ongoing efforts to reduce overstays from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, to include any recommendations for additional action necessary and appropriate to ensure the integrity and security of that Program.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. <i>Admission Bonds</i>. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take steps to develop measures required for imposing admission bonds as a means for improving compliance with the terms and conditions of nonimmigrant visas. The Secretaries shall provide a status report to the President within 120 days of the date of this memorandum.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) existing rights or obligations under international agreements.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 5. The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.</p> -<signature> -<name>Donald J. Trump.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b1285c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="2021-01-20">Jan. 20, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7053, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum for the Attorney General [and] the Secretary of Homeland Security</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. In 2012, during the Obama-Biden Administration, the Secretary of Homeland Security issued a memorandum outlining how, in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion, the Department of Homeland Security should enforce the Nation’s immigration laws against certain young people. This memorandum, known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) guidance, deferred the removal of certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, have obeyed the law, and stayed in school or enlisted in the military. DACA and associated regulations permit eligible individuals who pass a background check to request temporary relief from removal and to apply for temporary work permits. DACA reflects a judgment that these immigrants should not be a priority for removal based on humanitarian concerns and other considerations, and that work authorization will enable them to support themselves and their families, and to contribute to our economy, while they remain.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Preserving and Fortifying DACA</i>. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall take all actions he deems appropriate, consistent with applicable law, to preserve and fortify DACA.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b1285c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1104"><num value="1104">§ 1104.</num><heading> Powers and duties of Secretary of State</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1285ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1104/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Powers and duties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of State shall be charged with the administration and the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and all other immigration and nationality laws relating to (1) the powers, duties, and functions of diplomatic and consular officers of the United States, except those powers, duties, and functions conferred upon the consular officers relating to the granting or refusal of visas; (2) the powers, duties, and functions of the Administrator; and (3) the determination of nationality of a person not in the United States. He shall establish such regulations; prescribe such forms of reports, entries and other papers; issue such instructions; and perform such other acts as he deems necessary for carrying out such provisions. He is authorized to confer or impose upon any employee of the United States, with the consent of the head of the department or independent establishment under whose jurisdiction the employee is serving, any of the powers, functions, or duties conferred or imposed by this chapter or regulations issued thereunder upon officers or employees of the Department of State or of the American Foreign Service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1285cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1104/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation and duties of Administrator</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of State shall designate an Administrator who shall be a citizen of the United States, qualified by experience. The Administrator shall maintain close liaison with the appropriate committees of Congress in order that they may be advised regarding the administration of this chapter by consular officers. The Administrator shall be charged with any and all responsibility and authority in the administration of this chapter which are conferred on the Secretary of State as may be delegated to the Administrator by the Secretary of State or which may be prescribed by the Secretary of State, and shall perform such other duties as the Secretary of State may prescribe.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1285cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1104/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Passport Office, Visa Office, and other offices; directors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Within the Department of State there shall be a Passport Office, a Visa Office, and such other offices as the Secretary of State may deem to be appropriate, each office to be headed by a director. The Directors of the Passport Office and the Visa Office shall be experienced in the administration of the nationality and immigration laws.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1285cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1104/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Transfer of duties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The functions heretofore performed by the Passport Division and the Visa Division of the Department of State shall hereafter be performed by the Passport Office and the Visa Office, respectively.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1285ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1104/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> General Counsel of Visa Office; appointment and duties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There shall be a General Counsel of the Visa Office, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of State and who shall serve under the general direction of the Legal Adviser of the Department of State. The General Counsel shall have authority to maintain liaison with the appropriate officers of the Service with a view to securing uniform interpretations of the provisions of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b1285cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title I, § 104, <ref href="/us/stat/66/174">66 Stat. 174</ref>; Pub. L. 87-510, § 4(a)(2), <date date="1962-06-28">June 28, 1962</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/76/123">76 Stat. 123</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/88/426/tIII/s305/43">Pub. L. 88–426, title III, § 305(43)</ref>, <date date="1964-08-14">Aug. 14, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/428">78 Stat. 428</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/1">Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-17">Aug. 17, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/847">91 Stat. 847</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/d">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(d)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s162/h/2">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(h)(2)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/407">108 Stat. 407</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b14cfc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b14cfc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b14cfc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), and (e), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b14cfc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/h/2/A">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(h)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out “; Bureau of Consular Affairs” after “Secretary of State” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/h/2/B">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(h)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “the Administrator” for “the Bureau of Consular Affairs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/h/2/C">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(h)(2)(C)</ref>, amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “There is established in the Department of State a Bureau of Consular Affairs, to be headed by an Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs. The Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs shall be a citizen of the United States, qualified by experience, and shall maintain close liaison with the appropriate committees of Congress in order that they may be advised regarding the administration of this chapter by consular officers. He shall be charged with any and all responsibility and authority in the administration of the Bureau and of this chapter which are conferred on the Secretary of State as may be delegated to him by the Secretary of State or which may be prescribed by the Secretary of State. He shall also perform such other duties as the Secretary of State may prescribe.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/h/2/D">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(h)(2)(D)</ref>, substituted “Department of State” for “Bureau”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/h/2/E">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(h)(2)(E)</ref>, struck out before period at end “, of the Bureau of Consular Affairs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “Bureau of Consular Affairs” for “Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1977—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/s109/b/1/A">Pub. L. 95–105, § 109(b)(1)(A)</ref>, struck out “Security and” after “Bureau of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/s109/b/1/B">Pub. L. 95–105, § 109(b)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “Consular Affairs, to be headed by an Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs” for “Security and Consular Affairs, to be headed by an administrator (with an appropriate title to be designated by the Secretary of State), with rank equal to that of an Assistant Secretary of State” and “Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs” for “administrator” and struck out provision that the administrator shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/s109/b/1/C">Pub. L. 95–105, § 109(b)(1)(C)</ref>, struck out “Security and” after “Bureau of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/s109/b/1/D">Pub. L. 95–105, § 109(b)(1)(D)</ref>, struck out subsec. (f) which placed Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs under immediate jurisdiction of Deputy Under Secretary of State for Administration.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1964—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/88/426">Pub. L. 88–426</ref> repealed provisions which related to compensation of Administrator. See section 5311 et seq. of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1962—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/87/510">Pub. L. 87–510</ref> provided for appointment of Administrator of Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs by President by and with advice and consent of Senate.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b14cfc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b14cfc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> become effective, or 90 days after <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, whichever comes earlier, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b14cfc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1964 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/88/426">Pub. L. 88–426</ref> effective on first day of first pay period which begins on or after <date date="1964-07-01">July 1, 1964</date>, except to extent provided in <ref href="/us/pl/88/426/s501/c">section 501(c) of Pub. L. 88–426</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/88/426/s501">section 501 of Pub. L. 88–426</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Authority of Secretary of State</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided, Secretary of State to have and exercise any authority vested by law in any official or office of Department of State and references to such officials or offices deemed to refer to Secretary of State or Department of State, as appropriate, see <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/d">section 161(d) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Assumption of Duties by Administrator of Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/4">Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(b)(4)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-17">Aug. 17, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/847">91 Stat. 847</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/4">“The individual holding the position of administrator of the Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs on the date of enactment of this section [<date date="1977-08-17">Aug. 17, 1977</date>] shall assume the duties of the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs and shall not be required to be reappointed by reason of the enactment of this section.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs or Administrator</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/5">Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(b)(5)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-17">Aug. 17, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/847">91 Stat. 847</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/5">“Any reference in any law to the Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs or to the administrator of such Bureau shall be deemed to be a reference to the Bureau of Consular Affairs or to the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, respectively.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b14cfcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105"><num value="1105">§ 1105.</num><heading> Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cfcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Commissioner and the Administrator shall have authority to maintain direct and continuous liaison with the Directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Intelligence Agency and with other internal security officers of the Government for the purpose of obtaining and exchanging information for use in enforcing the provisions of this chapter in the interest of the internal and border security of the United States. The Commissioner and the Administrator shall maintain direct and continuous liaison with each other with a view to a coordinated, uniform, and efficient administration of this chapter, and all other immigration and nationality laws.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cfcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Access to National Crime Information Center files</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14cfce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall provide the Department of State and the Service access to the criminal history record information contained in the National Crime Information Center’s Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III), Wanted Persons File, and to any other files maintained by the National Crime Information Center that may be mutually agreed upon by the Attorney General and the agency receiving the access, for the purpose of determining whether or not a visa applicant or applicant for admission has a criminal history record indexed in any such file.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14cfcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Such access shall be provided by means of extracts of the records for placement in the automated visa lookout or other appropriate database, and shall be provided without any fee or charge.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14cfd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall provide periodic updates of the extracts at intervals mutually agreed upon with the agency receiving the access. Upon receipt of such updated extracts, the receiving agency shall make corresponding updates to its database and destroy previously provided extracts.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14cfd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Access to an extract does not entitle the Department of State to obtain the full content of the corresponding automated criminal history record. To obtain the full content of a criminal history record, the Department of State shall submit the applicant’s fingerprints and any appropriate fingerprint processing fee authorized by law to the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cfd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reconsideration upon development of more cost effective means of sharing information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provision of the extracts described in subsection (b) may be reconsidered by the Attorney General and the receiving agency upon the development and deployment of a more cost-effective and efficient means of sharing the information.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cfd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of administering this section, the Department of State shall, prior to receiving access to NCIC data but not later than 4 months after <date date="2001-10-26">October 26, 2001</date>, promulgate final regulations—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cfd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to implement procedures for the taking of fingerprints; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cfd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> to establish the conditions for the use of the information received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in order—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b14cfd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to limit the redissemination of such information;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b14cfd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to ensure that such information is used solely to determine whether or not to issue a visa to an alien or to admit an alien to the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b14cfd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to ensure the security, confidentiality, and destruction of such information; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b14cfd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105/d/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> to protect any privacy rights of individuals who are subjects of such information.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b14cfda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title I, § 105, <ref href="/us/stat/66/175">66 Stat. 175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/105/tI/s109/b/2">Pub. L. 95–105, title I, § 109(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-17">Aug. 17, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/847">91 Stat. 847</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s162/h/3">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(h)(3)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/408">108 Stat. 408</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s403/a">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 403(a)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/343">115 Stat. 343</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b14cfdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b14cfdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b14cfdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b14cfde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—<ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> inserted “; data exchange” after “security officers” in section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted “and border” before “security of the United States”, and added subsecs. (b) to (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> substituted “Administrator” for “Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1977—<ref href="/us/pl/95/105">Pub. L. 95–105</ref> substituted “Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs” for “administrator” in two places.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b14cfdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b14cfe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> become effective, or 90 days after <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, whichever comes earlier, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Statutory Construction</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s403/d">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 403(d)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/345">115 Stat. 345</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s403/d">“Nothing in this section [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1379">section 1379 of this title</ref>, amending this section, and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section], or in any other law, shall be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide access to the criminal history record information contained in the National Crime Information Center’s (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III), or to any other information maintained by the NCIC, to any Federal agency or officer authorized to enforce or administer the immigration laws of the United States, for the purpose of such enforcement or administration, upon terms that are consistent with the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act of 1998 (subtitle A of title II of <ref href="/us/pl/105/251">Public Law 105–251</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14611–16">42 U.S.C. 14611–16</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t34/s40311–16">34 U.S.C. 40311–16</ref>] and <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of title 5</ref>, United States Code.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cfe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s403/b">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 403(b)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/344">115 Stat. 344</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s403/b">“Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>], the Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly shall report to Congress on the implementation of the amendments made by this section [amending this section].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b14cfe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105a"><num value="1105a">§ 1105a.</num><heading> Employment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cfe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of an alien spouse admitted under subparagraph (A), (E)(iii), (G), or (H) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> who is accompanying or following to join a principal alien admitted under subparagraph (A), (E)(iii), (G), or (H) of such section, respectively, the Secretary of Homeland Security may authorize the alien spouse to engage in employment in the United States and provide the spouse with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit if the alien spouse demonstrates that during the marriage the alien spouse or a child of the alien spouse has been battered or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the spouse of the alien spouse. Requests for relief under this section shall be handled under the procedures that apply to aliens seeking relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii">section 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cfe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1105a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The grant of employment authorization pursuant to this section shall not confer upon the alien any other form of relief.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b14cfe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title I, § 106, as added <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s814/c">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 814(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3059">119 Stat. 3059</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b14cfe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b14cfe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b14cfea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1105a, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tI/s106">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title I, § 106</ref>, as added <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s5/a">Pub. L. 87–301, § 5(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/651">75 Stat. 651</ref>; amended <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/b">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/e">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(e)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>; <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7347/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7347(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4472">102 Stat. 4472</ref>; <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV">Pub. L. 101–649, title V</ref>, §§ 502(a), 513(a), 545(b), <ref href="/us/stat/104/5048">104 Stat. 5048</ref>, 5052, 5065; <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(a)(2)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1751">105 Stat. 1751</ref>; <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130004/b">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130004(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2027">108 Stat. 2027</ref>; <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s223/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 223(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4322">108 Stat. 4322</ref>; <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 401(b), (e), 423(a), 440(a), 442(b), <ref href="/us/stat/110/1267">110 Stat. 1267</ref>, 1268, 1272, 1276, 1280; <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 306(d), 308(g)(10)(H), 371(b)(1), title VI, § 671(c)(3), (4), <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, 3009–625, 3009–645, 3009–722, related to judicial review of orders of deportation and exclusion, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 306(b), (c), 309, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, 3009–625, effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, but such repeal not to be considered to invalidate or to require the reconsideration of any judgment or order entered under this section. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b14cfeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1106"><num value="1106">§ 1106.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/91/510/tIV/s422/a">Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, § 422(a)</ref>, <date date="1970-10-26">Oct. 26, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/1189">84 Stat. 1189</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b14cfec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b14cfed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s401">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 401</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/274">66 Stat. 274</ref>, provided for establishment of Joint Committee on Immigration and Nationality, including its composition, necessity of membership on House or Senate Committee on the Judiciary, vacancies and election of chairman, functions, reports, submission of regulations to Committee, hearings and subpena, travel expenses, employment of personnel, payment of Committee expenses, and effective date.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b14cfee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b14cfef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Repeal effective immediately prior to noon on <date date="1971-01-03">Jan. 3, 1971</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/91/510/s601/1">section 601(1) of Pub. L. 91–510</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s4301">section 4301 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b14cff0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Joint Committee on Immigration and Nationality</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/91/510/tIV/s421">Pub. L. 91–510, title IV, § 421</ref>, <date date="1970-10-26">Oct. 26, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/1189">84 Stat. 1189</ref>, abolished the Joint Committee on Immigration and Nationality established by former subsec. (a) of this section.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b14cff1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1107"><num value="1107">§ 1107.</num><heading> Additional report</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">At the beginning and midpoint of each fiscal year, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate, a written report providing a description of internal affairs operations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, including the general state of such operations and a detailed description of investigations that are being conducted (or that were conducted during the previous six months) and the resources devoted to such investigations. The first such report shall be submitted not later than <date date="2006-04-01">April 1, 2006</date>.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b14cff2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/109/177/tI/s109/c">Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 109(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-03-09">Mar. 9, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/205">120 Stat. 205</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b14cff3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b14cff4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b14cff5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the USA PATRIOT Improvment and Reauthorization Act of 2005, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b14cff6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII"><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>IMMIGRATION</heading> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b14cff7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptI"><num value="I" class="small-caps">Part I—</num><heading class="small-caps">Selection System</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b14cff8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151"><num value="1151">§ 1151.</num><heading> Worldwide level of immigration</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cff9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Exclusive of aliens described in subsection (b), aliens born in a foreign state or dependent area who may be issued immigrant visas or who may otherwise acquire the status of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence are limited to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cffa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> family-sponsored immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> (or who are admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/a">section 1181(a) of this title</ref> on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>) in a number not to exceed in any fiscal year the number specified in subsection (c) for that year, and not to exceed in any of the first 3 quarters of any fiscal year 27 percent of the worldwide level under such subsection for all of such fiscal year;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cffb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> employment-based immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> (or who are admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/a">section 1181(a) of this title</ref> on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>), in a number not to exceed in any fiscal year the number specified in subsection (d) for that year, and not to exceed in any of the first 3 quarters of any fiscal year 27 percent of the worldwide level under such subsection for all of such fiscal year; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cffc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> for fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1995, diversity immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">section 1153(c) of this title</ref> (or who are admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/a">section 1181(a) of this title</ref> on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">section 1153(c) of this title</ref>) in a number not to exceed in any fiscal year the number specified in subsection (e) for that year, and not to exceed in any of the first 3 quarters of any fiscal year 27 percent of the worldwide level under such subsection for all of such fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14cffd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens not subject to direct numerical limitations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Aliens described in this subsection, who are not subject to the worldwide levels or numerical limitations of subsection (a), are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cffe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14cfff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Special immigrants described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d000-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Aliens who are admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref> or whose status is adjusted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159">section 1159 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d001-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Aliens whose status is adjusted to permanent residence under section 1160 or 1255a of this title.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d002-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Aliens whose removal is canceled under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a">section 1229b(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d003-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> Aliens provided permanent resident status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1259">section 1259 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d004-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d005-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d006-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Immediate relatives</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “immediate relatives” means the children, spouses, and parents of a citizen of the United States, except that, in the case of parents, such citizens shall be at least 21 years of age. In the case of an alien who was the spouse of a citizen of the United States and was not legally separated from the citizen at the time of the citizen’s death, the alien (and each child of the alien) shall be considered, for purposes of this subsection, to remain an immediate relative after the date of the citizen’s death but only if the spouse files a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/ii">section 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> within 2 years after such date and only until the date the spouse remarries. For purposes of this clause, an alien who has filed a petition under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> remains an immediate relative in the event that the United States citizen spouse or parent loses United States citizenship on account of the abuse.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d007-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Aliens admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/a">section 1181(a) of this title</ref> on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent who is such an immediate relative.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d008-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Aliens born to an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence during a temporary visit abroad.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d009-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d00a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d00b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under this subsection for a fiscal year is, subject to subparagraph (B), equal to—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d00c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> 480,000, minus</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d00d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the sum of the number computed under paragraph (2) and the number computed under paragraph (4), plus</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d00e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the number (if any) computed under paragraph (3).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d00f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d010-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> For each of fiscal years 1992, 1993, and 1994, 465,000 shall be substituted for 480,000 in subparagraph (A)(i).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d011-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> In no case shall the number computed under subparagraph (A) be less than 226,000.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d012-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for a fiscal year is the sum of the number of aliens described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(2) who were issued immigrant visas or who otherwise acquired the status of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence in the previous fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d013-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d014-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for fiscal year 1992 is zero.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d015-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for fiscal year 1993 is the difference (if any) between the worldwide level established under paragraph (1) for the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> during that fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d016-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for a subsequent fiscal year is the difference (if any) between the maximum number of visas which may be issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> (relating to employment-based immigrants) during the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued under that section during that year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d017-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> The number computed under this paragraph for a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1999) is the number of aliens who were paroled into the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> in the second preceding fiscal year—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d018-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who did not depart from the United States (without advance parole) within 365 days; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d019-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> who (i) did not acquire the status of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence in the two preceding fiscal years, or (ii) acquired such status in such years under a provision of law (other than subsection (b)) which exempts such adjustment from the numerical limitation on the worldwide level of immigration under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d01a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> If any alien described in paragraph (4) (other than an alien described in paragraph (4)(B)(ii)) is subsequently admitted as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, such alien shall not again be considered for purposes of paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d01b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Worldwide level of employment-based immigrants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d01c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The worldwide level of employment-based immigrants under this subsection for a fiscal year is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d01d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> 140,000, plus</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b14d01e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the number computed under paragraph (2).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d01f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d020-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for fiscal year 1992 is zero.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d021-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for fiscal year 1993 is the difference (if any) between the worldwide level established under paragraph (1) for the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> during that fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b14d022-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The number computed under this paragraph for a subsequent fiscal year is the difference (if any) between the maximum number of visas which may be issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> (relating to family-sponsored immigrants) during the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued under that section during that year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d023-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Worldwide level of diversity immigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The worldwide level of diversity immigrants is equal to 55,000 for each fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d024-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules for determining whether certain aliens are immediate relatives</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d025-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Age on petition filing date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), for purposes of subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), a determination of whether an alien satisfies the age requirement in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref> shall be made using the age of the alien on the date on which the petition is filed with the Attorney General under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> to classify the alien as an immediate relative under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d026-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Age on parent’s naturalization date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> initially filed for an alien child’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>, based on the child’s parent being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if the petition is later converted, due to the naturalization of the parent, to a petition to classify the alien as an immediate relative under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), the determination described in paragraph (1) shall be made using the age of the alien on the date of the parent’s naturalization.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d027-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Age on marriage termination date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> initially filed for an alien’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/3">section 1153(a)(3) of this title</ref>, based on the alien’s being a married son or daughter of a citizen, if the petition is later converted, due to the legal termination of the alien’s marriage, to a petition to classify the alien as an immediate relative under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i) or as an unmarried son or daughter of a citizen under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/1">section 1153(a)(1) of this title</ref>, the determination described in paragraph (1) shall be made using the age of the alien on the date of the termination of the marriage.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b14d028-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to self-petitions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraphs (1) through (3) shall apply to self-petitioners and derivatives of self-petitioners.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b14d029-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 201, <ref href="/us/stat/66/175">66 Stat. 175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s1">Pub. L. 89–236, § 1</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/911">79 Stat. 911</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s2">Pub. L. 94–571, § 2</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2703">90 Stat. 2703</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s1">Pub. L. 95–412, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/907">92 Stat. 907</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/a">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(a)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/106">94 Stat. 106</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s20">Pub. L. 97–116, § 20[(a)]</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4980">104 Stat. 4980</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/a/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1742">105 Stat. 1742</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40701/b/2">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40701(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1954">108 Stat. 1954</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/b/1">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4316">108 Stat. 4316</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/5">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(5)</ref>, (g)(8)(A)(i), title VI, §§ 603, 671(d)(1)(A), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref>, 3009–624, 3009–690, 3009–723; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1507/a/3">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1507(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1530">114 Stat. 1530</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s2">Pub. L. 107–208, § 2</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/927">116 Stat. 927</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s805/b/1">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 805(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3056">119 Stat. 3056</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/c/1">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2186">123 Stat. 2186</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b14d02a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b14d02b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b14d02c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/111/83">Pub. L. 111–83</ref> struck out “for at least 2 years at the time of the citizen’s death” before “and was not legally separated” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (f)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref> added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Pub. L. 106–386</ref> inserted at end “For purposes of this clause, an alien who has filed a petition under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> remains an immediate relative in the event that the United States citizen spouse or parent loses United States citizenship on account of the abuse.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(d)(1)(A)</ref>, struck out “, 1161,” after “section 1160”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/8/A/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(8)(A)(i)</ref>, substituted “section 1229b(a)” for “section 1254(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(5)</ref>, substituted “removal is canceled” for “deportation is suspended”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s603/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 603(1)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “the number computed under paragraph (2), plus”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4), (5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s603/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 603(2)</ref>, added pars. (4) and (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> inserted “(and each child of the alien)” after “death, the alien” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> substituted “1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)” for “1154(a)(1)(A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/a/1/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(a)(1)(A)</ref>, added subpars. (A) and (B), designated existing text as subpar. (C), and in subpar. (C) substituted “The number computed under this paragraph for a subsequent fiscal year” for “The number computed under this paragraph for a fiscal year”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/a/1/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(a)(1)(B)</ref>, added subpars. (A) and (B), designated existing text as subpar. (C), and in subpar. (C) substituted “The number computed under this paragraph for a subsequent fiscal year” for “The number computed under this paragraph for a fiscal year”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> amended section generally, substituting provisions setting forth general and worldwide levels for family-sponsored, employment-based, and diversity immigrants, for provisions setting forth numerical limitations on total lawful admissions without breakdown as to type.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> inserted proviso authorizing Secretary of State, to the extent that in a particular fiscal year the number of aliens who are issued immigrant visas or who otherwise acquire the status of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who are subject to the numerical limitations of this section, together with the aliens who adjust their status to aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H">section 1101(a)(27)(H) of this title</ref> or section 19 of the Immigration and Nationality Amendments of 1981, exceed the annual numerical limitation in effect, to reduce to such extent the annual numerical limitation in effect for the following fiscal year.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> inserted provisions relating to aliens admitted or granted asylums under section 1157 or 1158 of this title, struck out provisions relating to aliens entering conditionally under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/7">section 1153(a)(7) of this title</ref>, and decreased the authorized number from seventy-seven thousand to seventy-two thousand in each of the first three-quarters of any fiscal year, and from two hundred and ninety thousand to two hundred and seventy thousand in any fiscal year as the maximum number of admissions for such periods.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/95/412">Pub. L. 95–412</ref> substituted provisions establishing a single worldwide annual immigration ceiling of 290,000 aliens and limiting to 77,000 the number of aliens subject to such ceiling which may be admitted in each of the first three quarters of any fiscal year for provisions establishing separate annual immigration ceilings of 170,000 aliens for the Eastern Hemisphere and 120,000 aliens for the Western Hemisphere and limiting to 45,000 the number of aliens subject to the Eastern Hemisphere ceiling and to 32,000 the number of aliens subject to the Western Hemisphere ceiling which may be admitted in the first three quarters of any fiscal year.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s2/1">Pub. L. 94–571, § 2(1)</ref>, in amending subsec. (a) generally, designated existing provisions as cl. (1) limited to aliens born in any foreign state or dependent area located in the Eastern Hemisphere and added cl. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (c) to (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s2/2">Pub. L. 94–571, § 2(2)</ref>, struck out subsec. (c) which provided for determination of unused quota numbers, subsec. (d) which provided for an immigration pool, limitation on total numbers, and allocations therefrom, and subsec. (e) which provided for termination of immigration pool on <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>, and for carryover of admissible immigrants.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions setting up a 170,000 maximum on total annual immigration and 45,000 maximum on total quarterly immigration without regard to national origins, for provisions setting an annual quota for quota areas which allowed admission of one-sixth of one per centum of portion of national population of continental United States in 1920 attributable by national origin of that quota area and setting a minimum quota of 100 for each quota area.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions defining “immediate relatives” for provisions calling for a determination of annual quota for each quota area by Secretaries of State and Commerce and Attorney General, and proclamation of quotas by President.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions allowing carryover through <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>, of quotas for quota areas in effect on <date date="1965-06-30">June 30, 1965</date>, and redistribution of unused quota numbers, for provisions which limited issuance of immigrant visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions creating an immigration pool and allocating its numbers without reference to the quotas to which an alien is chargeable, for provisions allowing issuance of an immigrant visa to an immigrant as a quota immigrant even though he might be a nonquota immigrant.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions terminating the immigration pool on <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>, for provisions permitting reduction of annual quotas based on national origins pursuant to Act of Congress prior to effective date of proclaimed quotas.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b14d02d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b14d02e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2009 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/c/2">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2186">123 Stat. 2186</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/c/2"> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to all applications and petitions relating to immediate relative status under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>) pending on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition cases.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien described in clause (ii) who seeks immediate relative status pursuant to the amendment made by paragraph (1) shall file a petition under section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/ii">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>) not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this clause if—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="I">“(I)</num><content> the alien’s United States citizen spouse died before the date of the enactment of this Act;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="II">“(II)</num><content> the alien and the citizen spouse were married for less than 2 years at the time of the citizen spouse’s death; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="III">“(III)</num><content> the alien has not remarried.”</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b17412f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s8">Pub. L. 107–208, § 8</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/930">116 Stat. 930</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/208/s8"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and sections 1153, 1154, 1157, and 1158 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>] and shall apply to any alien who is a derivative beneficiary or any other beneficiary of—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> a petition for classification under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>) approved before such date but only if a final determination has not been made on the beneficiary’s application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence pursuant to such approved petition;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> a petition for classification under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>) pending on or after such date; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> an application pending before the Department of Justice or the Department of State on or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174130-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(e)(5), (g)(8)(A)(i) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174131-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40701/d">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40701(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1955">108 Stat. 1955</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40701/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>] shall take effect <date date="1995-01-01">January 1, 1995</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174132-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174133-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/a">section 161(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174134-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174135-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, and applicable to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174136-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b174137-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">Pub. L. 89–236, § 20</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/920">79 Stat. 920</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/89/236/s20">“This Act [amending this section and sections 1101, 1152 to 1156, 1181, 1182, 1201, 1202, 1204, 1251, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1259, 1322, and 1351 of this title, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] shall become effective on the first day of the first month after the expiration of thirty days following the date of its enactment [<date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>] except as provided herein.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b174138-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b174139-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension of Posthumous Benefits to Surviving Spouses, Children, and Parents</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1703/a">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1703(a)</ref>–(e), <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1693">117 Stat. 1693</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1703/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment as Immediate Relatives.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Spouses</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>), in the case of an alien who was the spouse of a citizen of the United States at the time of the citizen’s death and was not legally separated from the citizen at the time of the citizen’s death, if the citizen served honorably in an active duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States and died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by combat, the alien (and each child of the alien) shall be considered, for purposes of section 201(b) of such Act, to remain an immediate relative after the date of the citizen’s death, but only if the alien files a petition under section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/ii">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>] within 2 years after such date and only until the date the alien remarries. For purposes of such section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii), an alien granted relief under the preceding sentence shall be considered an alien spouse described in the second sentence of section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of such Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Children.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an alien who was the child of a citizen of the United States at the time of the citizen’s death, if the citizen served honorably in an active duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States and died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by combat, the alien shall be considered, for purposes of section 201(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)</ref>), to remain an immediate relative after the date of the citizen’s death (regardless of changes in age or marital status thereafter), but only if the alien files a petition under subparagraph (B) within 2 years after such date.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien described in subparagraph (A) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security for classification of the alien under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>). For purposes of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], such a petition shall be considered a petition filed under section 204(a)(1)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Parents.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an alien who was the parent of a citizen of the United States at the time of the citizen’s death, if the citizen served honorably in an active duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States and died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by combat, the alien shall be considered, for purposes of section 201(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)</ref>), to remain an immediate relative after the date of the citizen’s death (regardless of changes in age or marital status thereafter), but only if the alien files a petition under subparagraph (B) within 2 years after such date.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien described in subparagraph (A) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security for classification of the alien under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>). For purposes of such Act, such a petition shall be considered a petition filed under section 204(a)(1)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>), for purposes of this paragraph, a citizen described in subparagraph (A) does not have to be 21 years of age for a parent to benefit under this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applications for Adjustment of Status by Surviving Spouses, Children, and Parents.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c) of section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>), any alien who was the spouse, child, or parent of an alien described in paragraph (2), and who applied for adjustment of status prior to the death described in paragraph (2)(B), may have such application adjudicated as if such death had not occurred.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Alien described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> served honorably in an active duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by combat; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> was granted posthumous citizenship under section 329A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">8 U.S.C. 1440–1</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment as immediate relatives.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A spouse or child of an alien described in paragraph (3) who is included in a petition for classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)</ref>) that was filed by such alien, shall be considered (if the spouse or child has not been admitted or approved for lawful permanent residence by such date) a valid petitioner for immediate relative status under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>). Such spouse or child shall be eligible for deferred action, advance parole, and work authorization.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien spouse or child described in subparagraph (A) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security for classification of the alien under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>). For purposes of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], such a petition shall be considered a petition filed under section 204(a)(1)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Self-petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Any spouse or child of an alien described in paragraph (3) who is not a beneficiary of a petition for classification as a family-sponsored immigrant may file a petition for such classification under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>) with the Secretary of Homeland Security, but only if the spouse or child files a petition within 2 years after such date. Such spouse or child shall be eligible for deferred action, advance parole, and work authorization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Alien described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> served honorably in an active duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by combat; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> was granted posthumous citizenship under section 329A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">8 U.S.C. 1440–1</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Parents of Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Self-petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Any parent of an alien described in paragraph (2) may file a petition for classification under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>), but only if the parent files a petition within 2 years after such date. For purposes of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], such petition shall be considered a petition filed under section 204(a)(1)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)</ref>). Such parent shall be eligible for deferred action, advance parole, and work authorization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Alien described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> served honorably in an active duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by combat; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> was granted posthumous citizenship under section 329A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">8 U.S.C. 1440–1</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver of Ground for Inadmissibility</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the admissibility of any alien accorded an immigration benefit under this section for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], the ground for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>) shall not apply.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1703">Section 1703 of Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, set out above, effective as if enacted on <date date="2001-09-11">Sept. 11, 2001</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1705/a">section 1705(a) of Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2003 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b17413a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Temporary Reduction in Diversity Visas</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s203/d">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 203(d)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2199">111 Stat. 2199</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/139/s1/d">Pub. L. 105–139, § 1(d)</ref>, <date date="1997-12-02">Dec. 2, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2644">111 Stat. 2644</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/118/31/dE/tLI/s5104/c">Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5104(c)</ref>, <date date="2023-12-22">Dec. 22, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/137/938">137 Stat. 938</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/31/dE/tLI/s5104/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Beginning in fiscal year 1999, subject to paragraph (2), the number of visas available for a fiscal year under section 201(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/e">8 U.S.C. 1151(e)</ref>] shall be reduced by 5,000 from the number of visas otherwise available under that section for such fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> In no case shall the reduction under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year exceed the amount by which—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> the sum of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> one-half of the total number of individuals described in subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV) of section 309(c)(5)(C)(i) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>) who have adjusted their status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 202 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (<ref href="/us/pl/105/100">Public Law 105–100</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note) as of the end of the previous fiscal year; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the total number of individuals described in section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(D)</ref>) for whom visas shall have been made available under section 5104 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 [<ref href="/us/pl/118/31">Pub. L. 118–31</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">8 U.S.C. 1153</ref> note] as of the end of the previous fiscal year; exceeds</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the total of the reductions in available visas under this subsection for all previous fiscal years.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Paragraph (1) shall not apply in a fiscal year following a fiscal year for which the sum calculated under paragraph (2)(A), minus the number in paragraph (2)(B), is zero.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> Nothing in this paragraph may be construed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> to repeal, modify, or render permanently inapplicable paragraph (1); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> to prevent the offsetting of the number of visas described in that paragraph for the purpose of providing visa availability for aliens described in section 5104 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 [<ref href="/us/pl/118/31">Pub. L. 118–31</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">8 U.S.C. 1153</ref> note].</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> In the event that the number of visas available for a fiscal year under section 201(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/e">8 U.S.C. 1151(e)</ref>) is reduced to a number fewer than 50,000, not fewer than 3,000 of such visas shall be made available for individuals described in section 5104 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b17413b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition Relating to Death of Citizen Spouse</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s101/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 101(c)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/a/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1742">105 Stat. 1742</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/a/2">“In applying the second sentence of section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>] (as amended by subsection (a)) in the case of a [sic] alien whose citizen spouse died before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>], notwithstanding the deadline specified in such sentence the alien spouse may file the classification petition referred to in such sentence within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b17413c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Inapplicability of Numerical Limitations for Certain Aliens Residing in the United States Virgin Islands</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The numerical limitations described in subsec. (a) of this section not to apply in the case of certain aliens residing in the Virgin Islands seeking adjustment of their status to permanent resident alien status, and such adjustment of status not to result in any reduction in the number of aliens who may acquire the status of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under this chapter, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/271/s2/c/1">section 2(c)(1) of Pub. L. 97–271</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b17413d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Exemption From Numerical Limitations for Certain Aliens Who Applied for Adjustment to Status of Permanent Resident Aliens on or Before <date date="1978-06-01">June 1, 1978</date></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s19">Pub. L. 97–116, § 19</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/116/s19"> -<inline>“The numerical limitations contained in sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [sections 1151 and 1152 of this title] shall not apply to any alien who is present in the United States and who, on or before <date date="1978-06-01">June 1, 1978</date>—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> qualified as a nonpreference immigrant under section 203(a)(8) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/8">section 1153(a)(8) of this title</ref>] (as in effect on <date date="1978-06-01">June 1, 1978</date>);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> was determined to be exempt from the labor certification requirement of section 212(a)(14) of such Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/14">section 1182(a)(14) of this title</ref>] because the alien had actually invested, before such date, capital in an enterprise in the United States of which the alien became a principal manager and which employed a person or persons (other than the spouse or children of the alien) who are citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> applied for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b17413e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s4">Pub. L. 95–412, § 4</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/907">92 Stat. 907</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/96/132/s23">Pub. L. 96–132, § 23</ref>, <date date="1979-11-30">Nov. 30, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1051">93 Stat. 1051</ref>, provided for the establishment of a Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy to study and evaluate existing laws, policies, and procedures governing the admission of immigrants and refugees to the United States, to make such administrative and legislative recommendations to the President and Congress as appropriate, and to submit a final report no later than <date date="1981-03-01">Mar. 1, 1981</date>, at which time it ceased to exist although it was authorized to function for up to 60 days thereafter to wind up its affairs.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b17413f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Select Commission on Western Hemisphere Immigration</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s21/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 21(a)</ref>–(d), (f)–(h), <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/920">79 Stat. 920</ref>, 921, established a Select Commission on Western Hemisphere Immigration to study the operation of the immigration laws of the United States as they pertain to Western Hemisphere nations, with emphasis on the adequacy of such laws from the standpoint of fairness and the impact of such laws on employment and working conditions within the United States, and to make a final report to the President on or before <date date="1968-01-15">Jan. 15, 1968</date>, and terminate not later than 60 days after filing the final report.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b174140-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination of Quota Deductions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s10">Pub. L. 85–316, § 10</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/642">71 Stat. 642</ref>, provided that the quota deductions required under the provisions of former subsec. (e) of this section, the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, the act of <date date="1950-06-30">June 30, 1950</date>, and the act of <date date="1952-04-09">April 9, 1952</date>, were terminated effective <date date="1957-07-01">July 1, 1957</date>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b174141-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1151a"><num value="1151a">§ 1151a.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s7/g">Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(g)</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2706">90 Stat. 2706</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b174142-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b174143-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s21/e">Pub. L. 89–236, § 21(e)</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/921">79 Stat. 921</ref>, limited total number of special immigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref>, less certain exclusions, to 120,000 for fiscal years beginning <date date="1968-07-01">July 1, 1968</date>, or later.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b174144-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b174145-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Repeal effective on first day of first month which begins more than 60 days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b174146-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152"><num value="1152">§ 1152.</num><heading> Numerical limitations on individual foreign states</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174147-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Per country level</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174148-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Nondiscrimination</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b174149-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Except as specifically provided in paragraph (2) and in sections 1101(a)(27), 1151(b)(2)(A)(i), and 1153 of this title, no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person’s race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b17414a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of State to determine the procedures for the processing of immigrant visa applications or the locations where such applications will be processed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17414b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Per country levels for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the total number of immigrant visas made available to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area under subsections (a) and (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> in any fiscal year may not exceed 7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent (in the case of a dependent area) of the total number of such visas made available under such subsections in that fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17414c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception if additional visas available</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If because of the application of paragraph (2) with respect to one or more foreign states or dependent areas, the total number of visas available under both subsections (a) and (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who otherwise may be issued such a visa, paragraph (2) shall not apply to visas made available to such states or areas during the remainder of such calendar quarter.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17414d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17414e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> 75 percent of 2nd preference set-aside for spouses and children not subject to per country limitation</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17414f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Of the visa numbers made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> in any fiscal year, 75 percent of the 2–A floor (as defined in clause (ii)) shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under paragraph (2).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174150-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> “2–A floor” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In this paragraph, the term “2–A floor” means, for a fiscal year, 77 percent of the total number of visas made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> in the fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174151-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of remaining 25 percent for countries subject to subsection (e)</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174152-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Of the visa numbers made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> in any fiscal year, the remaining 25 percent of the 2–A floor shall be available in the case of a state or area that is subject to subsection (e) only to the extent that the total number of visas issued in accordance with subparagraph (A) to natives of the foreign state or area is less than the subsection (e) ceiling (as defined in clause (ii)).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174153-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> “Subsection (e) ceiling” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In clause (i), the term “subsection (e) ceiling” means, for a foreign state or dependent area, 77 percent of the maximum number of visas that may be made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to immigrants who are natives of the state or area under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> consistent with subsection (e).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174154-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of unmarried sons and daughters in countries subject to subsection (e)</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a foreign state or dependent area to which subsection (e) applies, the number of immigrant visas that may be made available to natives of the state or area under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/B">section 1153(a)(2)(B) of this title</ref> may not exceed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b174155-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> 23 percent of the maximum number of visas that may be made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to immigrants of the state or area described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> consistent with subsection (e), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b174156-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the number (if any) by which the maximum number of visas that may be made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to immigrants of the state or area described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> consistent with subsection (e) exceeds the number of visas issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">whichever is greater.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174157-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/4/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Limiting pass down for certain countries subject to subsection (e)</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a foreign state or dependent area to which subsection (e) applies, if the total number of visas issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> exceeds the maximum number of visas that may be made available to immigrants of the state or area under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> consistent with subsection (e) (determined without regard to this paragraph), in applying paragraphs (3) and (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> under subsection (e)(2) all visas shall be deemed to have been required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of such section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174158-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules for employment-based immigrants</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b174159-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment-based immigrants not subject to per country limitation if additional visas available</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the total number of visas available under paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who may otherwise be issued such visas, the visas made available under that paragraph shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection during the remainder of the calendar quarter.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17415a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Limiting fall across for certain countries subject to subsection (e)</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a foreign state or dependent area to which subsection (e) applies, if the total number of visas issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> exceeds the maximum number of visas that may be made available to immigrants of the state or area under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> consistent with subsection (e) (determined without regard to this paragraph), in applying subsection (e) all visas shall be deemed to have been required for the classes of aliens specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17415b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules for chargeability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each independent country, self-governing dominion, mandated territory, and territory under the international trusteeship system of the United Nations, other than the United States and its outlying possessions, shall be treated as a separate foreign state for the purposes of a numerical level established under subsection (a)(2) when approved by the Secretary of State. All other inhabited lands shall be attributed to a foreign state specified by the Secretary of State. For the purposes of this chapter the foreign state to which an immigrant is chargeable shall be determined by birth within such foreign state except that (1) an alien child, when accompanied by or following to join his alien parent or parents, may be charged to the foreign state of either parent if such parent has received or would be qualified for an immigrant visa, if necessary to prevent the separation of the child from the parent or parents, and if immigration charged to the foreign state to which such parent has been or would be chargeable has not reached a numerical level established under subsection (a)(2) for that fiscal year; (2) if an alien is chargeable to a different foreign state from that of his spouse, the foreign state to which such alien is chargeable may, if necessary to prevent the separation of husband and wife, be determined by the foreign state of the spouse he is accompanying or following to join, if such spouse has received or would be qualified for an immigrant visa and if immigration charged to the foreign state to which such spouse has been or would be chargeable has not reached a numerical level established under subsection (a)(2) for that fiscal year; (3) an alien born in the United States shall be considered as having been born in the country of which he is a citizen or subject, or, if he is not a citizen or subject of any country, in the last foreign country in which he had his residence as determined by the consular officer; and (4) an alien born within any foreign state in which neither of his parents was born and in which neither of his parents had a residence at the time of such alien’s birth may be charged to the foreign state of either parent.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17415c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Chargeability for dependent areas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any immigrant born in a colony or other component or dependent area of a foreign state overseas from the foreign state, other than an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, shall be chargeable for the purpose of the limitation set forth in subsection (a), to the foreign state.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17415d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Changes in territory</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of any change in the territorial limits of foreign states, the Secretary of State shall, upon recognition of such change issue appropriate instructions to all diplomatic and consular offices.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b17415e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for countries at ceiling</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If it is determined that the total number of immigrant visas made available under subsections (a) and (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area will exceed the numerical limitation specified in subsection (a)(2) in any fiscal year, in determining the allotment of immigrant visa numbers to natives under subsections (a) and (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>, visa numbers with respect to natives of that state or area shall be allocated (to the extent practicable and otherwise consistent with this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>) in a manner so that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b17415f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the ratio of the visa numbers made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> to the visa numbers made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> is equal to the ratio of the worldwide level of immigration under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c">section 1151(c) of this title</ref> to such level under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d">section 1151(d) of this title</ref>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b174160-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (a)(4), the proportion of the visa numbers made available under each of paragraphs (1) through (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> is equal to the ratio of the total number of visas made available under the respective paragraph to the total number of visas made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b174161-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (a)(5), the proportion of the visa numbers made available under each of paragraphs (1) through (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> is equal to the ratio of the total number of visas made available under the respective paragraph to the total number of visas made available under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting the number of visas that may be issued to natives of a foreign state or dependent area under section 1153(a) or 1153(b) of this title if there is insufficient demand for visas for such natives under section 1153(b) or 1153(a) of this title, respectively, or as limiting the number of visas that may be issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(A).</continuation> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b174162-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 202, <ref href="/us/stat/66/176">66 Stat. 176</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s9">Pub. L. 87–301, § 9</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/654">75 Stat. 654</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s2">Pub. L. 89–236, § 2</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/911">79 Stat. 911</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s3">Pub. L. 94–571, § 3</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2703">90 Stat. 2703</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s2">Pub. L. 95–412, § 2</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/907">92 Stat. 907</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/b">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(b)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/107">94 Stat. 107</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, §§ 18(c), 20(b), <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>, 1622; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s311/a">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 311(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3434">100 Stat. 3434</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s4">Pub. L. 99–653, § 4</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3655">100 Stat. 3655</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 8(c), 9(f), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, 2620; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s102">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4982">104 Stat. 4982</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/a/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1742">105 Stat. 1742</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s633">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 633</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-701">110 Stat. 3009–701</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s104/a">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 104(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1252">114 Stat. 1252</ref>, 1253.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b174163-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b174164-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b174165-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b174166-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s104/b/1">Pub. L. 106–313, § 104(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (3), (4), and (5)” for “paragraphs (3) and (4)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s104/a">Pub. L. 106–313, § 104(a)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s104/b/2">Pub. L. 106–313, § 104(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “except as provided in subsection (a)(5), the proportion of the visa numbers” for “the proportion of the visa numbers”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> struck out “minimum” before “2nd preference set-aside” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s102/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 102(1)</ref>, amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “No person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of his race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence, except as specifically provided in sections 1101(a)(27), 1151(b), and 1153 of this title: <i>Provided</i>, That the total number of immigrant visas made available to natives of any single foreign state under paragraphs (1) through (7) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> shall not exceed 20,000 in any fiscal year: <i>And provided further</i>, That to the extent that in a particular fiscal year the number of such natives who are issued immigrant visas or who may otherwise acquire the status of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence and who are subject to the numerical limitations of this section, together with the aliens from the same foreign state who adjust their status to aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to subparagraph (H) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref> or section 19 of the Immigration and Nationality Amendments Act of 1981, exceed the numerical limitation in effect for such year pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State shall reduce to such extent the numerical limitation in effect for the natives of the same foreign state pursuant to this section for the following fiscal year.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s102/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 102(2)</ref>, inserted heading and substituted reference to numerical level established under subsec. (a)(2) of this section for reference to numerical limitation set forth in proviso to subsec. (a) of this section, wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s102/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 102(3)</ref>, inserted heading and substituted “an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>” for “a special immigrant, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref>, or an immediate relative of a United States citizen, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>” and struck out “, and the number of immigrant visas available to each such colony or other component or dependent area shall not exceed 5,000 in any one fiscal year” after “to the foreign state”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s102/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 102(4)</ref>, inserted heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s102/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 102(5)</ref>, amended subsec. (e) generally, substituting provisions relating to special rules for countries at ceiling for provisions relating to availability and allocation of additional visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/c">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(c)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s4">Pub. L. 99–653, § 4</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/f/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(f)(1)</ref>, substituted “subsection (a)” for “section 202(a)” in original, which for purposes of codification had been translated as “subsection (a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/f/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(f)(2)</ref>, substituted “this section” for “section 202” in original, which for purposes of codification had been translated as “this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/c">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(c)</ref>, amended subsec. (b) generally, substituting “outlying possessions, shall” for “outlying possessions shall”, in cl. (1) substituting “when accompanied by or following to join his alien” for “when accompanied by his alien”, “charged to the foreign state of either parent” for “charged to the same foreign state as the accompanying parent or of either accompanying parent”, “from the parent” for “from the accompanying parent”, “and if immigration charged to the foreign state to which such parent has been or would be chargeable has not reached the numerical” for “and if the foreign state to which such parent has been or would be chargeable has not exceeded the numerical”, in cl. (2) substituting “of his spouse” for “of his accompanying spouse”, “of the spouse he is accompanying or following to join” for “of the accompanying spouse”, “and if immigration charged to the foreign state to which such spouse has been or would be chargeable has not reached the numerical” for “and if the foreign state to which such spouse has been or would be chargeable has not exceeded the numerical”, and in cl. (3) substituting “subject, or, if” for “subject, or if” and “country, in” for “country then in”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s311/a/1">Pub. L. 99–603, § 311(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “5,000” for “six hundred”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s311/a/2">Pub. L. 99–603, § 311(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “5,000” for “600” in provisions preceding par. (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s20/b">Pub. L. 97–116, § 20(b)</ref>, inserted proviso authorizing Secretary of State, to the extent that in a particular fiscal year the number of natives who are issued visas or who otherwise acquire the status of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who are subject to the numerical limitation of this section, together with the aliens from the same foreign state who adjust their status to aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H">section 1101(a)(27)(H) of this title</ref> and section 19 of the Immigration and Nationality Amendments of 1981, exceed the annual numerical limitation in effect for such year, to reduce to such extent the numerical limitation in effect for the natives of the same foreign state for the following fiscal year.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/c">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(c)</ref>, inserted “and” before “(4)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/b/1">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(b)(1)</ref>, (2), substituted “through (7)” for “through (8)”, and struck out “and the number of conditional entries” after “visas”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/b/3">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(b)(3)</ref>–(7), in introductory text struck out provisions relating to applicability to conditional entries, in par. (2) substituted “(26)” for “(20)”, struck out par. (7) relating to availability of conditional entries, and redesignated par. (8) as (7) and substituted “through (6)” for “through (7)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/95/412">Pub. L. 95–412</ref> substituted “limitation set forth in subsection (a), to the foreign state,” for “limitations set forth in section 1151(a) and subsection (a), to the hemisphere in which such colony or other component or dependent area is located, and to the foreign state, respectively,” and “six hundred” for “600”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s3/1">Pub. L. 94–571, § 3(1)</ref>, struck out last proviso which read: “<i>Provided further</i>, That the foregoing proviso shall not operate to reduce the number of immigrants who may be admitted under the quota of any quota area before <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s3/2">Pub. L. 94–571, § 3(2)</ref>, in revising provisions, substituted “overseas from the foreign state, other than a special immigrant, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref>, or an immediate relative of a United States citizen, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, shall be chargeable for the purpose of the limitations set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a">section 1151(a) of this title</ref> and subsection (a) of this section, to the hemisphere in which such colony or other component or dependent area is located, and to the foreign state, respectively, and the number of immigrant visas available to each such colony or other component or dependent area shall not exceed 600 in any one fiscal year” for “unless a special immigrant as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref> or an immediate relative of a United States citizen as specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, shall be chargeable, for the purpose of limitation set forth in subsection (a) of this section, to the foreign state, except that the number of persons born in any such colony or other component or dependent area overseas from the foreign state chargeable to the foreign state in any one fiscal year shall not exceed 1 per centum of the maximum number of immigrant visas available to such foreign state”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s3/3">Pub. L. 94–571, § 3(3)</ref>, added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions prohibiting preferences or priorities or discrimination in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence, setting a limit of 20,000 per year on the total number of entries available to natives of any single foreign state, and prohibiting the 20,000 limitation from reducing the number of immigrants under the quota of any quota area before <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>, for provisions calling for the charging of immigrants, with certain exceptions, to the annual quota of the quota area of his birth.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions calling for treatment of each independent country, self-governing dominion, mandated territory, and trusteeship territory as a separate foreign state for purposes of determining the numerical limitation imposed on each foreign state, and chargeability of immigrants to the country of their birth except where such chargeability would cause the family unit to be divided, for provisions setting up the Asia-Pacific triangle and providing for the special treatment of quota chargeability thereunder on the basis of racial ancestry.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions making immigrants born in colonies or other component or dependent areas of a foreign state chargeable to the foreign state and placing a limitation on the number of such immigrants of 1 per centum of the maximum number of visas available to the foreign state, for provisions making immigrants born in colonies for which no specific quota are set chargeable to the governing country and placing a limit of 100 on such immigrants from each governing country each year, with special application to the Asia-Pacific triangle.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions requiring Secretary of State, upon a change in the territorial limits of foreign states, to issue appropriate instructions to all diplomatic and consular offices, for provisions that the terms of an immigration quota for a quota area do not constitute recognition of the transfer of territory or of a government not recognized by the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> repealed subsec. (e) which allowed revision of quotas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> provided that if an area undergoes a change of administrative arrangements, boundaries, or other political change, the annual quota of the newly established area, or the visas authorized to be issued shall not be less than the total of quotas in effect or visas authorized for the area immediately preceding the change, and deleted provisions which in the event of an increase in minimum quota areas above twenty in the Asia-Pacific triangle, would proportionately decrease each quota of the area so the sum of all area quotas did not exceed two thousand.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b19b167-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b168-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b169-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/a">section 161(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b16a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/c">section 8(c) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b16b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to visas issued, and admissions occurring, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/a">section 23(a) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s311/b">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 311(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3434">100 Stat. 3434</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s311/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b16c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b16d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b16e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b19b16f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b19b170-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Treatment of Hong Kong Under Per Country Levels</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s103">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4985">104 Stat. 4985</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s103">“The approval referred to in the first sentence of section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/b">8 U.S.C. 1152(b)</ref>] shall be considered to have been granted, effective beginning with fiscal year 1991, with respect to Hong Kong as a separate foreign state, and not as a colony or other component or dependent area of another foreign state, except that the total number of immigrant visas made available to natives of Hong Kong under subsections (a) and (b) of section 203 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)</ref>, (b)] in each of fiscal years 1991, 1992, and 1993 may not exceed 10,000.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s103">Section 103 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b19b171-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Inapplicability of Numerical Limitations for Certain Aliens Residing in the United States Virgin Islands</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The numerical limitations described in text not to apply in the case of certain aliens residing in the Virgin Islands seeking adjustment of their status to permanent resident alien status, and such adjustment of status not to result in any reduction in the number of aliens who may acquire the status of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under this chapter, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/271/s2/c/1">section 2(c)(1) of Pub. L. 97–271</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b19b172-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Exemption From Numerical Limitations for Certain Aliens Who Applied for Adjustment to Status of Permanent Resident Aliens on or Before <date date="1978-06-01">June 1, 1978</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For provisions rendering inapplicable the numerical limitations contained in this section to certain aliens who had applied for adjustment to the status of permanent resident alien on or before <date date="1978-06-01">June 1, 1978</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s19">section 19 of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b19b173-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Approval by Secretary of State Treating Taiwan (China) as Separate Foreign State for Purposes of Numerical Limitation on Immigrant Visas</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/113/tVII/s714">Pub. L. 97–113, title VII, § 714</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1548">95 Stat. 1548</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/113/tVII/s714">“The approval referred to in the first sentence of section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (b) of this section] shall be considered to have been granted with respect to Taiwan (China).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b19b174-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153"><num value="1153">§ 1153.</num><heading> Allocation of immigrant visas</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b175-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Preference allocation for family-sponsored immigrants</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Aliens subject to the worldwide level specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c">section 1151(c) of this title</ref> for family-sponsored immigrants shall be allotted visas as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b176-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Unmarried sons and daughters of citizens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Qualified immigrants who are the unmarried sons or daughters of citizens of the United States shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 23,400, plus any visas not required for the class specified in paragraph (4).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b177-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Spouses and unmarried sons and unmarried daughters of permanent resident aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Qualified immigrants—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b19b178-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who are the spouses or children of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b19b179-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> who are the unmarried sons or unmarried daughters (but are not the children) of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which such worldwide level exceeds 226,000, plus any visas not required for the class specified in paragraph (1); except that not less than 77 percent of such visa numbers shall be allocated to aliens described in subparagraph (A).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b17a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Married sons and married daughters of citizens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Qualified immigrants who are the married sons or married daughters of citizens of the United States shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 23,400, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) and (2).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b17b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Brothers and sisters of citizens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Qualified immigrants who are the brothers or sisters of citizens of the United States, if such citizens are at least 21 years of age, shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 65,000, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) through (3).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b17c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Preference allocation for employment-based immigrants</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Aliens subject to the worldwide level specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d">section 1151(d) of this title</ref> for employment-based immigrants in a fiscal year shall be allotted visas as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b17d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Priority workers</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Visas shall first be made available in a number not to exceed 28.6 percent of such worldwide level, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (4) and (5), to qualified immigrants who are aliens described in any of the following subparagraphs (A) through (C):</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b17e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens with extraordinary ability</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien is described in this subparagraph if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b17f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien has extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim and whose achievements have been recognized in the field through extensive documentation,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b180-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien seeks to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b181-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the alien’s entry into the United States will substantially benefit prospectively the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b182-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Outstanding professors and researchers</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien is described in this subparagraph if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b183-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien is recognized internationally as outstanding in a specific academic area,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b184-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien has at least 3 years of experience in teaching or research in the academic area, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b185-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> the alien seeks to enter the United States—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b186-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> for a tenured position (or tenure-track position) within a university or institution of higher education to teach in the academic area,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b187-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> for a comparable position with a university or institution of higher education to conduct research in the area, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b188-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/B/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> for a comparable position to conduct research in the area with a department, division, or institute of a private employer, if the department, division, or institute employs at least 3 persons full-time in research activities and has achieved documented accomplishments in an academic field.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b189-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain multinational executives and managers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien, in the 3 years preceding the time of the alien’s application for classification and admission into the United States under this subparagraph, has been employed for at least 1 year by a firm or corporation or other legal entity or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof and the alien seeks to enter the United States in order to continue to render services to the same employer or to a subsidiary or affiliate thereof in a capacity that is managerial or executive.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b18a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or aliens of exceptional ability</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b18b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Visas shall be made available, in a number not to exceed 28.6 percent of such worldwide level, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraph (1), to qualified immigrants who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or their equivalent or who because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States, and whose services in the sciences, arts, professions, or business are sought by an employer in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b18c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of job offer</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b18d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> National interest waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Subject to clause (ii), the Attorney General may, when the Attorney General deems it to be in the national interest, waive the requirements of subparagraph (A) that an alien’s services in the sciences, arts, professions, or business be sought by an employer in the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b18e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Physicians working in shortage areas or veterans facilities</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b18f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Attorney General shall grant a national interest waiver pursuant to clause (i) on behalf of any alien physician with respect to whom a petition for preference classification has been filed under subparagraph (A) if—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b190-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the alien physician agrees to work full time as a physician in an area or areas designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as having a shortage of health care professionals or at a health care facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b191-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> a Federal agency or a department of public health in any State has previously determined that the alien physician’s work in such an area or at such facility was in the public interest.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b192-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">No permanent resident visa may be issued to an alien physician described in subclause (I) by the Secretary of State under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/b">section 1154(b) of this title</ref>, and the Attorney General may not adjust the status of such an alien physician from that of a nonimmigrant alien to that of a permanent resident alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>, until such time as the alien has worked full time as a physician for an aggregate of 5 years (not including the time served in the status of an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref>), in an area or areas designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as having a shortage of health care professionals or at a health care facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b193-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Statutory construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to prevent the filing of a petition with the Attorney General for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref>, or the filing of an application for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>, by an alien physician described in subclause (I) prior to the date by which such alien physician has completed the service described in subclause (II).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b194-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/B/ii/IV"><num value="IV" class="bold">(IV)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The requirements of this subsection do not affect waivers on behalf of alien physicians approved under subsection (b)(2)(B) before the enactment date of this subsection. In the case of a physician for whom an application for a waiver was filed under subsection (b)(2)(B) prior to <date date="1998-11-01">November 1, 1998</date>, the Attorney General shall grant a national interest waiver pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(B) except that the alien is required to have worked full time as a physician for an aggregate of 3 years (not including time served in the status of an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref>) before a visa can be issued to the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/b">section 1154(b) of this title</ref> or the status of the alien is adjusted to permanent resident under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b195-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of exceptional ability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In determining under subparagraph (A) whether an immigrant has exceptional ability, the possession of a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning or a license to practice or certification for a particular profession or occupation shall not by itself be considered sufficient evidence of such exceptional ability.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b196-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b197-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Visas shall be made available, in a number not to exceed 28.6 percent of such worldwide level, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), to the following classes of aliens who are not described in paragraph (2):</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b198-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Skilled workers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Qualified immigrants who are capable, at the time of petitioning for classification under this paragraph, of performing skilled labor (requiring at least 2 years training or experience), not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b199-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Professionals</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Qualified immigrants who hold baccalaureate degrees and who are members of the professions.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b19a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Other workers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Other qualified immigrants who are capable, at the time of petitioning for classification under this paragraph, of performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b19b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on other workers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not more than 10,000 of the visas made available under this paragraph in any fiscal year may be available for qualified immigrants described in subparagraph (A)(iii).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b19c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Labor certification required</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An immigrant visa may not be issued to an immigrant under subparagraph (A) until the consular officer is in receipt of a determination made by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">section 1182(a)(5)(A) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b19d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain special immigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Visas shall be made available, in a number not to exceed 7.1 percent of such worldwide level, to qualified special immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref> (other than those described in subparagraph (A) or (B) thereof), of which not more than 5,000 may be made available in any fiscal year to special immigrants described in subclause (II) or (III) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C/ii">section 1101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of this title</ref>, and not more than 100 may be made available in any fiscal year to special immigrants, excluding spouses and children, who are described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/M">section 1101(a)(27)(M) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b19e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment creation</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b19f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Visas shall be made available, in a number not to exceed 7.1 percent of such worldwide level, to qualified immigrants seeking to enter the United States for the purpose of engaging in a new commercial enterprise (including a limited partnership)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b1a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in which such alien has invested (after <date date="1990-11-29">November 29, 1990</date>) or, is actively in the process of investing, capital in an amount not less than the amount specified in subparagraph (C) and which is expected to remain invested for not less than 2 years; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b1a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> which will benefit the United States economy by creating full-time employment for not fewer than 10 United States citizens, United States nationals, or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the immigrant and the immigrant’s spouse, sons, or daughters).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Designations and reserved visas</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Reserved visas</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Of the visas made available under this paragraph in each fiscal year—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> 20 percent shall be reserved for qualified immigrants who invest in a rural area;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> 10 percent shall be reserved for qualified immigrants who invest in an area designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security under clause (ii) as a high unemployment area; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> 2 percent shall be reserved for qualified immigrants who invest in infrastructure projects.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Unused visas</heading><item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><heading> Carryover</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">At the end of each fiscal year, any unused visas reserved for qualified immigrants investing in each of the categories described in items (aa) through (cc) of subclause (I) shall remain available within the same category for the immediately succeeding fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/i/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><heading> General availability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">Visas described in items (aa) through (cc) of subclause (I) that are not issued by the end of the succeeding fiscal year referred to in item (aa) shall be made available to qualified immigrants described under subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of high unemployment area</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security, or a designee of the Secretary who is an employee of the Department of Homeland Security, may designate, as a high unemployment area, a census tract, or contiguous census tracts, in which—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the new commercial enterprise is principally doing business; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the weighted average of the unemployment rate for the census tracts, based on the labor force employment measure for each applicable census tract and any adjacent tract included under subclause (III), is not less than 150 percent of the national average unemployment rate.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition on designation by any other official</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">A targeted employment area may not be designated as a high unemployment area by—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a Federal official other than the Secretary of Homeland Security or a designee of the Secretary; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> any official of a State or local government.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Inclusion</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">In making a designation under subclause (I), the Secretary of Homeland Security may include a census tract directly adjacent to a census tract or contiguous census tracts described in that subclause.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/IV"><num value="IV" class="bold">(IV)</num><heading class="bold"> Duration</heading><item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/IV/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><heading> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">A designation under this clause shall be in effect for the 2-year period beginning on—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b19b1b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/IV/aa/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> the date on which an application under subparagraph (F) is filed; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b19b1b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/IV/aa/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> in the case of an alien who is not subject to subparagraph (F), at the time of investment.</content> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/IV/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><heading> Renewal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">A designation under this clause may be renewed for 1 or more additional 2-year periods if the applicable area continues to meet the criteria described in subclause (I).</p> -</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/ii/V"><num value="V" class="bold">(V)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional investment not required</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">An immigrant investor who has invested the amount of capital required by subparagraph (C) in a targeted employment area designated as a high unemployment area during the period in which the area is so designated shall not be required to increase the amount of investment due to the expiration of the designation.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Infrastructure projects</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine whether a specific capital investment project meets the definition of “infrastructure project” set forth in subparagraph (D)(iv).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition on designation by any other official</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">A determination under subclause (I) may not be made by—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a Federal official other than the Secretary of Homeland Security or a designee of the Secretary; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/B/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> any official of a State or local government.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Amount of capital required</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, the amount of capital required under subparagraph (A) shall be $1,050,000.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment for targeted employment areas and infrastructure projects</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The amount of capital required under subparagraph (A) for an investment in a targeted employment area or in an infrastructure project shall be $800,000.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Automatic adjustment in minimum investment amount</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b1c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on <date date="2027-01-01">January 1, 2027</date>, and every 5 years thereafter, the amount in clause (i) shall automatically adjust for petitions filed on or after the effective date of each adjustment, based on the cumulative annual percentage change in the unadjusted consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; U.S. city average) reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics between <date date="2022-01-01">January 1, 2022</date>, and the date of adjustment. The qualifying investment amounts shall be rounded down to the nearest $50,000. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall update such amounts by publication of a technical amendment in the Federal Register.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b19b1c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Beginning on <date date="2027-01-01">January 1, 2027</date>, and every 5 years thereafter, the amount in clause (ii) shall automatically adjust for petitions filed on or after the effective date of each adjustment, to be equal to 75 percent of the standard investment amount under subclause (I).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment for high employment areas</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of an investment made in a part of a metropolitan statistical area that at the time of the investment—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is not a targeted employment area, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/C/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is an area with an unemployment rate significantly below the national average unemployment rate,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> the Secretary of Homeland Security may specify an amount of capital required under subparagraph (A) that is greater than (but not greater than 3 times) the amount specified in clause (i), as adjusted under clause (iii).</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In this paragraph:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Affiliated job-creating entity</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The term “affiliated job-creating entity” means any job-creating entity that is controlled, managed, or owned by any of the people involved with the regional center or new commercial enterprise under subsection (b)(5)(H)(v).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Capital</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The term “capital”—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> means cash and all real, personal, or mixed tangible assets owned and controlled by the alien investor, or held in trust for the benefit of the alien and to which the alien has unrestricted access;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall be valued at fair market value in United States dollars, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or other standard accounting practice adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, at the time it is invested under this paragraph;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><chapeau> does not include—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> assets directly or indirectly acquired by unlawful means, including any cash proceeds of indebtedness secured by such assets;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> capital invested in exchange for a note, bond, convertible debt, obligation, or any other debt arrangement between the alien investor and the new commercial enterprise;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/III/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> capital invested with a guaranteed rate of return on the amount invested by the alien investor; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/III/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> except as provided in subclause (IV), capital invested that is subject to any agreement between the alien investor and the new commercial enterprise that provides the investor with a contractual right to repayment, such as a mandatory redemption at a certain time or upon the occurrence of a certain event, or a put or sell-back option held by the alien investor, even if such contractual right is contingent on the success of the new commercial enterprise, such as having sufficient available cash flow; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><chapeau> includes capital invested that—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/IV/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> is subject to a buy back option that may be exercised solely at the discretion of the new commercial enterprise; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/ii/IV/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> results in the alien investor withdrawing his or her petition unless the alien investor has fulfilled his or her sustainment period and other requirements under this paragraph.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Certifier</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The term “certifier” means a person in a position of substantive authority for the management or operations of a regional center, new commercial enterprise, affiliated job-creating entity, or issuer of securities, such as a principal executive officer or principal financial officer, with knowledge of such entities’ policies and procedures related to compliance with the requirements under this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Infrastructure project</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The term “infrastructure project” means a capital investment project in a filed or approved business plan, which is administered by a governmental entity (such as a Federal, State, or local agency or authority) that is the job-creating entity contracting with a regional center or new commercial enterprise to receive capital investment under the regional center program described in subparagraph (E) from alien investors or the new commercial enterprise as financing for maintaining, improving, or constructing a public works project.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Job-creating entity</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The term “job-creating entity” means any organization formed in the United States for the ongoing conduct of lawful business, including sole proprietorship, partnership (whether limited or general), corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or other entity, which may be publicly or privately owned, including an entity consisting of a holding company and its wholly owned subsidiaries or affiliates (provided that each subsidiary or affiliate is engaged in an activity formed for the ongoing conduct of a lawful business) that receives, or is established to receive, capital investment from alien investors or a new commercial enterprise under the regional center program described in this subparagraph and which is responsible for creating jobs to satisfy the requirement under subparagraph (A)(ii).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> New commercial enterprise</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The term “new commercial enterprise” means any for-profit organization formed in the United States for the ongoing conduct of lawful business, including sole proprietorship, partnership (whether limited or general), holding company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (provided that each subsidiary is engaged in a for-profit activity formed for the ongoing conduct of a lawful business), joint venture, corporation, business trust, limited liability company, or other entity (which may be publicly or privately owned) that receives, or is established to receive, capital investment from investors under this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/vii"><num value="vii" class="bold">(vii)</num><heading class="bold"> Rural area</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The term “rural area” means any area other than an area within a metropolitan statistical area (as designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) or within the outer boundary of any city or town having a population of 20,000 or more (based on the most recent decennial census of the United States).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/D/viii"><num value="viii" class="bold">(viii)</num><heading class="bold"> Targeted employment area</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The term “targeted employment area” means, at the time of investment, a rural area or an area designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security under subparagraph (B)(ii) as a high unemployment area.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Regional center program</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Visas under this subparagraph shall be made available through <date date="2027-09-30">September 30, 2027</date>, to qualified immigrants (and the eligible spouses and children of such immigrants) pooling their investments with 1 or more qualified immigrants participating in a program implementing this paragraph that involves a regional center in the United States, which has been designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security on the basis of a proposal for the promotion of economic growth, including prospective job creation and increased domestic capital investment.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Processing</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In processing petitions under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> for classification under this paragraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall prioritize the processing and adjudication of petitions for rural areas;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> may process petitions in a manner and order established by the Secretary; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> shall deem such petitions to include records previously filed with the Secretary pursuant to subparagraph (F) if the alien petitioner certifies that such records are incorporated by reference into the alien’s petition.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of a regional center</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A regional center shall operate within a defined, contiguous, and limited geographic area, which shall be described in the proposal and be consistent with the purpose of concentrating pooled investment within such area. The proposal to establish a regional center shall demonstrate that the pooled investment will have a substantive economic impact on such geographic area, and shall include—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> reasonable predictions, supported by economically and statistically valid and transparent forecasting tools, concerning the amount of investment that will be pooled, the kinds of commercial enterprises that will receive such investments, details of the jobs that will be created directly or indirectly as a result of such investments, and other positive economic effects such investments will have;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> a description of the policies and procedures in place reasonably designed to monitor new commercial enterprises and any associated job-creating entity to seek to ensure compliance with—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive orders of the United States, including immigration laws, criminal laws, and securities laws; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> all securities laws of each State in which securities offerings will be conducted, investment advice will be rendered, or the offerors or offerees reside;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> attestations and information confirming that all persons involved with the regional center meet the requirements under clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (H);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> a description of the policies and procedures in place that are reasonably designed to ensure program compliance; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> the identities of all natural persons involved in the regional center, as described in subparagraph (H)(v).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Indirect job creation</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iv/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit aliens seeking admission under this subparagraph to satisfy only up to 90 percent of the requirement under subparagraph (A)(ii) with jobs that are estimated to be created indirectly through investment under this paragraph in accordance with this subparagraph. An employee of the new commercial enterprise or job-creating entity may be considered to hold a job that has been directly created.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/iv/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction activity lasting less than 2 years</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">If the jobs estimated to be created are created by construction activity lasting less than 2 years, the Secretary shall permit aliens seeking admission under this subparagraph to satisfy only up to 75 percent of the requirement under subparagraph (A)(ii) with jobs that are estimated to be created indirectly through investment under this paragraph in accordance with this subparagraph.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">In determining compliance with subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit aliens seeking admission under this subparagraph to rely on economically and statistically valid methodologies for determining the number of jobs created by the program, including—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> jobs estimated to have been created directly, which may be verified using such methodologies; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> consistent with this subparagraph, jobs estimated to have been directly or indirectly created through capital expenditures, revenues generated from increased exports, improved regional productivity, job creation, and increased domestic capital investment resulting from the program.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Job and investment requirements</heading><item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><heading> Relocated jobs</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">In determining compliance with the job creation requirement under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary of Homeland Security may include jobs estimated to be created under a methodology that attributes jobs to prospective tenants occupying commercial real estate created or improved by capital investments if the number of such jobs estimated to be created has been determined by an economically and statistically valid methodology and such jobs are not existing jobs that have been relocated.</p> -</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><heading> Publicly available bonds</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall prescribe regulations to ensure that alien investor capital may not be utilized, by a new commercial enterprise or otherwise, to purchase municipal bonds or any other bonds, if such bonds are available to the general public, either as part of a primary offering or from a secondary market.</p> -</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b19b1f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/v/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><heading> Construction activity jobs</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">If the number of direct jobs estimated to be created has been determined by an economically and statistically valid methodology, and such direct jobs are created by construction activity lasting less than 2 years, the number of such jobs that may be considered direct jobs for purposes of clause (iv) shall be calculated by multiplying the total number of such jobs estimated to be created by the fraction of the 2-year period that the construction activity lasts.</p> -</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> Amendments</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vi/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> require a regional center—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vi/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> to notify the Secretary, not later than 120 days before the implementation of significant proposed changes to its organizational structure, ownership, or administration, including the sale of such center, or other arrangements which would result in individuals not previously subject to the requirements under subparagraph (H) becoming involved with the regional center; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vi/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> if exigent circumstances are present, to provide the notice described in item (aa) to the Secretary not later than 5 business days after a change described in such item; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b1f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vi/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> adjudicate business plans under subparagraph (F) and petitions under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> during any notice period as long as the amendment to the business or petition does not negatively impact program eligibility.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vii"><num value="vii" class="bold">(vii)</num><heading class="bold"> Record keeping and audits</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Record keeping</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Each regional center shall make and preserve, during the 5-year period beginning on the last day of the Federal fiscal year in which any transactions occurred, books, ledgers, records, and other documentation from the regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity used to support—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> any claims, evidence, or certifications contained in the regional center’s annual statements under subparagraph (G); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b1fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> associated petitions by aliens seeking classification under this section or removal of conditions under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Audits</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary shall audit each regional center not less frequently than once every 5 years. Each such audit shall include a review of any documentation required to be maintained under subclause (I) for the preceding 5 years and a review of the flow of alien investor capital into any capital investment project. To the extent multiple regional centers are located at a single site, the Secretary may audit multiple regional centers in a single site visit.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E/vii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary shall terminate the designation of a regional center that fails to consent to an audit under subclause (II) or deliberately attempts to impede such an audit.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Business plans for regional center investments</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b19b1ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Application for approval of an investment in a commercial enterprise</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A regional center shall file an application with the Secretary of Homeland Security for each particular investment offering through an associated new commercial enterprise before any alien files a petition for classification under this paragraph by reason of investment in that offering. The application shall include—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b200-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a comprehensive business plan for a specific capital investment project;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b201-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a credible economic analysis regarding estimated job creation that is based upon economically and statistically valid and transparent methodologies;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b202-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> any documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s77a">15 U.S.C. 77a</ref> et seq.) or with the securities regulator of any State, as required by law;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b19b203-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><chapeau> any investment and offering documents, including subscription, investment, partnership, and operating agreements, private placement memoranda, term sheets, biographies of management, officers, directors, and any person with similar responsibilities, the description of the business plan to be provided to potential alien investors, and marketing materials used, or drafts prepared for use, in connection with the offering, which shall contain references, as appropriate, to—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b204-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> all material investment risks associated with the new commercial enterprise and the job-creating entity;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b205-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> any conflicts of interest that currently exist or may arise among the regional center, the new commercial enterprise, the job-creating entity, or the principals, attorneys, or individuals responsible for recruitment or promotion of such entities;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b206-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> any pending material litigation or bankruptcy, or material adverse judgments or bankruptcy orders issued during the most recent 10-year period, in the United States or in another country, affecting the regional center, the new commercial enterprise, any associated job-creating entity, or any other enterprise in which any principal of any of the aforementioned entities held majority ownership at the time; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b207-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b19b208-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/dd/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> any fees, ongoing interest, or other compensation paid, or to be paid by the regional center, the new commercial enterprise, or any issuer of securities intended to be offered to alien investors, to agents, finders, or broker dealers involved in the offering of securities to alien investors in connection with the investment;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfbf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/dd/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> a description of the services performed, or that will be performed, by such person to entitle the person to such fees, interest, or compensation; and</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfbfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/IV/dd/CC"><num value="CC">(CC)</num><content> the name and contact information of any such person, if known at the time of filing;</content> -</subitem> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfbfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> a description of the policies and procedures, such as those related to internal and external due diligence, reasonably designed to cause the regional center and any issuer of securities intended to be offered to alien investors in connection with the relevant capital investment project, to comply, as applicable, with the securities laws of the United States and the laws of the applicable States in connection with the offer, purchase, or sale of its securities; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfbfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/i/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><content> a certification from the regional center, and any issuer of securities intended to be offered to alien investors in connection with the relevant capital investment project, that their respective agents and employees, and any parties associated with the regional center and such issuer of securities affiliated with the regional center are in compliance with the securities laws of the United States and the laws of the applicable States in connection with the offer, purchase, or sale of its securities, to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfbfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of approval of a business plan for an investment in a regional center’s commercial enterprise</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The approval of an application under this subparagraph, including an approval before the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, shall be binding for purposes of the adjudication of subsequent petitions seeking classification under this paragraph by immigrants investing in the same offering described in such application, and of petitions by the same immigrants filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref> unless—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfbfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the applicant engaged in fraud, misrepresentation, or criminal misuse;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfbff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> such approval would threaten public safety or national security;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> there has been a material change that affects eligibility;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the discovery of other evidence affecting program eligibility was not disclosed by the applicant during the adjudication process; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/ii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> the previous adjudication involved a material mistake of law or fact.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Amendments</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Approval</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security may establish procedures by which a regional center may seek approval of an amendment to an approved application under this subparagraph that reflects changes specified by the Secretary to any information, documents, or other aspects of the investment offering described in such approved application not later than 30 days after any such changes.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Incorporation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Upon the approval of a timely filed amendment to an approved application, any changes reflected in such amendment may be incorporated into and considered in determining program eligibility through adjudication of—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> pending petitions from immigrants investing in the offering described in the approved application who are seeking classification under this paragraph; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> petitions by immigrants described in item (aa) that are filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Site visits</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> perform site visits to regional centers not earlier than 24 hours after providing notice of such site visit; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> perform at least 1 site visit to, as applicable, each new commercial enterprise or job-creating entity, or the business locations where any jobs that are claimed as being created.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Parameters for capital redeployment</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall prescribe regulations, in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 and chapter 7 of title 5 (commonly known as the “Administrative Procedure Act”), that allow a new commercial enterprise to redeploy investment funds anywhere within the United States or its territories for the purpose of maintaining the investors’ capital at risk if—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the new commercial enterprise has executed the business plan for a capital investment project in good faith without a material change;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the new commercial enterprise has created a sufficient number of new full time positions to satisfy the job creation requirements of the program for all investors in the new commercial enterprise, either directly or indirectly, as evidenced by the methodologies set forth in this chapter;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> the job creating entity has repaid the capital initially deployed in conformity with the initial investment contemplated by the business plan; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v/I/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> the capital, after repayment by the job creating entity, remains at risk and it is not redeployed in passive investments, such as stocks or bonds.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/v/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the designation of a regional center if the Secretary determines that a new commercial enterprise has violated any of the requirements under subclause (I) in the redeployment of funds invested in such regional center.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Regional center annual statements</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each regional center designated under subparagraph (E) shall submit an annual statement, in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Each such statement shall include—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a certification stating that, to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation, the regional center is in compliance with clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (H);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a certification described in subparagraph (I)(ii)(II);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> a certification stating that, to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation, the regional center is in compliance with subparagraph (K)(iii);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> a description of any pending material litigation or bankruptcy proceedings, or material litigation or bankruptcy proceedings resolved during the preceding fiscal year, involving the regional center, the new commercial enterprise, or any affiliated job-creating entity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> an accounting of all individual alien investor capital invested in the regional center, new commercial enterprise, and job-creating entity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><chapeau> for each new commercial enterprise associated with the regional center—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> an accounting of the aggregate capital invested in the new commercial enterprise and any job-creating entity by alien investors under this paragraph for each capital investment project being undertaken by the new commercial enterprise;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> a description of how the capital described in item (aa) is being used to execute each capital investment project in the filed business plan or plans;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> evidence that 100 percent of the capital described in item (aa) has been committed to each capital investment project;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> detailed evidence of the progress made toward the completion of each capital investment project;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/ee"><num value="ee">(ee)</num><content> an accounting of the aggregate direct jobs created or preserved;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/ff"><num value="ff">(ff)</num><chapeau> to the best of the regional center’s knowledge, for all fees, including administrative fees, loan monitoring fees, loan management fees, commissions and similar transaction-based compensation, collected from alien investors by the regional center, the new commercial enterprise, any affiliated job-creating entity, any affiliated issuer of securities intended to be offered to alien investors, or any promoter, finder, broker-dealer, or other entity engaged by any of the aforementioned entities to locate individual investors—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/ff/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> a description of all fees collected;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/ff/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> an accounting of the entities that received such fees; and</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/ff/CC"><num value="CC">(CC)</num><content> the purpose for which such fees were collected;</content> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/gg"><num value="gg">(gg)</num><content> any documentation referred to in subparagraph (F)(i)(IV) if there has been a material change during the preceding fiscal year; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VI/hh"><num value="hh">(hh)</num><content> a certification by the regional center that the information provided under items (aa) through (gg) is accurate, to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/i/VII"><num value="VII">(VII)</num><content> a description of the regional center’s policies and procedures that are designed to enable the regional center to comply with applicable Federal labor laws.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Amendment of annual statements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall require the regional center to amend or supplement an annual statement required under clause (i) if the Secretary determines that such statement is deficient; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> may require the regional center to amend or supplement such annual statement if the Director determines that such an amendment or supplement is appropriate.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Sanctions</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of violation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Director shall sanction any regional center entity in accordance with subclause (II) if the regional center fails to submit an annual statement or if the Director determines that the regional center—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted a statement, certification, or any information submitted pursuant to this subparagraph that contained an untrue statement of material fact; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> is conducting itself in a manner inconsistent with its designation under subparagraph (E), including any willful, undisclosed, and material deviation by new commercial enterprises from any filed business plan for such new commercial enterprises.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorized sanctions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Director shall establish a graduated set of sanctions based on the severity of the violations referred to in subclause (I), including—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> fines equal to not more than 10 percent of the total capital invested by alien investors in the regional center’s new commercial enterprises or job-creating entities directly involved in such violations, the payment of which shall not in any circumstance utilize any of such alien investors’ capital investments, and which shall be deposited into the EB–5 Integrity Fund established under subparagraph (J);</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> temporary suspension from participation in the program described in subparagraph (E), which may be lifted by the Director if the individual or entity cures the alleged violation after being provided such an opportunity by the Director;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> permanent bar from participation in the program described in subparagraph (E) for 1 or more individuals or business entities associated with the regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iii/II/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> termination of regional center designation.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/G/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability of annual statements to investors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than 30 days after a request from an alien investor, a regional center shall make available to such alien investor a copy of the filed annual statement and any amendments filed to such statement, which shall be redacted to exclude any information unrelated to such alien investor or the new commercial enterprise or job creating entity into which the alien investor invested.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H"><num value="H" class="bold">(H)</num><heading class="bold"> Bona fides of persons involved with regional center program</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security may not permit any person to be involved with any regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity if—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> the person has been found to have committed—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a criminal or civil offense involving fraud or deceit within the previous 10 years;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> a civil offense involving fraud or deceit that resulted in a liability in excess of $1,000,000; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> a crime for which the person was convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of more than 1 year;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> the person is subject to a final order, for the duration of any penalty imposed by such order, of a State securities commission (or an agency or officer of a State performing similar functions), a State authority that supervises or examines banks, savings associations, or credit unions, a State insurance commission (or an agency or officer of a State performing similar functions), an appropriate Federal banking agency, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, a financial self-regulatory organization recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the National Credit Union Administration, which is based on a violation of any law or regulation that—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> prohibits fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive conduct; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><chapeau> bars the person from—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II/bb/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> association with an entity regulated by such commission, authority, agency, or officer;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II/bb/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> appearing before such commission, authority, agency, or officer;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II/bb/CC"><num value="CC">(CC)</num><content> engaging in the business of securities, insurance, or banking; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/II/bb/DD"><num value="DD">(DD)</num><content> engaging in savings association or credit union activities;</content> -</subitem> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><chapeau> the Secretary determines that the person is engaged in, has ever been engaged in, or seeks to engage in—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> any illicit trafficking in any controlled substance or in any listed chemical (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>);</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> any activity relating to espionage, sabotage, or theft of intellectual property;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> any activity related to money laundering (as described in section 1956 or 1957 of title 18);</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> any terrorist activity (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title</ref>);</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/ee"><num value="ee">(ee)</num><content> any activity constituting or facilitating human trafficking or a human rights offense;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/ff"><num value="ff">(ff)</num><content> any activity described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/III/gg"><num value="gg">(gg)</num><content> the violation of any statute, regulation, or Executive order regarding foreign financial transactions or foreign asset control; or</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><chapeau> the person—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/IV/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> is, or during the preceding 10 years has been, included on the Department of Justice’s List of Currently Disciplined Practitioners; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/i/IV/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> during the preceding 10 years, has received a reprimand or has otherwise been publicly disciplined for conduct related to fraud or deceit by a State bar association of which the person is or was a member.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Foreign involvement in regional center program</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/ii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Lawful status required</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">A person may not be involved with a regional center unless the person—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> is a national of the United States or an individual who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (20) and (22) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref>); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> is not the subject of rescission or removal proceedings.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/ii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Foreign governments</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">No agency, official, or other similar entity or representative of a foreign government entity may provide capital to, or be directly or indirectly involved with the ownership or administration of, a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, or a job-creating entity, except that a foreign or domestic investment fund or other investment vehicle that is wholly or partially owned, directly or indirectly, by a bona fide foreign sovereign wealth fund or a foreign state-owned enterprise otherwise permitted to do business in the United States may be involved with the ownership, but not the administration, of a job-creating entity that is not an affiliated job-creating entity.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/ii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Rulemaking</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Not later than 270 days after <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date>, the Secretary shall issue regulations implementing subparagraphs (I) and (II).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Information required</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall require such attestations and information, including the submission of fingerprints or other biometrics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation with respect to a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, and any affiliated job creating entity, and persons involved with such entities (as described in clause (v)), as may be necessary to determine whether such entities are in compliance with clauses (i) and (ii);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall perform such criminal record checks and other background and database checks with respect to a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, and any affiliated job-creating entity, and persons involved with such entities (as described in clause (v)), as may be necessary to determine whether such entities are in compliance with clauses (i) and (ii); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> may, at the Secretary’s discretion, require the information described to in subclause (I) and may perform the checks described in subclause (II) with respect to any job creating entity and persons involved with such entity if there is a reasonable basis to believe such entity or person is not in compliance with clauses (i) and (ii).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security may suspend or terminate the designation of any regional center, or the participation under the program of any new commercial enterprise or job-creating entity under this paragraph if the Secretary determines that such entity—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><chapeau> knowingly involved a person with such entity in violation of clause (i) or (ii) by failing, within 14 days of acquiring such knowledge—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/I/aa/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> to take commercially reasonable efforts to discontinue the prohibited person’s involvement; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/I/aa/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> to provide notice to the Secretary;</content> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> failed to provide an attestation or information requested by the Secretary under clause (iii)(I); or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> knowingly provided any false attestation or information under clause (iii)(I).</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary’s authorized sanctions under subclause (I) shall be limited to entities that have engaged in any activity described in subclause (I).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Information</heading><item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b1bfc5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><heading> Notification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">The Secretary, after performing the criminal record checks and other background checks described in clause (iii), shall notify a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity whether any person involved with such entities is not in compliance with clause (i) or (ii), unless the information that provides the basis for the determination is classified or disclosure is otherwise prohibited under law.</p> -</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580469" class="indent7 firstIndent-2 bold" id="id7b1bfc5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/iv/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><heading> Effect of failure to respond</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5">If the regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity fails to discontinue the prohibited person’s involvement with the regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity, as applicable, within 30 days after receiving such notification, such entity shall be deemed to have knowledge under subclause (I)(aa) that the involvement of such person with the entity is in violation of clause (i) or (ii).</p> -</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/H/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Persons involved with a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For the purposes of this paragraph, unless otherwise determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, a person is involved with a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, any affiliated job-creating entity, as applicable, if the person is, directly or indirectly, in a position of substantive authority to make operational or managerial decisions over pooling, securitization, investment, release, acceptance, or control or use of any funding that was procured under the program described in subparagraph (E). An individual may be in a position of substantive authority if the person serves as a principal, a representative, an administrator, an owner, an officer, a board member, a manager, an executive, a general partner, a fiduciary, an agent, or in a similar position at the regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity, respectively.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance with securities laws</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/i/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The United States has jurisdiction, including subject matter jurisdiction, over the purchase or sale of any security offered or sold, or any investment advice provided, by any regional center or any party associated with a regional center for purposes of the securities laws.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/i/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance with regulation s</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">For purposes of section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s77e">15 U.S.C. 77e</ref>), a regional center or any party associated with a regional center is not precluded from offering or selling a security pursuant to Regulation S (17 C.F.R. 230.901 et seq.) to the extent that such offering or selling otherwise complies with that regulation.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/i/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Savings provision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Subclause (I) is not intended to modify any existing rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission related to the application of section 78<i>o</i>(a) of title 15 to foreign brokers or dealers.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Regional center certifications required</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial certification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security may not approve an application for regional center designation or regional center amendment unless the regional center certifies that, to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation, the regional center is in compliance with and has policies and procedures, including those related to internal and external due diligence, reasonably designed to confirm, as applicable, that all parties associated with the regional center are and will remain in compliance with the securities laws of the United States and of any State in which—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the offer, purchase, or sale of securities was conducted;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the issuer of securities was located; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> the investment advice was provided by the regional center or parties associated with the regional center.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Reissue</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">A regional center shall annually reissue a certification described in subclause (I), in accordance with subparagraph (G), to certify compliance with clause (iii) by stating that—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the certification is made by a certifier;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><chapeau> to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation, all such offers, purchases, and sales of securities or the provision of investment advice complied with the securities laws of the United States and the securities laws of any State in which—</chapeau><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II/bb/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> the offer, purchase, or sale of securities was conducted;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II/bb/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> the issuer of securities was located; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I02" class="indent6" id="id7b1bfc70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II/bb/CC"><num value="CC">(CC)</num><content> the investment advice was provided; and</content> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> records, data, and information related to such offers, purchases, and sales have been maintained.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of noncompliance</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">If a regional center, through its due diligence, discovered during the previous fiscal year that the regional center or any party associated with the regional center was not in compliance with the securities laws of the United States or the securities laws of any State in which the securities activities were conducted by any party associated with the regional center, the certifier shall—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> describe the activities that led to noncompliance;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> describe the actions taken to remedy the noncompliance; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/ii/III/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> certify that the regional center and all parties associated with the regional center are currently in compliance, to the best of the certifier’s knowledge, after a due diligence investigation.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Oversight required</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each regional center shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> use commercially reasonable efforts to monitor and supervise compliance with the securities laws in relations to all offers, purchases, and sales of, and investment advice relating to, securities made by parties associated with the regional center;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> maintain records, data, and information relating to all such offers, purchases, sales, and investment advice during the 5-year period beginning on the date of their creation; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> make the records, data, and information described in subclause (II) available to the Secretary or to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension or termination</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In addition to any other authority provided to the Secretary under this paragraph, the Secretary, in the Secretary’s discretion, may suspend or terminate the designation of any regional center or impose other sanctions against the regional center if the regional center, or any parties associated with the regional center that the regional center knew or reasonably should have known—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> are permanently or temporarily enjoined by order, judgment, or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction in connection with the offer, purchase, or sale of a security or the provision of investment advice;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> are subject to any final order of the Securities and Exchange Commission or a State securities regulator that—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iv/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> bars such person from association with an entity regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission or a State securities regulator; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iv/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> constitutes a final order based on a finding of an intentional violation or a violation related to fraud or deceit in connection with the offer, purchase, or sale of, or investment advice relating to, a security; or</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> submitted, or caused to be submitted, a certification described in clause (ii) that contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Defined term</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In this subparagraph, the term “parties associated with a regional center” means—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the regional center;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> any new commercial enterprise or affiliated job-creating entity or issuer of securities associated with the regional center;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/v/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the regional center’s and new commercial enterprise’s owners, officers, directors, managers, partners, agents, employees, promoters and attorneys, or similar position, as determined by the Secretary; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/v/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> any person under the control of the regional center, new commercial enterprise, or issuer of securities associated with the regional center who is responsible for the marketing, offering, or sale of any security offered in connection with the capital investment project.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/I/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> Savings provision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to impair or limit the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Federal securities laws or any State securities regulator under State securities laws.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J"><num value="J" class="bold">(J)</num><heading class="bold"> EB–5 Integrity Fund</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">There is established in the United States Treasury a special fund, which shall be known as the “EB–5 Integrity Fund” (referred to in this subparagraph as the “Fund”). Amounts deposited into the Fund shall be available to the Secretary of Homeland Security until expended for the purposes set forth in clause (iii).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Fees</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/ii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual fee</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">On <date date="2022-10-01">October 1, 2022</date>, and each October 1 thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall collect for the Fund an annual fee—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> except as provided in item (bb), of $20,000 from each regional center designated under subparagraph (E); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> of $10,000 from each such regional center with 20 or fewer total investors in the preceding fiscal year in its new commercial enterprises.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/ii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Petition fee</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Beginning on <date date="2022-10-01">October 1, 2022</date>, the Secretary shall collect a fee of $1,000 for the Fund with each petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> for classification under subparagraph (E). The fee under this subclause is in addition to the fee that the Secretary is authorized to establish and collect for each petition to recover the costs of adjudication and naturalization services under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/ii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Increases</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary may increase the amounts under this clause by prescribing such regulations as may be necessary to ensure that amounts in the Fund are sufficient to carry out the purposes set forth in clause (iii).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Permissible uses of fund</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> use not less than ⅓ of the amounts deposited into the Fund for investigations based outside of the United States, including—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> monitoring and investigating program-related events and promotional activities; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> ensuring an alien investor’s compliance with subparagraph (L); and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> use amounts deposited into the Fund—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> to detect and investigate fraud or other crimes;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> to determine whether regional centers, new commercial enterprises, job-creating entities, and alien investors (and their alien spouses and alien children) comply with the immigration laws;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> to conduct audits and site visits; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iii/II/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> as the Secretary determines to be necessary, including monitoring compliance with the requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153a">section 1153a of this title</ref>.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to pay fee</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> impose a reasonable penalty, which shall be deposited into the Fund, if any regional center does not pay the fee required under clause (ii) within 30 days after the date on which such fee is due; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> terminate the designation of any regional center that does not pay the fee required under clause (ii) within 90 days after the date on which such fee is due.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/J/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that describes how amounts in the Fund were expended during the previous fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K"><num value="K" class="bold">(K)</num><heading class="bold"> Direct and third-party promoters</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfc9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules and standards</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Direct and third-party promoters (including migration agents) of a regional center, any new commercial enterprise, an affiliated job-creating entity, or an issuer of securities intended to be offered to alien investors in connection with a particular capital investment project shall comply with the rules and standards prescribed by the Secretary of Homeland Security and any applicable Federal or State securities laws, to oversee promotion of any offering of securities related to the EB–5 Program, including—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfc9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> registration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> includes identifying and contact information for such promoter and confirmation of the existence of the written agreement required under clause (iii); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfc9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> may be made publicly available at the discretion of the Secretary;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfca0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> certification by each promoter that such promoter is not ineligible under subparagraph (H)(i);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfca1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> guidelines for accurately representing the visa process to foreign investors; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfca2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> guidelines describing permissible fee arrangements under applicable securities and immigration laws.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfca3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of violation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the Secretary determines that a direct or third-party promoter has violated clause (i), the Secretary shall suspend or permanently bar such individual from participation in the program described in subparagraph (E).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfca4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each regional center, new commercial enterprise, and affiliated job-creating entity shall maintain a written agreement between or among such entities and each direct or third-party promoter operating on behalf of such entities that outlines the rules and standards prescribed under clause (i).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfca5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/K/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Disclosure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> shall include a disclosure, signed by the investor, that reflects all fees, ongoing interest, and other compensation paid to any person that the regional center or new commercial enterprise knows has received, or will receive, in connection with the investment, including compensation to agents, finders, or broker dealers involved in the offering, to the extent not already specifically identified in the business plan filed under subparagraph (F).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfca6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L"><num value="L" class="bold">(L)</num><heading class="bold"> Source of funds</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfca7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien investor shall demonstrate that the capital required under subparagraph (A) and any funds used to pay administrative costs and fees associated with the alien’s investment were obtained from a lawful source and through lawful means.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfca8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Required information</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall require that an alien investor’s petition under this paragraph contain, as applicable—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfca9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> business and tax records, or similar records, including—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> foreign business registration records;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> corporate or partnership tax returns (or tax returns of any other entity in any form filed in any country or subdivision of such country), and personal tax returns, including income, franchise, property (whether real, personal, or intangible), or any other tax returns of any kind, filed during the past 7 years (or another period to be determined by the Secretary to ensure that the investment is obtained from a lawful source of funds) with any taxing jurisdiction within or outside the United States by or on behalf of the alien investor; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> any other evidence identifying any other source of capital or administrative fees;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> evidence related to monetary judgments against the alien investor, including certified copies of any judgments, and evidence of all pending governmental civil or criminal actions, governmental administrative proceedings, and any private civil actions (pending or otherwise) involving possible monetary judgments against the alien investor from any court within or outside the United States; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the identity of all persons who transfer into the United States, on behalf of the investor, any funds that are used to meet the capital requirement under subparagraph (A).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Gift and loan restrictions</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Gifted and borrowed funds may not be counted toward the minimum capital investment requirement under subparagraph (C) unless such funds—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/iii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> were gifted or loaned to the alien investor in good faith; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/iii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> were not gifted or loaned to circumvent any limitations imposed on permissible sources of capital under this subparagraph, including but not limited to proceeds from illegal activity.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/L/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Records requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">If funds invested under subparagraph (A) are gifted or loaned to the alien investor, the Secretary shall require that the alien investor’s petition under this paragraph includes the records described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (ii) from the donor or, if other than a bank, the lender.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M"><num value="M" class="bold">(M)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of good faith investors following program noncompliance</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination or debarment of EB–5 entity</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (vi), upon the termination or debarment, as applicable, from the program under this paragraph of a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, or a job-creating entity—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> an otherwise qualified petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> or the conditional permanent residence of an alien who has been admitted to the United States pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a/1">section 1186b(a)(1) of this title</ref> based on an investment in a terminated regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity shall remain valid or continue to be authorized, as applicable, consistent with this subparagraph; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the alien beneficiaries of such petitions of such termination or debarment.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> New regional center or investment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> of an alien described in clause (i) and the conditional permanent resident status of an alien described in clause (i) shall be terminated 180 days after notification of the termination from the program under this paragraph of a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, or a job creating entity (but not sooner than 180 days after <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date>) unless—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> in the case of the termination of a regional center—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the new commercial enterprise associates with an approved regional center, regardless of the approved geographical boundaries of such regional center’s designation; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> such alien makes a qualifying investment in another new commercial enterprise; or</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> in the case of the debarment of a new commercial enterprise or job-creating entity, such alien—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> associates with a new commercial enterprise in good standing; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> invests additional investment capital solely to the extent necessary to satisfy remaining job creation requirements under subparagraph (A)(ii).</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Amendments</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary shall permit a petition described in clause (i)(I) to be amended to allow such petition to meet the applicable eligibility requirements under clause (ii), or to notify the Secretary that a pending or approved petition continues to meet the eligibility requirements described in clause (ii) notwithstanding termination or debarment described in clause (i) if such amendment is filed not later than 180 days after the Secretary provides notification of termination or debarment of a regional center, a new commercial enterprise, or a job-creating entity, as applicable.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of eligibility</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">For purposes of determining eligibility under subclause (I)—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the Secretary shall permit amendments to the business plan, without such facts underlying the amendment being deemed a material change; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfcc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> may deem any funds obtained or recovered by an alien investor, directly or indirectly, from claims against third parties, including insurance proceeds, or any additional investment capital provided by the alien, to be such alien’s investment capital for the purposes of subparagraph (A) if such investment otherwise complies with the requirements under this paragraph and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of conditions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Aliens described in subclauses (I)(bb) and (II) of clause (ii) shall be eligible to have their conditions removed pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref> beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of the subsequent investment.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Remedies</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For petitions approved under clause (ii), including following an amendment filed under clause (iii), the Secretary—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall retain the immigrant visa priority date related to the original petition and prevent age-out of derivative beneficiaries; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> may hold such petition in abeyance and extend any applicable deadlines under this paragraph.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1bfcc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the Secretary has reason to believe that an alien was a knowing participant in the conduct that led to the termination of a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity described in clause (i)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/vi/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien shall not be accorded any benefit under this subparagraph; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1bfcca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/vi/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> the Secretary shall—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1bfccb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/vi/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> notify the alien of such belief; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6ccc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/vi/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b/2">section 1186b(b)(2) of this title</ref>, shall deny or initiate proceedings to revoke the approval of such alien’s petition, application, or benefit (and that of any spouse or child, if applicable) described in this paragraph.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ccd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N"><num value="N" class="bold">(N)</num><heading class="bold"> Threats to the national interest</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial or revocation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny or revoke the approval of a petition, application, or benefit described in this paragraph, including the documents described in clause (ii), if the Secretary determines, in the Secretary’s discretion, that the approval of such petition, application, or benefit is contrary to the national interest of the United States for reasons relating to threats to public safety or national security.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ccf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Documents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The documents described in this clause are—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a certification, designation, or amendment to the designation of a regional center;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a petition seeking classification of an alien as an alien investor under this paragraph;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> a petition to remove conditions under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> an application for approval of a business plan in a new commercial enterprise under subparagraph (F); or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/ii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> a document evidencing conditional permanent resident status that was issued to an alien pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Debarment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity has its designation or participation in the program under this paragraph terminated for reasons relating to public safety or national security, any person associated with such regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity, including an alien investor, shall be permanently barred from future participation in the program under this paragraph if the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s discretion, determines, by a preponderance of the evidence, that such person was a knowing participant in the conduct that led to the termination.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the approval of a petition, application, or benefit described in this paragraph should be denied or revoked pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> notify the relevant individual, regional center, or commercial entity of such determination;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> deny or revoke such petition, application, or benefit or terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and the alien spouse and alien children of such immigrant), as of the date of such determination; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> provide any United States-owned regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job creating entity an explanation for such determination unless the relevant information is classified or disclosure is otherwise prohibited under law.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/N/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref> or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have jurisdiction to review a denial or revocation under this subparagraph. Nothing in this clause may be construed as precluding review of constitutional claims or questions of law raised upon a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/O"><num value="O" class="bold">(O)</num><heading class="bold"> Fraud, misrepresentation, and criminal misuse</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/O/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial or revocation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Subject to subparagraph (M), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall deny or revoke the approval of a petition, application, or benefit described in this paragraph, including the documents described in subparagraph (N)(ii), if the Secretary determines, in the Secretary’s discretion, that such petition, application, or benefit was predicated on or involved fraud, deceit, intentional material misrepresentation, or criminal misuse.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/O/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Debarment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity has its designation or participation in the program under this paragraph terminated for reasons relating to fraud, intentional material misrepresentation, or criminal misuse, any person associated with such regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity, including an alien investor, shall be permanently barred from future participation in the program if the Secretary determines, in the Secretary’s discretion, by a preponderance of the evidence, that such person was a knowing participant in the conduct that led to the termination.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/O/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the Secretary determines that the approval of a petition, application, or benefit described in this paragraph should be denied or revoked pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/O/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> notify the relevant individual, regional center, or commercial entity of such determination; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ce0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/O/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> deny or revoke such petition, application, or benefit or terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and the alien spouse and alien children of such immigrant), in accordance with clause (i), as of the date of such determination.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ce1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P"><num value="P" class="bold">(P)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative appellate review</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ce2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall provide an opportunity for an administrative appellate review by the Administrative Appeals Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of any determination made under this paragraph, including—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ce3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> an application for regional center designation or regional center amendment;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ce4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> an application for approval of a business plan filed under subparagraph (F);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ce5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> a petition by an alien investor for status as an immigrant under this paragraph;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ce6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the termination or suspension of any benefit accorded under this paragraph; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ce7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> any sanction imposed by the Secretary under this paragraph.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ce8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/P/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Subject to subparagraph (N)(v) and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2">section 1252(a)(2) of this title</ref>, and notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref> or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have jurisdiction to review a determination under this paragraph until the regional center, its associated entities, or the alien investor has exhausted all administrative appeals.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ce9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q"><num value="Q" class="bold">(Q)</num><heading class="bold"> Fund administration</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each new commercial enterprise shall deposit and maintain the capital investment of each alien investor in a separate account, including amounts held in escrow.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6ceb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of funds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Amounts in a separate account may only—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> be transferred to another separate account or a job creating entity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6ced-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> otherwise be deployed into the capital investment project for which the funds were intended; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> be transferred to the alien investor who contributed the funds as a refund of that investor’s capital investment, if otherwise permitted under this paragraph.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Deployment of funds into an affiliated job-creating entity</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If amounts are transferred to an affiliated job-creating entity pursuant to clause (ii)(I)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the affiliated job-creating entity shall maintain such amounts in a separate account until they are deployed into the capital investment project for which they were intended; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> not later than 30 days after such amounts are deployed pursuant to subclause (I), the affiliated job-creating entity shall provide written notice to the fund administrator retained pursuant to clause (iv) that a construction consultant or other individual authorized by the Secretary has verified that such amounts have been deployed into the project.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6cf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Fund administrator</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (v), the new commercial enterprise shall retain a fund administrator to fulfill the requirements under this subparagraph. The fund administrator—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall be independent of, and not directly related to, the new commercial enterprise, the regional center associated with the new commercial enterprise, the job creating entity, or any of the principals or managers of such entities;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> shall be licensed, active, and in good standing as—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a certified public accountant;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> an attorney;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> a broker-dealer or investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/II/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> an individual or company that otherwise meets such requirements as may be established by the Secretary;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> shall monitor and track any transfer of amounts from the separate account;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> shall serve as a cosignatory on all separate accounts;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> before any transfer of amounts from a separate account, shall—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/V/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> verify that the transfer complies with all governing documents, including organizational, operational, and investment documents; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/V/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> approve such transfer with a written or electronic signature;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6cfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><chapeau> shall periodically provide each alien investor with information about the activity of the account in which the investor’s capital investment is held, including—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6cff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/VI/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the name and location of the bank or financial institution at which the account is maintained;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6d00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/VI/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the history of the account; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b1e6d01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/VI/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> any additional information required by the Secretary; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/iv/VII"><num value="VII">(VII)</num><content> shall make and preserve, during the 5-year period beginning on the last day of the Federal fiscal year in which any transactions occurred, books, ledgers, records, and other documentation necessary to comply with this clause, which shall be provided to the Secretary upon request.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/v/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver permitted</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may waive the requirements under clause (iv) for any new commercial enterprise or affiliated job-creating entity that is controlled by or under common control of an investment adviser or broker-dealer that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission if the Secretary, in the Secretary’s discretion, determines that the Securities and Exchange Commission provides comparable protections and transparency for alien investors as the protections and transparency provided under clause (iv).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/v/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver required</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall waive the requirements under clause (iv) for any new commercial enterprise that commissions an annual independent financial audit of such new commercial enterprise or job creating entity conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, which audit shall be provided to the Secretary and all investors in the new commercial enterprise.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> Defined term</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In this subparagraph, the term “separate account” means an account that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/vi/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is maintained in the United States by a new commercial enterprise or job creating entity at a federally regulated bank or at another financial institution (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s20">section 20 of title 18</ref>) in the United States;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/vi/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is insured; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/Q/vi/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> contains only the pooled investment funds of alien investors in a new commercial enterprise with respect to a single capital investment project.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/R"><num value="R" class="bold">(R)</num><heading class="bold"> Required checks</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any petition filed by an alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">section 1154(a)(1)(H) of this title</ref> may not be approved under this paragraph unless the Secretary of Homeland Security has searched for the alien and any associated employer of such alien on the Specially Designated Nationals List of the Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/S"><num value="S" class="bold">(S)</num><heading class="bold"> Protection from expired legislation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding the expiration of legislation authorizing the regional center program under subparagraph (E), the Secretary of Homeland Security—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/S/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> shall continue processing petitions under sections 1154(a)(1)(H) and 1186b of this title based on an investment in a new commercial enterprise associated with a regional center that were filed on or before <date date="2026-09-30">September 30, 2026</date>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/S/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> may not deny a petition described in clause (i) based on the expiration of such legislation; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/S/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> may not suspend or terminate the allocation of visas to the beneficiaries of approved petitions described in clause (i).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for “K” special immigrants</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Not counted against numerical limitation in year involved</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (B), the number of immigrant visas made available to special immigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K">section 1101(a)(27)(K) of this title</ref> in a fiscal year shall not be subject to the numerical limitations of this subsection or of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a">section 1152(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Counted against numerical limitations in following year</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/6/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Reduction in employment-based immigrant classifications</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The number of visas made available in any fiscal year under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) shall each be reduced by ⅓ of the number of visas made available in the previous fiscal year to special immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K">section 1101(a)(27)(K) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/6/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Reduction in per country level</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The number of visas made available in each fiscal year to natives of a foreign state under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a">section 1152(a) of this title</ref> shall be reduced by the number of visas made available in the previous fiscal year to special immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K">section 1101(a)(27)(K) of this title</ref> who are natives of the foreign state.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/6/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Reduction in employment-based immigrant classifications within per country ceiling</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of a foreign state subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e">section 1152(e) of this title</ref> in a fiscal year (and in the previous fiscal year), the number of visas made available and allocated to each of paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection in the fiscal year shall be reduced by ⅓ of the number of visas made available in the previous fiscal year to special immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K">section 1101(a)(27)(K) of this title</ref> who are natives of the foreign state.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Diversity immigrants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraph (2), aliens subject to the worldwide level specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/e">section 1151(e) of this title</ref> for diversity immigrants shall be allotted visas each fiscal year as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of preference immigration</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall determine for the most recent previous 5-fiscal-year period for which data are available, the total number of aliens who are natives of each foreign state and who (i) were admitted or otherwise provided lawful permanent resident status (other than under this subsection) and (ii) were subject to the numerical limitations of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a">section 1151(a) of this title</ref> (other than paragraph (3) thereof) or who were admitted or otherwise provided lawful permanent resident status as an immediate relative or other alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2">section 1151(b)(2) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Identification of high-admission and low-admission regions and high-admission and low-admission states</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> shall identify—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> each region (each in this paragraph referred to as a “high-admission region”) for which the total of the numbers determined under subparagraph (A) for states in the region is greater than ⅙ of the total of all such numbers, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> each other region (each in this paragraph referred to as a “low-admission region”); and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> shall identify—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> each foreign state for which the number determined under subparagraph (A) is greater than 50,000 (each such state in this paragraph referred to as a “high-admission state”), and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> each other foreign state (each such state in this paragraph referred to as a “low-admission state”).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of percentage of worldwide immigration attributable to high-admission regions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall determine the percentage of the total of the numbers determined under subparagraph (A) that are numbers for foreign states in high-admission regions.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of regional populations excluding high-admission states and ratios of populations of regions within low-admission regions and high-admission regions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall determine—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> based on available estimates for each region, the total population of each region not including the population of any high-admission state;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for each low-admission region, the ratio of the population of the region determined under clause (i) to the total of the populations determined under such clause for all the low-admission regions; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> for each high-admission region, the ratio of the population of the region determined under clause (i) to the total of the populations determined under such clause for all the high-admission regions.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Distribution of visas</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> No visas for natives of high-admission states</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The percentage of visas made available under this paragraph to natives of a high-admission state is 0.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> For low-admission states in low-admission regions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Subject to clauses (iv) and (v), the percentage of visas made available under this paragraph to natives (other than natives of a high-admission state) in a low-admission region is the product of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the percentage determined under subparagraph (C), and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the population ratio for that region determined under subparagraph (D)(ii).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> For low-admission states in high-admission regions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Subject to clauses (iv) and (v), the percentage of visas made available under this paragraph to natives (other than natives of a high-admission state) in a high-admission region is the product of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> 100 percent minus the percentage determined under subparagraph (C), and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b1e6d2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the population ratio for that region determined under subparagraph (D)(iii).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Redistribution of unused visa numbers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the Secretary of State estimates that the number of immigrant visas to be issued to natives in any region for a fiscal year under this paragraph is less than the number of immigrant visas made available to such natives under this paragraph for the fiscal year, subject to clause (v), the excess visa numbers shall be made available to natives (other than natives of a high-admission state) of the other regions in proportion to the percentages otherwise specified in clauses (ii) and (iii).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/E/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on visas for natives of a single foreign state</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The percentage of visas made available under this paragraph to natives of any single foreign state for any fiscal year shall not exceed 7 percent.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> “Region” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Only for purposes of administering the diversity program under this subsection, Northern Ireland shall be treated as a separate foreign state, each colony or other component or dependent area of a foreign state overseas from the foreign state shall be treated as part of the foreign state, and the areas described in each of the following clauses shall be considered to be a separate region:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Africa.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Asia.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Europe.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> North America (other than Mexico).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> Oceania.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b1e6d34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/1/F/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement of education or work experience</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien is not eligible for a visa under this subsection unless the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b1e6d36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has at least a high school education or its equivalent, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b1e6d37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has, within 5 years of the date of application for a visa under this subsection, at least 2 years of work experience in an occupation which requires at least 2 years of training or experience.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Maintenance of information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of State shall maintain information on the age, occupation, education level, and other relevant characteristics of immigrants issued visas under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of family members</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A spouse or child as defined in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref> shall, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa under subsection (a), (b), or (c), be entitled to the same status, and the same order of consideration provided in the respective subsection, if accompanying or following to join, the spouse or parent.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Order of consideration</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b1e6d3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Immigrant visas made available under subsection (a) or (b) shall be issued to eligible immigrants in the order in which a petition in behalf of each such immigrant is filed with the Attorney General (or in the case of special immigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">section 1101(a)(27)(D) of this title</ref>, with the Secretary of State) as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b1e6d3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Immigrant visa numbers made available under subsection (c) (relating to diversity immigrants) shall be issued to eligible qualified immigrants strictly in a random order established by the Secretary of State for the fiscal year involved.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b1e6d3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Waiting lists of applicants for visas under this section shall be maintained in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization for issuance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of any alien claiming in his application for an immigrant visa to be described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2">section 1151(b)(2) of this title</ref> or in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section, the consular officer shall not grant such status until he has been authorized to do so as provided by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Lists</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities in the orderly administration of this section, the Secretary of State may make reasonable estimates of the anticipated numbers of visas to be issued during any quarter of any fiscal year within each of the categories under subsections (a), (b), and (c) and to rely upon such estimates in authorizing the issuance of visas. The Secretary of State shall terminate the registration of any alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year following notification to the alien of the availability of such visa, but the Secretary shall reinstate the registration of any such alien who establishes within 2 years following the date of notification of the availability of such visa that such failure to apply was due to circumstances beyond the alien’s control.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules for determining whether certain aliens are children</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (d), a determination of whether an alien satisfies the age requirement in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref> shall be made using—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b1e6d42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the age of the alien on the date on which an immigrant visa number becomes available for such alien (or, in the case of subsection (d), the date on which an immigrant visa number became available for the alien’s parent), but only if the alien has sought to acquire the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence within one year of such availability; reduced by</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b1e6d43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the number of days in the period during which the applicable petition described in paragraph (2) was pending.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Petitions described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The petition described in this paragraph is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b1e6d45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> with respect to a relationship described in subsection (a)(2)(A), a petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> for classification of an alien child under subsection (a)(2)(A); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b1e6d46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> with respect to an alien child who is a derivative beneficiary under subsection (d), a petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> for classification of the alien’s parent under subsection (a), (b), or (c).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Retention of priority date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the age of an alien is determined under paragraph (1) to be 21 years of age or older for the purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (d), the alien’s petition shall automatically be converted to the appropriate category and the alien shall retain the original priority date issued upon receipt of the original petition.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to self-petitions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraphs (1) through (3) shall apply to self-petitioners and derivatives of self-petitioners.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b1e6d49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153/h/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Age determination for children of alien investors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien who has reached 21 years of age and has been admitted under subsection (d) as a lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis as the child of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under subsection (b)(5), whose lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis is terminated under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref> or subsection (b)(5)(M), shall continue to be considered a child of the principal alien for the purpose of a subsequent immigrant petition by such alien under subsection (b)(5) if the alien remains unmarried and the subsequent petition is filed by the principal alien not later than 1 year after the termination of conditional lawful permanent resident status. No alien shall be considered a child under this paragraph with respect to more than 1 petition filed after the alien reaches 21 years of age.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b1e6d4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 203, <ref href="/us/stat/66/178">66 Stat. 178</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s3">Pub. L. 85–316, § 3</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/639">71 Stat. 639</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/363">Pub. L. 86–363</ref>, §§ 1–3, <date date="1959-09-22">Sept. 22, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/644">73 Stat. 644</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s3">Pub. L. 89–236, § 3</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/912">79 Stat. 912</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s4">Pub. L. 94–571, § 4</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2705">90 Stat. 2705</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s3">Pub. L. 95–412, § 3</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/907">92 Stat. 907</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s1">Pub. L. 95–417, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/917">92 Stat. 917</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/c">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(c)</ref>, (i), <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/107">94 Stat. 107</ref>, 108; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI">Pub. L. 101–649, title I</ref>, §§ 111, 121(a), 131, 162(a)(1), title VI, § 603(a)(3), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4986">104 Stat. 4986</ref>, 4987, 4997, 5009, 5082; <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/b">Pub. L. 102–110, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/555">105 Stat. 555</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(2)</ref>, (e)(3), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>, 1745; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 212(b), 219(c), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4314">108 Stat. 4314</ref>, 4316; <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s5">Pub. L. 106–95, § 5</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1318">113 Stat. 1318</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/1/tI/s117">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(1) [title I, § 117]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1535">113 Stat. 1535</ref>, 1501A–21; <ref href="/us/pl/106/536/s1/b/1">Pub. L. 106–536, § 1(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="2000-11-22">Nov. 22, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2560">114 Stat. 2560</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s3">Pub. L. 107–208, § 3</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/928">116 Stat. 928</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I</ref>, §§ 11035, 11036(a), <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1846">116 Stat. 1846</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s805/b/2">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 805(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3056">119 Stat. 3056</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB</ref>, §§ 102(a), (b), 103(b)(1), (c)(1), 108, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1070">136 Stat. 1070</ref>, 1074, 1075, 1100, 1109.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b1e6d4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b1e6d4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b1e6d4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The enactment date of this subsection, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii)(IV), probably means the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/106/95">Pub. L. 106–95</ref>, which amended subsec. (b)(2)(B) of this section generally, and which was approved <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Securities Act of 1933, referred to in subsec. (b)(5)(F)(i)(III), is title I of <ref href="/us/act/1933-05-27/ch38">act May 27, 1933, ch. 38</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/48/74">48 Stat. 74</ref>, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 77a et seq.) of chapter 2A of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t15/s77a">section 77a of Title 15</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(5)(F)(v)(I)(bb), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b1e6d4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2022—Subsec. (b)(5)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/1/A">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “(C) and which is expected to remain invested for not less than 2 years; and” for “(C), and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/1/B">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “by creating” for “and create” and inserted “, United States nationals,” after “citizens”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/2">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(2)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) related to set-aside for targeted employment areas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(C)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/3/A">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “$1,050,000” for “$1,000,000. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of State, may from time to time prescribe regulations increasing the dollar amount specified under the previous sentence”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/3/B">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(3)(B)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Attorney General may, in the case of investment made in a targeted employment area, specify an amount of capital required under subparagraph (A) that is less than (but not less than ½ of) the amount specified in clause (i).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(C)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/3/D">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(3)(D)</ref>, added cl. (iii). Former cl. (iii) redesignated (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(C)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/3/C">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(3)(C)</ref>, (E), redesignated cl. (iii) as (iv) and, in concluding provisions, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” and inserted “, as adjusted under clause (iii)” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/a/4">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(4)</ref>, amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) defined “full-time employment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(E) to (Q). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s103/b/1">Pub. L. 117–103, § 103(b)(1)</ref>, added subpars. (E) to (Q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(R). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s103/c/1">Pub. L. 117–103, § 103(c)(1)</ref>, added subpar. (R).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(S). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s108">Pub. L. 117–103, § 108</ref>, added subpar. (S).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/b">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(b)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (h)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref> added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (b)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/a/1/A">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “enterprise (including a limited partnership)—” for “enterprise—” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(A)(i) to (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/a/1/B">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(a)(1)(B)</ref>, (C), redesignated cls. (ii) and (iii) as (i) and (ii), respectively, and struck out former cl. (i) which read as follows: “which the alien has established,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/a/2">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “invest in” for “establish”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11035">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11035</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/536">Pub. L. 106–536</ref> inserted before period at end “, and not more than 100 may be made available in any fiscal year to special immigrants, excluding spouses and children, who are described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/M">section 1101(a)(27)(M) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/95">Pub. L. 106–95</ref> and <ref href="/us/pl/106/113">Pub. L. 106–113</ref> amended subpar. (B) generally in substantially identical manner. <ref href="/us/pl/106/95">Pub. L. 106–95</ref> provided headings. Text is based on <ref href="/us/pl/106/113">Pub. L. 106–113</ref>. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Attorney General may, when he deems it to be in the national interest, waive the requirement of subparagraph (A) that an alien’s services in the sciences, arts, professions, or business be sought by an employer in the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(5)(B), (C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/c">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(c)</ref>, substituted “Targeted” and “targeted” for “Targetted” and “targetted”, respectively, wherever appearing in headings and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s212/b">Pub. L. 103–416, § 212(b)</ref>, struck out subpar. (C) which related to application of separate numerical limitations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/2/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “28.6 percent of such worldwide level” for “40,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/2/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “the alien seeks” for “who seeks”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/2/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “28.6 percent of such worldwide level” for “40,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/2/D">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(2)(D)</ref>, inserted “professions,” after “arts,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/2/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “28.6 percent of such worldwide level” for “40,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4), (5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/2/C">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “7.1 percent of such worldwide level” for “10,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/102/110">Pub. L. 102–110</ref> added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(3)</ref>, substituted “Authorization for issuance” for “Presumption” in heading, struck out at beginning “Every immigrant shall be presumed not to be described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2">section 1151(b)(2) of this title</ref>, until the immigrant establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer and the immigration officer that the immigrant is so described.”, and substituted “1151(b)(2) of this title or in subsection (a), (b), or (c)” for “1151(b)(1) of this title or in subsection (a) or (b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s111/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 111(2)</ref>, added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which related to allocation of visas of aliens subject to section 1151(a) limitations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5">section 1182(a)(5) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/14">section 1182(a)(14) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, §§ 111(1), 121(a), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsec. (b) as (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, §§ 111(1), 131, added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(a)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which related to order of consideration given applications for immigrant visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s111/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 111(1)</ref>, redesignated former subsec. (b) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(a)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which related to order of issuance of immigrant visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s111/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 111(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (c) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(a)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to presumption of nonpreference status and grant of status by consular officers.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s111/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 111(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) as (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(a)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (g) and struck out former subsec. (g) which related to estimates of anticipated numbers of visas to be issued, termination and reinstatement of registration of aliens, and revocation of approval of petition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s111/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 111(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/c/1">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(c)(1)</ref>–(6), in introductory text struck out applicability to conditional entry, in par. (2) substituted “(26)” for “(20)”, struck out par. (7) relating to availability of conditional entries, redesignated former par. (8) as (7) and struck out applicability to number of conditional entries and visas available under former par. (7), and redesignated former par. (9) as (8) and substituted provisions relating to applicability of pars. (1) to (7) to visas, for provisions relating to applicability of pars. (1) to (8) to conditional entries.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/c/7">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(c)(7)</ref>, substituted “preference status under paragraphs (1) through (6)” for “preference status under paragraphs (1) through (7)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/c/8">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(c)(8)</ref>, struck out subsec. (f) which related to reports to Congress of refugees conditionally entering the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/c/8">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(c)(8)</ref>, struck out subsec. (g) which set forth provisions respecting inspection and examination of refugees after one year.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/i">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(i)</ref>, substituted provisions relating to inspection and examination of refugees after one year for provisions relating to inspection and examination of refugees after two years.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/c/8">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(c)(8)</ref>, struck out subsec. (h) which related to the retroactive readjustment of refugee status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a)(1) to (7). <ref href="/us/pl/95/412">Pub. L. 95–412</ref> substituted “1151(a) of this title” for “1151(a)(1) or (2) of this title” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/95/417">Pub. L. 95–417</ref> inserted provisions requiring a valid adoption home-study prior to the granting of a nonpreference visa for children adopted abroad or coming for adoption by United States citizens and requiring that no other nonpreference visa be issued to an unmarried child under the age of 16 unless accompanying or following to join his natural parents.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s4/1">Pub. L. 94–571, § 4(1)</ref>–(3), substituted “section 1151(a)(1) or (2) of this title” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a/ii">section 1151(a)(ii) of this title</ref>” in pars. (1) to (7); made visas available, in par. (3), to qualified immigrants whose services in the professions, sciences, or arts are sought by an employer in the United States; and required, in par. (5), that the United States citizens be at least twenty-one years of age.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s4/4">Pub. L. 94–571, § 4(4)</ref>, substituted provision requiring Secretary of State to terminate the registration of an alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year following notification of the availability of such visa, including provision for reinstatement of a registration upon establishment within two years following the notification that the failure to apply was due to circumstances beyond the alien’s control for prior provision for discretionary termination of the registration on a waiting list of an alien failing to evidence continued intention to apply for a visa as prescribed by regulation and inserted provision for automatic revocation of approval of a petition approved under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/b">section 1154(b) of this title</ref> upon such termination.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions setting up preference priorities and percentage allocations of the total numerical limitation for the admission of qualified immigrants, consisting of unmarried sons or daughters of U.S. citizens (20 percent), husbands, wives, and unmarried sons or daughters of alien residents (20 percent plus any unused portion of class 1), members of professions, scientists, and artists (10 percent), married sons or daughters of U.S. citizens (10 percent plus any unused portions of classes 1–3), brothers or sisters of U.S. citizens (24 percent plus any unused portions of classes 1 through 4), skilled or unskilled persons capable of filling labor shortages in the United States (10 percent), refugees (6 percent), otherwise qualified immigrants (portion not used by classes 1 through 7), and allowing a spouse or child to be given the same status and order of consideration as the spouse or parent, for provisions spelling out the preferences under the quotas based on the previous national origins quota systems.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions requiring that consideration be given applications for immigrant visas in the order in which the classes of which they are members are listed in subsec. (a), for provisions allowing issuance of quota immigrant visas under the previous national origins quota system in the order of filing in the first calendar month after receipt of notice of approval for which a quota number was available.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions requiring issuance of immigrant visas pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) of this section in the order of filing of the petitions therefor with the Attorney General, for provisions which related to issuance of quota immigrant visas in designated classes in the order of registration in each class on quota waiting lists.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions requiring each immigrant to establish his preference as claimed and prohibiting consular officers from granting status of immediate relative of a United States citizen or preference until authorized to do so, for provisions spelling out the order for consideration of applications for quota immigrant visas under the various prior classes.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions authorizing Secretary of State to make estimates of anticipated members of visas issued and to terminate the waiting-list registration of any registrant failing to evidence a continued intention to apply for a visa, for provisions establishing a presumption of quota status for immigrants and requiring the immigrant to establish any claim to a preference.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (f) to (h). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> added subsecs. (f) to (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1959—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s1">Pub. L. 86–363, § 1</ref>, accorded adult unmarried sons or daughters of United States citizens second preference in the allocation of immigrant visas within quotas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s2">Pub. L. 86–363, § 2</ref>, substituted “unmarried sons or daughters” for “children”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s3">Pub. L. 86–363, § 3</ref>, substituted “married sons or married daughters” for “sons, or daughters”, increased percentage limitation from 25 to 50 per centum, and made preference available to spouses and children of qualified quota immigrants if accompanying them.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1957—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/85/316">Pub. L. 85–316</ref> substituted “or following to join him” for “him”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b1e6d4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1e6d50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2022 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s102/e">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 102(e)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1075">136 Stat. 1075</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s102/e">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s103/b/2">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 103(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1100">136 Stat. 1100</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s103/b/2">“The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s103/c/2">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 103(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1100">136 Stat. 1100</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s103/c/2">“The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1e6d51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11036/c">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11036(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1847">116 Stat. 1847</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11036/c"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>] and shall apply to aliens having any of the following petitions pending on or after the date of the enactment of this Act:</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> A petition under section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)</ref>) (or any predecessor provision), with respect to status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> A petition under section 216A(c)(1)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)(A)</ref>) to remove the conditional basis of an alien’s permanent resident status.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> effective <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, and applicable to certain beneficiary aliens, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s8">section 8 of Pub. L. 107–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1e6d52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/536/s1/b/2">Pub. L. 106–536, § 1(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2000-11-22">Nov. 22, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2561">114 Stat. 2561</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/536/s1/b/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to visas made available in any fiscal year beginning on or after <date date="2000-10-01">October 1, 2000</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1e6d53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/c">section 219(c) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1e6d54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/110">Pub. L. 102–110</ref> effective 60 days after <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/d">section 2(d) of Pub. L. 102–110</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b1e6d55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 111, 121(a), 131, 162(a)(1) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, with general transition provisions, see section 161(a), (c) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/3">section 603(a)(3) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b20dd56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/c">section 203(c) of Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>, and amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/i">section 203(i) of Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective immediately before <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b20dd57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b20dd58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Visa Availability for Government Employee Immigrant Visa Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/118/31/dE/tLI/s5104/a">Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5104(a)</ref>, (b), (d), <date date="2023-12-22">Dec. 22, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/137/938">137 Stat. 938</ref>, 939, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/31/dE/tLI/s5104/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2024, subject to subsection (b), visas shall be made available to a special immigrant described in section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(D)</ref>) if a visa is not immediately available for issuance to the special immigrant under section 203(b)(4) of that Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fiscal year 2024</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2024, not more than 3,500 visas shall be made available under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Subsequent fiscal years</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, not more than 3,000 visas shall be made available under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section [enacting this note and amending provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>] or the amendments made by this section may be construed to modify the number of visas available under section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)</ref>) to special immigrants described in section 101(a)(27)(D) of that Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(D)</ref>).”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Enhanced Pay Scale for Certain Federal Employees Administering the Employment Creation Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s102/c">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 102(c)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1075">136 Stat. 1075</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s102/c">“The Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, fix the compensation of, and appoint individuals to designated critical, technical, and professional positions needed to administer sections 203(b)(5) and 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref> and 1186b).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjudication of Petitions</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s105/c">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 105(c)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1103">136 Stat. 1103</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s105/c">“The Secretary of Homeland Security shall continue to adjudicate petitions and benefits under sections 203(b)(5) and 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref> and 1186b) during the implementation of this Act [see Short Title of 2022 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] and the amendments made by this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Timely Processing</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s106">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 106</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1103">136 Stat. 1103</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s106"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fee Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>], the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall complete a study of fees charged in the administration of the program described in sections 203(b)(5) and 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref> and 1186b).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Fees To Achieve Efficient Processing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 286(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">8 U.S.C. 1356(m)</ref>), and except as provided under subsection (c), the Director, not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under subsection (a), shall set fees for services provided under sections 203(b)(5) and 216A of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref> and 1186b) at a level sufficient to ensure the full recovery only of the costs of providing such services, including the cost of attaining the goal of completing adjudications, on average, not later than—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> 180 days after receiving a proposal for the establishment of a regional center described in section 203(b)(5)(E) of such Act;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> 180 days after receiving an application for approval of an investment in a new commercial enterprise described in section 203(b)(5)(F) of such Act;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> 90 days after receiving an application for approval of an investment in a new commercial enterprise described in section 203(b)(5)(F) of such Act that is located in a targeted employment area (as defined in section 203(b)(5)(D) of such Act);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> 240 days after receiving a petition from an alien desiring to be classified under section 203(b)(5)(E) of such Act;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> 120 days after receiving a petition from an alien desiring to be classified under section 203(b)(5)(E) of such Act with respect to an investment in a targeted employment area (as defined in section 203(b)(5)(D) of such Act); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> 240 days after receiving a petition from an alien for removal of conditions described in section 216A(c) of such Act.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional Fees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Fees in excess of the fee levels described in subsection (b) may be charged only—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> in an amount that is equal to the amount paid by all other classes of fee-paying applicants for immigration-related benefits, to contribute to the coverage or reduction of the costs of processing or adjudicating classes of immigration benefit applications that Congress, or the Secretary of Homeland Security in the case of asylum applications, has authorized to be processed or adjudicated at no cost or at a reduced cost to the applicant; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> in an amount that is not greater than 1 percent of the fee for filing a petition under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>), to make improvements to the information technology systems used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to process, adjudicate, and archive applications and petitions under such section, including the conversion to electronic format of documents filed by petitioners and applicants for benefits under such section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exemption From Paperwork Reduction Act</inline>.—</heading><content>During the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>], the requirements under chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall not apply to any collection of information required under this division [see Short Title of 2022 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>], any amendment made by this division, or any rule promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement this division or the amendments made by this division, to the extent that the Secretary determines that compliance with such requirements would impede the expeditious implementation of this division or the amendments made by this division.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of Construction Regarding Adjudication Delays</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this division may be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the adjudication of any application or petition under section 203(b)(5) or 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref> and 1186b) pending the completion of a national security or law enforcement investigation relating to such application or petition.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of Construction Regarding Modification of Fees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section may be construed to require any modification of fees before the completion of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the fee study described in subsection (a); or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 and chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ‘Administrative Procedure Act’), to carry out subsections (b) and (c).”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">GAO Study</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/156/s5">Pub. L. 108–156, § 5</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1945">117 Stat. 1945</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/108/271/s8/b">Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b)</ref>, <date date="2004-07-07">July 7, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/814">118 Stat. 814</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/271/s8/b"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>], the Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on the immigrant investor program created under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report described in subsection (a) shall include information regarding—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the number of immigrant investors that have received visas under the immigrant investor program in each year since the inception of the program;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the country of origin of the immigrant investors;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the localities where the immigrant investors are settling and whether those investors generally remain in the localities where they initially settle;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> the number of immigrant investors that have sought to become citizens of the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> the types of commercial enterprises that the immigrant investors have established; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> the types and number of jobs created by the immigrant investors.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Recapture of Unused Employment-Based Immigrant Visas</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s106/d">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 106(d)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1254">114 Stat. 1254</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tV/s502">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title V, § 502</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/322">119 Stat. 322</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tV/s502"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the number of employment-based visas (as defined in paragraph (3)) made available for a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2001) shall be increased by the number described in paragraph (2). Visas made available under this subsection shall only be available in a fiscal year to employment-based immigrants under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)</ref>] and any such visa that is made available due to the difference between the number of employment-based visas that were made available in fiscal year 2001, 2002, 2003, or 2004 and the number of such visas that were actually used in such fiscal year shall be available only to employment-based immigrants (and their family members accompanying or following to join under section 203(d) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">8 U.S.C. 1153(d)</ref>)) whose immigrant worker petitions were approved based on schedule A, as defined in section 656.5 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, as promulgated by the Secretary of Labor.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Number available.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), the number described in this paragraph is the difference between the number of employment-based visas that were made available in fiscal years 1999 through 2004 and the number of such visas that were actually used in such fiscal years.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The number described in subparagraph (A) shall be reduced, for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2001, by the cumulative number of immigrant visas actually used under paragraph (1) for previous fiscal years.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Maximum</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of visas made available under paragraph (1) from unused visas from the fiscal years 2001 through 2004 may not exceed 50,000.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as affecting the application of section 201(c)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/c/3/C">8 U.S.C. 1151(c)(3)(C)</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Employment-based visas defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘employment-based visa’ means an immigrant visa which is issued pursuant to the numerical limitation under section 203(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)</ref>).”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Temporary Reduction in Workers’ Visas</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s203/e">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 203(e)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2199">111 Stat. 2199</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/139/s1/e">Pub. L. 105–139, § 1(e)</ref>, <date date="1997-12-02">Dec. 2, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2645">111 Stat. 2645</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/139/s1/e"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Beginning in the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which a visa has been made available under section 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A/iii">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(3)(A)(iii)</ref>] for all aliens who are the beneficiary of a petition approved under section 204 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>] as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>] for classification under section 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of such Act, subject to paragraph (2), visas available under section 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of that Act shall be reduced by 5,000 from the number of visas otherwise available under that section for such fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> In no case shall the reduction under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year exceed the amount by which—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the number computed under subsection (d)(2)(A) [<ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s203/d/2/A">section 203(d)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref> note]; exceeds</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the total of the reductions in available visas under this subsection for all previous fiscal years.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Diversity Immigrant Lottery Fee</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s636">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 636</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-703">110 Stat. 3009–703</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7081/d">Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7081(d)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/716">131 Stat. 716</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7081/d">“The Secretary of State may establish a fee to be paid by each applicant for an immigrant visa described in section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)</ref>]. Such fee may be set at a level that will ensure recovery of the cost to the Department of State of allocating visas under such section, including the cost of processing all applications thereunder. All fees collected under this section shall be used for providing consular services. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account and shall remain available for obligations until expended. The provisions of the Act of <date date="1856-08-18">August 18, 1856</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/11/58">11 Stat. 58</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4212–421">22 U.S.C. 4212–421</ref>4), concerning accounting for consular fees, shall not apply to fees collected under this section.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Eligibility for Visas for Polish Applicants for 1995 Diversity Immigrant Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s637">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 637</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-704">110 Stat. 3009–704</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s637"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall include among the aliens selected for diversity immigrant visas for fiscal year 1997 pursuant to section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)</ref>] any alien who, on or before <date date="1995-09-30">September 30, 1995</date>—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> was selected as a diversity immigrant under such section for fiscal year 1995;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> applied for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to section 245 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>] during fiscal year 1995, and whose application, and any associated fees, were accepted by the Attorney General, in accordance with applicable regulations;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> was not determined by the Attorney General to be excludable under section 212 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref>] or ineligible under section 203(c)(2) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c/2">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)(2)</ref>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> did not become an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence during fiscal year 1995.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>The aliens selected under subsection (a) shall be considered to have been selected for diversity immigrant visas for fiscal year 1997 prior to any alien selected under any other provision of law.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying the numerical limitations in sections 201 and 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref>, 1153(c)], aliens selected under subsection (a) who are granted an immigrant visa shall be treated as aliens granted a visa under section 203(c) of such Act.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Soviet Scientists Immigration</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/228/dB/tXIII/s1304/d">Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XIII, § 1304(d)</ref>, <date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1437">116 Stat. 1437</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/228/dB/tXIII/s1304/d"> -<inline>“The Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the heads of other appropriate agencies of the United States regarding—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> previous experience in implementing the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992 [<ref href="/us/pl/102/509">Pub. L. 102–509</ref> set out below]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> any changes that those officials would recommend in the regulations prescribed under that Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For definition of “Secretary” as used in <ref href="/us/pl/107/228/s1304/d">section 1304(d) of Pub. L. 107–228</ref>, set out above, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/228/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 107–228</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651">section 2651 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/509">Pub. L. 102–509</ref>, <date date="1992-10-24">Oct. 24, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/3316">106 Stat. 3316</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/228/dB/tXIII/s1304/a">Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XIII, § 1304(a)</ref>–(c), <date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1436">116 Stat. 1436</ref>, 1437, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/228/dB/tXIII/s1304/a"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act may be cited as the ‘Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“For purposes of this Act—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the term ‘Baltic states’ means the sovereign nations of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the term ‘independent states of the former Soviet Union’ means the sovereign nations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> the term ‘eligible independent states and Baltic scientists’ means aliens—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> who are nationals of any of the independent states of the former Soviet Union or the Baltic states; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> who are scientists or engineers who have expertise in nuclear, chemical, biological or other high technology fields or who are working on nuclear, chemical, biological or other high-technology defense projects, as defined by the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3">“SEC. 3.</num><heading> WAIVER OF JOB OFFER REQUIREMENT.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The requirement in section 203(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/A">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(A)</ref>) that an alien’s services in the sciences, arts, or business be sought by an employer in the United States shall not apply to any eligible independent states or Baltic scientist who is applying for admission to the United States for permanent residence in accordance with that section.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="4">“SEC. 4.</num><heading> CLASSIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT STATES SCIENTISTS AS HAVING EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall designate a class of eligible independent states and Baltic scientists, based on their level of expertise, as aliens who possess ‘exceptional ability in the sciences’, for purposes of section 203(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/A">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(A)</ref>), whether or not such scientists possess advanced degrees. A scientist is not eligible for designation under this subsection if the scientist has previously been granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall prescribe regulations to carry out subsection (a).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 950 eligible independent states and Baltic scientists (excluding spouses and children if accompanying or following to join) within the class designated under subsection (a) may be allotted visas under section 203(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/2/A">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(A)</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Duration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority under subsection (a) shall be in effect during the following periods:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1992-10-24">Oct. 24, 1992</date>] and ending 4 years after such date.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Security Assistance Act of 2002 [<date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>] and ending 4 years after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Immigration Program</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/395/tVI/s610">Pub. L. 102–395, title VI, § 610</ref>, <date date="1992-10-06">Oct. 6, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/1874">106 Stat. 1874</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s116/a">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 116(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2467">111 Stat. 2467</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s402">Pub. L. 106–396, § 402</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1647">114 Stat. 1647</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11037/a">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11037(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1847">116 Stat. 1847</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/156/s4">Pub. L. 108–156, § 4</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1945">117 Stat. 1945</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s548">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 548</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2177">123 Stat. 2177</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/176/s1">Pub. L. 112–176, § 1</ref>, <date date="2012-09-28">Sept. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1325">126 Stat. 1325</ref>, which related to an immigration program to implement section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s103/a">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 103(a)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1075">136 Stat. 1075</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition for Spouses and Minor Children of Legalized Aliens</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s112">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 112</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4987">104 Stat. 4987</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional Visa Numbers.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any immigrant visas otherwise available, immigrant visa numbers shall be available in each of fiscal years 1992, 1993, and 1994 for spouses and children of eligible, legalized aliens (as defined in subsection (c)) in a number equal to 55,000 minus the number (if any) computed under paragraph (2) for the fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Offset</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The number computed under this paragraph for a fiscal year is the number (if any) by which—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the sum of the number of aliens described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 201(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)</ref>] (or, for fiscal year 1992, section 201(b) of such Act) who were issued immigrant visas or otherwise acquired the status of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence in the previous fiscal year, exceeds</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> 239,000.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Order</inline>.—</heading><content>Visa numbers under this section shall be made available in the order in which a petition, in behalf of each such immigrant for classification under section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)</ref>], is filed with the Attorney General under section 204 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Legalized Alien Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘legalized alien’ means an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who was provided—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> temporary or permanent residence status under section 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">8 U.S.C. 1160</ref>],</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> temporary or permanent residence status under section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">8 U.S.C. 1255a</ref>], or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> permanent residence status under section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The definitions in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall apply in the administration of this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition for Employees of Certain United States Businesses Operating in Hong Kong</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s124">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 124</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4996">104 Stat. 4996</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/5">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(5)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/5"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional Visa Numbers.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of principals</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any alien described in paragraph (3) (or paragraph (2) as the spouse or child of such an alien) with respect to whom a classification petition has been filed and approved under subsection (b), there shall be made available, in addition to the immigrant visas otherwise available in each of fiscal years 1991 through 1993 and without regard to section 202(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a">8 U.S.C. 1152(a)</ref>], up to 12,000 additional immigrant visas. If the full number of such visas are not made available in fiscal year 1991 or 1992, the shortfall shall be added to the number of such visas to be made available under this section in the succeeding fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Derivative relatives</inline>.—</heading><content>A spouse or child (as defined in section 101(b)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), (C), (D), (E)]) shall, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa under this section, be entitled to the same status, and the same order of consideration, provided under this section, if accompanying, or following to join, the alien’s spouse or parent.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Employees of certain united states businesses operating in hong kong</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is a resident of Hong Kong and is employed in Hong Kong except for temporary absences at the request of the employer and has been employed in Hong Kong for at least 12 consecutive months as an officer or supervisor or in a capacity that is managerial, executive, or involves specialized knowledge, by a business entity which (i) is owned and organized in the United States (or is the subsidiary or affiliate of a business owned and organized in the United States), (ii) employs at least 100 employees in the United States and at least 50 employees outside the United States, and (iii) has a gross annual income of at least $50,000,000, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> has an offer of employment from such business entity in the United States as an officer or supervisor or in a capacity that is managerial, executive, or involves specialized knowledge, which offer (i) is effective from the time of filing the petition for classification under this section through and including the time of entry into the United States and (ii) provides for salary and benefits comparable to the salary and benefits provided to others with similar responsibilities and experience within the same company.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Any employer desiring and intending to employ within the United States an alien described in subsection (a)(3) may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification. No visa may be issued under subsection (a)(1) until such a petition has been approved.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Allocation</inline>.—</heading><content>Visa numbers made available under subsection (a) shall be made available in the order which petitions under subsection (b) are filed with the Attorney General.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Executive capacity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘executive capacity’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(44)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/44/B">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(44)(B)</ref>], as added by section 123 of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Managerial capacity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘managerial capacity’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(44)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 123 of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Officer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘officer’ means, with respect to a business entity, the chairman or vice-chairman of the board of directors of the entity, the chairman or vice-chairman of the executive committee of the board of directors, the president, any vice-president, any assistant vice-president, any senior trust officer, the secretary, any assistant secretary, the treasurer, any assistant treasurer, any trust officer or associate trust officer, the controller, any assistant controller, or any other officer of the entity customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above officers.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Specialized knowledge</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘specialized knowledge’ has the meaning given such term in section 214(c)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/B">8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(2)(B)</ref>], as amended by section 206(b)(2) of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Supervisor</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘supervisor’ means any individual having authority, in the interest of the employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them, or to adjust their grievances, or effectively recommend such action, if in connection with the foregoing the exercise of such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature, but requires the use of independent judgment.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s124">Section 124 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Diversity Transition for Aliens Who Are Natives of Certain Adversely Affected Foreign States</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s217/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 217(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4315">108 Stat. 4315</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s217/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out the extension of the diversity transition program under the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s132">section 132 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out below], applications for natives of diversity transition countries submitted for fiscal year 1995 for diversity immigrants under section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)</ref>] shall be considered applications for visas made available for fiscal year 1995 for the diversity transition program under section 132 of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s132">section 132 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>]. No application period for the fiscal year 1995 diversity transition program shall be established and no new applications may be accepted for visas made available under such program for fiscal year 1995. Applications for visas in excess of the minimum available to natives of the country specified in section 132(c) of the Immigration Act of 1990 shall be selected for qualified applicants within the several regions defined in section 203(c)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act in proportion to the region’s share of visas issued in the diversity transition program during fiscal years 1992 and 1993.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>], notification of the extension of the diversity transition program for fiscal year 1995 and the provision of visa numbers shall be made to each eligible applicant under paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of carrying out the extension of the diversity transition program under the amendments made by subsection (a), the requirement of section 132(b)(2) of the Immigration Act of 1990 shall not apply to applicants under such extension and the requirement of section 203(c)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall apply to such applicants.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s132">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 132</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5000">104 Stat. 5000</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/6">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(6)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s217/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 217(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4315">108 Stat. 4315</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s217/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the numerical limitations in sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref>, 1152], there shall be made available to qualified immigrants described in subsection (b) (or in subsection (d) as the spouse or child of such an alien) 40,000 immigrant visas in each of fiscal years 1992, 1993, and 1994 and in fiscal year 1995 a number of immigrant visas equal to the number of such visas provided (but not made available) under this section in previous fiscal years. If the full number of such visas are not made available in fiscal year 1992 or 1993, the shortfall shall be added to the number of such visas to be made available under this section in the succeeding fiscal year.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Qualified Alien Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien described in this subsection is an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> is a native of a foreign state that was identified as an adversely affected foreign state for purposes of section 314 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, set out below],</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> has a firm commitment for employment in the United States for a period of at least 1 year (beginning on the date of admission under this section), and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (c), is admissible as an immigrant.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Distribution of Visa Numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall provide for making immigrant visas provided under subsection (a) available strictly in a random order among those who qualify during the application period for each fiscal year established by the Secretary of State, except that at least 40 percent of the number of such visas in each fiscal year shall be made available to natives of the foreign state the natives of which received the greatest number of visas issued under section 314 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act [of 1986] (or to aliens described in subsection (d) who are the spouses or children of such natives) and except that if more than one application is submitted for any fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1993) with respect to any alien all such applications submitted with respect to the alien and fiscal year shall be voided. If the minimum number of such visas are not made available in fiscal year 1992, 1993, or 1994 to such natives, the shortfall shall be added to the number of such visas to be made available under this section to such natives in the succeeding fiscal year. In applying this section, natives of Northern Ireland shall be deemed to be natives of Ireland.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Derivative Status for Spouses and Children</inline>.—</heading><content>A spouse or child (as defined in section 101(b)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), (C), (D), (E)]) shall, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa under this section, be entitled to the same status, and the same order of consideration, provided under this section, if accompanying, or following to join, his spouse or parent.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waivers of Grounds of Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the admissibility of an alien provided a visa number under this section, the Attorney General shall waive the ground of exclusion specified in paragraph (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)</ref>], unless the Attorney General finds that such a waiver is not in the national interest. In addition, the provisions of section 212(e) of such Act shall not apply so as to prevent an individual’s application for a visa or admission under this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application Fee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall require payment of a reasonable fee for the filing of an application under this section in order to cover the costs of processing applications under this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/6/C">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(6)(C)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 302(b)(6)(C) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s132/b/1">section 132(b)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out above, is effective after fiscal year 1992.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/6/D/i">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(6)(D)(i)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 302(b)(6)(D)(i) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s132/c">section 132(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out above, is effective beginning with fiscal year 1993.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">One-Year Diversity Transition for Aliens Who Have Been Notified of Availability of NP–5 Visas</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s133">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 133</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5000">104 Stat. 5000</ref>, provided that, notwithstanding numerical limitations in sections 1151 and 1152 of this title, there were to be made available in fiscal year 1991, immigrant visa numbers for qualified immigrants who were notified by Secretary of State before <date date="1990-05-01">May 1, 1990</date>, of their selection for issuance of visa under <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s314">section 314 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, formerly set out as a note below, and were qualified for issuance of such visa but for numerical and fiscal year limitations on issuance of such visas, former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/19">section 1182(a)(19) of this title</ref> or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref>, or fact that immigrant was a national, but not a native, of foreign state described in <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s314">section 314 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition for Displaced Tibetans</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s134">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 134</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5001">104 Stat. 5001</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/7">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(7)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1744">105 Stat. 1744</ref>, provided that, notwithstanding numerical limitations in sections 1151 and 1152 of this title, there were to be made available to qualified displaced Tibetans who were natives of Tibet and had been continuously residing in India or Nepal since <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, 1,000 immigrant visas in the 3-fiscal-year period beginning with fiscal year 1991.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Expedited Issuance of Lebanese Second and Fifth Preference Visas</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s155">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 155</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5007">104 Stat. 5007</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/5">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(d)(5)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1745">105 Stat. 1745</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/5"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In the issuance of immigrant visas to certain Lebanese immigrants described in subsection (b) in fiscal years 1991 and 1992 and notwithstanding section 203(c) (or section 203(e), in the case of fiscal year 1992) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">8 U.S.C. 1153(c)</ref>, (e)] (to the extent inconsistent with this section), the Secretary of State shall provide that immigrant visas which would otherwise be made available in the fiscal year shall be made available as early as possible in the fiscal year.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Lebanese Immigrants Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Lebanese immigrants described in this subsection are aliens who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> are natives of Lebanon,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> are not firmly resettled in any foreign country outside Lebanon, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>], are the beneficiaries of a petition approved to accord status under section 203(a)(2) or 203(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)</ref>, (5)] (as in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act),</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">or who are the spouse or child of such an alien if accompanying or following to join the alien.”</continuation> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s155">Section 155 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Order of Consideration</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 162(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5010">104 Stat. 5010</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/a/2">“Nothing in this Act [see Tables for classification] may be construed as continuing the availability of visas under section 203(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/7">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(7)</ref>], as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Making Visas Available to Immigrants From Underrepresented Countries To Enhance Diversity in Immigration</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/100/658/s3">Pub. L. 100–658, § 3</ref>, <date date="1988-11-15">Nov. 15, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/3908">102 Stat. 3908</ref>, provided that, notwithstanding numerical limitations in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a">section 1151(a) of this title</ref>, but subject to numerical limitations in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">section 1152 of this title</ref>, there were to be made available to qualified immigrants who were natives of underrepresented countries, 10,000 visa numbers in each of fiscal years 1990 and 1991.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Making Visas Available to Nonpreference Immigrants</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s314">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 314</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3439">100 Stat. 3439</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/658/s2/a">Pub. L. 100–658, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-15">Nov. 15, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/3908">102 Stat. 3908</ref>, provided that, notwithstanding numerical limitations in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/a">section 1151(a) of this title</ref>, but subject to numerical limitations in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">section 1152 of this title</ref>, there were to be made available to qualified immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/7">section 1153(a)(7) of this title</ref>, 5,000 visa numbers in each of fiscal years 1987 and 1988 and 15,000 visa numbers in each of fiscal years 1989 and 1990.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Conditional Entry Requirements of Subsection (a)(7) of This Section in Other Federal Laws</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/h">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(h)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/108">94 Stat. 108</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/h">“Any reference in any law (other than the Immigration and Nationality Act [this chapter] or this Act [see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>]) in effect on <date date="1980-04-01">April 1, 1980</date>, to section 203(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (a)(7) of this section] shall be deemed to be a reference to such section as in effect before such date and to sections 207 and 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [sections 1157 and 1158 of this title].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Retroactive Adjustment of Refugee Status</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For adjustment of the status of refugees paroled into the United States pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s5">section 5 of Pub. L. 95–412</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b20dd70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Entitlement to Preferential Status</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s9">Pub. L. 94–571, § 9</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2707">90 Stat. 2707</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/571/s9"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> The amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1976 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall not operate to effect the entitlement to immigrant status or the order of consideration for issuance of an immigrant visa of an alien entitled to a preference status, under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (a) of this section] as in effect on the day before the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>], on the basis of a petition filed with the Attorney General prior to such effective date.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> An alien chargeable to the numerical limitation contained in <ref href="/us/act/1965-10-03/s21/e">section 21(e) of the Act of October 3, 1965</ref> (<ref href="/us/stat/79/921">79 Stat. 921</ref>) [which provided that unless legislation inconsistent therewith was enacted on or before <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>, the number of special immigrants within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref>, exclusive of special immigrants who were immediate relatives of United States citizens as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, should not, in the fiscal year beginning <date date="1968-07-01">July 1, 1968</date>, or in any fiscal year thereafter, exceed a total of 120,000] who established a priority date at a consular office on the basis of entitlement to immigrant status under statutory or regulatory provisions in existence on the day before the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall be deemed to be entitled to immigrant status under section 203(a)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (a)(8) of this section] and shall be accorded the priority date previously established by him. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the acquisition by such an alien of a preference status under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (a) of this section], as amended by section 4 of this Act. Any petition filed by, or in behalf of, such an alien to accord him a preference status under section 203(a) [subsec. (a) of this section] shall, upon approval, be deemed to have been filed as of the priority date previously established by such alien. The numerical limitation to which such an alien shall be chargeable shall be determined as provided in sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [sections 1151 and 1152 of this title], as amended by this Act [see Short Title of 1976 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232761-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Nonquota Immigrant Status of Certain Relatives of United States Citizens; Issuance of Nonquota Immigrant Visas on Basis of Petitions Filed Prior to <date date="1962-01-01">January 1, 1962</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/87/885/s1">Pub. L. 87–885, § 1</ref>, <date date="1962-10-24">Oct. 24, 1962</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/76/1247">76 Stat. 1247</ref>, which provided that certain alien relatives of United States citizens registered on a consular waiting list under priority date earlier than <date date="1954-03-31">March 31, 1954</date>, and eligible for a quota immigrant status on a basis of a petition filed with the Attorney General prior to <date date="1962-01-01">January 1, 1962</date>, and the spouse and children of such alien, be held to be nonquota immigrants and be issued nonquota immigrant visas, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s11">Pub. L. 99–653, § 11</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/j/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(j)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, eff. <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232762-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Nonquota Immigrant Status of Skilled Specialists; Issuance of Nonquota Immigrant Visas on Basis of Petitions Filed Prior to <date date="1962-04-01">April 1, 1962</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/87/885/s2">Pub. L. 87–885, § 2</ref>, <date date="1962-10-24">Oct. 24, 1962</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/76/1247">76 Stat. 1247</ref>, which provided that certain alien skilled specialists eligible for a quota immigrant status on the basis of a petition filed with the Attorney General prior to <date date="1962-04-01">April 1, 1962</date>, be held to be nonquota immigrants and be issued nonquota immigrant visas, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s11">Pub. L. 99–653, § 11</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/j/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(j)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, eff. <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232763-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Issuance of Nonquota Immigrant Visas to Certain Eligible Orphans</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s25">Pub. L. 87–301, § 25</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s11">Pub. L. 99–653, § 11</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/j/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(j)(2)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/j/2">“At any time prior to the expiration of the one hundred and eightieth day immediately following the enactment of this Act [<date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>] a special nonquota immigrant visa may be issued to an eligible orphan as defined in <ref href="/us/act/1957-09-11/s4">section 4 of the Act of September 11, 1957</ref>, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1205">8 U.S.C. 1205</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/71/639">71 Stat. 639</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/490">73 Stat. 490</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/505">74 Stat. 505</ref>), if a visa petition filed in behalf of such eligible orphan was (A) approved by the Attorney General prior to <date date="1961-09-30">September 30, 1961</date>, or (B) pending before the Attorney General prior to <date date="1961-09-30">September 30, 1961</date>, and the Attorney General approves such petition.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/c">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(c)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">“The amendments made by section 11 [amending <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s25">section 25 of Pub. L. 87–301</ref> set out above and repealing sections 1 and 2 of <ref href="/us/pl/87/885">Pub. L. 87–885</ref>] take effect on <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232764-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Nonquota Immigrant Status of Spouses and Children of Certain Aliens</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s4">Pub. L. 86–363, § 4</ref>, <date date="1959-09-22">Sept. 22, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/644">73 Stat. 644</ref>, providing that an alien registered on a consular waiting list was eligible for quota immigrant status on basis of a petition approved prior to <date date="1959-01-01">Jan. 1, 1959</date>, along with the spouse and children of such alien, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/7">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(7)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Repeal of <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 86–363</ref> effective upon expiration of the one hundred and eightieth day immediately following <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/b">section 24(b) of Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, set out as a note under former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232765-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adopted Sons or Adopted Daughters, Preference Status</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s5/c">Pub. L. 86–363, § 5(c)</ref>, <date date="1959-09-22">Sept. 22, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/645">73 Stat. 645</ref>, provided that aliens granted a preference pursuant to petitions approved by the Attorney General on the ground that they were the adopted sons or adopted daughters of United States citizens were to remain in that status notwithstanding the provisions of <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s1">section 1 of Pub. L. 86–363</ref> (amending this section), unless they acquired a different immigrant status pursuant to a petition approved by the Attorney General.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232766-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Special Nonquota Immigrant Visas for Refugees</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s6">Pub. L. 86–363, § 6</ref>, <date date="1959-09-22">Sept. 22, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/645">73 Stat. 645</ref>, authorizing issuance of nonquota immigrant visas to aliens eligible to enter for permanent residence if the alien was the beneficiary of a visa petition approved by the Attorney General, and such petition was filed by a person admitted under former section 1971 et seq., of the former Appendix to Title 50, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/7">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(7)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Repeal of <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s6">section 6 of Pub. L. 86–363</ref> effective upon expiration of the one hundred and eightieth day immediately following <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/b">section 24(b) of Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, set out as a note under former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232767-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Issuance of Nonquota Immigrant Visas on Basis of Petitions Approved Prior to <date date="1957-07-01">July 1, 1957</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s12">Pub. L. 85–316, § 12</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/642">71 Stat. 642</ref>, which provided that aliens eligible for quota immigrant status on basis of a petition approved prior to <date date="1957-07-01">July 1, 1957</date>, would be held to be nonquota immigrants, and if otherwise admissible, be issued visas, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/5">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(5)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Repeal of <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s12">section 12 of Pub. L. 85–316</ref> effective upon expiration of the one hundred and eightieth day immediately following <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/b">section 24(b) of Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, set out as a note under former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b232768-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Issuance of Nonquota Immigrant Visas on Basis of Petitions Approved Prior to <date date="1958-07-01">July 1, 1958</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s12A">Pub. L. 85–316, § 12A</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/85/700/s2">Pub. L. 85–700, § 2</ref>, <date date="1958-08-21">Aug. 21, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/699">72 Stat. 699</ref>, providing that aliens eligible for quota immigrant status on basis of a petition approved prior to <date date="1958-07-01">July 1, 1958</date>, shall be held to be nonquota immigrants and issued visas, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/6">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(6)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Repeal of <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s12A">section 12A of Pub. L. 85–316</ref> effective upon expiration of the one hundred and eightieth day immediately following <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/b">section 24(b) of Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, set out as a note under former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b232769-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a"><num value="1153a">§ 1153a.</num><heading> Transparency</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23276a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Employees of the Department of Homeland Security, including the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary’s counselors, the Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, counselors to such Director, and the Chief of the Immigrant Investor Programs Office (or any successor to such Office) at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, shall act impartially and may not give preferential treatment to any entity, organization, or individual in connection with any aspect of the immigrant visa program described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23276b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Improper activities</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Activities that constitute preferential treatment under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b23276c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> working on, or in any way attempting to influence, in a manner not available to or accorded to all other petitioners, applicants, and seekers of benefits under the immigrant visa program referred to in subsection (a), the standard processing of an application, petition, or benefit for—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b23276d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a regional center;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b23276e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a new commercial enterprise;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b23276f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a job-creating entity; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b232770-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> any person or entity associated with such regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b232771-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> meeting or communicating with persons associated with the entities listed in paragraph (1), at the request of such persons, in a manner not available to or accorded to all other petitioners, applicants, and seekers of benefits under such immigrant visa program.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232772-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting of communications</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232773-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Written communication</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Employees of the Department of Homeland Security, including the officials listed in subsection (a), shall include, in the record of proceeding for a case under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>, actual or electronic copies of all case-specific written communication, including emails from government and private accounts, with non-Department persons or entities advocating for regional center applications or individual petitions under such section that are pending on or after <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date> (other than routine communications with other agencies of the Federal Government regarding the case, including communications involving background checks and litigation defense).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232774-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Oral communication</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If substantive oral communication, including telephonic communication, virtual communication, or in-person meetings, takes place between officials of the Department of Homeland Security and non-Department persons or entities advocating for regional center applications or individual petitions under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> that are pending on or after <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date> (except communications exempted under paragraph (1))—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b232775-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the conversation shall be recorded; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b232776-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> detailed minutes of the session shall be taken and included in the record of proceeding.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232777-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232778-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary, in the course of written or oral communication described in this subsection, receives evidence about a specific case from anyone other than an affected party or his or her representative (excluding Federal Government or law enforcement sources), such information may not be made part of the record of proceeding and may not be considered in adjudicative proceedings unless—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b232779-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the affected party has been given notice of such evidence; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b23277a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if such evidence is derogatory, the affected party has been given an opportunity to respond to the evidence.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23277b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Information from law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or confidential sources</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23277c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Law enforcement or intelligence agencies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Evidence received from law enforcement or intelligence agencies may not be made part of the record of proceeding without the consent of the relevant agency or law enforcement entity.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23277d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/c/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Whistleblowers, confidential sources, or intelligence agencies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Evidence received from whistleblowers, other confidential sources, or the intelligence community that is included in the record of proceeding and considered in adjudicative proceedings shall be handled in a manner that does not reveal the identity of the whistleblower or confidential source, or reveal classified information.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23277e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Consideration of evidence</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23277f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No case-specific communication with persons or entities that are not part of the Department of Homeland Security may be considered in the adjudication of an application or petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> unless the communication is included in the record of proceeding of the case.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232780-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) only in the interests of national security or for investigative or law enforcement purposes.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232781-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Channels of communication</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232782-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Email address or equivalent</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall maintain an email account (or equivalent means of communication) for persons or entities—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b232783-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> with inquiries regarding specific petitions or applications under the immigrant visa program described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b232784-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> seeking information that is not case-specific about the immigrant visa program described in such section 1153(b)(5).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232785-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Communication only through appropriate channels or offices</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232786-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Announcement of appropriate channels of communication</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 40 days after <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date>, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall announce that the only channels or offices by which industry stakeholders, petitioners, applicants, and seekers of benefits under the immigrant visa program described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> may communicate with the Department of Homeland Security regarding specific cases under such section (except for communication made by applicants and petitioners pursuant to regular adjudicatory procedures), or information that is not case-specific about the visa program applicable to certain cases under such section, are through—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b232787-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the email address or equivalent channel described in paragraph (1);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b232788-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the National Customer Service Center, or any successor to such Center; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b232789-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the Office of Public Engagement, Immigrant Investor Program Office, including the Stakeholder Engagement Branch, or any successors to those Offices or that Branch.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23278a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Direction of incoming communications</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23278b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Employees of the Department of Homeland Security shall direct communications described in subparagraph (A) to the channels of communication or offices listed in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23278c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to prevent—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b23278d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> any person from communicating with the Ombudsman of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the immigrant investor program under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b23278e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Ombudsman from resolving problems regarding such immigrant investor program pursuant to the authority granted under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s272">section 272 of title 6</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23278f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Log</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232790-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall maintain a written or electronic log of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b232791-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> all communications described in subparagraph (A) and communications from Members of Congress, which shall reference the date, time, and subject of the communication, and the identity of the Department official, if any, to whom the inquiry was forwarded;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b232792-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> with respect to written communications described in subsection (c)(1), the date on which the communication was received, the identities of the sender and addressee, and the subject of the communication; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b232793-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/C/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> with respect to oral communications described in subsection (c)(2), the date on which the communication occurred, the participants in the conversation or meeting, and the subject of the communication.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232794-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/2/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Transparency</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The log of communications described in clause (i) shall be made publicly available in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552">section 552 of title 5</ref> (commonly known as the “Freedom of Information Act”).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232795-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Publication of information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 30 days after a person or entity inquiring about a specific case or generally about the immigrant visa program described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> receives, as a result of a communication with an official of the Department of Homeland Security, generally applicable information that is not case-specific about program requirements or administration that has not been made publicly available by the Department, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall publish such information on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website as an update to the relevant Frequently Asked Questions page or by some other comparable mechanism.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232796-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalty</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232797-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any person who intentionally violates the prohibition on preferential treatment under this section or intentionally violates the reporting requirements under subsection (c) shall be disciplined in accordance with paragraph (2).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232798-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Sanctions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 90 days after <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a graduated set of sanctions based on the severity of the violation referred to in paragraph (1), which may include, in addition to any criminal or civil penalties that may be imposed, written reprimand, suspension, demotion, or removal.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232799-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction regarding classified information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section may be construed to modify any law, regulation, or policy regarding the handling or disclosure of classified information.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23279a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction regarding private right of action</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section may be construed to create or authorize a private right of action to challenge a decision of an employee of the Department of Homeland Security.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b23279b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1153a/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b23279c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s107">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 107</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1105">136 Stat. 1105</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b23279d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b23279e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b23279f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the EB–5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2327a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154"><num value="1154">§ 1154.</num><heading> Procedure for granting immigrant status</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2327a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Petitioning procedure</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Except as provided in clause (viii), any citizen of the United States claiming that an alien is entitled to classification by reason of a relationship described in paragraph (1), (3), or (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> or to an immediate relative status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref> may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> An alien spouse described in the second sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref> also may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and the alien’s children) under such section.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> An alien who is described in subclause (II) may file a petition with the Attorney General under this clause for classification of the alien (and any child of the alien) if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the marriage or the intent to marry the United States citizen was entered into in good faith by the alien; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> during the marriage or relationship intended by the alien to be legally a marriage, the alien or a child of the alien has been battered or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s spouse or intended spouse.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> For purposes of subclause (I), an alien described in this subclause is an alien—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> who is the spouse of a citizen of the United States;</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> who believed that he or she had married a citizen of the United States and with whom a marriage ceremony was actually performed and who otherwise meets any applicable requirements under this chapter to establish the existence of and bona fides of a marriage, but whose marriage is not legitimate solely because of the bigamy of such citizen of the United States; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/CC"><num value="CC">(CC)</num><chapeau> who was a bona fide spouse of a United States citizen within the past 2 years and—</chapeau><subsubitem style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/CC/aaa"><num value="aaa">(aaa)</num><content> whose spouse died within the past 2 years;</content> -</subsubitem> -<subsubitem style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/CC/bbb"><num value="bbb">(bbb)</num><content> whose spouse lost or renounced citizenship status within the past 2 years related to an incident of domestic violence; or</content> -</subsubitem> -<subsubitem style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/CC/ccc"><num value="ccc">(ccc)</num><content> who demonstrates a connection between the legal termination of the marriage within the past 2 years and battering or extreme cruelty by the United States citizen spouse;</content> -</subsubitem> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> who is a person of good moral character;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> who is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref> or who would have been so classified but for the bigamy of the citizen of the United States that the alien intended to marry; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> who has resided with the alien’s spouse or intended spouse.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> An alien who is the child of a citizen of the United States, or who was a child of a United States citizen parent who within the past 2 years lost or renounced citizenship status related to an incident of domestic violence, and who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>, and who resides, or has resided in the past, with the citizen parent may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any child of the alien) under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s citizen parent. For purposes of this clause, residence includes any period of visitation.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><chapeau> An alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> is the spouse, intended spouse, or child living abroad of a citizen who—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/v/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> is an employee of the United States Government;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/v/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> is a member of the uniformed services (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10</ref>); or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/v/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> has subjected the alien or the alien’s child to battery or extreme cruelty in the United States; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is eligible to file a petition under clause (iii) or (iv),</content> -</subclause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall file such petition with the Attorney General under the procedures that apply to self-petitioners under clause (iii) or (iv), as applicable.</continuation> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> For the purposes of any petition filed under clause (iii) or (iv), the denaturalization, loss or renunciation of citizenship, death of the abuser, divorce, or changes to the abuser’s citizenship status after filing of the petition shall not adversely affect the approval of the petition, and for approved petitions shall not preclude the classification of the eligible self-petitioning spouse or child as an immediate relative or affect the alien’s ability to adjust status under subsections (a) and (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> or obtain status as a lawful permanent resident based on the approved self-petition under such clauses.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><chapeau> An alien may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security under this subparagraph for classification of the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref> if the alien—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is the parent of a citizen of the United States or was a parent of a citizen of the United States who, within the past 2 years, lost or renounced citizenship status related to an incident of domestic violence or died;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is a person of good moral character;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> resides, or has resided, with the citizen daughter or son; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/vii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> demonstrates that the alien has been battered or subject to extreme cruelty by the citizen daughter or son.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/viii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Clause (i) shall not apply to a citizen of the United States who has been convicted of a specified offense against a minor, unless the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion, determines that the citizen poses no risk to the alien with respect to whom a petition described in clause (i) is filed.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/viii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> For purposes of subclause (I), the term “specified offense against a minor” is defined as in <ref href="/us/usc/t34/s20911">section 20911 of title 34</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Except as provided in subclause (II), any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence claiming that an alien is entitled to a classification by reason of the relationship described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002007">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002007"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “(II)”.</note> Subclause (I) shall not apply in the case of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who has been convicted of a specified offense against a minor (as defined in subparagraph (A)(viii)(II)), unless the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion, determines that such person poses no risk to the alien with respect to whom a petition described in subclause (I) is filed.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> An alien who is described in subclause (II) may file a petition with the Attorney General under this clause for classification of the alien (and any child of the alien) if such a child has not been classified under clause (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> and if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the marriage or the intent to marry the lawful permanent resident was entered into in good faith by the alien; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> during the marriage or relationship intended by the alien to be legally a marriage, the alien or a child of the alien has been battered or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s spouse or intended spouse.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> For purposes of subclause (I), an alien described in this paragraph is an alien—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><subitem style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/aa/AA"><num value="AA">(AA)</num><content> who is the spouse of a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/aa/BB"><num value="BB">(BB)</num><content> who believed that he or she had married a lawful permanent resident of the United States and with whom a marriage ceremony was actually performed and who otherwise meets any applicable requirements under this chapter to establish the existence of and bona fides of a marriage, but whose marriage is not legitimate solely because of the bigamy of such lawful permanent resident of the United States; or</content> -</subitem> -<subitem style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/aa/CC"><num value="CC">(CC)</num><chapeau> who was a bona fide spouse of a lawful permanent resident within the past 2 years and—</chapeau><subsubitem style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/aa/CC/aaa"><num value="aaa">(aaa)</num><content> whose spouse lost status within the past 2 years due to an incident of domestic violence; or</content> -</subsubitem> -<subsubitem style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/aa/CC/bbb"><num value="bbb">(bbb)</num><content> who demonstrates a connection between the legal termination of the marriage within the past 2 years and battering or extreme cruelty by the lawful permanent resident spouse;</content> -</subsubitem> -</subitem> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> who is a person of good moral character;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> who is eligible to be classified as a spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> or who would have been so classified but for the bigamy of the lawful permanent resident of the United States that the alien intended to marry; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/ii/II/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> who has resided with the alien’s spouse or intended spouse.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> An alien who is the child of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or who was the child of a lawful permanent resident who within the past 2 years lost lawful permanent resident status due to an incident of domestic violence, and who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>, and who resides, or has resided in the past, with the alien’s permanent resident alien parent may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any child of the alien) under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s permanent resident parent.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><chapeau> An alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> is the spouse, intended spouse, or child living abroad of a lawful permanent resident who—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iv/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> is an employee of the United States Government;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iv/I/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> is a member of the uniformed services (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10</ref>); or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2327dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iv/I/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> has subjected the alien or the alien’s child to battery or extreme cruelty in the United States; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is eligible to file a petition under clause (ii) or (iii),</content> -</subclause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall file such petition with the Attorney General under the procedures that apply to self-petitioners under clause (ii) or (iii), as applicable.</continuation> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> For the purposes of any petition filed or approved under clause (ii) or (iii), divorce, or the loss of lawful permanent resident status by a spouse or parent after the filing of a petition under that clause shall not adversely affect approval of the petition, and, for an approved petition, shall not affect the alien’s ability to adjust status under subsections (a) and (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> or obtain status as a lawful permanent resident based on an approved self-petition under clause (ii) or (iii).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Upon the lawful permanent resident spouse or parent becoming or establishing the existence of United States citizenship through naturalization, acquisition of citizenship, or other means, any petition filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service and pending or approved under clause (ii) or (iii) on behalf of an alien who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty shall be deemed reclassified as a petition filed under subparagraph (A) even if the acquisition of citizenship occurs after divorce or termination of parental rights.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f">section 1101(f) of this title</ref>, an act or conviction that is waivable with respect to the petitioner for purposes of a determination of the petitioner’s admissibility under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> or deportability under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref> shall not bar the Attorney General from finding the petitioner to be of good moral character under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) if the Attorney General finds that the act or conviction was connected to the alien’s having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Any child who attains 21 years of age who has filed a petition under clause (iv) of subsection (a)(1)(A) or subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii) that was filed or approved before the date on which the child attained 21 years of age shall be considered (if the child has not been admitted or approved for lawful permanent residence by the date the child attained 21 years of age) a petitioner for preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>, whichever paragraph is applicable, with the same priority date assigned to the self-petition filed under clause (iv) of subsection (a)(1)(A) or subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii). No new petition shall be required to be filed.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Any individual described in subclause (I) is eligible for deferred action and work authorization.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> Any derivative child who attains 21 years of age who is included in a petition described in clause (ii) that was filed or approved before the date on which the child attained 21 years of age shall be considered (if the child has not been admitted or approved for lawful permanent residence by the date the child attained 21 years of age) a VAWA self-petitioner with the same priority date as that assigned to the petitioner in any petition described in clause (ii). No new petition shall be required to be filed.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> Any individual described in subclause (III) and any derivative child of a petition described in clause (ii) is eligible for deferred action and work authorization.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The petition referred to in clause (i)(III) is a petition filed by an alien under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii) or (B)(iii) in which the child is included as a derivative beneficiary.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Nothing in the amendments made by the Child Status Protection Act shall be construed to limit or deny any right or benefit provided under this subparagraph.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> Any alien who benefits from this subparagraph may adjust status in accordance with subsections (a) and (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> as an alien having an approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/D/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> For purposes of this paragraph, an individual who is not less than 21 years of age, who qualified to file a petition under subparagraph (A)(iv) or (B)(iii) as of the day before the date on which the individual attained 21 years of age, and who did not file such a petition before such day, shall be treated as having filed a petition under such subparagraph as of such day if a petition is filed for the status described in such subparagraph before the individual attains 25 years of age and the individual shows that the abuse was at least one central reason for the filing delay. Clauses (i) through (iv) of this subparagraph shall apply to an individual described in this clause in the same manner as an individual filing a petition under subparagraph (A)(iv) or (B)(iii).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> Any alien desiring to be classified under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/A">section 1153(b)(1)(A) of this title</ref>, or any person on behalf of such an alien, may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> Any employer desiring and intending to employ within the United States an alien entitled to classification under section 1153(b)(1)(B), 1153(b)(1)(C), 1153(b)(2), or 1153(b)(3) of this title may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Any alien (other than a special immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">section 1101(a)(27)(D) of this title</ref>) desiring to be classified under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">section 1153(b)(4) of this title</ref>, or any person on behalf of such an alien, may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Aliens claiming status as a special immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/D">section 1101(a)(27)(D) of this title</ref> may file a petition only with the Secretary of State and only after notification by the Secretary that such status has been recommended and approved pursuant to such section.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Any alien seeking classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> may file a petition for such classification with the Secretary of Homeland Security. An alien seeking to pool his or her investment with 1 or more additional aliens seeking classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> shall file for such classification in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E">section 1153(b)(5)(E) of this title</ref>, or before <date date="2022-03-15">March 15, 2022</date>, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>. An alien petitioning for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E">section 1153(b)(5)(E) of this title</ref> may file a petition with the Secretary after a regional center has filed an application for approval of an investment under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F">section 1153(b)(5)(F) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> A petitioner described in clause (i) shall establish eligibility at the time he or she files a petition for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>. A petitioner who was eligible for such classification at the time of such filing shall be deemed eligible for such classification at the time such petition is adjudicated, subject to the approval of the petitioner’s associated application under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F">section 1153(b)(5)(F) of this title</ref>, if applicable.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Any alien desiring to be provided an immigrant visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">section 1153(c) of this title</ref> may file a petition at the place and time determined by the Secretary of State by regulation. Only one such petition may be filed by an alien with respect to any petitioning period established. If more than one petition is submitted all such petitions submitted for such period by the alien shall be voided.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> The Secretary of State shall designate a period for the filing of petitions with respect to visas which may be issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">section 1153(c) of this title</ref> for the fiscal year beginning after the end of the period.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Aliens who qualify, through random selection, for a visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">section 1153(c) of this title</ref> shall remain eligible to receive such visa only through the end of the specific fiscal year for which they were selected.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> The Secretary of State shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this clause.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/I/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> A petition under this subparagraph shall be in such form as the Secretary of State may by regulation prescribe and shall contain such information and be supported by such documentary evidence as the Secretary of State may require.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><content> In acting on petitions filed under clause (iii) or (iv) of subparagraph (A) or clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph (B), or in making determinations under subparagraphs (C) and (D), the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the petition. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2327fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><chapeau> Upon the approval of a petition as a VAWA self-petitioner, the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/K/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is eligible for work authorization; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2327ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/K/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> may be provided an “employment authorized” endorsement or appropriate work permit incidental to such approval.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b232800-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/L"><num value="L">(L)</num><content> Notwithstanding the previous provisions of this paragraph, an individual who was a VAWA petitioner or who had the status of a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (T) or (U) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> may not file a petition for classification under this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> to classify any person who committed the battery or extreme cruelty or trafficking against the individual (or the individual’s child) which established the individual’s (or individual’s child <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002008">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002008"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “child’s”.</note>) eligibility as a VAWA petitioner or for such nonimmigrant status.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b232801-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b232802-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General may not approve a spousal second preference petition for the classification of the spouse of an alien if the alien, by virtue of a prior marriage, has been accorded the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence as the spouse of a citizen of the United States or as the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, unless—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b232803-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a period of 5 years has elapsed after the date the alien acquired the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b232804-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General by clear and convincing evidence that the prior marriage (on the basis of which the alien obtained the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence) was not entered into for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">In this subparagraph, the term “spousal second preference petition” refers to a petition, seeking preference status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref>, for an alien as a spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b232805-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a petition filed for the classification of the spouse of an alien if the prior marriage of the alien was terminated by the death of his or her spouse.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232806-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Investigation; consultation; approval; authorization to grant preference status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">After an investigation of the facts in each case, and after consultation with the Secretary of Labor with respect to petitions to accord a status under section 1153(b)(2) or 1153(b)(3) of this title, the Attorney General shall, if he determines that the facts stated in the petition are true and that the alien in behalf of whom the petition is made is an immediate relative specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref> or is eligible for preference under subsection (a) or (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>, approve the petition and forward one copy thereof to the Department of State. The Secretary of State shall then authorize the consular officer concerned to grant the preference status.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232807-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on orphan petitions approved for a single petitioner; prohibition against approval in cases of marriages entered into in order to evade immigration laws; restriction on future entry of aliens involved with marriage fraud</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) no petition shall be approved if (1) the alien has previously been accorded, or has sought to be accorded, an immediate relative or preference status as the spouse of a citizen of the United States or the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, by reason of a marriage determined by the Attorney General to have been entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws, or (2) the Attorney General has determined that the alien has attempted or conspired to enter into a marriage for the purpose of evading the immigration laws.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b232808-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendation of valid home-study</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b232809-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) no petition may be approved on behalf of a child defined in subparagraph (F) or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref> unless a valid home-study has been favorably recommended by an agency of the State of the child’s proposed residence, or by an agency authorized by that State to conduct such a study, or, in the case of a child adopted abroad, by an appropriate public or private adoption agency which is licensed in the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b25990a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), no petition may be approved on behalf of a child defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G">section 1101(b)(1)(G) of this title</ref> unless the Secretary of State has certified that the central authority of the child’s country of origin has notified the United States central authority under the convention referred to in such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/G">section 1101(b)(1)(G) of this title</ref> that a United States citizen habitually resident in the United States has effected final adoption of the child, or has been granted custody of the child for the purpose of emigration and adoption, in accordance with such convention and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14901">42 U.S.C. 14901</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25990b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Subsequent finding of non-entitlement to preference classification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section shall be construed to entitle an immigrant, in behalf of whom a petition under this section is approved, to be admitted <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002009">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002009"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “to”.</note> the United States as an immigrant under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref> or as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref> if upon his arrival at a port of entry in the United States he is found not to be entitled to such classification.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25990c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Preferential treatment for children fathered by United States citizens and born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before <date date="1982-10-22">October 22, 1982</date></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b25990d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Any alien claiming to be an alien described in paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection (or any person on behalf of such an alien) may file a petition with the Attorney General for classification under section 1151(b), 1153(a)(1), or 1153(a)(3) of this title, as appropriate. After an investigation of the facts of each case the Attorney General shall, if the conditions described in paragraph (2) are met, approve the petition and forward one copy to the Secretary of State.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b25990e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General may approve a petition for an alien under paragraph (1) if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b25990f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> he has reason to believe that the alien (i) was born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before <date date="1982-10-22">October 22, 1982</date>, and (ii) was fathered by a United States citizen;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b259910-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> he has received an acceptable guarantee of legal custody and financial responsibility described in paragraph (4); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b259911-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> in the case of an alien under eighteen years of age, (i) the alien’s placement with a sponsor in the United States has been arranged by an appropriate public, private, or State child welfare agency licensed in the United States and actively involved in the intercountry placement of children and (ii) the alien’s mother or guardian has in writing irrevocably released the alien for emigration.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b259912-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> In considering petitions filed under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b259913-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> consult with appropriate governmental officials and officials of private voluntary organizations in the country of the alien’s birth in order to make the determinations described in subparagraphs (A) and (C)(ii) of paragraph (2); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b259914-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> consider the physical appearance of the alien and any evidence provided by the petitioner, including birth and baptismal certificates, local civil records, photographs of, and letters or proof of financial support from, a putative father who is a citizen of the United States, and the testimony of witnesses, to the extent it is relevant or probative.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b259915-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b259916-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> A guarantee of legal custody and financial responsibility for an alien described in paragraph (2) must—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b259917-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> be signed in the presence of an immigration officer or consular officer by an individual (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as the “sponsor”) who is twenty-one years of age or older, is of good moral character, and is a citizen of the United States or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b259918-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> provide that the sponsor agrees (I) in the case of an alien under eighteen years of age, to assume legal custody for the alien after the alien’s departure to the United States and until the alien becomes eighteen years of age, in accordance with the laws of the State where the alien and the sponsor will reside, and (II) to furnish, during the five-year period beginning on the date of the alien’s acquiring the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or during the period beginning on the date of the alien’s acquiring the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and ending on the date on which the alien becomes twenty-one years of age, whichever period is longer, such financial support as is necessary to maintain the family in the United States of which the alien is a member at a level equal to at least 125 per centum of the current official poverty line (as established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9902/2">section 9902(2) of title 42</ref> and as revised by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the second and third sentences of such section) for a family of the same size as the size of the alien’s family.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b259919-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/f/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> A guarantee of legal custody and financial responsibility described in subparagraph (A) may be enforced with respect to an alien against his sponsor in a civil suit brought by the Attorney General in the United States district court for the district in which the sponsor resides, except that a sponsor or his estate shall not be liable under such a guarantee if the sponsor dies or is adjudicated a bankrupt under title 11.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25991a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Restriction on petitions based on marriages entered while in exclusion or deportation proceedings</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding subsection (a), except as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e/3">section 1255(e)(3) of this title</ref>, a petition may not be approved to grant an alien immediate relative status or preference status by reason of a marriage which was entered into during the period described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e/2">section 1255(e)(2) of this title</ref>, until the alien has resided outside the United States for a 2-year period beginning after the date of the marriage.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25991b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Survival of rights to petition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The legal termination of a marriage may not be the sole basis for revocation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref> of a petition filed under subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii) or a petition filed under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) pursuant to conditions described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii)(I). Remarriage of an alien whose petition was approved under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) or (a)(1)(A)(iii) or marriage of an alien described in clause (iv) or (vi) of subsection (a)(1)(A) or in subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii) shall not be the basis for revocation of a petition approval under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25991c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Professional athletes</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25991d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/i/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A petition under subsection (a)(4)(D) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002010">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002010"><num>4</num> See References in Text note below.</note> for classification of a professional athlete shall remain valid for the athlete after the athlete changes employers, if the new employer is a team in the same sport as the team which was the employer who filed the petition.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b25991e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/i/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> “Professional athlete” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “professional athlete” means an individual who is employed as an athlete by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25991f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/i/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a team that is a member of an association of 6 or more professional sports teams whose total combined revenues exceed $10,000,000 per year, if the association governs the conduct of its members and regulates the contests and exhibitions in which its member teams regularly engage; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b259920-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/i/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any minor league team that is affiliated with such an association.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259921-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Job flexibility for long delayed applicants for adjustment of status to permanent residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A petition under subsection (a)(1)(D) <sup>4</sup> for an individual whose application for adjustment of status pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> has been filed and remained unadjudicated for 180 days or more shall remain valid with respect to a new job if the individual changes jobs or employers if the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification as the job for which the petition was filed.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259922-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures for unmarried sons and daughters of citizens</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259923-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/k/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraph (2), in the case of a petition under this section initially filed for an alien unmarried son or daughter’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/B">section 1153(a)(2)(B) of this title</ref>, based on a parent of the son or daughter being an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if such parent subsequently becomes a naturalized citizen of the United States, such petition shall be converted to a petition to classify the unmarried son or daughter as a family-sponsored immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/1">section 1153(a)(1) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259924-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/k/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) does not apply if the son or daughter files with the Attorney General a written statement that he or she elects not to have such conversion occur (or if it has occurred, to have such conversion revoked). Where such an election has been made, any determination with respect to the son or daughter’s eligibility for admission as a family-sponsored immigrant shall be made as if such naturalization had not taken place.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259925-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/k/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Priority date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Regardless of whether a petition is converted under this subsection or not, if an unmarried son or daughter described in this subsection was assigned a priority date with respect to such petition before such naturalization, he or she may maintain that priority date.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259926-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/k/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Clarification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">This subsection shall apply to a petition if it is properly filed, regardless of whether it was approved or not before such naturalization.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259927-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Surviving relative consideration for certain petitions and applications</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259928-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien described in paragraph (2) who resided in the United States at the time of the death of the qualifying relative and who continues to reside in the United States shall have such petition described in paragraph (2), or an application for adjustment of status to that of a person admitted for lawful permanent residence based upon the family relationship described in paragraph (2), and any related applications, adjudicated notwithstanding the death of the qualifying relative, unless the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, in the unreviewable discretion of the Secretary, that approval would not be in the public interest.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b259929-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien described in this paragraph is an alien who, immediately prior to the death of his or her qualifying relative, was—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25992a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the beneficiary of a pending or approved petition for classification as an immediate relative (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25992b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the beneficiary of a pending or approved petition for classification under section 1153(a) or (d) of this title;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25992c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a derivative beneficiary of a pending or approved petition for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">section 1153(d) of this title</ref>);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25992d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the beneficiary of a pending or approved refugee/asylee relative petition under section 1157 or 1158 of this title;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25992e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> an alien admitted in “T” nonimmigrant status as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of this title</ref> or in “U” nonimmigrant status as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b25992f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> a child of an alien who filed a pending or approved petition for classification or application for adjustment of status or other benefit specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51">section 1101(a)(51) of this title</ref> as a VAWA self-petitioner; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b259930-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1154/l/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> an asylee (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/3">section 1158(b)(3) of this title</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b259931-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 204, <ref href="/us/stat/66/179">66 Stat. 179</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/885/s3">Pub. 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L. 109–271, § 6(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/762">120 Stat. 762</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/d/1">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2187">123 Stat. 2187</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s803">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 803</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/111">127 Stat. 111</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/6/dD/tV/s563">Pub. L. 113–6, div. D, title V, § 563</ref>, <date date="2013-03-26">Mar. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/380">127 Stat. 380</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s105/a">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 105(a)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1103">136 Stat. 1103</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b259932-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b259933-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b259934-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(BB), (B)(ii)(II)(aa)(BB), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Child Status Protection Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(D)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/927">116 Stat. 927</ref>, which amended this section and sections 1151, 1153, 1157, and 1158 of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1151 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2002 Amendments note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/106/279">Pub. L. 106–279</ref>, <date date="2000-10-06">Oct. 6, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/825">114 Stat. 825</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 143 (§ 14901 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14901">section 14901 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsection (a)(4)(D) and subsection (a)(1)(D), referred to in subsecs. (i)(1) and (j), probably should refer to subsec. (a)(1)(F) of this section. The reference to subsec. (a)(4)(D) probably should have been to subsec. “(a)(1)(D)”, as no par. (4) of subsec. (a) has been enacted. Subsec. (a)(1)(D) of this section was redesignated subsec. (a)(1)(F) by <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/d/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(d)(1)</ref>. See 2000 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b259935-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2022—Subsec. (a)(1)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103">Pub. L. 117–103</ref> amended subpar. (H) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (H) read as follows: “Any alien desiring to be classified under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (a)(1)(I)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/113/6">Pub. L. 113–6</ref> temporarily added cl. (iv). Text read as follows: “Each petition to compete for consideration for a visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/c">section 1153(c) of this title</ref> shall be accompanied by a fee equal to $30. All amounts collected under this clause shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.” See Effective and Termination Dates of 2013 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(2)(F), (G). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4">Pub. L. 113–4</ref> added subpar. (F) and redesignated former subpar. (F) as (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/111/83">Pub. L. 111–83</ref> added subsec. (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/248/s402/a/1">Pub. L. 109–248, § 402(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Except as provided in clause (viii), any” for “Any”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(vii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s816">Pub. L. 109–162, § 816</ref>, added cl. (vii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(viii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/248/s402/a/2">Pub. L. 109–248, § 402(a)(2)</ref>, added cl. (viii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/248/s402/a/3">Pub. L. 109–248, § 402(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated cl. (i) as first subcl. (I), substituted “Except as provided in subclause (II), any alien” for “Any alien”, and added a second subcl. (I).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271">Pub. L. 109–271</ref>, which directed insertion of “or (B)(iii)” after “(A)(iv)”, was executed by making the insertion after “(A)(iv)” both places it appeared, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s805/c/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(c)(1)</ref>, added cl. (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s805/a/1/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(a)(1)(A)</ref>, inserted “or subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii)” after “subsection (a)(1)(A)” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(i)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s805/a/1/B">Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “a VAWA self-petitioner” for “a petitioner for preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>, whichever paragraph is applicable,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s805/a/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(a)(2)</ref>, added cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(K). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s814/b">Pub. L. 109–162, § 814(b)</ref>, added subpar. (K).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(L). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s814/e">Pub. L. 109–162, § 814(e)</ref>, added subpar. (L).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s7">Pub. L. 107–208, § 7</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s6">Pub. L. 107–208, § 6</ref>, added subsec. (k).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/b/1/A">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(b)(1)(A)</ref>, amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as follows: “An alien who is the spouse of a citizen of the United States, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>, and who has resided in the United States with the alien’s spouse may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any child of the alien if such a child has not been classified under clause (iv)) under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) the alien is residing in the United States, the marriage between the alien and the spouse was entered into in good faith by the alien, and during the marriage the alien or a child of the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s spouse; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) the alien is a person whose removal, in the opinion of the Attorney General, would result in extreme hardship to the alien or a child of the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/b/2">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(b)(2)</ref>, amended cl. (iv) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iv) read as follows: “An alien who is the child of a citizen of the United States, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>, and who has resided in the United States with the citizen parent may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) the alien is residing in the United States and during the period of residence with the citizen parent the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s citizen parent; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) the alien is a person whose removal, in the opinion of the Attorney General, would result in extreme hardship to the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/b/3">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(b)(3)</ref>, added cl. (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(vi). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1507/a/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1507(a)(1)</ref>, added cl. (vi).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/c/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(c)(1)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “An alien who is the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>, and who has resided in the United States with the alien’s legal permanent resident spouse may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any child of the alien if such a child has not been classified under clause (iii)) under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that the conditions described in subclauses (I) and (II) of subparagraph (A)(iii) are met with respect to the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/c/2">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(c)(2)</ref>, amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as follows: “An alien who is the child of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>, and who has resided in the United States with the alien’s permanent resident alien parent may file a petition with the Attorney General under this subparagraph for classification of the alien under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Attorney General that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) the alien is residing in the United States and during the period of residence with the permanent resident parent the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s permanent resident parent; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) the alien is a person whose removal, in the opinion of the Attorney General, would result in extreme hardship to the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/c/3">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(c)(3)</ref>, added cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1507/a/2">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1507(a)(2)</ref>, added cl. (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(C) to (I). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/d/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(d)(1)</ref>, (2), added subpars. (C) and (D) and redesignated former subpars. (C) to (G) as (E) to (I), respectively. Former subpar. (H) redesignated (J).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(J). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1503/d/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(d)(1)</ref>, (3), redesignated subpar. (H) as (J) and inserted “or in making determinations under subparagraphs (C) and (D),” after “subparagraph (B),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/106/279">Pub. L. 106–279</ref> designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “subparagraph (F) or (G) of section 1101(b)(1)” for “section 1101(b)(1)(F)”, and added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1507/b">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1507(b)</ref>, inserted at end “Remarriage of an alien whose petition was approved under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) or (a)(1)(A)(iii) or marriage of an alien described in clause (iv) or (vi) of subsection (a)(1)(A) or in subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii) shall not be the basis for revocation of a petition approval under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313">Pub. L. 106–313</ref> added subsec. (j).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii)(II), (iv)(II), (B)(iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “be admitted” for “enter”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s624/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 624(b)</ref>, added subsec. (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s40701/a">Pub. L. 103–322, § 40701(a)</ref>, in subpar. (A), designated first sentence as cl. (i) and second sentence as cl. (ii) and added cls. (iii) and (iv), in subpar. (B), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cls. (ii) and (iii), and added subpar. (H).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> in second sentence inserted “spouse” after “alien” and “of the alien (and the alien’s children)” after “for classification”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s40701/b/1">Pub. L. 103–322, § 40701(b)(1)</ref>, in subpar. (A), substituted “for the classification of the spouse of an alien if the alien,” for “filed by an alien who,” in introductory provisions and in subpar. (B), substituted “for the classification of the spouse of an alien if the prior marriage of the alien” for “by an alien whose prior marriage”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s40701/c">Pub. L. 103–322, § 40701(c)</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/4/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(4)(A)</ref>, inserted sentence at end authorizing filing of petitions by aliens described in second sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/4/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(4)(B)</ref>, substituted “Attorney General” for “Secretary of State”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(G)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/4/C">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(4)(C)</ref>, struck out “or registration” after “petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/5">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(5)</ref>, substituted “as an immigrant” for “as a immigrant”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(4)(A)(ii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/5">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(5)</ref>, substituted “the second and third sentences of such section” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9847">section 9847 of title 42</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s308/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 308(b)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s702/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 702(b)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “Any citizen of the United States claiming that an alien is entitled to a preference status by reason of a relationship described in paragraph (1), (4), or (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>, or to an immediate relative status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>, or any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence claiming that an alien is entitled to a preference status by reason of the relationship described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref>, or any alien desiring to be classified as a preference immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/3">section 1153(a)(3) of this title</ref> (or any person on behalf of such an alien), or any person desiring and intending to employ within the United States an alien entitled to classification as a preference immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/6">section 1153(a)(6) of this title</ref>, may file a petition with the Attorney General for such classification. The petition shall be in such form as the Attorney General may by regulations prescribe and shall contain such information and be supported by such documentary evidence as the Attorney General may require. The petition shall be made under oath administered by any individual having authority to administer oaths, if executed in the United States, but, if executed outside the United States, administered by a consular officer or an immigration officer.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(2)</ref>, substituted reference to section 1153(b)(2) or 1153(b)(3) of this title for reference to section 1153(a)(3) or (6) of this title, and reference to preference under section 1153(a) or (b) of this title for reference to a preference status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(3)</ref>, substituted “immigrant under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>” for “preference immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(5)</ref>, (6), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to applicability of provisions to qualified immigrants specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e">section 1152(e) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(4)</ref>, substituted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/3">section 1153(a)(3) of this title</ref> for reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/4">section 1153(a)(4) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s702/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 702(b)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s308/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 308(b)</ref>, inserted “except as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e/3">section 1255(e)(3) of this title</ref>,” after “Notwithstanding subsection (a),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/6">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(6)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (h) as (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated as (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b/6">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(6)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (h) as (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/g/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(g)(1)</ref>, substituted “an immediate relative” for “a nonquota”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/g/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(g)(2)</ref>, substituted “(C)(ii) of paragraph (2)” for “(C)(i) of paragraph 2”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/c">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(c)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s4/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 4(a)</ref>, inserted “(1)” after “if” and “, or has sought to be accorded,” and added cl. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s5/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 5(b)</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1982—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/97/359">Pub. L. 97–359</ref> added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/d">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(d)</ref>, substituted “of a relationship described in paragraph” for “of the relationships described in paragraphs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 3</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as (d). Former subsec. (d), directing that the Attorney General forward to the Congress a Statistical summary of petitions for immigrant status approved by him under section 1153(a)(3) or 1153(a)(6) of this title and that the reports be submitted to Congress on the first and fifteenth day of each calendar month in which Congress was in session, was struck out.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (e), (f). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 3</ref>, redesignated as subsec. (e) the subsec. (f) relating to subsequent finding of non-entitlement. See 1978 Amendment note below. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/96/470">Pub. L. 96–470</ref> substituted provision requiring the Attorney General to forward to Congress a statistical summary of approved petitions for professional or occupational preferences for provision requiring the Attorney General to forward to Congress a report on each petition approved for professional or occupational preference stating the basis for his approval and the facts pertinent in establishing qualifications for preferential status.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s2">Pub. L. 95–417, § 2</ref>, struck out “no more than two petitions may be approved for one petitioner on behalf of a child as defined in section 1101(b)(1)(E) or 1101(b)(1)(F) of this title unless necessary to prevent the separation of brothers and sisters and” after “subsection (b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (e), (f). <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s3">Pub. L. 95–417, § 3</ref>, added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e), relating to subsequent finding of non-entitlement, as subsec. (f) without regard to existing subsec. (f), relating to provisions applicable to qualified immigrants, added by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions spelling out the statutory grounds for filing a petition for preference status and prescribing the authority of the Attorney General to require documentary evidence in support and the form of the petition, for provisions prohibiting consular officers from granting preference status before being authorized to do so in cases of applications based on membership in the ministry of a religious denomination or high education, technical training, or specialized experience which would be substantially beneficial to the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions authorizing investigation of petitions by the Attorney General, consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and authorization to consular officers, for provisions specifying the form of application for preference status on the basis of membership in the ministry of a religious denomination or high education, technical training, or specialized experience which would be substantially beneficial to the United States and the circumstances making an application appropriate.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions limiting the number of orphan petitions which may be approved for one petitioner and prohibiting approval of any petition of an alien whose prior marriage was determined by the Attorney General to have been entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws, for provisions which related to investigation of facts by the Attorney General and submission of reports to Congress covering the granting of preferential status.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions requiring the Attorney General to submit reports to Congress on each approved petition for professional or occupational preference, for provisions prohibiting a statutory construction of the section which would entitle an immigrant to preferential classification if, upon arrival at the port of entry, he was found not to be entitled to such classification.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1962—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/87/885">Pub. L. 87–885</ref> provided for submission of reports to Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b259936-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b259937-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2022 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s105/b">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 105(b)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1103">136 Stat. 1103</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s105/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicability to petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 204(a)(1)(H)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H/i">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)(i)</ref>], as added by subsection (a), shall apply to any petition for classification pursuant to section 203(b)(5)(E) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/E">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(E)</ref>) that is filed with the Secretary of Homeland Security on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b259938-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 2013 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/113/6/dD/tV/s563">Pub. L. 113–6, div. D, title V, § 563</ref>, <date date="2013-03-26">Mar. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/380">127 Stat. 380</ref>, provided in part that the amendment made by section 563 of Pub. L. 113—6 is effective during the period beginning on <date date="2013-10-01">Oct. 1, 2013</date>, and ending on <date date="2014-09-30">Sept. 30, 2014</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b259939-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> effective <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, and applicable to certain beneficiary aliens, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s8">section 8 of Pub. L. 107–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b25993a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/106/279">Pub. L. 106–279</ref> effective <date date="2008-04-01">Apr. 1, 2008</date>, see section 505(a)(2), (b) of <ref href="/us/pl/106/279">Pub. L. 106–279</ref>, set out as an Effective Dates; Transition Rule note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14901">section 14901 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b25993b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(e)(1)(A), (f)(2)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b25993c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> effective <date date="1995-01-01">Jan. 1, 1995</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s40701/d">section 40701(d) of Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b25993d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 302(e)(4), (5) and 308(b) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b25993e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/b">section 162(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, but only insofar as section 162(b) relates to visas for fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1992, with general transition provisions, see section 161(b), (c) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s702/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 702(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5086">104 Stat. 5086</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s702/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending sections 1154 and 1255 of this title] shall apply to marriages entered into before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b25993f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s4/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 4(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3543">100 Stat. 3543</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/639/s4/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to petitions filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s5/c">Pub. L. 99–639, § 5(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3543">100 Stat. 3543</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/639/s5/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] shall apply to marriages entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b259940-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b259941-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b259942-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b259943-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Construction of 2009 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/d/2">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2187">123 Stat. 2187</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/d/2">“Nothing in the amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] may be construed to limit or waive any ground of removal, basis for denial of petition or application, or other criteria for adjudicating petitions or applications as otherwise provided under the immigration laws of the United States other than ineligibility based solely on the lack of a qualifying family relationship as specifically provided by such amendment.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b259944-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b259945-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Alien Sheepherders</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1254">Act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1254</ref>, §§ 1–3, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1145">68 Stat. 1145</ref>, provided for the importation of skilled alien sheepherders upon approval by the Attorney General, certification to the Secretary of State by the Attorney General of names and addresses of sheepherders whose applications for importation were approved, and issuance of not more than 385 special nonquota immigrant visas. Provisions of said act expired on <date date="1955-09-03">Sept. 3, 1955</date>, by terms of section 1 thereof.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b259946-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1155"><num value="1155">§ 1155.</num><heading> Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security may, at any time, for what he deems to be good and sufficient cause, revoke the approval of any petition approved by him under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>. Such revocation shall be effective as of the date of approval of any such petition.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b259947-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 205, <ref href="/us/stat/66/180">66 Stat. 180</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s5/a">Pub. L. 86–363, § 5(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="1959-09-22">Sept. 22, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/644">73 Stat. 644</ref>, 645; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, §§ 3, 10, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/650">75 Stat. 650</ref>, 654; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s5">Pub. L. 89–236, § 5</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/916">79 Stat. 916</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(3)(A)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5304/c">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5304(c)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3736">118 Stat. 3736</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b259948-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b259949-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b25994a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—<ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref> substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” and struck out at end “In no case, however, shall such revocation have effect unless there is mailed to the petitioner’s last known address a notice of the revocation and unless notice of the revocation is communicated through the Secretary of State to the beneficiary of the petition before such beneficiary commences his journey to the United States. If notice of revocation is not so given, and the beneficiary applies for admission to the United States, his admissibility shall be determined in the manner provided for by sections 1225 and 1229a of this title.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “1229a” for “1226”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—<ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> struck out entire section which had set out, in subsecs. (a) to (d), the procedure for granting nonquota status or preference by reason of relationship and inserted in its place, with minor changes, provisions formerly contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1156">section 1156 of this title</ref> authorizing the Attorney General to revoke his approval of petitions for good and sufficient cause.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s3/a">Pub. L. 87–301, § 3(a)</ref>, provided that no petition for quota immigration status or a preference shall be approved if the beneficiary is an alien defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/F">section 1101(b)(1)(F) of this title</ref>, established requirements to be met by petitioners before a petition for nonquota immigrant status for a child as defined in section 1101(b)(1)(F) can be approved by the Attorney General, and authorized the administration of oaths by immigration officers when the petition is executed outside the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, §§ 3(b), 10, substituted “section 1101(b)(1)(E) or (F)” for “section 1101(b)(1)(E)”, and provided that no petition shall be approved if the alien had previously been accorded a nonquota status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> or a preference quota status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/3">section 1153(a)(3) of this title</ref>, by reason of marriage entered into to evade the immigration laws.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1959—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s5/a">Pub. L. 86–363, § 5(a)</ref>, authorized filing of petitions by any United States citizen claiming that an immigrant is his unmarried son or unmarried daughter, by any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence claiming that an immigrant is his unmarried son or unmarried daughter instead of child, or by any United States citizen claiming that an immigrant is his married son or married daughter instead of son or daughter, and prohibited approval of petition for quota immigrant status or preference of alien without proof of parent relationship of the petitioner to such alien.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/86/363/s5/b">Pub. L. 86–363, § 5(b)</ref>, limited approval to two petitions for one petitioner in behalf of a child as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/E">section 1101(b)(1)(E) of this title</ref> unless necessary to prevent separation of brothers and sisters.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b27e23b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e23c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5304/d">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5304(d)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3736">118 Stat. 3736</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5304/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1201 and 1227 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>] and shall apply to revocations under sections 205 and 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">8 U.S.C. 1155</ref>, 1201(i)) made before, on, or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e23d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e23e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b27e23f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1156"><num value="1156">§ 1156.</num><heading> Unused immigrant visas</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If an immigrant having an immigrant visa is denied admission to the United States and removed, or does not apply for admission before the expiration of the validity of his visa, or if an alien having an immigrant visa issued to him as a preference immigrant is found not to be a preference immigrant, an immigrant visa or a preference immigrant visa, as the case may be, may be issued in lieu thereof to another qualified alien.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b27e240-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 206, <ref href="/us/stat/66/181">66 Stat. 181</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s6">Pub. L. 89–236, § 6</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/916">79 Stat. 916</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/D">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(D)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-618">110 Stat. 3009–618</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b27e241-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b27e242-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b27e243-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “denied admission to the United States and removed” for “excluded from admission to the United States and deported”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—<ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted provisions allowing immigrant visas or preference immigrant visas to be issued to another qualified alien in lieu of immigrants excluded or deported, immigrants failing to apply for admission, or immigrants found not to be preference immigrants, for provisions relating to revocation of approval of petitions which, with minor amendments, were transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b27e244-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e245-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e246-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b27e247-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157"><num value="1157">§ 1157.</num><heading> Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b27e248-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Maximum number of admissions; increases for humanitarian concerns; allocations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e249-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Except as provided in subsection (b), the number of refugees who may be admitted under this section in fiscal year 1980, 1981, or 1982, may not exceed fifty thousand unless the President determines, before the beginning of the fiscal year and after appropriate consultation (as defined in subsection (e)), that admission of a specific number of refugees in excess of such number is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e24a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Except as provided in subsection (b), the number of refugees who may be admitted under this section in any fiscal year after fiscal year 1982 shall be such number as the President determines, before the beginning of the fiscal year and after appropriate consultation, is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e24b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Admissions under this subsection shall be allocated among refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with a determination made by the President after appropriate consultation.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e24c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> In the determination made under this subsection for each fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1992), the President shall enumerate, with the respective number of refugees so determined, the number of aliens who were granted asylum in the previous year.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b27e24d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Determinations by President respecting number of admissions for humanitarian concerns</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If the President determines, after appropriate consultation, that (1) an unforeseen emergency refugee situation exists, (2) the admission of certain refugees in response to the emergency refugee situation is justified by grave humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest, and (3) the admission to the United States of these refugees cannot be accomplished under subsection (a), the President may fix a number of refugees to be admitted to the United States during the succeeding period (not to exceed twelve months) in response to the emergency refugee situation and such admissions shall be allocated among refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with a determination made by the President after the appropriate consultation provided under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b27e24e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Admission by Attorney General of refugees; criteria; admission status of spouse or child; applicability of other statutory requirements; termination of refugee status of alien, spouse or child</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e24f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Subject to the numerical limitations established pursuant to subsections (a) and (b), the Attorney General may, in the Attorney General’s discretion and pursuant to such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, admit any refugee who is not firmly resettled in any foreign country, is determined to be of special humanitarian concern to the United States, and is admissible (except as otherwise provided under paragraph (3)) as an immigrant under this chapter.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e250-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e251-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A spouse or child (as defined in section 1101(b)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of this title) of any refugee who qualifies for admission under paragraph (1) shall, if not otherwise entitled to admission under paragraph (1) and if not a person described in the second sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42">section 1101(a)(42) of this title</ref>, be entitled to the same admission status as such refugee if accompanying, or following to join, such refugee and if the spouse or child is admissible (except as otherwise provided under paragraph (3)) as an immigrant under this chapter. Upon the spouse’s or child’s admission to the United States, such admission shall be charged against the numerical limitation established in accordance with the appropriate subsection under which the refugee’s admission is charged.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e252-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted admission as a refugee under this subsection, and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent applied for refugee status under this section, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of this paragraph, if the alien attained 21 years of age after such application was filed but while it was pending.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e253-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not be applicable to any alien seeking admission to the United States under this subsection, and the Attorney General may waive any other provision of such section (other than paragraph (2)(C) or subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) with respect to such an alien for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest. Any such waiver by the Attorney General shall be in writing and shall be granted only on an individual basis following an investigation. The Attorney General shall provide for the annual reporting to Congress of the number of waivers granted under this paragraph in the previous fiscal year and a summary of the reasons for granting such waivers.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e254-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The refugee status of any alien (and of the spouse or child of the alien) may be terminated by the Attorney General pursuant to such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe if the Attorney General determines that the alien was not in fact a refugee within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42">section 1101(a)(42) of this title</ref> at the time of the alien’s admission.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b27e255-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Oversight reporting and consultation requirements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e256-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Before the start of each fiscal year the President shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate regarding the foreseeable number of refugees who will be in need of resettlement during the fiscal year and the anticipated allocation of refugee admissions during the fiscal year. The President shall provide for periodic discussions between designated representatives of the President and members of such committees regarding changes in the worldwide refugee situation, the progress of refugee admissions, and the possible need for adjustments in the allocation of admissions among refugees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e257-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> As soon as possible after representatives of the President initiate appropriate consultation with respect to the number of refugee admissions under subsection (a) or with respect to the admission of refugees in response to an emergency refugee situation under subsection (b), the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate shall cause to have printed in the Congressional Record the substance of such consultation.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e258-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e259-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> After the President initiates appropriate consultation prior to making a determination under subsection (a), a hearing to review the proposed determination shall be held unless public disclosure of the details of the proposal would jeopardize the lives or safety of individuals.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e25a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> After the President initiates appropriate consultation prior to making a determination, under subsection (b), that the number of refugee admissions should be increased because of an unforeseen emergency refugee situation, to the extent that time and the nature of the emergency refugee situation permit, a hearing to review the proposal to increase refugee admissions shall be held unless public disclosure of the details of the proposal would jeopardize the lives or safety of individuals.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b27e25b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> “Appropriate consultation” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “appropriate consultation” means, with respect to the admission of refugees and allocation of refugee admissions, discussions in person by designated Cabinet-level representatives of the President with members of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives to review the refugee situation or emergency refugee situation, to project the extent of possible participation of the United States therein, to discuss the reasons for believing that the proposed admission of refugees is justified by humanitarian concerns or grave humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest, and to provide such members with the following information:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e25c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A description of the nature of the refugee situation.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e25d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> A description of the number and allocation of the refugees to be admitted and an analysis of conditions within the countries from which they came.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e25e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> A description of the proposed plans for their movement and resettlement and the estimated cost of their movement and resettlement.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e25f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> An analysis of the anticipated social, economic, and demographic impact of their admission to the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e260-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> A description of the extent to which other countries will admit and assist in the resettlement of such refugees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e261-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> An analysis of the impact of the participation of the United States in the resettlement of such refugees on the foreign policy interests of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b27e262-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/e/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Such additional information as may be appropriate or requested by such members.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">To the extent possible, information described in this subsection shall be provided at least two weeks in advance of discussions in person by designated representatives of the President with such members.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b27e263-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Training</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e264-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall provide all United States officials adjudicating refugee cases under this section with the same training as that provided to officers adjudicating asylum cases under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b27e265-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1157/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Such training shall include country-specific conditions, instruction on the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion, instruction on methods of religious persecution practiced in foreign countries, and applicable distinctions within a country between the nature of and treatment of various religious practices and believers.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b27e266-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 207, as added <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s201/b">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 201(b)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/103">94 Stat. 103</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/h">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(h)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s104/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 104(b)</ref>, title VI, § 603(a)(4), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4985">104 Stat. 4985</ref>, 5082; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(1), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s601/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 601(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-689">110 Stat. 3009–689</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/292/tVI/s602/a">Pub. L. 105–292, title VI, § 602(a)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-27">Oct. 27, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2812">112 Stat. 2812</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s5">Pub. L. 107–208, § 5</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/929">116 Stat. 929</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/g/2">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(g)(2)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/305">119 Stat. 305</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b27e267-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b27e268-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b27e269-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), (2)(A), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b27e26a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1157, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 1, § 207, <ref href="/us/stat/66/181">66 Stat. 181</ref>, prohibited issuance of immigrant visas to other immigrants in lieu of immigrants excluded from admission, immigrants deported, immigrants failing to apply for admission to the United States, or immigrants found to be nonquota immigrants after having previously been found to be quota immigrants, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s7">Pub. L. 89–236, § 7</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/916">79 Stat. 916</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b27e26b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Pub. L. 109–13</ref> struck out par. (5) which read as follows: “For any fiscal year, not more than a total of 1,000 refugees may be admitted under this subsection or granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> pursuant to a determination under the third sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42">section 1101(a)(42) of this title</ref> (relating to persecution for resistance to coercive population control methods).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/105/292">Pub. L. 105–292</ref> added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “subparagraph (A)” for “subparagraphs (A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s104/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 104(b)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “(4), (5), and (7)(A)” for “(14), (15), (20), (21), (25), and (32)” and “(other than paragraph (2)(C) or subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3))” for “(other than paragraph (27), (29), or (33) and other than so much of paragraph (23) as relates to trafficking in narcotics)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “otherwise” for “otherwide”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b27e26c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e26d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/h/5">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(h)(5)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/306">119 Stat. 306</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/h/5">“The amendments made by subsection (g) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159">section 1159 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e26e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> effective <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, and applicable to certain beneficiary aliens, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s8">section 8 of Pub. L. 107–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e26f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendments made by that section [amending this section, sections 1159, 1161, 1187, 1188, 1254a, 1255a, and 1322 of this title, and provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1255 of this title] are effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b27e270-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s104/b">section 104(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/4">section 603(a)(4) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b27e271-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section (with the exception of subsec. (c) which is effective <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>) effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, and applicable to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b27e272-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b27e273-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Iraq Refugee Crisis</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tXII">Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title XII</ref>, subtitle C, <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/395">122 Stat. 395</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/110/242/s1">Pub. L. 110–242, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-06-03">June 3, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/1567">122 Stat. 1567</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tVIII/s813/d">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title VIII, § 813(d)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2407">123 Stat. 2407</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/118/dA/tVIII/s8120/a">Pub. L. 111–118, div. A, title VIII, § 8120(a)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-19">Dec. 19, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3457">123 Stat. 3457</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/f/9">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(f)(9)</ref>, (10), <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4376">124 Stat. 4376</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/42/s1">Pub. L. 113–42, § 1</ref>, <date date="2013-10-04">Oct. 4, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/552">127 Stat. 552</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/66/dA/tXII/s1218">Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XII, § 1218</ref>, <date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/910">127 Stat. 910</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s403/c">Pub. L. 117–31, title IV, § 403(c)</ref>, <date date="2021-07-30">July 30, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/135/319">135 Stat. 319</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/31/tIV/s403/c"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1241">“SEC. 1241.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This subtitle may be cited as the ‘Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1242">“SEC. 1242.</num><heading> PROCESSING MECHANISMS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall establish or use existing refugee processing mechanisms in Iraq and in countries, where appropriate, in the region in which—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> aliens described in section 1243 may apply and interview for admission to the United States as refugees; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> aliens described in section 1244(b) may apply and interview for admission to United States as special immigrants.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Suspension</inline>.—</heading><content>If such is determined necessary, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may suspend in-country processing under subsection (a) for a period not to exceed 90 days. Such suspension may be extended by the Secretary of State upon notification to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. The Secretary of State shall submit to such committees a report outlining the basis of any such suspension and any extensions thereof.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Improved Application Process.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>], the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall improve the efficiency by which applications for special immigrant visas under section 1244(a), are processed so that all steps under the control of the respective departments incidental to the issuance of such visas, including required screenings and background checks, should be completed not later than 9 months after the date on which an eligible alien submits all required materials to complete an application for such visa.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a Secretary referred to in paragraph (1) to take longer than 9 months to complete those steps incidental to the issuance of such visas in high-risk cases for which satisfaction of national security concerns requires additional time.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien applying for admission to the United States pursuant to this subtitle may be represented during the application process, including at relevant interviews and examinations, by an attorney or other accredited representative. Such representation shall not be at the expense of the United States Government.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1243">“SEC. 1243.</num><heading> UNITED STATES REFUGEE PROGRAM PROCESSING PRIORITIES.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Refugees of special humanitarian concern eligible for Priority 2 processing under the refugee resettlement priority system who may apply directly to the United States Admission Program shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Iraqis who were or are employed by the United States Government, in Iraq;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> Iraqis who establish to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that they are or were employed in Iraq by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> a media or nongovernmental organization headquartered in the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> an organization or entity closely associated with the United States mission in Iraq that has received United States Government funding through an official and documented contract, award, grant, or cooperative agreement; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> spouses, children, and parents whether or not accompanying or following to join, and sons, daughters, and siblings of aliens described in paragraph (1), paragraph (2), or section 1244(b)(1); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Iraqis who are members of a religious or minority community, have been identified by the Secretary of State, or the designee of the Secretary, as a persecuted group, and have close family members (as described in section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) or 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref> and 1153(a))) in the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Identification of Other Persecuted Groups</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, or the designee of the Secretary, is authorized to identify other Priority 2 groups of Iraqis, including vulnerable populations.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Ineligible Organizations and Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Organizations and entities described in subsection (a)(2) shall not include any that appear on the Department of the Treasury’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or any entity specifically excluded by the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the heads of relevant elements of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s401a/4">50 U.S.C. 401a(4)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003/4">50 U.S.C. 3003(4)</ref>]).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicability of Other Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Aliens under this section who qualify for Priority 2 processing under the refugee resettlement priority system shall satisfy the requirements of section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>) for admission to the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the number of Iraqi refugees who should be resettled in the United States under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) and subsection (b) of section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>), the President shall consult with the heads of nongovernmental organizations that have a presence in Iraq or experience in assessing the problems faced by Iraqi refugees.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligibility for Admission as Refugee</inline>.—</heading><content>No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this section solely because such alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1244">“SEC. 1244.</num><heading> SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN IRAQIS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Homeland Security, or, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide an alien described in subsection (b) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)</ref>), if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> or an agent acting on behalf of the alien, submits a petition for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)</ref>);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence (excluding the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>)); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> cleared a background check and appropriate screening, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Described.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Principal aliens</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is a citizen or national of Iraq;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> was or is employed by or on behalf of the United States Government in Iraq, on or after <date date="2003-03-20">March 20, 2003</date>, for not less than one year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> provided faithful and valuable service to the United States Government, which is documented in a positive recommendation or evaluation, subject to paragraph (4), from the employee’s senior supervisor or the person currently occupying that position, or a more senior person, if the employee’s senior supervisor has left the employer or has left Iraq; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of the alien’s employment by the United States Government.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Spouses and children</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in paragraph (1); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of surviving spouse or child.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> was the spouse or child of a principal alien described in paragraph (1) who submitted an application to the Chief of Mission pursuant to this section or section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note), which included the alien as an accompanying spouse or child; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><chapeau> due to the death of the principal alien—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> such petition was revoked or terminated (or otherwise rendered null); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> such petition would have been approved if the principal alien had survived.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Employment requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>An application by a surviving spouse or child of a principal alien shall be subject to employment requirements set forth in paragraph (1) as of the date of the principal alien’s filing of an application for the first time, or if the principal alien did not file an application, the employment requirements as of the date of the principal alien’s death.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Approval by chief of mission required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under subparagraph (B), a recommendation or evaluation required under paragraph (1)(C) shall be accompanied by approval from the Chief of Mission, or the designee of the Chief of Mission, who shall conduct a risk assessment of the alien and an independent review of records maintained by the United States Government or hiring organization or entity to confirm employment and faithful and valuable service to the United States Government prior to approval of a petition under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Review process for denial by chief of mission.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An applicant who has been denied Chief of Mission approval required by subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> receive a written decision that provides, to the maximum extent feasible, information describing the basis for the denial, including the facts and inferences underlying the individual determination; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><chapeau> be provided not more than one written appeal—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> that shall be submitted not more than 120 days after the date that the applicant receives such decision in writing; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580424" class="indent5"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> that may request reopening of such decision and provide additional information, clarify existing information, or explain any unfavorable information.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Iraqi special immigrant visa coordinator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State shall designate, in the Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq, an Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa Coordinator responsible for overseeing the efficiency and integrity of the processing of special immigrant visas under this section, who shall be given—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> sufficiently high security clearance to review information supporting Chief of Mission denials if an appeal of a denial is filed;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> responsibility for ensuring that an applicant described in clause (i) receives the information described in clause (i)(I); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="III">     “(III)</num><content> responsibility for ensuring that every applicant is provided a reasonable opportunity to provide additional information, clarify existing information, or explain any unfavorable information pursuant to clause (i)(II).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Evidence of serious threat</inline>.—</heading><content>A credible sworn statement depicting dangerous country conditions, together with official evidence of such country conditions from the United States Government, should be considered as a factor in determination of whether the alien has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of the alien’s employment by the United States Government for purposes of paragraph (1)(D).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section may not exceed 5,000 per year for fiscal years 2008 through 2012.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exclusion from numerical limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Aliens provided special immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under sections 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d">8 U.S.C. 1151(d)</ref>, 1152(a), and 1153(b)(4)).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Carry forward.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fiscal years 2008 through 2011</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the numerical limitation specified in paragraph (1) is not reached during a given fiscal year referred to in such paragraph (with respect to fiscal years 2008 through 2011), the numerical limitation specified in such paragraph for the following fiscal year shall be increased by a number equal to the difference between—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the numerical limitation specified in paragraph (1) for the given fiscal year; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the number of principal aliens provided special immigrant status under this section during the given fiscal year.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fiscal years 2012 and 2013</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the numerical limitation specified in paragraph (1) is not reached in fiscal year 2012, the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section for fiscal year 2013 shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the numerical limitation specified in paragraph (1) for fiscal year 2012; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the number of principal aliens provided such status under this section during fiscal year 2012.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on number of visas.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section after <date date="2014-01-01">January 1, 2014</date>, shall be not more than 2500.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Employment period</inline>.—</heading><content>The 1-year period during which the principal alien is required to have been employed by or on behalf of the United States Government in Iraq under subsection (b)(1)(B) shall begin on or after <date date="2003-03-20">March 20, 2003</date>, and end on or before <date date="2013-09-30">September 30, 2013</date>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal alien seeking special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall apply to the Chief of Mission in accordance with subsection (b)(4) not later than <date date="2014-09-30">September 30, 2014</date>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Visa and Passport Issuance and Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Neither the Secretary of State nor the Secretary of Homeland Security may charge an alien described in subsection (b) any fee in connection with an application for, or issuance of, a special immigrant visa. The Secretary of State shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that aliens described in this section who are issued special immigrant visas are provided with the appropriate series Iraqi passport necessary to enter the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Protection of Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall make a reasonable effort to provide an alien described in this section who is applying for a special immigrant visa with protection or the immediate removal from Iraq, if possible, of such alien if the Secretary determines after consultation that such alien is in imminent danger.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligibility for Admission Under Other Classification</inline>.—</heading><content>No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this section solely because such alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Resettlement Support</inline>.—</heading><content>Iraqi aliens granted special immigrant status described in section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)</ref>) shall be eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>) to the same extent, and for the same periods of time, as such refugees.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security under section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 [<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Pub. L. 109–163</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note].</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1245">“SEC. 1245.</num><heading> SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Designation in Iraq</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall designate in the embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq, a Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (referred to in this section as the ‘Senior Coordinator’).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Senior Coordinator shall be responsible for the oversight of processing for the resettlement in the United States of refugees of special humanitarian concern, special immigrant visa programs in Iraq, and the development and implementation of other appropriate policies and programs concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons. The Senior Coordinator shall have the authority to refer persons to the United States refugee resettlement program.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Designation of Additional Senior Coordinators</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall designate in the embassies of the United States in Cairo, Egypt, Amman, Jordan, Damascus, Syria, and Beirut, Lebanon, a Senior Coordinator to oversee resettlement in the United States of refugees of special humanitarian concern in those countries to ensure their applications to the United States refugee resettlement program are processed in an orderly manner and without delay.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1246">“SEC. 1246.</num><heading> COUNTRIES WITH SIGNIFICANT POPULATIONS OF IRAQI REFUGEES.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“With respect to each country with a significant population of Iraqi refugees, including Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, and Lebanon, the Secretary of State shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> as appropriate, consult with the appropriate government officials of such countries and other countries and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees regarding resettlement of the most vulnerable members of such refugee populations; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> as appropriate, except where otherwise prohibited by the laws of the United States, develop mechanisms in and provide assistance to countries with a significant population of Iraqi refugees to ensure the well-being and safety of such populations in their host environments.</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1247">“SEC. 1247.</num><heading> MOTION TO REOPEN DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF ASYLUM.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“An alien who applied for asylum or withholding of removal and whose claim was denied on or after <date date="2003-03-01">March 1, 2003</date>, by an asylum officer or an immigration judge solely, or in part, on the basis of changed country conditions may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, file a motion to reopen such claim in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 240(c)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7">8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)</ref>) not later than six months after the date of the enactment of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act [of 2007] [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>] if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> is a citizen or national of Iraq; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> has remained in the United States since the date of such denial.</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1248">“SEC. 1248.</num><heading> REPORTS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Secretary of Homeland Security</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report containing plans to expedite the processing of Iraqi refugees for resettlement, including information relating to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> expediting the processing of Iraqi refugees for resettlement, including through temporary expansion of the Refugee Corps of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> increasing the number of personnel of the Department of Homeland Security devoted to refugee processing in Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, and Lebanon;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> enhancing existing systems for conducting background and security checks of persons applying for special immigrant status and of persons considered Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern under the refugee resettlement priority system, which enhancements shall support immigration security and provide for the orderly processing of such applications without delay; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> the projections of the Secretary, per country and per month, for the number of refugee interviews that will be conducted in fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2009.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">President</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>], and annually thereafter through 2013, the President shall submit to Congress an unclassified report, with a classified annex if necessary, which includes—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> an assessment of the financial, security, and personnel considerations and resources necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the number of aliens described in section 1243(a)(1);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the number of such aliens who have applied for special immigrant visas;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> the date of such applications; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> in the case of applications pending for longer than six months, the reasons that such visas have not been expeditiously processed.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report on Iraqi Citizens and Nationals Employed by the United States Government or Federal Contractors in Iraq.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>], the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> review internal records and databases of their respective agencies for information that can be used to verify employment of Iraqi nationals by the United States Government; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> request from each prime contractor or grantee that has performed work in Iraq since <date date="2003-03-20">March 20, 2003</date>, under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with their respective agencies that is valued in excess of $100,000 information that can be used to verify the employment of Iraqi nationals by such contractor or grantee.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Information required</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent data is available, the information referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the name and dates of employment of, biometric data for, and other data that can be used to verify the employment of each Iraqi citizen or national who has performed work in Iraq since <date date="2003-03-20">March 20, 2003</date>, under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with an executive agency.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Executive agency defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘executive agency’ has the meaning given the term in section 4(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act ([former] <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s403/1">41 U.S.C. 403(1)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s133">41 U.S.C. 133</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report on Establishment of Database</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>], the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to Congress a report examining the options for establishing a unified, classified database of information related to contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements entered into by executive agencies for the performance of work in Iraq since <date date="2003-03-20">March 20, 2003</date>, including the information described and collected under subsection (c), to be used by relevant Federal departments and agencies to adjudicate refugee, asylum, special immigrant visa, and other immigration claims and applications.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Noncompliance Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>], the President shall submit a report to Congress that describes—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the inability or unwillingness of any contractor or grantee to provide the information requested under subsection (c)(1)(B); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the reasons for failing to provide such information.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report on Improvements.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>], the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report, with a classified annex, if necessary, to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall describe the implementation of improvements to the processing of applications for special immigrant visas under section 1244(a), including information relating to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> enhancing existing systems for conducting background and security checks of persons applying for special immigrant status, which shall—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> support immigration security; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> provide for the orderly processing of such applications without significant delay;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the financial, security, and personnel considerations and resources necessary to carry out this subtitle;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the number of aliens who have applied for special immigrant visas under section 1244 during each month of the preceding fiscal year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the reasons for the failure to process any applications that have been pending for longer than 9 months;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><chapeau> the total number of applications that are pending due to the failure—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> to receive approval from the Chief of Mission;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to complete the adjudication of the Form I–360;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> to conduct a visa interview; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> to issue the visa to an eligible alien;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><content> the average wait times for an applicant at each of the stages described in subparagraph (E);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="G">“(G)</num><content> the number of denials or rejections at each of the stages described in subparagraph (E); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="H">“(H)</num><content> the reasons for denials by the Chief of Mission based on the categories already made available to denied special immigrant visa applicants in the denial letter sent to them by the Chief of Mission.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Public Quarterly Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>], and every 3 months thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall publish a report on the website of the Department of State that describes the efficiency improvements made in the process by which applications for special immigrant visas under section 1244(a) are processed, including information described in subparagraphs (C) through (H) of subsection (f)(2).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Senior Coordinating Officials.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirement to designate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense shall each designate a senior coordinating official, with sufficient expertise, authority, and resources, to carry out the duties described in paragraph (2), with regard to the issuance of special immigrant visas under this subtitle and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 [title VI of div. F of <ref href="/us/pl/111/8">Pub. L. 111–8</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each senior coordinating official designated under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> develop proposals to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process for issuing special immigrant visas under this subtitle and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> coordinate and monitor the implementation of such proposals;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> include such proposals in the report required by subsection (f) and in each quarterly report required by subsection (g); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> implement appropriate actions as authorized by law to carry out the improvements described in the report required by subsection (f).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense shall each submit to the committees set out in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (f)(1) the name and title of the senior coordinating official designated under paragraph (1) by each such Secretary, along with a description of the relevant expertise, authority, and resources of such official.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1249">“SEC. 1249.</num><heading> AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subtitle.”</p> -</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/117/31/s403/c/4">Pub. L. 117–31, § 403(c)(4)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/s1244/b/3">section 1244(b)(3) of Pub. L. 110–181</ref>, set out above, by substituting “(A) <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—An alien is described” for “An alien is described” before “in this subsection”, was executed by making the substitution for “An alien is”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/117/31/s403/c/1">section 403(c)(1) of Pub. L. 117–31</ref>, which had struck out the word “described” before “in this subsection”.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/110/242/s1/1">Pub. L. 110–242, § 1(1)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/s1244/c/1">section 1244(c)(1) of Pub. L. 110–181</ref>, set out above, by substituting “fiscal years 2008 through 2012” for “each of the five years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act”, was executed by making the substitution for “each of the five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2a5374-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Bring Them Home Alive Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/484">Pub. L. 106–484</ref>, <date date="2000-11-09">Nov. 9, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2195">114 Stat. 2195</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/258/s2">Pub. L. 107–258, § 2</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1738">116 Stat. 1738</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/258/s2"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act may be cited as the ‘Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> AMERICAN VIETNAM WAR POW/MIA ASYLUM PROGRAM.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Asylum for Eligible Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall grant refugee status in the United States to any alien described in subsection (b), upon the application of that alien.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Refugee status shall be granted under subsection (a) to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> any alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is a national of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China, or any of the independent states of the former Soviet Union; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> personally delivers into the custody of the United States Government a living American Vietnam War POW/MIA; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> any parent, spouse, or child of an alien described in paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">American vietnam war pow/mia.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ‘American Vietnam War POW/MIA’ means an individual—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> who is a member of a uniformed service (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s101/3">section 101(3) of title 37</ref>, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 551(2) of such title and this subsection) as a result of the Vietnam War; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> who is an employee (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5561/2">section 5561(2) of title 5</ref>, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 5561(5) of such title) as a result of the Vietnam War.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>Such term does not include an individual with respect to whom it is officially determined under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s552/c">section 552(c) of title 37</ref>, United States Code, that such individual is officially absent from such individual’s post of duty without authority.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Missing status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘missing status’, with respect to the Vietnam War, means the status of an individual as a result of the Vietnam War if immediately before that status began the individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> was performing service in Vietnam; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> was performing service in Southeast Asia in direct support of military operations in Vietnam.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Vietnam war</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Vietnam War’ means the conflict in Southeast Asia during the period that began on <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, and ended on <date date="1975-05-07">May 7, 1975</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3">“SEC. 3.</num><heading> AMERICAN KOREAN WAR POW/MIA ASYLUM PROGRAM.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Asylum for Eligible Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall grant refugee status in the United States to any alien described in subsection (b), upon the application of that alien.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Refugee status shall be granted under subsection (a) to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> any alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> who is a national of North Korea, China, or any of the independent states of the former Soviet Union; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> who personally delivers into the custody of the United States Government a living American Korean War POW/MIA; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> any parent, spouse, or child of an alien described in paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">American korean war pow/mia.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ‘American Korean War POW/MIA’ means an individual—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> who is a member of a uniformed service (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s101/3">section 101(3) of title 37</ref>, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 551(2) of such title and this subsection) as a result of the Korean War; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> who is an employee (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5561/2">section 5561(2) of title 5</ref>, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 5561(5) of such title) as a result of the Korean War.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>Such term does not include an individual with respect to whom it is officially determined under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s552/c">section 552(c) of title 37</ref>, United States Code, that such individual is officially absent from such individual’s post of duty without authority.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Korean war</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Korean War’ means the conflict on the Korean peninsula during the period that began on <date date="1950-06-27">June 27, 1950</date>, and ended <date date="1955-01-31">January 31, 1955</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Missing status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘missing status’, with respect to the Korean War, means the status of an individual as a result of the Korean War if immediately before that status began the individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> was performing service in the Korean peninsula; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> was performing service in Asia in direct support of military operations in the Korean peninsula.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3A">“SEC. 3A.</num><heading> AMERICAN PERSIAN GULF WAR POW/MIA ASYLUM PROGRAM.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Asylum for Eligible Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall grant refugee status in the United States to any alien described in subsection (b), upon the application of that alien.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligibility.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), an alien described in this subsection is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> any alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is a national of Iraq or a nation of the Greater Middle East Region (as determined by the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of State); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> personally delivers into the custody of the United States Government a living American Persian Gulf War POW/MIA; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> any parent, spouse, or child of an alien described in subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien described in this subsection does not include a terrorist, a persecutor, a person who has been convicted of a serious criminal offense, or a person who presents a danger to the security of the United States, as set forth in clauses (i) through (v) of section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A">8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">American persian gulf war pow/mia.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ‘American Persian Gulf War POW/MIA’ means an individual—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> who is a member of a uniformed service (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s101/3">section 101(3) of title 37</ref>, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 551(2) of such title and this subsection) as a result of the Persian Gulf War, or any successor conflict, operation, or action; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> who is an employee (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5561/2">section 5561(2) of title 5</ref>, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 5561(5) of such title) as a result of the Persian Gulf War, or any successor conflict, operation, or action.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>Such term does not include an individual with respect to whom it is officially determined under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s552/c">section 552(c) of title 37</ref>, United States Code, that such individual is officially absent from such individual’s post of duty without authority.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Missing status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘missing status’, with respect to the Persian Gulf War, or any successor conflict, operation, or action, means the status of an individual as a result of the Persian Gulf War, or such conflict, operation, or action, if immediately before that status began the individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> was performing service in Kuwait, Iraq, or another nation of the Greater Middle East Region; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> was performing service in the Greater Middle East Region in direct support of military operations in Kuwait or Iraq.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Persian gulf war</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Persian Gulf War’ means the period beginning on <date date="1990-08-02">August 2, 1990</date>, and ending on the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">“SEC. 4. BROADCASTING INFORMATION ON THE ‘BRING THEM HOME ALIVE’ PROGRAM.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(a) <inline class="small-caps">Requirement.—</inline></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—The International Broadcasting Bureau shall broadcast, through WORLDNET Television and Film Service and Radio, VOA–TV, VOA Radio, or otherwise, information that promotes the ‘Bring Them Home Alive’ refugee program under this Act to foreign countries covered by paragraph (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) <inline class="small-caps">Covered countries</inline>.—The foreign countries covered by paragraph (1) are—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(A) Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China, and North Korea;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(B) Russia and the other independent states of the former Soviet Union; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(C) Iraq, Kuwait, or any other country of the Greater Middle East Region (as determined by the International Broadcasting Bureau in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(b) <inline class="small-caps">Level of Programming</inline>.—The International Broadcasting Bureau shall broadcast—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) at least 20 hours of the programming described in subsection (a)(1) during the 30-day period that begins 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-11-09">Nov. 9, 2000</date>]; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) at least 10 hours of the programming described in subsection (a)(1) in each calendar quarter during the period beginning with the first calendar quarter that begins after the date of enactment of this Act and ending five years after the date of enactment of this Act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(c) <inline class="small-caps">Availability of Information on the Internet</inline>.—The International Broadcasting Bureau shall ensure that information regarding the ‘Bring Them Home Alive’ refugee program under this Act is readily available on the World Wide Web sites of the Bureau.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(d) <inline class="small-caps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—It is the sense of Congress that RFE/RL, Incorporated, Radio Free Asia, and any other recipient of Federal grants that engages in international broadcasting to the countries covered by subsection (a)(2) should broadcast information similar to the information required to be broadcast by subsection (a)(1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(e) <inline class="small-caps">Definition</inline>.—The term ‘International Broadcasting Bureau’ means the International Broadcasting Bureau of the United States Information Agency or, on and after the effective date of title XIII of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (as contained in division G of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Public Law 105–277</ref>) [see Effective Date note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6531">section 6531 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse], the International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors [now United States Agency for Global Media].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I580467" class="indent2 firstIndent-2 bold">“SEC. 5. INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION DEFINED.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“In this Act, the term ‘independent states of the former Soviet Union’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the FREEDOM Support Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5801">22 U.S.C. 5801</ref>).”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2a5375-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Gender-Related Persecution Task Force</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tII/s254">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, § 254]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1536">113 Stat. 1536</ref>, 1501A–432, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tII/s254"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment of Task Force</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and other appropriate Federal agencies, shall establish a task force with the goal of determining eligibility guidelines for women seeking refugee status overseas due to gender-related persecution.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>], the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report outlining the guidelines determined by the task force under subsection (a).”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2a5376-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Establishing Categories of Aliens for Purposes of Refugee Determinations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/167/tV/s599D">Pub. 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F, title II, § 213(1)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3139">118 Stat. 3139</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/102/tV/s534/m/1">Pub. L. 109–102, title V, § 534(m)(1)</ref>, <date date="2005-11-14">Nov. 14, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2211">119 Stat. 2211</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/289/dB/tII/s20412/b/1">Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 20412(b)(1)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/110/5/s2">Pub. L. 110–5, § 2</ref>, <date date="2007-02-15">Feb. 15, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/25">121 Stat. 25</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s634/k/1">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 634(k)(1)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2329">121 Stat. 2329</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dH/tVII/s7034/g/1">Pub. L. 111–8, div. H, title VII, § 7034(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/878">123 Stat. 878</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/117/dF/tVII/s7034/f/1">Pub. L. 111–117, div. F, title VII, § 7034(f)(1)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-16">Dec. 16, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3361">123 Stat. 3361</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/10/dB/tXI/s2121/m/1">Pub. L. 112–10, div. B, title XI, § 2121(m)(1)</ref>, <date date="2011-04-15">Apr. 15, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/186">125 Stat. 186</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/74/dI/tVII/s7034/r/1">Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(r)(1)</ref>, <date date="2011-12-23">Dec. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/1218">125 Stat. 1218</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/6/dF/tVII/s1706/h/1">Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title VII, § 1706(h)(1)</ref>, <date date="2013-03-26">Mar. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/430">127 Stat. 430</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/76/dK/tVII/s7034/m/8/A">Pub. L. 113–76, div. K, title VII, § 7034(m)(8)(A)</ref>, <date date="2014-01-17">Jan. 17, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/516">128 Stat. 516</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dJ/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 113–235, div. J, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(8)(A), <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2625">128 Stat. 2625</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dK/tVII/s7034/k/8/A">Pub. L. 114–113, div. K, title VII, § 7034(k)(8)(A)</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2765">129 Stat. 2765</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7034/k/5/A">Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7034(k)(5)(A)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/651">131 Stat. 651</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 115–141, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(A), <date date="2018-03-23">Mar. 23, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/895">132 Stat. 895</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dF/tVII/s7034/m/5/A">Pub. L. 116–6, div. F, title VII, § 7034(m)(5)(A)</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/327">133 Stat. 327</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dG/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–94, div. G, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(A), <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2873">133 Stat. 2873</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(A), <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1750">134 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 117–103, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(A), <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/623">136 Stat. 623</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 117–328, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2)(A), <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5033">136 Stat. 5033</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7034/k/2/A">Pub. L. 118–47, div. F, title VII, § 7034(k)(2)(A)</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/791">138 Stat. 791</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/4/dA/tXII/s11208/a/1">Pub. L. 119–4, div. A, title XII, § 11208(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2025-03-15">Mar. 15, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/37">139 Stat. 37</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/119/4/dA/tXII/s11208/a/1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an alien who is within a category of aliens established under subsection (b), the alien may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>], that the alien has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion by asserting such a fear and asserting a credible basis for concern about the possibility of such persecution.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment of Categories.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> For purposes of subsection (a), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Coordinator for Refugee Affairs, shall establish—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> one or more categories of aliens who are or were nationals and residents of an independent state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in that state on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion,[;]</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> one or more categories of aliens who are or were nationals and residents of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and who share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in such respective foreign state on such an account; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> one or more categories of aliens who are or were nationals and residents of the Islamic Republic or Iran who, as members of a religious minority in Iran, share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in that state on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents of an independent state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who are Jews or Evangelical Christians shall be deemed a category of alien established under paragraph (1)(A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Aliens who are (or were) nationals of an independent state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who are current members of, and demonstrate public, active, and continuous participation (or attempted participation) in the religious activities of, the Ukrainian Catholic Church or the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, shall be deemed a category of alien established under paragraph (1)(A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and who are members of categories of individuals determined, by the Attorney General in accordance with ‘Immigration and Naturalization Service Worldwide Guidelines for Overseas Refugee Processing’ (issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in August 1983) shall be deemed a category of alien established under paragraph (1)(B).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Within the number of admissions of refugees allocated for for [sic] each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992 for refugees who are nationals of the Soviet Union under section 207(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1157(a)(3)</ref>] and within the number of such admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 for refugees who are nationals of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under such section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall allocate one thousand of such admissions for such fiscal year to refugees who are within the category of aliens described in paragraph (2)(B).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Written Reasons for Denials of Refugee Status</inline>.—</heading><content>Each decision to deny an application for refugee status of an alien who is within a category established under this section shall be in writing and shall state, to the maximum extent feasible, the reason for the denial.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Permitting Certain Aliens Within Categories to Reapply for Refugee Status</inline>.—</heading><content>Each alien who is within a category established under this section and who (after <date date="1988-08-14">August 14, 1988</date>, and before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>]) was denied refugee status shall be permitted to reapply for such status. Such an application shall be determined taking into account the application of this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Period of Application.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>] and shall only apply to applications for refugee status submitted before <date date="2025-10-01">October 1, 2025</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made after the date of the enactment of this Act and before <date date="2025-10-01">October 1, 2025</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to reapplications for refugee status submitted before <date date="2025-10-01">October 1, 2025</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/109/102/s534/m/1/A">Pub. L. 109–102, § 534(m)(1)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/s599D/b/3">section 599D(b)(3) of Pub. L. 101–167</ref>, set out above, by substituting “2005, and 2006” for “and 2005”, could not be executed.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s213/1/A">Pub. L. 108–447, § 213(1)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/s599D/b/3">section 599D(b)(3) of Pub. L. 101–167</ref>, set out above, by substituting “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006” for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005”, was executed by making the substitution for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/108/199/s213/1/A">Pub. L. 108–199, § 213(1)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/s599D/b/3">section 599D(b)(3) of Pub. L. 101–167</ref>, set out above, by substituting “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004” for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003”, was executed by making the substitution for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s213/1/A">Pub. L. 108–7, § 213(1)(A)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/s599D/b/3">section 599D(b)(3) of Pub. L. 101–167</ref>, set out above, by substituting “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003” for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001”, was executed by making the substitution for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Except as otherwise provided, Secretary of State to have and exercise any authority vested by law in any official or office of Department of State and references to such officials or offices deemed to refer to Secretary of State or Department of State, as appropriate, see <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/d">section 161(d) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2a5377-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">El Salvadoran Refugees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/113/tVII/s731">Pub. L. 97–113, title VII, § 731</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1557">95 Stat. 1557</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/113/tVII/s731">“It is the sense of the Congress that the administration should continue to review, on a case-by-case basis, petitions for extended voluntary departure made by citizens of El Salvador who claim that they are subject to persecution in their homeland, and should take full account of the civil strife in El Salvador in making decisions on such petitions.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2a5378-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Time for Determinations by President for Fiscal Year 1980</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/d/1">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 204(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/109">94 Stat. 109</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/d/1">“Notwithstanding section 207(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as added by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s201/b">section 201(b) of this title</ref> [subsec. (a) of this section], the President may make the determination described in the first sentence of such section not later than forty-five days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>] for fiscal year 1980.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b2a5379-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="delegationOfFunctions" id="id7b2a537a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Delegation of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For delegation of Congressional reporting functions of President under subsec. (d) of this section, see section 1 of Ex. Ord. No. 13313, <date date="2003-07-31">July 31, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 46073, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of Title 3</ref>, The President.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b2a537b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12208. Consultations on the Admission of Refugees</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12208, <date date="1980-04-15">Apr. 15, 1980</date>, 45 F.R. 25789, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 12608, <date date="1987-09-09">Sept. 9, 1987</date>, 52 F.R. 34617; Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 49, <date date="2003-02-28">Feb. 28, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 10628, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Refugee Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/pl/96/212">P.L. 96–212</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note), the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.), and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">Section 301 of Title 3</ref> of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1–101. Exclusive of the functions otherwise delegated, or reserved to the President, by this Order, there are hereby delegated to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, or either of them, the functions of initiating and carrying out appropriate consultations with members of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives for purposes of Sections 101(a)(42)(B) and 207(a), (b), (d), and (e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42/B">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)(B)</ref> and 1157(a), (b), (d), and (e)).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1–102. There are reserved to the President the following functions under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) To specify special circumstances for purposes of qualifying persons as refugees under Section 101(a)(42)(B) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42/B">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)(B)</ref>].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) To make determinations under Sections 207(a)(1), 207(a)(2), 207(a)(3) and 207(b) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a/1">8 U.S.C. 1157(a)(1)</ref> to (3) and (b)].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) To fix the number of refugees to be admitted under Section 207(b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1–103. Except to the extent inconsistent with this Order, all actions previously taken pursuant to any function delegated or assigned by this Order shall be deemed to have been taken and authorized by this Order.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b2a537c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 14013. Rebuilding and Enhancing Programs To Resettle Refugees and Planning for the Impact of Climate Change on Migration</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 14013, <date date="2021-02-04">Feb. 4, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8839, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> <i>et seq</i>., I hereby order as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. The long tradition of the United States as a leader in refugee resettlement provides a beacon of hope for persecuted people around the world, promotes stability in regions experiencing conflict, and facilitates international collaboration to address the global refugee crisis. Through the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), the Federal Government, cooperating with private partners and American citizens in communities across the country, demonstrates the generosity and core values of our Nation, while benefitting from the many contributions that refugees make to our country. Accordingly, it shall be the policy of my Administration that:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) USRAP and other humanitarian programs shall be administered in a manner that furthers our values as a Nation and is consistent with our domestic law, international obligations, and the humanitarian purposes expressed by the Congress in enacting the Refugee Act of 1980, <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Public Law 96–212</ref> [see Tables for classification].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) USRAP should be rebuilt and expanded, commensurate with global need and the purposes described above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Delays in administering USRAP and other humanitarian programs are counter to our national interests, can raise grave humanitarian concerns, and should be minimized.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Security vetting for USRAP applicants and applicants for other humanitarian programs should be improved to be more efficient, meaningful, and fair, and should be complemented by sound methods of fraud detection to ensure program integrity and protect national security.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) Although access to United States humanitarian programs is generally discretionary, the individuals applying for immigration benefits under these programs must be treated with dignity and respect, without improper discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or other grounds, and should be afforded procedural safeguards.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(f) United States humanitarian programs should be administered in a manner that ensures transparency and accountability and reflects the principle that reunifying families is in the national interest.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(g) My Administration shall seek opportunities to enhance access to the refugee program for people who are more vulnerable to persecution, including women, children, and other individuals who are at risk of persecution related to their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(h) Executive departments and agencies (agencies) should explore the use of all available authorities for humanitarian protection to assist individuals for whom USRAP is unavailable.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) To meet the challenges of restoring and expanding USRAP, the United States must innovate, including by effectively employing technology and capitalizing on community and private sponsorship of refugees, while continuing to partner with resettlement agencies for reception and placement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(j) The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs for Iraqi and Afghan allies provide humanitarian protection to nationals of Iraq and Afghanistan experiencing an ongoing, serious threat because they provided faithful and valuable service to the United States, including its troops serving in those countries. The Federal Government should ensure that these important programs are administered without undue delay.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Revocation, Rescission, and Reporting</i>. (a) Executive Order 13815 of <date date="2017-10-24">October 24, 2017</date> (Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program With Enhanced Vetting Capabilities) [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note], and Executive Order 13888 of <date date="2019-09-26">September 26, 2019</date> (Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement) [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">8 U.S.C. 1522</ref> note], are revoked.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Presidential Memorandum of <date date="2017-03-06">March 6, 2017</date> (Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry Into the United States, and Increasing Transparency Among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for the American People) [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note], is revoked.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Within 90 days of the date of this order [<date date="2021-02-04">Feb. 4, 2021</date>], the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a report to the President, through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), describing all agency actions, including memoranda or guidance documents, that were taken or issued in reliance on or in furtherance of the directives revoked by subsections (a) and (b) of this section. This report shall include recommendations regarding whether each action should be maintained, reversed, or modified, consistent with applicable law and as appropriate for the fair, efficient, and secure administration of the relevant humanitarian program or otherwise in the national interest.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Special Immigrant Visas for Iraqi and Afghan Allies</i>. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall complete a review of the Iraqi and Afghan SIV programs and submit a report to the President with recommendations to address any concerns identified. The report shall include:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) an assessment of agency compliance with existing law governing the SIV programs, including program eligibility requirements and procedures for administrative review;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) an assessment of whether there are undue delays in meeting statutory benchmarks for timely adjudication of applications, including due to insufficient staffing levels;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) a plan to provide training, guidance, and oversight with respect to the National Visa Center’s processing of SIV applications;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) a plan to track the progress of the Senior Coordinators as provided under section 1245 of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007 (RCIA), subtitle C of title XII of <ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref> [set out in a note above], and section 602(b)(2)(D)(ii)(II) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (AAPA), title VI of division F of <ref href="/us/pl/111/8">Public Law 111–8</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note], as amended; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) an assessment of whether adequate guidelines exist for reconsidering or reopening applications in appropriate circumstances and consistent with applicable law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall also direct a review of the procedures for Chief of Mission approval of applications with the aim of, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) ensuring existing procedures and guidance are sufficient to permit prospective applicants a fair opportunity to apply and demonstrate eligibility;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) issuing guidance that would address situations where an applicant’s employer is unable or unwilling to provide verification of the applicant’s “faithful and valuable service,” and provide for alternative forms of verification;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) revising requirements to facilitate the ability of applicants to demonstrate the existence of a qualifying contract with the United States Government and require that the supervisor verifying the applicant’s “faithful and valuable service” be a United States citizen or national;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) ensuring that applicants are not prejudiced by delays in verifying their employment; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) implementing anti-fraud measures to ensure program integrity.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State shall submit to the President the results of the review described in subsection (b) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct a review and submit a report to the President identifying whether additional populations not currently provided for under section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, <ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note], section 1244 of the RCIA, or section 602 of the AAPA are at risk as a result of their faithful and valuable service to the United States Government. The review should also evaluate whether it would be appropriate to seek legislation that would create a SIV program for individuals, regardless of nationality, who faithfully assisted the United States Government in conflict areas for at least 1 year or made exceptional contributions in a shorter period and have experienced or are experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a result of their service.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that appropriate policies and procedures related to the SIV programs are publicly available on their respective agency’s websites, and that any revisions to such policies and procedures in the future are made publicly available on those websites within 30 days of issuance.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>Steps to Improve the Efficacy, Integrity, Security, and Transparency of USRAP</i>. (a) Consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order and to facilitate this order’s effective and expeditious implementation:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) The APNSA shall designate a National Security Council Senior Director to be responsible for coordinating the agencies and vetting partners involved in USRAP.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) The Secretary of State shall designate a senior-level employee to have primary responsibility for overseeing refugee application processing, consistent with applicable law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate a senior-level employee to have primary responsibility for coordinating the review and any revision of policies and procedures regarding the vetting and adjudication of USRAP refugee applicants, including follow-to-join refugee applicants and post-decisional processing, consistent with applicable law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall assign a team of technology, process, and data experts from the United States Digital Service to assist agencies in streamlining application processing, improving the automation and effectiveness of security vetting and fraud detection, and strengthening data-driven decision-making.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the President a report on the fraud detection measures in place for USRAP. The report shall also include a plan to enhance fraud detection within components at both agencies and recommendations for the development of new anti-fraud programs, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.</p> -<p>(c) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall promptly consider taking all appropriate actions, consistent with applicable law, to expand refugee vetting and adjudication capacity, including by:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) developing more efficient processes to capture and share refugee applicant biometric data; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) permitting the use of video and audio teleconferencing to conduct refugee interviews and establishing the necessary infrastructure to do so.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) To increase refugee adjudication capacity, the Office of Personnel Management shall, consistent with applicable law, support the use of all hiring authorities, including expanded use of direct hiring authority, for positions associated with the adjudication of refugee applications.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the heads of all agencies involved in the Security Advisory Opinion process and other inter-agency vetting processes for refugee applicants, including follow-to-join refugee applicants, shall submit data to the National Vetting Governance Board on the number of staff performing refugee security vetting, the thresholds for checks, and the rates at which checks have returned an objection. Such data shall be disaggregated by age range, gender, and nationality of the refugee applicant. The National Vetting Governance Board shall meet to consider if and how agency processes and staffing levels should change to improve security reviews and make refugee arrivals more efficient, and shall share any conclusions and recommendations with the heads of relevant agencies, including the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in order to inform potential resourcing strategies where necessary.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(f) Within 60 days of the date of this order, agencies responsible for the Security Advisory Opinion process shall meet to consider proposals from member agencies to adjust the list of countries and other criteria that require a Security Advisory Opinion for a refugee case.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(g) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall consider whether to promulgate regulations and any other policies, including internal oversight mechanisms, to ensure the quality, integrity, efficiency, and fairness of the adjudication process for USRAP applicants, while also taking due account of the challenges facing refugee applicants. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, should consider adopting regulations or policies, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, that:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) develop mechanisms to synthesize reliable, detailed, and current country conditions that may be relied upon, where appropriate, to make specific factual and legal determinations necessary for the adjudication of refugee applications from individuals or from individuals within a designated group of applicants;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) ensure that refugee applicants have timely access to their own application records;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) permit refugee applicants to have a representative at their interview at no cost to the United States Government; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) ensure, when refugee applications are denied for non-security or non-fraud-based reasons, an applicant is given a short explanation describing the basis for the denial, so that the applicant has a meaningful opportunity to present additional evidence and to request a review of the decision.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(h) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the President, through the APNSA, a report describing any action taken pursuant to subsection (g) of this section within 180 days of the date such action is taken.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that adjudicators are trained in the standards governing refugee claims of women, children, and other individuals who are more vulnerable to persecution due to their age, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(j) The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider taking actions, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, to recognize as “spouses” for purposes of derivative status through USRAP individuals who are in committed life partnerships but who are unable to marry or to register their marriage due to restrictions in the law or practices of their country of origin, including for individuals in same-sex, interfaith, or camp-based marriages. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the President a report, through the APNSA, describing any action taken pursuant to this subsection within 180 days of the date such action is taken.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(k) Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, deliver a plan to the President, through the APNSA, to enhance the capacity of USRAP to welcome refugees by expanding the use of community sponsorship and co-sponsorship models by refugee resettlement agencies, and by entering into new public-private partnerships.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(l) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall consider ways to expand mechanisms under which non-governmental organizations with direct access to and knowledge of refugees abroad in camps or other settings could identify and directly refer to USRAP particularly vulnerable individuals who have a strong possibility of qualifying for admission to the United States as refugees.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(m) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take all appropriate steps, taking into account necessary safeguards for program integrity, to ensure that the current policies and procedures related to USRAP are publicly available on their respective websites, and that any new or revised policies and procedures are made publicly available on their websites within 30 days of their adoption.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(n) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, and as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, shall develop options for improving USRAP applicants’ ability to access relevant material from their case files on an expedited basis to inform timely appeals from adverse decisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. <i>Improving Performance</i>. (a) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall develop and ensure adherence to a plan that addresses USRAP processing backlogs. In developing this plan, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Director of National Intelligence, and in collaboration with the National Vetting Governance Board and United States Digital Service, shall conduct a review of refugee security vetting processes and develop recommendations to increase their efficiency, fairness, and effectiveness, consistent with the humanitarian goals of USRAP and the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The plan and review described in subsection (a) of this section shall also:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) examine whether existing vetting processes, including the Security Advisory Opinion process, can be improved to increase efficiency and provide more effective security reviews; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) seek to bring national average processing times within the period described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1571/b">8 U.S.C. 1571(b)</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the President the plan described in subsection (a) of this section, including the Secretary’s recommendations for process improvements.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 6. <i>Climate Change and Migration</i>. Within 180 days of the date of this order, the APNSA, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall prepare and submit to the President a report on climate change and its impact on migration, including forced migration, internal displacement, and planned relocation. This report shall include, at a minimum, discussion of the international security implications of climate-related migration; options for protection and resettlement of individuals displaced directly or indirectly from climate change; mechanisms for identifying such individuals, including through referrals; proposals for how these findings should affect use of United States foreign assistance to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change; and opportunities to work collaboratively with other countries, international organizations and bodies, non-governmental organizations, and localities to respond to migration resulting directly or indirectly from climate change. The APNSA shall work with appropriate agencies to ensure that the report, or a summary thereof, is made publicly available.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 7. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2cc47d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Presidential Determination Concerning Admission and Adjustment of Status of Refugees</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Determinations by the President pursuant to this section concerning the admission and adjustment of status of refugees for particular fiscal years were contained in the following Presidential Determinations:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2024–13, <date date="2024-09-30">Sept. 30, 2024</date>, 89 F.R. 83767.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2023–13, <date date="2023-09-29">Sept. 29, 2023</date>, 88 F.R. 73521.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2022–25, <date date="2022-09-27">Sept. 27, 2022</date>, 87 F.R. 60547.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2022–02, <date date="2021-10-08">Oct. 8, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 57527.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2021–06, <date date="2021-05-03">May 3, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 24475.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2021–05, <date date="2021-04-16">Apr. 16, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 21159.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2021–02, <date date="2020-10-27">Oct. 27, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 71219, superseded by Presidential Determination No. 2021–05, subsec. (g), <date date="2021-04-16">Apr. 16, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 21160.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2020–04, <date date="2019-11-01">Nov. 1, 2019</date>, 84 F.R. 65903.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2019–01, <date date="2018-10-04">Oct. 4, 2018</date>, 83 F.R. 55091.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2017–13, <date date="2017-09-29">Sept. 29, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 49083.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2016–13, <date date="2016-09-28">Sept. 28, 2016</date>, 81 F.R. 70315.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2015–14, <date date="2015-09-29">Sept. 29, 2015</date>, 80 F.R. 62433.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2014–17, <date date="2014-09-30">Sept. 30, 2014</date>, 79 F.R. 69753.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2014–01, <date date="2013-10-02">Oct. 2, 2013</date>, 78 F.R. 62415.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2012–17, <date date="2012-09-28">Sept. 28, 2012</date>, 77 F.R. 61507.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2011–17, <date date="2011-09-30">Sept. 30, 2011</date>, 76 F.R. 62597.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2011–02, <date date="2010-10-08">Oct. 8, 2010</date>, 75 F.R. 75851.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2009–32, <date date="2009-09-30">Sept. 30, 2009</date>, 74 F.R. 52385.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2008–29, <date date="2008-09-30">Sept. 30, 2008</date>, 73 F.R. 58865.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2008–1, <date date="2007-10-02">Oct. 2, 2007</date>, 72 F.R. 58991.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2007–1, <date date="2006-10-11">Oct. 11, 2006</date>, 71 F.R. 64435.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2006–3, <date date="2005-10-24">Oct. 24, 2005</date>, 70 F.R. 65825.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2004–53, <date date="2004-09-30">Sept. 30, 2004</date>, 69 F.R. 60943.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2004–06, <date date="2003-10-21">Oct. 21, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 63979.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 03–02, <date date="2002-10-16">Oct. 16, 2002</date>, 67 F.R. 65469.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 02–04, <date date="2001-11-21">Nov. 21, 2001</date>, 66 F.R. 63487.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 2000–32, <date date="2000-09-29">Sept. 29, 2000</date>, 65 F.R. 59697.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 99–45, <date date="1999-09-30">Sept. 30, 1999</date>, 64 F.R. 54505.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 99–33, <date date="1999-08-12">Aug. 12, 1999</date>, 64 F.R. 47341.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 98–39, <date date="1998-09-30">Sept. 30, 1998</date>, 63 F.R. 55001.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 97–37, <date date="1997-09-30">Sept. 30, 1997</date>, 62 F.R. 53219.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 96–59, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, 61 F.R. 56869.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 95–48, <date date="1995-09-29">Sept. 29, 1995</date>, 60 F.R. 53091.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 95–1, <date date="1994-10-01">Oct. 1, 1994</date>, 59 F.R. 52393.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 94–1, <date date="1993-10-01">Oct. 1, 1993</date>, 58 F.R. 52213.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 93–1, <date date="1992-10-02">Oct. 2, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 47253.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 92–2, <date date="1991-10-09">Oct. 9, 1991</date>, 56 F.R. 51633.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 91–3, <date date="1990-10-12">Oct. 12, 1990</date>, 55 F.R. 41979.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 90–2, <date date="1989-10-06">Oct. 6, 1989</date>, 54 F.R. 43035.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 89–15, <date date="1989-06-19">June 19, 1989</date>, 54 F.R. 31493.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 89–2, <date date="1988-10-05">Oct. 5, 1988</date>, 53 F.R. 45249.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 88–16, <date date="1988-05-20">May 20, 1988</date>, 53 F.R. 21405.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 88–01, <date date="1987-10-05">Oct. 5, 1987</date>, 52 F.R. 42073.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 87–1, <date date="1986-10-17">Oct. 17, 1986</date>, 51 F.R. 39637.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 83–2, <date date="1982-10-11">Oct. 11, 1982</date>, 47 F.R. 46483.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 82–1, <date date="1981-10-10">Oct. 10, 1981</date>, 46 F.R. 55233.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Presidential Determination No. 80–28, <date date="1980-09-30">Sept. 30, 1980</date>, 45 F.R. 68365.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2cc47e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158"><num value="1158">§ 1158.</num><heading> Asylum</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc47f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to apply for asylum</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc480-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters), irrespective of such alien’s status, may apply for asylum in accordance with this section or, where applicable, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b">section 1225(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc481-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc482-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Safe third country</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien if the Attorney General determines that the alien may be removed, pursuant to a bilateral or multilateral agreement, to a country (other than the country of the alien’s nationality or, in the case of an alien having no nationality, the country of the alien’s last habitual residence) in which the alien’s life or freedom would not be threatened on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, and where the alien would have access to a full and fair procedure for determining a claim to asylum or equivalent temporary protection, unless the Attorney General finds that it is in the public interest for the alien to receive asylum in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc483-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Time limit</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (D), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien unless the alien demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the application has been filed within 1 year after the date of the alien’s arrival in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc484-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Previous asylum applications</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (D), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien if the alien has previously applied for asylum and had such application denied.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc485-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Changed circumstances</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An application for asylum of an alien may be considered, notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C), if the alien demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Attorney General either the existence of changed circumstances which materially affect the applicant’s eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing an application within the period specified in subparagraph (B).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc486-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/2/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to an unaccompanied alien child (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g">section 279(g) of title 6</ref>).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc487-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No court shall have jurisdiction to review any determination of the Attorney General under paragraph (2).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc488-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditions for granting asylum</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc489-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc48a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General may grant asylum to an alien who has applied for asylum in accordance with the requirements and procedures established by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General under this section if the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that such alien is a refugee within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42/A">section 1101(a)(42)(A) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc48b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Burden of proof</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc48c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The burden of proof is on the applicant to establish that the applicant is a refugee, within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42/A">section 1101(a)(42)(A) of this title</ref>. To establish that the applicant is a refugee within the meaning of such section, the applicant must establish that race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion was or will be at least one central reason for persecuting the applicant.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc48d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Sustaining burden</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The testimony of the applicant may be sufficient to sustain the applicant’s burden without corroboration, but only if the applicant satisfies the trier of fact that the applicant’s testimony is credible, is persuasive, and refers to specific facts sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant is a refugee. In determining whether the applicant has met the applicant’s burden, the trier of fact may weigh the credible testimony along with other evidence of record. Where the trier of fact determines that the applicant should provide evidence that corroborates otherwise credible testimony, such evidence must be provided unless the applicant does not have the evidence and cannot reasonably obtain the evidence.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc48e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Credibility determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Considering the totality of the circumstances, and all relevant factors, a trier of fact may base a credibility determination on the demeanor, candor, or responsiveness of the applicant or witness, the inherent plausibility of the applicant’s or witness’s account, the consistency between the applicant’s or witness’s written and oral statements (whenever made and whether or not under oath, and considering the circumstances under which the statements were made), the internal consistency of each such statement, the consistency of such statements with other evidence of record (including the reports of the Department of State on country conditions), and any inaccuracies or falsehoods in such statements, without regard to whether an inconsistency, inaccuracy, or falsehood goes to the heart of the applicant’s claim, or any other relevant factor. There is no presumption of credibility, however, if no adverse credibility determination is explicitly made, the applicant or witness shall have a rebuttable presumption of credibility on appeal.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc48f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc490-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien if the Attorney General determines that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc491-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc492-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien, having been convicted by a final judgment of a particularly serious crime, constitutes a danger to the community of the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc493-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> there are serious reasons for believing that the alien has committed a serious nonpolitical crime outside the United States prior to the arrival of the alien in the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc494-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> there are reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc495-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the alien is described in subclause (I), (II), (III), (IV), or (VI) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i">section 1182(a)(3)(B)(i) of this title</ref> or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref> (relating to terrorist activity), unless, in the case only of an alien described in subclause (IV) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i">section 1182(a)(3)(B)(i) of this title</ref>, the Attorney General determines, in the Attorney General’s discretion, that there are not reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc496-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> the alien was firmly resettled in another country prior to arriving in the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc497-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc498-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Conviction of aggravated felony</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), an alien who has been convicted of an aggravated felony shall be considered to have been convicted of a particularly serious crime.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc499-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Offenses</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General may designate by regulation offenses that will be considered to be a crime described in clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc49a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional limitations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may by regulation establish additional limitations and conditions, consistent with this section, under which an alien shall be ineligible for asylum under paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc49b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> No judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">There shall be no judicial review of a determination of the Attorney General under subparagraph (A)(v).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc49c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of spouse and children</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc49d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A spouse or child (as defined in section 1101(b)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of this title) of an alien who is granted asylum under this subsection may, if not otherwise eligible for asylum under this section, be granted the same status as the alien if accompanying, or following to join, such alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc49e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Continued classification of certain aliens as children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted asylum under this subsection, and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent applied for asylum under this section, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of this paragraph and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b/3">section 1159(b)(3) of this title</ref>, if the alien attained 21 years of age after such application was filed but while it was pending.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc49f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial jurisdiction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An asylum officer (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/E">section 1225(b)(1)(E) of this title</ref>) shall have initial jurisdiction over any asylum application filed by an unaccompanied alien child (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g">section 279(g) of title 6</ref>), regardless of whether filed in accordance with this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b">section 1225(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Asylum status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien granted asylum under subsection (b), the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall not remove or return the alien to the alien’s country of nationality or, in the case of a person having no nationality, the country of the alien’s last habitual residence;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall authorize the alien to engage in employment in the United States and provide the alien with appropriate endorsement of that authorization; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> may allow the alien to travel abroad with the prior consent of the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of asylum</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Asylum granted under subsection (b) does not convey a right to remain permanently in the United States, and may be terminated if the Attorney General determines that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien no longer meets the conditions described in subsection (b)(1) owing to a fundamental change in circumstances;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the alien meets a condition described in subsection (b)(2);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the alien may be removed, pursuant to a bilateral or multilateral agreement, to a country (other than the country of the alien’s nationality or, in the case of an alien having no nationality, the country of the alien’s last habitual residence) in which the alien’s life or freedom would not be threatened on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, and where the alien is eligible to receive asylum or equivalent temporary protection;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the alien has voluntarily availed himself or herself of the protection of the alien’s country of nationality or, in the case of an alien having no nationality, the alien’s country of last habitual residence, by returning to such country with permanent resident status or the reasonable possibility of obtaining such status with the same rights and obligations pertaining to other permanent residents of that country; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the alien has acquired a new nationality and enjoys the protection of the country of his or her new nationality.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal when asylum is terminated</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien described in paragraph (2) is subject to any applicable grounds of inadmissibility or deportability under section <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002011">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002011"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “sections”.</note> 1182(a) and 1227(a) of this title, and the alien’s removal or return shall be directed by the Attorney General in accordance with sections 1229a and 1231 of this title.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Asylum procedure</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Applications</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall establish a procedure for the consideration of asylum applications filed under subsection (a). The Attorney General may require applicants to submit fingerprints and a photograph at such time and in such manner to be determined by regulation by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An applicant for asylum is not entitled to employment authorization, but such authorization may be provided under regulation by the Attorney General. An applicant who is not otherwise eligible for employment authorization shall not be granted such authorization prior to 180 days after the date of filing of the application for asylum.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall impose fees for the consideration of an application for asylum, for employment authorization under this section, and for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b">section 1159(b) of this title</ref>. Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General to set additional adjudication and naturalization fees in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of privilege of counsel and consequences of frivolous application</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">At the time of filing an application for asylum, the Attorney General shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> advise the alien of the privilege of being represented by counsel and of the consequences, under paragraph (6), of knowingly filing a frivolous application for asylum; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2cc4b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> provide the alien a list of persons (updated not less often than quarterly) who have indicated their availability to represent aliens in asylum proceedings on a pro bono basis.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Consideration of asylum applications</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The procedure established under paragraph (1) shall provide that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc4b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> asylum cannot be granted until the identity of the applicant has been checked against all appropriate records or databases maintained by the Attorney General and by the Secretary of State, including the Automated Visa Lookout System, to determine any grounds on which the alien may be inadmissible to or deportable from the United States, or ineligible to apply for or be granted asylum;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc4b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in the absence of exceptional circumstances, the initial interview or hearing on the asylum application shall commence not later than 45 days after the date an application is filed;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc4b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> in the absence of exceptional circumstances, final administrative adjudication of the asylum application, not including administrative appeal, shall be completed within 180 days after the date an application is filed;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc4b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> any administrative appeal shall be filed within 30 days of a decision granting or denying asylum, or within 30 days of the completion of removal proceedings before an immigration judge under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, whichever is later; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2cc4b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> in the case of an applicant for asylum who fails without prior authorization or in the absence of exceptional circumstances to appear for an interview or hearing, including a hearing under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, the application may be dismissed or the applicant may be otherwise sanctioned for such failure.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional regulatory conditions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may provide by regulation for any other conditions or limitations on the consideration of an application for asylum not inconsistent with this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Frivolous applications</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the Attorney General determines that an alien has knowingly made a frivolous application for asylum and the alien has received the notice under paragraph (4)(A), the alien shall be permanently ineligible for any benefits under this chapter, effective as of the date of a final determination on such application.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/d/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> No private right of action</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1158/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions of this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b">section 1159(b) of this title</ref> shall apply to persons physically present in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or arriving in the Commonwealth (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including persons who are brought to the Commonwealth after having been interdicted in international or United States waters) only on or after <date date="2014-01-01">January 1, 2014</date>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b2cc4be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 208, as added <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s201/b">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 201(b)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/105">94 Stat. 105</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s515/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 515(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5053">104 Stat. 5053</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130005/b">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130005(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2028">108 Stat. 2028</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s421/a">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 421(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1270">110 Stat. 1270</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s604/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 604(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-690">110 Stat. 3009–690</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s411/b/2">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 411(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/348">115 Stat. 348</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s4">Pub. L. 107–208, § 4</ref>, <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/928">116 Stat. 928</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/302">119 Stat. 302</ref>, 303; <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/tVII/s702/j/4">Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(j)(4)</ref>, <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/866">122 Stat. 866</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s235/d/7">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 235(d)(7)</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5080">122 Stat. 5080</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/tX/s100018">Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100018</ref>, <date date="2025-07-04">July 4, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/385">139 Stat. 385</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b2cc4bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b2cc4c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b2cc4c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d)(5)(B), (6), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b2cc4c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/119/21">Pub. L. 119–21</ref> substituted “shall impose fees” for “may impose fees” and “Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General to set additional adjudication and naturalization fees in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>.” for “Such fees shall not exceed the Attorney General’s costs in adjudicating the applications. The Attorney General may provide for the assessment and payment of such fees over a period of time or by installments. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the Attorney General to charge fees for adjudication services provided to asylum applicants, or to limit the authority of the Attorney General to set adjudication and naturalization fees in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (a)(2)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d/7/A">Pub. L. 110–457, § 235(d)(7)(A)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d/7/B">Pub. L. 110–457, § 235(d)(7)(B)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/a/1">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(a)(1)</ref>, (2), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted subpar. heading, and substituted “The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General” for “The Attorney General” and “the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General” for “the Attorney General” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/a/3">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(a)(3)</ref>, added subpar. (B)</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/b">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(b)</ref>, substituted “described in” for “inadmissible under” in two places and struck out “removable under” before “section 1227(a)(4)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A spouse or child (as defined in section 1101(b)(1)(A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of this title) of an alien who is granted asylum under this subsection may, if not otherwise eligible for asylum under this section, be granted the same status as the alien if accompanying, or following to join, such alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> substituted “(III), (IV), or (VI)” for “(III), or (IV)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “Asylum” for “Asylum procedure” as section catchline and amended text generally, substituting subsecs. (a) to (d) for former subsecs. (a) to (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s421/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 421(a)</ref>, inserted at end “The Attorney General may not grant an alien asylum if the Attorney General determines that the alien is excludable under subclause (I), (II), or (III) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i">section 1182(a)(3)(B)(i) of this title</ref> or deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/4/B">section 1251(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref>, unless the Attorney General determines, in the discretion of the Attorney General, that there are not reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> added subsec. (d).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b2cc4c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2cc4c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> effective on the transition program effective date described in <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s705/b">section 705(b) of Pub. L. 110–229</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2cc4c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/h/1">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(h)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/305">119 Stat. 305</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/h/1"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if enacted on <date date="2003-03-01">March 1, 2003</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amendments made by subsections (a)(3), (b), (c), and (d) [amending this section and sections 1229a and 1231 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>] and shall apply to applications for asylum, withholding, or other relief from removal made on or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2cc4c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/208">Pub. L. 107–208</ref> effective <date date="2002-08-06">Aug. 6, 2002</date>, and applicable to certain beneficiary aliens, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/208/s8">section 8 of Pub. L. 107–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2cc4c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2001 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> effective <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, and applicable to actions taken by an alien before, on, or after <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, and to all aliens, regardless of date of entry or attempted entry into the United States, in removal proceedings on or after such date (except for proceedings in which there has been a final administrative decision before such date) or seeking admission to the United States on or after such date, with special rules and exceptions, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c">section 411(c) of Pub. L. 107–56</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2cc4c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s604/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 604(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-694">110 Stat. 3009–694</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s604/c"> -<inline>“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to applications for asylum filed on or after the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].</inline> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s421/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 421(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1270">110 Stat. 1270</ref>, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>] and apply to asylum determinations made on or after such date.”</p> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2cc4c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s515/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 515(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5053">104 Stat. 5053</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/13">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(a)(13)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/13"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) [amending this section] shall apply to convictions entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and to applications for asylum made on or after such date.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (a)(2) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253">section 1253 of this title</ref>] shall apply to convictions entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and to applications for withholding of deportation made on or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b2cc4ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, and applicable to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2cc4cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/340/s2/d">Pub. L. 110–340, § 2(d)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-03">Oct. 3, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/3736">122 Stat. 3736</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/340/s2/d"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Issuance of regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-10-03">Oct. 3, 2008</date>], the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate final regulations establishing that, for purposes of sections 241(b)(3)(B)(iii) and 208(b)(2)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/iii">8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)(B)(iii)</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A/iii">8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A)(iii)</ref>), an alien who is deportable under section 237(a)(4)(F) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/F">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(4)(F)</ref>) or inadmissible under section 212(a)(3)(G) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/G">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(G)</ref>) shall be considered an alien with respect to whom there are serious reasons to believe that the alien committed a serious nonpolitical crime.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authority to waive certain regulatory requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘Administrative Procedure Act’), chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘Paperwork Reduction Act’), or any other law relating to rulemaking, information collection, or publication in the Federal Register, shall not apply to any action to implement paragraph (1) to the extent the Attorney General or the Secretary Homeland of [sic] Security determines that compliance with any such requirement would impede the expeditious implementation of such paragraph.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2cc4cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2cc4cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Expeditious Removal for Denied Asylum Applicants</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130005">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130005</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2028">108 Stat. 2028</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/1/P">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(1)(P)</ref>, (17), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref>, 3009–621, provided:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/1/P"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may provide for the expeditious adjudication of asylum claims and the expeditious removal of asylum applicants whose applications have been finally denied, unless the applicant remains in an otherwise valid nonimmigrant status.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Employment Authorization</inline>.—</heading><note topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2cc4ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p>[Amended this section.]</p></note> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> $64,000,000 for fiscal year 1995;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> $90,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> $93,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> $91,000,000 for fiscal year 1998.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2cc4cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Time for Establishment of Asylum Procedure by Attorney General</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/d/2">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 204(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/109">94 Stat. 109</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/d/2">“The Attorney General shall establish the asylum procedure referred to in section 208(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as added by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s201/b">section 201(b) of this title</ref>) [former subsec. (a) of this section] not later than <date date="1980-06-01">June 1, 1980</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2cc4d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159"><num value="1159">§ 1159.</num><heading> Adjustment of status of refugees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Inspection and examination by Department of Homeland Security</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2cc4d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Any alien who has been admitted to the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> whose admission has not been terminated by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General may prescribe,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> who has been physically present in the United States for at least one year, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> who has not acquired permanent resident status,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall, at the end of such year period, return or be returned to the custody of the Department of Homeland Security for inspection and examination for admission to the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the provisions of sections 1225, 1229a, and 1231 of this title.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b2cc4d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Any alien who is found upon inspection and examination by an immigration officer pursuant to paragraph (1) or after a hearing before an immigration judge to be admissible (except as otherwise provided under subsection (c)) as an immigrant under this chapter at the time of the alien’s inspection and examination shall, notwithstanding any numerical limitation specified in this chapter, be regarded as lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of such alien’s arrival into the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for adjustment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, in the Secretary’s or the Attorney General’s discretion and under such regulations as the Secretary or the Attorney General may prescribe, may adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence the status of any alien granted asylum who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> applies for such adjustment,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for at least one year after being granted asylum,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> continues to be a refugee within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42/A">section 1101(a)(42)(A) of this title</ref> or a spouse or child of such a refugee,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> is not firmly resettled in any foreign country, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2cc4dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> is admissible (except as otherwise provided under subsection (c)) as an immigrant under this chapter at the time of examination for adjustment of such alien.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Upon approval of an application under this subsection, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General shall establish a record of the alien’s admission for lawful permanent residence as of the date one year before the date of the approval of the application.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2cc4dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1159/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Coordination with section 1182</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not be applicable to any alien seeking adjustment of status under this section, and the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General may waive any other provision of such section (other than paragraph (2)(C) or subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) with respect to such an alien for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b2f0ece-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 209, as added <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s201/b">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 201(b)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/105">94 Stat. 105</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s104/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 104(a)(1)</ref>, title VI, § 603(a)(4), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4985">104 Stat. 4985</ref>, 5082; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(1), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(3)(A), (4)(A), 371(b)(2), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, 3009–645; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/g/1">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/305">119 Stat. 305</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b2f0ecf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b2f0ed0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b2f0ed1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2) and (b)(5), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b2f0ed2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/g/1/A/i">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(g)(1)(A)(i)</ref>, substituted “Department of Homeland Security” for “Service” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/g/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(g)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General” for “Attorney General” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/g/1/B/ii">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(g)(1)(B)(ii)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General” for “Attorney General” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/g/1/B/i">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(g)(1)(B)(i)</ref>, added introductory provisions and struck out former introductory provisions which read as follows: “Not more than 10,000 of the refugee admissions authorized under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/a">section 1157(a) of this title</ref> in any fiscal year may be made available by the Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s discretion and under such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, to adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence the status of any alien granted asylum who—”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/g/1/C">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(g)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(3)(A)</ref>, (4)(A), substituted “1229a” for “1226” and “1231” for “1227” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “an immigration judge” for “a special inquiry officer”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “subparagraph (A)” for “subparagraphs (A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s104/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 104(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “10,000” for “five thousand”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “(4), (5), and (7)(A)” for “(14), (15), (20), (21), (25), and (32)” and “(other than paragraph (2)(C) or subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3))” for “(other than paragraph (27), (29), or (33) and other than so much of paragraph (23) as relates to trafficking in narcotics)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b2f0ed3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0ed4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(g)(3)(A), (4)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/2">section 371(b)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/d/1">section 371(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0ed5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0ed6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s104/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 104(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4985">104 Stat. 4985</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s104/a/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1991 and the President is authorized, without the need for appropriate consultation, to increase the refugee determination previously made under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>] for fiscal year 1991 in order to make such amendment effective for such fiscal year.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/4">section 603(a)(4) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b2f0ed7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, and applicable to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2f0ed8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2f0ed9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Waiver of Numerical Limitation for Certain Current Asylees; Adjustment of Certain Former Asylees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s104/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 104(c)</ref>, (d), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4985">104 Stat. 4985</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s604/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 604(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-694">110 Stat. 3009–694</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s604/b/2"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver of Numerical Limitation for Certain Current Asylees</inline>.—</heading><content>The numerical limitation on the number of aliens whose status may be adjusted under section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b">8 U.S.C. 1159(b)</ref>] shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (d) or to an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under such section on or before <date date="1990-06-01">June 1, 1990</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Certain Former Asylees.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), the provisions of section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1159/b">8 U.S.C. 1159(b)</ref>] shall also apply to an alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> who was granted asylum before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] (regardless of whether or not such asylum has been terminated under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">8 U.S.C. 1158</ref>]),</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> who is no longer a refugee because of a change in circumstances in a foreign state, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> who was (or would be) qualified for adjustment of status under section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act but for paragraphs (2) and (3) thereof and but for any numerical limitation under such section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of per country limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of aliens who are natives of any foreign state who may adjust status pursuant to paragraph (1) in any fiscal year shall not exceed the difference between the per country limitation established under section 202(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a">8 U.S.C. 1152(a)</ref>] and the number of aliens who are chargeable to that foreign state in the fiscal year under section 202 of such Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Section 104(c), (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2f0eda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160"><num value="1160">§ 1160.</num><heading> Special agricultural workers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0edb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Lawful residence</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0edc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence if the Attorney General determines that the alien meets the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0edd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Application period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must apply for such adjustment during the 18-month period beginning on the first day of the seventh month that begins after <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ede-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Performance of seasonal agricultural services and residence in the United States</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must establish that he has—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0edf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> resided in the United States, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0ee0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> performed seasonal agricultural services in the United States for at least 90 man-days,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">during the 12-month period ending on <date date="1986-05-01">May 1, 1986</date>. For purposes of the previous sentence, performance of seasonal agricultural services in the United States for more than one employer on any one day shall be counted as performance of services for only 1 man-day.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ee1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Admissible as immigrant</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must establish that he is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under subsection (c)(2).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ee2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment to permanent residence</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall adjust the status of any alien provided lawful temporary resident status under paragraph (1) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on the following date:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ee3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Group 1</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to the numerical limitation established under subparagraph (C), in the case of an alien who has established, at the time of application for temporary residence under paragraph (1), that the alien performed seasonal agricultural services in the United States for at least 90 man-days during each of the 12-month periods ending on <date date="1984-05-01">May 1, 1984</date>, 1985, and 1986, the adjustment shall occur on the first day after the end of the one-year period that begins on the later of (I) the date the alien was granted such temporary resident status, or (II) the day after the last day of the application period described in paragraph (1)(A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ee4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Group 2</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of aliens to which subparagraph (A) does not apply, the adjustment shall occur on the day after the last day of the two-year period that begins on the later of (I) the date the alien was granted such temporary resident status, or (II) the day after the last day of the application period described in paragraph (1)(A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ee5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Numerical limitation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to more than 350,000 aliens. If more than 350,000 aliens meet the requirements of such subparagraph, such subparagraph shall apply to the 350,000 aliens whose applications for adjustment were first filed under paragraph (1) and subparagraph (B) shall apply to the remaining aliens.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ee6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of temporary residence</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2f0ee7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> During the period of temporary resident status granted an alien under paragraph (1), the Attorney General may terminate such status only upon a determination under this chapter that the alien is deportable.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b2f0ee8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> Before any alien becomes eligible for adjustment of status under paragraph (2), the Attorney General may deny adjustment to permanent status and provide for termination of the temporary resident status granted such alien under paragraph (1) if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0ee9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Attorney General finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the adjustment to temporary resident status was the result of fraud or willful misrepresentation as set out in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/i">section 1182(a)(6)(C)(i) of this title</ref>, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0eea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien commits an act that (I) makes the alien inadmissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as provided under subsection (c)(2), or (II) is convicted of a felony or 3 or more misdemeanors committed in the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0eeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorized travel and employment during temporary residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">During the period an alien is in lawful temporary resident status granted under this subsection, the alien has the right to travel abroad (including commutation from a residence abroad) and shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and shall be provided an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit, in the same manner as for aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0eec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an alien who acquires the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence under paragraph (1), such status not having changed, is considered to be an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">section 1101(a)(20) of this title</ref>), other than under any provision of the immigration laws.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0eed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Applications for adjustment of status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0eee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> To whom may be made</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0eef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Within the United States</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall provide that applications for adjustment of status under subsection (a) may be filed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0ef0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> with the Attorney General, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0ef1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> with a designated entity (designated under paragraph (2)), but only if the applicant consents to the forwarding of the application to the Attorney General.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ef2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Outside the United States</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, shall provide a procedure whereby an alien may apply for adjustment of status under subsection (a)(1) at an appropriate consular office outside the United States. If the alien otherwise qualifies for such adjustment, the Attorney General shall provide such documentation of authorization to enter the United States and to have the alien’s status adjusted upon entry as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ef3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of entities to receive applications</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of receiving applications under this section, the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0ef4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall designate qualified voluntary organizations and other qualified State, local, community, farm labor organizations, and associations of agricultural employers, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0ef5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> may designate such other persons as the Attorney General determines are qualified and have substantial experience, demonstrated competence, and traditional long-term involvement in the preparation and submittal of applications for adjustment of status under section 1159 or 1255 of this title, <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Public Law 89–732</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note], or <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Public Law 95–145</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note].</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ef6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Proof of eligibility</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ef7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien may establish that he meets the requirement of subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) through government employment records, records supplied by employers or collective bargaining organizations, and such other reliable documentation as the alien may provide. The Attorney General shall establish special procedures to credit properly work in cases in which an alien was employed under an assumed name.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0ef8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Documentation of work history</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0ef9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> An alien applying for adjustment of status under subsection (a)(1) has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the alien has worked the requisite number of man-days (as required under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii)).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0efa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If an employer or farm labor contractor employing such an alien has kept proper and adequate records respecting such employment, the alien’s burden of proof under clause (i) may be met by securing timely production of those records under regulations to be promulgated by the Attorney General.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0efb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> An alien can meet such burden of proof if the alien establishes that the alien has in fact performed the work described in subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) by producing sufficient evidence to show the extent of that employment as a matter of just and reasonable inference. In such a case, the burden then shifts to the Attorney General to disprove the alien’s evidence with a showing which negates the reasonableness of the inference to be drawn from the evidence.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0efc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of applications by designated entities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each designated entity must agree to forward to the Attorney General applications filed with it in accordance with paragraph (1)(A)(ii) but not to forward to the Attorney General applications filed with it unless the applicant has consented to such forwarding. No such entity may make a determination required by this section to be made by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0efd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on access to information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Files and records prepared for purposes of this section by designated entities operating under this section are confidential and the Attorney General and the Service shall not have access to such files or records relating to an alien without the consent of the alien, except as allowed by a court order issued pursuant to paragraph (6) of this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0efe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidentiality of information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0eff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in this paragraph, neither the Attorney General, nor any other official or employee of the Department of Justice, or bureau or agency thereof, may—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> use the information furnished by the applicant pursuant to an application filed under this section for any purpose other than to make a determination on the application, including a determination under subsection (a)(3)(B), or for enforcement of paragraph (7);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular individual can be identified; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> permit anyone other than the sworn officers and employees of the Department or bureau or agency or, with respect to applications filed with a designated entity, that designated entity, to examine individual applications.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Required disclosures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall provide information furnished under this section, and any other information derived from such furnished information, to a duly recognized law enforcement entity in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution, when such information is requested in writing by such entity, or to an official coroner for purposes of affirmatively identifying a deceased individual (whether or not such individual is deceased as a result of a crime).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the use, or release, for immigration enforcement purposes or law enforcement purposes of information contained in files or records of the Service pertaining to an application filed under this section, other than information furnished by an applicant pursuant to the application, or any other information derived from the application, that is not available from any other source.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal convictions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Information concerning whether the applicant has at any time been convicted of a crime may be used or released for immigration enforcement or law enforcement purposes.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/6/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Crime</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this paragraph shall be fined not more than $10,000.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties for false statements in applications</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal penalty</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Whoever—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/7/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> files an application for adjustment of status under this section and knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up a material fact or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/7/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> creates or supplies a false writing or document for use in making such an application,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/b/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusion</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien who is convicted of a crime under subparagraph (A) shall be considered to be inadmissible to the United States on the ground described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/i">section 1182(a)(6)(C)(i) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of numerical limitations and certain grounds for exclusion</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Numerical limitations do not apply</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The numerical limitations of sections 1151 and 1152 of this title shall not apply to the adjustment of aliens to lawful permanent resident status under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of grounds for exclusion</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the determination of an alien’s admissibility under subsection (a)(1)(C)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Grounds of exclusion not applicable</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The provisions of paragraphs (5) and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not apply.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of other grounds</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), the Attorney General may waive any other provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> in the case of individual aliens for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Grounds that may not be waived</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The following provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> may not be waived by the Attorney General under clause (i):</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b2f0f14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B) (relating to criminals).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b2f0f15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Paragraph (4) (relating to aliens likely to become public charges).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b2f0f16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> Paragraph (2)(C) (relating to drug offenses), except for so much of such paragraph as relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marihuana.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b2f0f17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/B/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> Paragraph (3) (relating to security and related grounds), other than subparagraph (E) thereof.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/c/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for determination of public charge</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien is not ineligible for adjustment of status under this section due to being inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">section 1182(a)(4) of this title</ref> if the alien demonstrates a history of employment in the United States evidencing self-support without reliance on public cash assistance.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary stay of exclusion or deportation and work authorization for certain applicants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Before application period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who is apprehended before the beginning of the application period described in subsection (a)(1) and who can establish a nonfrivolous case of eligibility to have his status adjusted under subsection (a) (but for the fact that he may not apply for such adjustment until the beginning of such period), until the alien has had the opportunity during the first 30 days of the application period to complete the filing of an application for adjustment, the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may not be excluded or deported, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> During application period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who presents a nonfrivolous application for adjustment of status under subsection (a) during the application period, and until a final determination on the application has been made in accordance with this section, the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may not be excluded or deported, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of application fees to offset program costs</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No application fees collected by the Service pursuant to this subsection may be used by the Service to offset the costs of the special agricultural worker legalization program until the Service implements the program consistent with the statutory mandate as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> During the application period described in subsection (a)(1)(A) the Service may grant temporary admission to the United States, work authorization, and provide an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit to any alien who presents a preliminary application for adjustment of status under subsection (a) at a designated port of entry on the southern land border. An alien who does not enter through a port of entry is subject to deportation and removal as otherwise provided in this chapter.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> During the application period described in subsection (a)(1)(A) any alien who has filed an application for adjustment of status within the United States as provided in subsection (b)(1)(A) pursuant to the provision of 8 CFR section 210.1(j) is subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b2f0f23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/d/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> A preliminary application is defined as a fully completed and signed application with fee and photographs which contains specific information concerning the performance of qualifying employment in the United States and the documentary evidence which the applicant intends to submit as proof of such employment. The applicant must be otherwise admissible to the United States and must establish to the satisfaction of the examining officer during an interview that his or her claim to eligibility for special agriculture worker status is credible.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative and judicial review</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative and judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">There shall be no administrative or judicial review of a determination respecting an application for adjustment of status under this section except in accordance with this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Single level of administrative appellate review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall establish an appellate authority to provide for a single level of administrative appellate review of such a determination.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Standard for review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such administrative appellate review shall be based solely upon the administrative record established at the time of the determination on the application and upon such additional or newly discovered evidence as may not have been available at the time of the determination.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation to review of exclusion or deportation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">There shall be judicial review of such a denial only in the judicial review of an order of exclusion or deportation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1996-10-01">October 1, 1996</date>).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/e/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Standard for judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such judicial review shall be based solely upon the administrative record established at the time of the review by the appellate authority and the findings of fact and determinations contained in such record shall be conclusive unless the applicant can establish abuse of discretion or that the findings are directly contrary to clear and convincing facts contained in the record considered as a whole.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary disqualification of newly legalized aliens from receiving aid to families with dependent children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">During the five-year period beginning on the date an alien was granted lawful temporary resident status under subsection (a), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the alien is not eligible for assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">42 U.S.C. 601</ref> et seq.]. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the case of an alien who would be eligible for assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act but for the previous sentence, the provisions of paragraph (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h">section 1255a(h) of this title</ref> shall apply in the same manner as they apply with respect to paragraph (1) of such section and, for this purpose, any reference in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3">section 1255a(h)(3) of this title</ref> to paragraph (1) is deemed a reference to the previous sentence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of special agricultural workers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For all purposes (subject to subsections (a)(5) and (f)) an alien whose status is adjusted under this section to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, such status not having changed, shall be considered to be an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">section 1101(a)(20) of this title</ref>).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1160/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> “Seasonal agricultural services” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section, the term “seasonal agricultural services” means the performance of field work related to planting, cultural practices, cultivating, growing and harvesting of fruits and vegetables of every kind and other perishable commodities, as defined in regulations by the Secretary of Agriculture.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b2f0f2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 1, § 210, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s302/a/1">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 302(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3417">100 Stat. 3417</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/202/s101/a/tII/s211">Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(a) [title II, § 211]</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1329">101 Stat. 1329</ref>, 1329–18; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/m">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(m)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s4">Pub. L. 101–238, § 4</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2103">103 Stat. 2103</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/5">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(5)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5082">104 Stat. 5082</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 307(j), 309(b)(6), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, 1758; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/d">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(d)</ref>, (z)(7), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4316">108 Stat. 4316</ref>, 4318; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s431/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 431(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1273">110 Stat. 1273</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/tI/s110/s/1">Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 110(s)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-08-22">Aug. 22, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/2175">110 Stat. 2175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(2)(B), 384(d)(1), title VI, § 623(b), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, 3009–653, 3009–697.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b2f0f30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b2f0f31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b2f0f32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3)(A) and (d)(3)(A), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Public Law 89–732</ref>, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Pub. L. 89–732</ref>, <date date="1966-11-02">Nov. 2, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/1161">80 Stat. 1161</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Public Law 95–145</ref>, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Pub. L. 95–145</ref>, <date date="1977-10-28">Oct. 28, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1223">91 Stat. 1223</ref>. Title I of <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Pub. L. 95–145</ref> is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>. Title II of <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Pub. L. 95–145</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/23">Pub. L. 94–23</ref>, which was set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601">section 2601 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tIII/s312/c">Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 312(c)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/117">94 Stat. 117</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">Section 1105a of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (e)(3)(A), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (f), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-08-14/ch531">act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>. Part A of title IV of the Social Security Act is classified generally to part A (§ 601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1305">section 1305 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b2f0f33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s431/b/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 431(b)(1)</ref>, inserted before period at end “, except as allowed by a court order issued pursuant to paragraph (6) of this subsection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s623/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 623(b)</ref>, amended par. (6) generally, substituting subpars. (A) to (D) for former subpars. (A) to (C) and introductory and concluding provisions, relating to confidentiality of information.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s384/d/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 384(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “Anyone who uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and subject to a civil money penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.” for “Anyone who uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this paragraph shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s431/b/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 431(b)(2)</ref>, inserted before “Anyone who uses” in concluding provisions “Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Attorney General may authorize an application to a Federal court of competent jurisdiction for, and a judge of such court may grant an order authorizing, disclosure of information contained in the application of the alien to be used for identification of the alien when there is reason to believe that the alien has been killed or severely incapacitated, or for criminal law enforcement purposes against the alien whose application is to be disclosed or to discover information leading to the location or identity of the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(2)(B)</ref>, inserted “(as in effect before <date date="1996-10-01">October 1, 1996</date>)” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Pub. L. 104–193</ref> substituted “assistance under a State program funded under” for “aid under a State plan approved under” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/d">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(d)</ref>, inserted “the” before first reference to “Service” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/7">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(7)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/6/F">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(6)(F)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b)(7)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/j">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(j)</ref>, substituted “section 1182(a)(6)(C)(i)” for “section 1182(a)(19)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/6/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(6)(A)</ref>–(C), realigned margins of par. (3) and its subparagraphs, and in introductory provisions substituted “Service” for “the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)” and “Service” for “INS” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/6/D">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(6)(D)</ref>, (E), substituted “period described in” for “period as defined in” and “Service” for “INS”, and made technical amendment to reference to this chapter involving corresponding provision of original act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/6/F">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(6)(F)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/7">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(7)</ref>, substituted “described in subsection (a)(1)(A)” for “as defined in subsection (a)(B)(1)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/6/G">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(6)(G)</ref>, made technical amendment to reference to subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section involving corresponding provision of original act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(A)</ref>, substituted “1182(a)(6)(C)(i)” for “1182(a)(19)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(B)</ref>, substituted “(5) and (7)(A)” for “(14), (20), (21), (25), and (32)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(C)</ref>, substituted “Paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B)” for “Paragraph (9) and (10)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(D)</ref>, substituted “(4)” for “(15)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/E">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(E)</ref>, substituted “(2)(C)” for “(23)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/F">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(F)</ref>, substituted “Paragraph (3) (relating to security and related grounds), other than subparagraph (E) thereof” for “Paragraphs (27), (28), and (29) (relating to national security and members of certain organizations)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/G">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(G)</ref>, struck out subcl. (V) which referred to par. (33).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/5/H">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(5)(H)</ref>, substituted “1182(a)(4)” for “1182(a)(15)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1989—Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s4/a">Pub. L. 101–238, § 4(a)</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s4/b">Pub. L. 101–238, § 4(b)</ref>, amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “use the information furnished pursuant to an application filed under this section for any purpose other than to make a determination on the application or for enforcement of paragraph (7),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “subsections (a)(5) and (f)” for “subsections (b)(3) and (f)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1987—Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/100/202">Pub. L. 100–202</ref> added par. (3).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b2f0f34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/2/B">section 308(g)(2)(B) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s384/d/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 384(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-653">110 Stat. 3009–653</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s384/d/2">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>] shall apply to offenses occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Pub. L. 104–193</ref> effective <date date="1997-07-01">July 1, 1997</date>, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/s116">section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">section 601 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by subsec. (z)(7) of that section is effective as if included in the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/d">section 219(d) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307/j">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307(j)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(j) is effective as if included in section 603(a)(5) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to applications for adjustment of status made on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/2">section 601(e)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2f0f3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2f0f3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Commission on Agricultural Workers</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s304">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 304</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3431">100 Stat. 3431</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s704">Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 704</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5086">104 Stat. 5086</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s308/c">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 308(c)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>, established Commission on Agricultural Workers to evaluate special agricultural worker provisions and labor markets in agricultural industry, required Commission to report to Congress not later than six years after <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, on its reviews, and provided that Commission terminate at the end of the 75-month period beginning with the month after November 1986.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2f0f3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1161"><num value="1161">§ 1161.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/ee/1">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(ee)(1)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b2f0f3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b2f0f3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 1, § 210A, as added <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s303/a">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 303(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3422">100 Stat. 3422</ref>; amended <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/n/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(n)(1)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>; <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/6">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(6)</ref>, (b)(1), <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>, 5085; <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2), <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, related to determination of agricultural labor shortages and admission of additional special agricultural workers.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b2f0f3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b2f0f40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/ee/3">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(ee)(3)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/10">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(10)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-722">110 Stat. 3009–722</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/10">“The amendments made by this subsection [repealing this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b2f0f41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptII"><num value="II" class="small-caps">Part II—</num><heading class="small-caps">Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2f0f42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1181"><num value="1181">§ 1181.</num><heading> Admission of immigrants into the United States</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1181/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Documents required; admission under quotas before <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date></heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as provided in subsection (b) and subsection (c) no immigrant shall be admitted into the United States unless at the time of application for admission he (1) has a valid unexpired immigrant visa or was born subsequent to the issuance of such visa of the accompanying parent, and (2) presents a valid unexpired passport or other suitable travel document, or document of identity and nationality, if such document is required under the regulations issued by the Attorney General. With respect to immigrants to be admitted under quotas of quota areas prior to <date date="1968-06-30">June 30, 1968</date>, no immigrant visa shall be deemed valid unless the immigrant is properly chargeable to the quota area under the quota of which the visa is issued.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1181/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Readmission without required documents; Attorney General’s discretion</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A">section 1182(a)(7)(A) of this title</ref> in such cases or in such classes of cases and under such conditions as may be by regulations prescribed, returning resident immigrants, defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref>, who are otherwise admissible may be readmitted to the United States by the Attorney General in his discretion without being required to obtain a passport, immigrant visa, reentry permit or other documentation.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1181/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonapplicability to aliens admitted as refugees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General admits to the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b2f0f46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 211, <ref href="/us/stat/66/181">66 Stat. 181</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s9">Pub. L. 89–236, § 9</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/917">79 Stat. 917</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s7/c">Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(c)</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2706">90 Stat. 2706</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s202">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/106">94 Stat. 106</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/7">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(7)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b2f0f47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b2f0f48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b2f0f49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “1182(a)(7)(A)” for “1182(a)(20)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s202/1">Pub. L. 96–212, § 202(1)</ref>, inserted reference to subsection (c) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s202/2">Pub. L. 96–212, § 202(2)</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> substituted reference to section 1101 “(a)(27)(A)” of this title for “(a)(27)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> restated requirement of an unexpired visa and passport for every immigrant arriving in United States to conform to the changes with respect to the classification of immigrant visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted “returning resident immigrants, defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/B">section 1101(a)(27)(B) of this title</ref>, who are otherwise admissible”, for “otherwise admissible aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who depart from the United States temporarily”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> repealed subsec. (c) which gave Attorney General discretionary authority to admit aliens who arrive in United States with defective visas under specified conditions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> repealed subsec. (d) which imposed restrictions on exercise of Attorney General’s discretion to admit aliens arriving with defective visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> repealed subsec. (e) which required every alien making application for admission as an immigrant to present the documents required under regulations issued by Attorney General.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b2f0f4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, and applicable to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b2f0f4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b2f0f4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b2f0f50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182"><num value="1182">§ 1182.</num><heading> Inadmissible aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Classes of aliens ineligible for visas or admission</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Health-related grounds</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance; <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002012">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002012"><num>1</num> So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma.</note></content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> except as provided in subparagraph (C), who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b2f0f57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b2f0f58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For provision authorizing waiver of certain clauses of subparagraph (A), see subsection (g).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b2f0f5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception from immunization requirement for adopted children 10 years of age or younger</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a child who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is 10 years of age or younger,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is described in subparagraph (F) or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref>; <sup>1</sup> and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b2f0f5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> is seeking an immigrant visa as an immediate relative under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">if, prior to the admission of the child, an adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent of the child, who has sponsored the child for admission as an immediate relative, has executed an affidavit stating that the parent is aware of the provisions of subparagraph (A)(ii) and will ensure that, within 30 days of the child’s admission, or at the earliest time that is medically appropriate, the child will receive the vaccinations identified in such subparagraph.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal and related grounds</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Conviction of certain crimes</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), any alien convicted of, or who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a crime involving moral turpitude (other than a purely political offense) or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such a crime, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a violation of (or a conspiracy or attempt to violate) any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>),</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i)(I) shall not apply to an alien who committed only one crime if—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the crime was committed when the alien was under 18 years of age, and the crime was committed (and the alien released from any confinement to a prison or correctional institution imposed for the crime) more than 5 years before the date of application for a visa or other documentation and the date of application for admission to the United States, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the maximum penalty possible for the crime of which the alien was convicted (or which the alien admits having committed or of which the acts that the alien admits having committed constituted the essential elements) did not exceed imprisonment for one year and, if the alien was convicted of such crime, the alien was not sentenced to a term of imprisonment in excess of 6 months (regardless of the extent to which the sentence was ultimately executed).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Multiple criminal convictions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien convicted of 2 or more offenses (other than purely political offenses), regardless of whether the conviction was in a single trial or whether the offenses arose from a single scheme of misconduct and regardless of whether the offenses involved moral turpitude, for which the aggregate sentences to confinement were 5 years or more is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Controlled substance traffickers</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who the consular officer or the Attorney General knows or has reason to believe—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is or has been an illicit trafficker in any controlled substance or in any listed chemical (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>), or is or has been a knowing aider, abettor, assister, conspirator, or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such controlled or listed substance or chemical, or endeavored to do so; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is the spouse, son, or daughter of an alien inadmissible under clause (i), has, within the previous 5 years, obtained any financial or other benefit from the illicit activity of that alien, and knew or reasonably should have known that the financial or other benefit was the product of such illicit activity,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Prostitution and commercialized vice</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is coming to the United States solely, principally, or incidentally to engage in prostitution, or has engaged in prostitution within 10 years of the date of application for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> directly or indirectly procures or attempts to procure, or (within 10 years of the date of application for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status) procured or attempted to procure or to import, prostitutes or persons for the purpose of prostitution, or receives or (within such 10-year period) received, in whole or in part, the proceeds of prostitution, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> is coming to the United States to engage in any other unlawful commercialized vice, whether or not related to prostitution,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain aliens involved in serious criminal activity who have asserted immunity from prosecution</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who has committed in the United States at any time a serious criminal offense (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/h">section 1101(h) of this title</ref>),</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for whom immunity from criminal jurisdiction was exercised with respect to that offense,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> who as a consequence of the offense and exercise of immunity has departed from the United States, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/E/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> who has not subsequently submitted fully to the jurisdiction of the court in the United States having jurisdiction with respect to that offense,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For provision authorizing waiver of certain subparagraphs of this paragraph, see subsection (h).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Foreign government officials who have committed particularly severe violations of religious freedom</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who, while serving as a foreign government official, was responsible for or directly carried out, at any time, particularly severe violations of religious freedom, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6402">section 6402 of title 22</ref>, is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/H"><num value="H" class="bold">(H)</num><heading class="bold"> Significant traffickers in persons</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/H/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who commits or conspires to commit human trafficking offenses in the United States or outside the United States, or who the consular officer, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or the Attorney General knows or has reason to believe is or has been a knowing aider, abettor, assister, conspirator, or colluder with such a trafficker in severe forms of trafficking in persons, as defined in the <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102">section 7102 of title 22</ref>, is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/H/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Beneficiaries of trafficking</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (iii), any alien who the consular officer or the Attorney General knows or has reason to believe is the spouse, son, or daughter of an alien inadmissible under clause (i), has, within the previous 5 years, obtained any financial or other benefit from the illicit activity of that alien, and knew or reasonably should have known that the financial or other benefit was the product of such illicit activity, is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/H/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for certain sons and daughters</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (ii) shall not apply to a son or daughter who was a child at the time he or she received the benefit described in such clause.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Money laundering</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/I/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who a consular officer or the Attorney General knows, or has reason to believe, has engaged, is engaging, or seeks to enter the United States to engage, in an offense which is described in section 1956 or 1957 of title 18 (relating to laundering of monetary instruments); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/I/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> who a consular officer or the Attorney General knows is, or has been, a knowing aider, abettor, assister, conspirator, or colluder with others in an offense which is described in such section;</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Security and related grounds</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who a consular officer or the Attorney General knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, seeks to enter the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any activity (I) to violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage or (II) to violate or evade any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, technology, or sensitive information,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any other unlawful activity, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317f81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> any activity a purpose of which is the opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unlawful means,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Terrorist activities</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has engaged in a terrorist activity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a consular officer, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Homeland Security knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, is engaged in or is likely to engage after entry in any terrorist activity (as defined in clause (iv));</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> has, under circumstances indicating an intention to cause death or serious bodily harm, incited terrorist activity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><chapeau> is a representative (as defined in clause (v)) of—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317f88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/IV/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a terrorist organization (as defined in clause (vi)); or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317f89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/IV/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> a political, social, or other group that endorses or espouses terrorist activity;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> is a member of a terrorist organization described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (vi);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><content> is a member of a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III), unless the alien can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the alien did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/VII"><num value="VII">(VII)</num><content> endorses or espouses terrorist activity or persuades others to endorse or espouse terrorist activity or support a terrorist organization;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/VIII"><num value="VIII">(VIII)</num><content> has received military-type training (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339D/c/1">section 2339D(c)(1) of title 18</ref>) from or on behalf of any organization that, at the time the training was received, was a terrorist organization (as defined in clause (vi)); or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/i/IX"><num value="IX">(IX)</num><content> is the spouse or child of an alien who is inadmissible under this subparagraph, if the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible occurred within the last 5 years,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is inadmissible. An alien who is an officer, official, representative, or spokesman of the Palestine Liberation Organization is considered, for purposes of this chapter, to be engaged in a terrorist activity.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Subclause (IX) of clause (i) does not apply to a spouse or child—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> who did not know or should not reasonably have known of the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible under this section; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> whom the consular officer or Attorney General has reasonable grounds to believe has renounced the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible under this section.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> “Terrorist activity” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">As used in this chapter, the term “terrorist activity” means any activity which is unlawful under the laws of the place where it is committed (or which, if it had been committed in the United States, would be unlawful under the laws of the United States or any State) and which involves any of the following:</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> The highjacking or sabotage of any conveyance (including an aircraft, vessel, or vehicle).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> The seizing or detaining, and threatening to kill, injure, or continue to detain, another individual in order to compel a third person (including a governmental organization) to do or abstain from doing any act as an explicit or implicit condition for the release of the individual seized or detained.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> A violent attack upon an internationally protected person (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1116/b/4">section 1116(b)(4) of title 18</ref>) or upon the liberty of such a person.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> An assassination.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> The use of any—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317f98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/V/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> biological agent, chemical agent, or nuclear weapon or device, or</content> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317f99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/V/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> explosive, firearm, or other weapon or dangerous device (other than for mere personal monetary gain),</content> -</level> -</subclause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I56" class="indent4 firstIndent-2">  with intent to endanger, directly or indirectly, the safety of one or more individuals or to cause substantial damage to property.</continuation> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><content> A threat, attempt, or conspiracy to do any of the foregoing.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317f9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> “Engage in terrorist activity” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">As used in this chapter, the term “engage in terrorist activity” means, in an individual capacity or as a member of an organization—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> to commit or to incite to commit, under circumstances indicating an intention to cause death or serious bodily injury, a terrorist activity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> to prepare or plan a terrorist activity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> to gather information on potential targets for terrorist activity;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317f9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><chapeau> to solicit funds or other things of value for—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/IV/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a terrorist activity;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/IV/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(I) or (vi)(II); or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/IV/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III), unless the solicitor can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization;</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> to solicit any individual—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/V/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> to engage in conduct otherwise described in this subsection;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/V/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> for membership in a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(I) or (vi)(II); or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/V/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> for membership in a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III) unless the solicitor can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization; or</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fa7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><chapeau> to commit an act that the actor knows, or reasonably should know, affords material support, including a safe house, transportation, communications, funds, transfer of funds or other material financial benefit, false documentation or identification, weapons (including chemical, biological, or radiological weapons), explosives, or training—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/VI/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> for the commission of a terrorist activity;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fa9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/VI/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> to any individual who the actor knows, or reasonably should know, has committed or plans to commit a terrorist activity;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317faa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/VI/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> to a terrorist organization described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (vi) or to any member of such an organization; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv/VI/dd"><num value="dd">(dd)</num><content> to a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III), or to any member of such an organization, unless the actor can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the actor did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> “Representative” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">As used in this paragraph, the term “representative” includes an officer, official, or spokesman of an organization, and any person who directs, counsels, commands, or induces an organization or its members to engage in terrorist activity.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> “Terrorist organization” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">As used in this section, the term “terrorist organization” means an organization—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/vi/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">section 1189 of this title</ref>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317faf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/vi/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> otherwise designated, upon publication in the Federal Register, by the Secretary of State in consultation with or upon the request of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as a terrorist organization, after finding that the organization engages in the activities described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of clause (iv); or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/vi/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> that is a group of two or more individuals, whether organized or not, which engages in, or has a subgroup which engages in, the activities described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of clause (iv).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Foreign policy</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien whose entry or proposed activities in the United States the Secretary of State has reasonable ground to believe would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for officials</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien who is an official of a foreign government or a purported government, or who is a candidate for election to a foreign government office during the period immediately preceding the election for that office, shall not be excludable or subject to restrictions or conditions on entry into the United States under clause (i) solely because of the alien’s past, current, or expected beliefs, statements, or associations, if such beliefs, statements, or associations would be lawful within the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for other aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien, not described in clause (ii), shall not be excludable or subject to restrictions or conditions on entry into the United States under clause (i) because of the alien’s past, current, or expected beliefs, statements, or associations, if such beliefs, statements, or associations would be lawful within the United States, unless the Secretary of State personally determines that the alien’s admission would compromise a compelling United States foreign policy interest.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification of determinations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If a determination is made under clause (iii) with respect to an alien, the Secretary of State must notify on a timely basis the chairmen of the Committees on the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and of the Committees on the Judiciary and Foreign Relations of the Senate of the identity of the alien and the reasons for the determination.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigrant membership in totalitarian party</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with the Communist or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate thereof), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for involuntary membership</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien because of membership or affiliation if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer when applying for a visa (or to the satisfaction of the Attorney General when applying for admission) that the membership or affiliation is or was involuntary, or is or was solely when under 16 years of age, by operation of law, or for purposes of obtaining employment, food rations, or other essentials of living and whether necessary for such purposes.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for past membership</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien because of membership or affiliation if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer when applying for a visa (or to the satisfaction of the Attorney General when applying for admission) that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><chapeau> the membership or affiliation terminated at least—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/iii/I/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> 2 years before the date of such application, or</content> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/iii/I/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> 5 years before the date of such application, in the case of an alien whose membership or affiliation was with the party controlling the government of a foreign state that is a totalitarian dictatorship as of such date, and</content> -</level> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien is not a threat to the security of the United States.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/D/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for close family members</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General may, in the Attorney General’s discretion, waive the application of clause (i) in the case of an immigrant who is the parent, spouse, son, daughter, brother, or sister of a citizen of the United States or a spouse, son, or daughter of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest if the immigrant is not a threat to the security of the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Participants in Nazi persecution, genocide, or the commission of any act of torture or extrajudicial killing</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Participation in Nazi persecutions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who, during the period beginning on <date date="1933-03-23">March 23, 1933</date>, and ending on <date date="1945-05-08">May 8, 1945</date>, under the direction of, or in association with—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Nazi government of Germany,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> any government in any area occupied by the military forces of the Nazi government of Germany,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> any government established with the assistance or cooperation of the Nazi government of Germany, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> any government which was an ally of the Nazi government of Germany,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person because of race, religion, national origin, or political opinion is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Participation in genocide</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in genocide, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1091/a">section 1091(a) of title 18</ref>, is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Commission of acts of torture or extrajudicial killings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who, outside the United States, has committed, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the commission of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> any act of torture, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2340">section 2340 of title 18</ref>; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> under color of law of any foreign nation, any extrajudicial killing, as defined in section 3(a) of the Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991 (<ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1350">28 U.S.C. 1350</ref> note),</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Association with terrorist organizations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General, or the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of State, determines has been associated with a terrorist organization and intends while in the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in activities that could endanger the welfare, safety, or security of the United States is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Recruitment or use of child soldiers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who has engaged in the recruitment or use of child soldiers in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2442">section 2442 of title 18</ref> is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Public charge</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who, in the opinion of the consular officer at the time of application for a visa, or in the opinion of the Attorney General at the time of application for admission or adjustment of status, is likely at any time to become a public charge is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Factors to be taken into account</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b317fce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> In determining whether an alien is inadmissible under this paragraph, the consular officer or the Attorney General shall at a minimum consider the alien’s—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> age;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> health;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> family status;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> assets, resources, and financial status; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> education and skills.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b317fd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> In addition to the factors under clause (i), the consular officer or the Attorney General may also consider any affidavit of support under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref> for purposes of exclusion under this paragraph.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Family-sponsored immigrants</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who seeks admission or adjustment of status under a visa number issued under section 1151(b)(2) or 1153(a) of this title is inadmissible under this paragraph unless—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the alien has obtained—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> status as a spouse or a child of a United States citizen pursuant to clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> classification pursuant to clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> classification or status as a VAWA self-petitioner; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the person petitioning for the alien’s admission (and any additional sponsor required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f">section 1183a(f) of this title</ref> or any alternative sponsor permitted under paragraph (5)(B) of such section) has executed an affidavit of support described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref> with respect to such alien.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain employment-based immigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who seeks admission or adjustment of status under a visa number issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> by virtue of a classification petition filed by a relative of the alien (or by an entity in which such relative has a significant ownership interest) is inadmissible under this paragraph unless such relative has executed an affidavit of support described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref> with respect to such alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for qualified alien victims</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) shall not apply to an alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is a VAWA self-petitioner;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is an applicant for, or is granted, nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317fdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> is a qualified alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641/c">section 1641(c) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Labor certification and qualifications for certain immigrants</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Labor certification</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor is inadmissible, unless the Secretary of Labor has determined and certified to the Secretary of State and the Attorney General that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> there are not sufficient workers who are able, willing, qualified (or equally qualified in the case of an alien described in clause (ii)) and available at the time of application for a visa and admission to the United States and at the place where the alien is to perform such skilled or unskilled labor, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the employment of such alien will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States similarly employed.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain aliens subject to special rule</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of clause (i)(I), an alien described in this clause is an alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is a member of the teaching profession, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317fe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has exceptional ability in the sciences or the arts.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Professional athletes</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">A certification made under clause (i) with respect to a professional athlete shall remain valid with respect to the athlete after the athlete changes employer, if the new employer is a team in the same sport as the team which employed the athlete when the athlete first applied for the certification.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> “Professional athlete” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">For purposes of subclause (I), the term “professional athlete” means an individual who is employed as an athlete by—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317feb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> a team that is a member of an association of 6 or more professional sports teams whose total combined revenues exceed $10,000,000 per year, if the association governs the conduct of its members and regulates the contests and exhibitions in which its member teams regularly engage; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b317fec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> any minor league team that is affiliated with such an association.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Long delayed adjustment applicants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A certification made under clause (i) with respect to an individual whose petition is covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/j">section 1154(j) of this title</ref> shall remain valid with respect to a new job accepted by the individual after the individual changes jobs or employers if the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification as the job for which the certification was issued.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Unqualified physicians</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien who is a graduate of a medical school not accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Secretary of Education (regardless of whether such school of medicine is in the United States) and who is coming to the United States principally to perform services as a member of the medical profession is inadmissible, unless the alien (i) has passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners Examination (or an equivalent examination as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) and (ii) is competent in oral and written English. For purposes of the previous sentence, an alien who is a graduate of a medical school shall be considered to have passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners if the alien was fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State on <date date="1978-01-09">January 9, 1978</date>, and was practicing medicine in a State on that date.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Uncertified foreign health-care workers</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subsection (r), any alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing labor as a health-care worker, other than a physician, is inadmissible unless the alien presents to the consular officer, or, in the case of an adjustment of status, the Attorney General, a certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, or a certificate from an equivalent independent credentialing organization approved by the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, verifying that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317ff0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the alien’s education, training, license, and experience—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ff1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> meet all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for entry into the United States under the classification specified in the application;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ff2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> are comparable with that required for an American health-care worker of the same type; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ff3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> are authentic and, in the case of a license, unencumbered;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317ff4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien has the level of competence in oral and written English considered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to be appropriate for health care work of the kind in which the alien will be engaged, as shown by an appropriate score on one or more nationally recognized, commercially available, standardized assessments of the applicant’s ability to speak and write; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b317ff5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> if a majority of States licensing the profession in which the alien intends to work recognize a test predicting the success on the profession’s licensing or certification examination, the alien has passed such a test or has passed such an examination.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">For purposes of clause (ii), determination of the standardized tests required and of the minimum scores that are appropriate are within the sole discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and are not subject to further administrative or judicial review.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317ff6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Application of grounds</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The grounds for inadmissibility of aliens under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall apply to immigrants seeking admission or adjustment of status under paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317ff7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Illegal entrants and immigration violators</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317ff8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens present without admission or parole</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317ff9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien present in the United States without being admitted or paroled, or who arrives in the United States at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General, is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317ffa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for certain battered women and children</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien who demonstrates that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ffb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien is a VAWA self-petitioner;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ffc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><level style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ffd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/ii/II/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent, or by a member of the spouse’s or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien and the spouse or parent consented or acquiesced to such battery or cruelty, or (b) the alien’s child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent of the alien (without the active participation of the alien in the battery or cruelty) or by a member of the spouse’s or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien when the spouse or parent consented to or acquiesced in such battery or cruelty and the alien did not actively participate in such battery or cruelty, and</content> -</level> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b317ffe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> there was a substantial connection between the battery or cruelty described in subclause (I) or (II) and the alien’s unlawful entry into the United States.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b317fff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to attend removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who without reasonable cause fails or refuses to attend or remain in attendance at a proceeding to determine the alien’s inadmissibility or deportability and who seeks admission to the United States within 5 years of such alien’s subsequent departure or removal is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318000-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Misrepresentation</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318001-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit provided under this chapter is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318002-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Falsely claiming citizenship</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318003-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/ii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Any alien who falsely represents, or has falsely represented, himself or herself to be a citizen of the United States for any purpose or benefit under this chapter (including <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>) or any other Federal or State law is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318004-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/ii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">In the case of an alien making a representation described in subclause (I), if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of making such representation that he or she was a citizen, the alien shall not be considered to be inadmissible under any provision of this subsection based on such representation.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318005-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i), see subsection (i).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318006-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Stowaways</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who is a stowaway is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318007-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Smugglers</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318008-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who at any time knowingly has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any other alien to enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318009-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule in the case of family reunification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply in the case of alien who is an eligible immigrant (as defined in section 301(b)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990), was physically present in the United States on <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, and is seeking admission as an immediate relative or under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> (including under section 112 of the Immigration Act of 1990) or benefits under section 301(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990 if the alien, before <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided only the alien’s spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and no other individual) to enter the United States in violation of law.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31800a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/E/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i), see subsection (d)(11).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31800b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Subject of civil penalty</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31800c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/F/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien who is the subject of a final order for violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31800d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/F/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i), see subsection (d)(12).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31800e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Student visa abusers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien who obtains the status of a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F/i">section 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) of this title</ref> and who violates a term or condition of such status under section 1184(<i>l</i>) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002013">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002013"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title is inadmissible until the alien has been outside the United States for a continuous period of 5 years after the date of the violation.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31800f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Documentation requirements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318010-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigrants</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318011-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, any immigrant at the time of application for admission—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318012-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> who is not in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa, reentry permit, border crossing identification card, or other valid entry document required by this chapter, and a valid unexpired passport, or other suitable travel document, or document of identity and nationality if such document is required under the regulations issued by the Attorney General under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/a">section 1181(a) of this title</ref>, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318013-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> whose visa has been issued without compliance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318014-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i), see subsection (k).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318015-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrants</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318016-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any nonimmigrant who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318017-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is not in possession of a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of the expiration of the initial period of the alien’s admission or contemplated initial period of stay authorizing the alien to return to the country from which the alien came or to proceed to and enter some other country during such period, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318018-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is not in possession of a valid nonimmigrant visa or border crossing identification card at the time of application for admission,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318019-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> General waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i), see subsection (d)(4).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31801a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Guam and Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i) in the case of visitors to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, see subsection (<i>l</i>).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31801b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Visa waiver program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For authority to waive the requirement of clause (i) under a program, see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31801c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Ineligible for citizenship</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31801d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/8/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any immigrant who is permanently ineligible to citizenship is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31801e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/8/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Draft evaders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any person who has departed from or who has remained outside the United States to avoid or evade training or service in the armed forces in time of war or a period declared by the President to be a national emergency is inadmissible, except that this subparagraph shall not apply to an alien who at the time of such departure was a nonimmigrant and who is seeking to reenter the United States as a nonimmigrant.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31801f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9"><num value="9" class="bold">(9)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens previously removed</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318020-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain aliens previously removed</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318021-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Arriving aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who has been ordered removed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref> or at the end of proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> initiated upon the alien’s arrival in the United States and who again seeks admission within 5 years of the date of such removal (or within 20 years in the case of a second or subsequent removal or at any time in the case of an alien convicted of an aggravated felony) is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318022-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Other aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien not described in clause (i) who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318023-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has been ordered removed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> or any other provision of law, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318024-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> departed the United States while an order of removal was outstanding,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> and who seeks admission within 10 years of the date of such alien’s departure or removal (or within 20 years of such date in the case of a second or subsequent removal or at any time in the case of an alien convicted of an aggravated felony) is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318025-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clauses (i) and (ii) shall not apply to an alien seeking admission within a period if, prior to the date of the alien’s reembarkation at a place outside the United States or attempt to be admitted from foreign contiguous territory, the Attorney General has consented to the alien’s reapplying for admission.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318026-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens unlawfully present</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318027-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien (other than an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence) who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318028-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> was unlawfully present in the United States for a period of more than 180 days but less than 1 year, voluntarily departed the United States (whether or not pursuant to section 1254a(e) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002014">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002014"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be a reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229c">section 1229c of this title</ref>.</note> of this title) prior to the commencement of proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref> or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, and again seeks admission within 3 years of the date of such alien’s departure or removal, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318029-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has been unlawfully present in the United States for one year or more, and who again seeks admission within 10 years of the date of such alien’s departure or removal from the United States,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31802a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction of unlawful presence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of this paragraph, an alien is deemed to be unlawfully present in the United States if the alien is present in the United States after the expiration of the period of stay authorized by the Attorney General or is present in the United States without being admitted or paroled.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31802b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31802c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> Minors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">No period of time in which an alien is under 18 years of age shall be taken into account in determining the period of unlawful presence in the United States under clause (i).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31802d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Asylees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">No period of time in which an alien has a bona fide application for asylum pending under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> shall be taken into account in determining the period of unlawful presence in the United States under clause (i) unless the alien during such period was employed without authorization in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31802e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Family unity</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">No period of time in which the alien is a beneficiary of family unity protection pursuant to section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990 shall be taken into account in determining the period of unlawful presence in the United States under clause (i).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b31802f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iii/IV"><num value="IV" class="bold">(IV)</num><heading class="bold"> Battered women and children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien who would be described in paragraph (6)(A)(ii) if “violation of the terms of the alien’s nonimmigrant visa” were substituted for “unlawful entry into the United States” in subclause (III) of that paragraph.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318030-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iii/V"><num value="V" class="bold">(V)</num><heading class="bold"> Victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien who demonstrates that the severe form of trafficking (as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102">section 7102 of title 22</ref>) was at least one central reason for the alien’s unlawful presence in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b318031-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Tolling for good cause</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of an alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318032-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has been lawfully admitted or paroled into the United States,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b318033-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has filed a nonfrivolous application for a change or extension of status before the date of expiration of the period of stay authorized by the Attorney General, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f034-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> has not been employed without authorization in the United States before or during the pendency of such application,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> the calculation of the period of time specified in clause (i)(I) shall be tolled during the pendency of such application, but not to exceed 120 days.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f035-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General has sole discretion to waive clause (i) in the case of an immigrant who is the spouse or son or daughter of a United States citizen or of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the refusal of admission to such immigrant alien would result in extreme hardship to the citizen or lawfully resident spouse or parent of such alien. No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision or action by the Attorney General regarding a waiver under this clause.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f036-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens unlawfully present after previous immigration violations</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f037-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f038-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has been unlawfully present in the United States for an aggregate period of more than 1 year, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f039-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has been ordered removed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, or any other provision of law,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> and who enters or attempts to reenter the United States without being admitted is inadmissible.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f03a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien seeking admission more than 10 years after the date of the alien’s last departure from the United States if, prior to the alien’s reembarkation at a place outside the United States or attempt to be readmitted from a foreign contiguous territory, the Secretary of Homeland Security has consented to the alien’s reapplying for admission.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f03b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the application of clause (i) in the case of an alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner if there is a connection between—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f03c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien’s battering or subjection to extreme cruelty; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f03d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien’s removal, departure from the United States, reentry or reentries into the United States; or attempted reentry into the United States.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f03e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10"><num value="10" class="bold">(10)</num><heading class="bold"> Miscellaneous</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f03f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Practicing polygamists</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any immigrant who is coming to the United States to practice polygamy is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f040-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Guardian required to accompany helpless alien</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b33f041-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who is accompanying another alien who is inadmissible and who is certified to be helpless from sickness, mental or physical disability, or infancy pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222/c">section 1222(c) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b33f042-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> whose protection or guardianship is determined to be required by the alien described in clause (i),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is inadmissible.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f043-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> International child abduction</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f044-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), any alien who, after entry of an order by a court in the United States granting custody to a person of a United States citizen child who detains or retains the child, or withholds custody of the child, outside the United States from the person granted custody by that order, is inadmissible until the child is surrendered to the person granted custody by that order.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f045-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens supporting abductors and relatives of abductors</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f046-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is known by the Secretary of State to have intentionally assisted an alien in the conduct described in clause (i),</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f047-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is known by the Secretary of State to be intentionally providing material support or safe haven to an alien described in clause (i), or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f048-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> is a spouse (other than the spouse who is the parent of the abducted child), child (other than the abducted child), parent, sibling, or agent of an alien described in clause (i), if such person has been designated by the Secretary of State at the Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion, is inadmissible until the child described in clause (i) is surrendered to the person granted custody by the order described in that clause, and such person and child are permitted to return to the United States or such person’s place of residence.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f049-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clauses (i) and (ii) shall not apply—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f04a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> to a government official of the United States who is acting within the scope of his or her official duties;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f04b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> to a government official of any foreign government if the official has been designated by the Secretary of State at the Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b33f04c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/C/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> so long as the child is located in a foreign state that is a party to the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, done at The Hague on <date date="1980-10-25">October 25, 1980</date>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f04d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Unlawful voters</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f04e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who has voted in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f04f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of an alien who voted in a Federal, State, or local election (including an initiative, recall, or referendum) in violation of a lawful restriction of voting to citizens, if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of such violation that he or she was a citizen, the alien shall not be considered to be inadmissible under any provision of this subsection based on such violation.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f050-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Former citizens who renounced citizenship to avoid taxation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who is a former citizen of the United States who officially renounces United States citizenship and who is determined by the Attorney General to have renounced United States citizenship for the purpose of avoiding taxation by the United States is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f051-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Notices of denials</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f052-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), if an alien’s application for a visa, for admission to the United States, or for adjustment of status is denied by an immigration or consular officer because the officer determines the alien to be inadmissible under subsection (a), the officer shall provide the alien with a timely written notice that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f053-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> states the determination, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f054-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> lists the specific provision or provisions of law under which the alien is inadmissible or adjustment <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002015">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002015"><num>4</num> So in original. Probably should be preceded by “ineligible for”.</note> of status.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f055-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Secretary of State may waive the requirements of paragraph (1) with respect to a particular alien or any class or classes of inadmissible aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f056-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Paragraph (1) does not apply to any alien inadmissible under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f057-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-597">110 Stat. 3009–597</ref></heading><content/> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f058-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary admission of nonimmigrants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f059-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General shall determine whether a ground for inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S">section 1101(a)(15)(S) of this title</ref>. The Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s discretion, may waive the application of subsection (a) (other than paragraph (3)(E)) in the case of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S">section 1101(a)(15)(S) of this title</ref>, if the Attorney General considers it to be in the national interest to do so. Nothing in this section shall be regarded as prohibiting the Immigration and Naturalization Service from instituting removal proceedings against an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S">section 1101(a)(15)(S) of this title</ref> for conduct committed after the alien’s admission into the United States, or for conduct or a condition that was not disclosed to the Attorney General prior to the alien’s admission as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S">section 1101(a)(15)(S) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f05a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s601/d/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 601(d)(2)(A)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5076">104 Stat. 5076</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f05b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f05c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Except as provided in this subsection, an alien (i) who is applying for a nonimmigrant visa and is known or believed by the consular officer to be ineligible for such visa under subsection (a) (other than paragraphs (3)(A)(i)(I), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(A)(iii), (3)(C), and clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (3)(E) of such subsection), may, after approval by the Attorney General of a recommendation by the Secretary of State or by the consular officer that the alien be admitted temporarily despite his inadmissibility, be granted such a visa and may be admitted into the United States temporarily as a nonimmigrant in the discretion of the Attorney General, or (ii) who is inadmissible under subsection (a) (other than paragraphs (3)(A)(i)(I), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(A)(iii), (3)(C), and clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (3)(E) of such subsection), but who is in possession of appropriate documents or is granted a waiver thereof and is seeking admission, may be admitted into the United States temporarily as a nonimmigrant in the discretion of the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall prescribe conditions, including exaction of such bonds as may be necessary, to control and regulate the admission and return of inadmissible aliens applying for temporary admission under this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f05d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f05e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may determine in such Secretary’s sole unreviewable discretion that subsection (a)(3)(B) shall not apply with respect to an alien within the scope of that subsection or that subsection (a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) shall not apply to a group within the scope of that subsection, except that no such waiver may be extended to an alien who is within the scope of subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(II), no such waiver may be extended to an alien who is a member or representative of, has voluntarily and knowingly engaged in or endorsed or espoused or persuaded others to endorse or espouse or support terrorist activity on behalf of, or has voluntarily and knowingly received military-type training from a terrorist organization that is described in subclause (I) or (II) of subsection (a)(3)(B)(vi), and no such waiver may be extended to a group that has engaged terrorist activity against the United States or another democratic country or that has purposefully engaged in a pattern or practice of terrorist activity that is directed at civilians. Such a determination shall neither prejudice the ability of the United States Government to commence criminal or civil proceedings involving a beneficiary of such a determination or any other person, nor create any substantive or procedural right or benefit for a beneficiary of such a determination or any other person. Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have jurisdiction to review such a determination or revocation except in a proceeding for review of a final order of removal pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>, and review shall be limited to the extent provided in section 1252(a)(2)(D). The Secretary of State may not exercise the discretion provided in this clause with respect to an alien at any time during which the alien is the subject of pending removal proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f05f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall each provide to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report on the aliens to whom such Secretary has applied clause (i). Within one week of applying clause (i) to a group, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a report to such Committees.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f060-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Either or both of the requirements of paragraph (7)(B)(i) of subsection (a) may be waived by the Attorney General and the Secretary of State acting jointly (A) on the basis of unforeseen emergency in individual cases, or (B) on the basis of reciprocity with respect to nationals of foreign contiguous territory or of adjacent islands and residents thereof having a common nationality with such nationals, or (C) in the case of aliens proceeding in immediate and continuous transit through the United States under contracts authorized in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1223/c">section 1223(c) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f061-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f062-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security may, except as provided in subparagraph (B) or in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f">section 1184(f) of this title</ref>, in his discretion parole into the United States temporarily under such conditions as he may prescribe only on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit any alien applying for admission to the United States, but such parole of such alien shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien and when the purposes of such parole shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which he was paroled and thereafter his case shall continue to be dealt with in the same manner as that of any other applicant for admission to the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f063-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security may not parole into the United States an alien who is a refugee unless the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that compelling reasons in the public interest with respect to that particular alien require that the alien be paroled into the United States rather than be admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f064-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the limitation under subparagraph (A) that parole solely be granted on a case-by-case basis and solely for urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit, that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f065-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s601/d/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 601(d)(2)(A)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5076">104 Stat. 5076</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f066-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The provisions of subsection (a) (other than paragraph (7)) shall be applicable to any alien who shall leave Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and who seeks to enter the continental United States or any other place under the jurisdiction of the United States. The Attorney General shall by regulations provide a method and procedure for the temporary admission to the United States of the aliens described in this proviso.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002016">5</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002016"><num>5</num> So in original.</note> Any alien described in this paragraph, who is denied admission to the United States, shall be immediately removed in the manner provided by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c">section 1231(c) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f067-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> Upon a basis of reciprocity accredited officials of foreign governments, their immediate families, attendants, servants, and personal employees may be admitted in immediate and continuous transit through the United States without regard to the provisions of this section except paragraphs (3)(A), (3)(B), (3)(C), and (7)(B) of subsection (a) of this section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f068-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content>, (10) Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s601/d/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 601(d)(2)(A)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5076">104 Stat. 5076</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f069-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> The Attorney General may, in his discretion for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest, waive application of clause (i) of subsection (a)(6)(E) in the case of any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who temporarily proceeded abroad voluntarily and not under an order of removal, and who is otherwise admissible to the United States as a returning resident under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/b">section 1181(b) of this title</ref> and in the case of an alien seeking admission or adjustment of status as an immediate relative or immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> (other than paragraph (4) thereof), if the alien has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided only an individual who at the time of such action was the alien’s spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and no other individual) to enter the United States in violation of law.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f06a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General may, in the discretion of the Attorney General for humanitarian purposes or to assure family unity, waive application of clause (i) of subsection (a)(6)(F)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f06b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/12/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who temporarily proceeded abroad voluntarily and not under an order of deportation or removal and who is otherwise admissible to the United States as a returning resident under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/b">section 1181(b) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f06c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/12/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of an alien seeking admission or adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A">section 1151(b)(2)(A) of this title</ref> or under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref>,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">if no previous civil money penalty was imposed against the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> and the offense was committed solely to assist, aid, or support the alien’s spouse or child (and not another individual). No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision of the Attorney General to grant or deny a waiver under this paragraph.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f06d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f06e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/13/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine whether a ground for inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref>, except that the ground for inadmissibility described in subsection (a)(4) shall not apply with respect to such a nonimmigrant.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f06f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/13/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> In addition to any other waiver that may be available under this section, in the case of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref>, if the Secretary of Homeland Security considers it to be in the national interest to do so, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Attorney General’s <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002017">6</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002017"><num>6</num> So in original. Probably should be “Secretary’s”.</note> discretion, may waive the application of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f070-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/13/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> subsection (a)(1); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f071-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/13/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any other provision of subsection (a) (excluding paragraphs (3), (4), (10)(C), and (10(E)) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002018">7</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002018"><num>7</num> So in original. Probably should be “(10)(E))”.</note> if the activities rendering the alien inadmissible under the provision were caused by, or were incident to, the victimization described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/I">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i)(I) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f072-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine whether a ground of inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Attorney General’s <sup>6</sup> discretion, may waive the application of subsection (a) (other than paragraph (3)(E)) in the case of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>, if the Secretary of Homeland Security considers it to be in the public or national interest to do so.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f073-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Educational visitor status; foreign residence requirement; waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> or acquiring such status after admission (i) whose participation in the program for which he came to the United States was financed in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by an agency of the Government of the United States or by the government of the country of his nationality or his last residence, (ii) who at the time of admission or acquisition of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> was a national or resident of a country which the Director of the United States Information Agency, pursuant to regulations prescribed by him, had designated as clearly requiring the services of persons engaged in the field of specialized knowledge or skill in which the alien was engaged, or (iii) who came to the United States or acquired such status in order to receive graduate medical education or training, shall be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, or for permanent residence, or for a nonimmigrant visa under section 1101(a)(15)(H) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> until it is established that such person has resided and been physically present in the country of his nationality or his last residence for an aggregate of at least two years following departure from the United States: <i>Provided</i>, That upon the favorable recommendation of the Director, pursuant to the request of an interested United States Government agency (or, in the case of an alien described in clause (iii), pursuant to the request of a State Department of Public Health, or its equivalent), or of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization after he has determined that departure from the United States would impose exceptional hardship upon the alien’s spouse or child (if such spouse or child is a citizen of the United States or a lawfully resident alien), or that the alien cannot return to the country of his nationality or last residence because he would be subject to persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion, the Attorney General may waive the requirement of such two-year foreign residence abroad in the case of any alien whose admission to the United States is found by the Attorney General to be in the public interest except that in the case of a waiver requested by a State Department of Public Health, or its equivalent, or in the case of a waiver requested by an interested United States Government agency on behalf of an alien described in clause (iii), the waiver shall be subject to the requirements of section 1184(<i>l</i>) of this title: <i>And provided further</i>, That, except in the case of an alien described in clause (iii), the Attorney General may, upon the favorable recommendation of the Director, waive such two-year foreign residence requirement in any case in which the foreign country of the alien’s nationality or last residence has furnished the Director a statement in writing that it has no objection to such waiver in the case of such alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f074-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension of entry or imposition of restrictions by President</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate. Whenever the Attorney General finds that a commercial airline has failed to comply with regulations of the Attorney General relating to requirements of airlines for the detection of fraudulent documents used by passengers traveling to the United States (including the training of personnel in such detection), the Attorney General may suspend the entry of some or all aliens transported to the United States by such airline.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f075-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Bond and conditions for admission of alien inadmissible on health-related grounds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may waive the application of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f076-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) in the case of any alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f077-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is the spouse or the unmarried son or daughter, or the minor unmarried lawfully adopted child, of a United States citizen, or of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or of an alien who has been issued an immigrant visa,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f078-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has a son or daughter who is a United States citizen, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien who has been issued an immigrant visa; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f079-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is a VAWA self-petitioner,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">in accordance with such terms, conditions, and controls, if any, including the giving of bond, as the Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may by regulation prescribe;</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f07a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii) in the case of any alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f07b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who receives vaccination against the vaccine-preventable disease or diseases for which the alien has failed to present documentation of previous vaccination,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f07c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for whom a civil surgeon, medical officer, or panel physician (as those terms are defined by section 34.2 of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations) certifies, according to such regulations as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may prescribe, that such vaccination would not be medically appropriate, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f07d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> under such circumstances as the Attorney General provides by regulation, with respect to whom the requirement of such a vaccination would be contrary to the alien’s religious beliefs or moral convictions; or</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f07e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii) in the case of any alien, in accordance with such terms, conditions, and controls, if any, including the giving of bond, as the Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may by regulation prescribe.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f07f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of subsection (a)(2)(A)(i)(I), (II), (B), (D), and (E)</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may, in his discretion, waive the application of subparagraphs (A)(i)(I), (B), (D), and (E) of subsection (a)(2) and subparagraph (A)(i)(II) of such subsection insofar as it relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f080-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f081-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> in the case of any immigrant it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f082-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien is inadmissible only under subparagraph (D)(i) or (D)(ii) of such subsection or the activities for which the alien is inadmissible occurred more than 15 years before the date of the alien’s application for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f083-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the admission to the United States of such alien would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security of the United States, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f084-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the alien has been rehabilitated; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f085-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of an immigrant who is the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the alien’s denial of admission would result in extreme hardship to the United States citizen or lawfully resident spouse, parent, son, or daughter of such alien; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f086-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the alien is a VAWA self-petitioner; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f087-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the Attorney General, in his discretion, and pursuant to such terms, conditions and procedures as he may by regulations prescribe, has consented to the alien’s applying or reapplying for a visa, for admission to the United States, or adjustment of status.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">No waiver shall be provided under this subsection in the case of an alien who has been convicted of (or who has admitted committing acts that constitute) murder or criminal acts involving torture, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit murder or a criminal act involving torture. No waiver shall be granted under this subsection in the case of an alien who has previously been admitted to the United States as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if either since the date of such admission the alien has been convicted of an aggravated felony or the alien has not lawfully resided continuously in the United States for a period of not less than 7 years immediately preceding the date of initiation of proceedings to remove the alien from the United States. No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision of the Attorney General to grant or deny a waiver under this subsection.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f088-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Admission of immigrant inadmissible for fraud or willful misrepresentation of material fact</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f089-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, waive the application of clause (i) of subsection (a)(6)(C) in the case of an immigrant who is the spouse, son, or daughter of a United States citizen or of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the refusal of admission to the United States of such immigrant alien would result in extreme hardship to the citizen or lawfully resident spouse or parent of such an alien or, in the case of a VAWA self-petitioner, the alien demonstrates extreme hardship to the alien or the alien’s United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or qualified alien parent or child.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f08a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision or action of the Attorney General regarding a waiver under paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f08b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on immigration of foreign medical graduates</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f08c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The additional requirements referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> for an alien who is coming to the United States under a program under which he will receive graduate medical education or training are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f08d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A school of medicine or of one of the other health professions, which is accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Secretary of Education, has agreed in writing to provide the graduate medical education or training under the program for which the alien is coming to the United States or to assume responsibility for arranging for the provision thereof by an appropriate public or nonprofit private institution or agency, except that, in the case of such an agreement by a school of medicine, any one or more of its affiliated hospitals which are to participate in the provision of the graduate medical education or training must join in the agreement.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f08e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Before making such agreement, the accredited school has been satisfied that the alien (i) is a graduate of a school of medicine which is accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Secretary of Education (regardless of whether such school of medicine is in the United States); or (ii)(I) has passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners Examination (or an equivalent examination as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services), (II) has competency in oral and written English, (III) will be able to adapt to the educational and cultural environment in which he will be receiving his education or training, and (IV) has adequate prior education and training to participate satisfactorily in the program for which he is coming to the United States. For the purposes of this subparagraph, an alien who is a graduate of a medical school shall be considered to have passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners examination if the alien was fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State on <date date="1978-01-09">January 9, 1978</date>, and was practicing medicine in a State on that date.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f08f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The alien has made a commitment to return to the country of his nationality or last residence upon completion of the education or training for which he is coming to the United States, and the government of the country of his nationality or last residence has provided a written assurance, satisfactory to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, that there is a need in that country for persons with the skills the alien will acquire in such education or training.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f090-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> The duration of the alien’s participation in the program of graduate medical education or training for which the alien is coming to the United States is limited to the time typically required to complete such program, as determined by the Director of the United States Information Agency at the time of the alien’s admission into the United States, based on criteria which are established in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and which take into consideration the published requirements of the medical specialty board which administers such education or training program; except that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f091-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> such duration is further limited to seven years unless the alien has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that the country to which the alien will return at the end of such specialty education or training has an exceptional need for an individual trained in such specialty, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f092-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien may, once and not later than two years after the date the alien is admitted to the United States as an exchange visitor or acquires exchange visitor status, change the alien’s designated program of graduate medical education or training if the Director approves the change and if a commitment and written assurance with respect to the alien’s new program have been provided in accordance with subparagraph (C).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f093-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The alien furnishes the Attorney General each year with an affidavit (in such form as the Attorney General shall prescribe) that attests that the alien (i) is in good standing in the program of graduate medical education or training in which the alien is participating, and (ii) will return to the country of his nationality or last residence upon completion of the education or training for which he came to the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f094-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> An alien who is a graduate of a medical school and who is coming to the United States to perform services as a member of the medical profession may not be admitted as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f095-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien is coming pursuant to an invitation from a public or nonprofit private educational or research institution or agency in the United States to teach or conduct research, or both, at or for such institution or agency, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f096-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f097-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien has passed the Federation licensing examination (administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States) or an equivalent examination as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f098-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f099-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has competency in oral and written English or (II) is a graduate of a school of medicine which is accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Secretary of Education (regardless of whether such school of medicine is in the United States).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f09a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/j/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Omitted.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f09b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney General’s discretion to admit otherwise inadmissible aliens who possess immigrant visas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien, inadmissible from the United States under paragraph (5)(A) or (7)(A)(i) of subsection (a), who is in possession of an immigrant visa may, if otherwise admissible, be admitted in the discretion of the Attorney General if the Attorney General is satisfied that inadmissibility was not known to, and could not have been ascertained by the exercise of reasonable diligence by, the immigrant before the time of departure of the vessel or aircraft from the last port outside the United States and outside foreign contiguous territory or, in the case of an immigrant coming from foreign contiguous territory, before the time of the immigrant’s application for admission.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f09c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Guam and Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver program</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f09d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The requirement of subsection (a)(7)(B)(i) may be waived by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of an alien applying for admission as a nonimmigrant visitor for business or pleasure and solely for entry into and stay in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for a period not to exceed 45 days, if the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of State, the Governor of Guam and the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, determines that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f09e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> an adequate arrival and departure control system has been developed in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f09f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> such a waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories and commonwealths.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f0a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien waiver of rights</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien may not be provided a waiver under this subsection unless the alien has waived any right—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f0a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to review or appeal under this chapter an immigration officer’s determination as to the admissibility of the alien at the port of entry into Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f0a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to contest, other than on the basis of an application for withholding of removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3">section 1231(b)(3) of this title</ref> or under the Convention Against Torture, or an application for asylum if permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, any action for removal of the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f0a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">All necessary regulations to implement this subsection shall be promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of State, on or before the 180th day after <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>. The promulgation of such regulations shall be considered a foreign affairs function for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553/a">section 553(a) of title 5</ref>. At a minimum, such regulations should include, but not necessarily be limited to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f0a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a listing of all countries whose nationals may obtain the waiver also provided by this subsection, except that such regulations shall provide for a listing of any country from which the Commonwealth has received a significant economic benefit from the number of visitors for pleasure within the one-year period preceding <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>, unless the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such country’s inclusion on such list would represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f0a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any bonding requirements for nationals of some or all of those countries who may present an increased risk of overstays or other potential problems, if different from such requirements otherwise provided by law for nonimmigrant visitors.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f0a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Factors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In determining whether to grant or continue providing the waiver under this subsection to nationals of any country, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of State, shall consider all factors that the Secretary deems relevant, including electronic travel authorizations, procedures for reporting lost and stolen passports, repatriation of aliens, rates of refusal for nonimmigrant visitor visas, overstays, exit systems, and information exchange.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f0a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall monitor the admission of nonimmigrant visitors to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under this subsection. If the Secretary determines that such admissions have resulted in an unacceptable number of visitors from a country remaining unlawfully in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, unlawfully obtaining entry to other parts of the United States, or seeking withholding of removal or asylum, or that visitors from a country pose a risk to law enforcement or security interests of Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or of the United States (including the interest in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States), the Secretary shall suspend the admission of nationals of such country under this subsection. The Secretary of Homeland Security may in the Secretary’s discretion suspend the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver program at any time, on a country-by-country basis, for other good cause.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f0a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/l/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Addition of countries</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Governor of Guam and the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands may request the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security to add a particular country to the list of countries whose nationals may obtain the waiver provided by this subsection, and the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant such request after consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of State, and may promulgate regulations with respect to the inclusion of that country and any special requirements the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s sole discretion, may impose prior to allowing nationals of that country to obtain the waiver provided by this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b33f0a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m"><num value="m" class="bold">(m)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f0aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The qualifications referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref>, with respect to an alien who is coming to the United States to perform nursing services for a facility, are that the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has obtained a full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the country where the alien obtained nursing education or has received nursing education in the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has passed an appropriate examination (recognized in regulations promulgated in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services) or has a full and unrestricted license under State law to practice professional nursing in the State of intended employment; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is fully qualified and eligible under the laws (including such temporary or interim licensing requirements which authorize the nurse to be employed) governing the place of intended employment to engage in the practice of professional nursing as a registered nurse immediately upon admission to the United States and is authorized under such laws to be employed by the facility.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f0ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b33f0af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The attestation referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref>, with respect to a facility for which an alien will perform services, is an attestation as to the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The facility meets all the requirements of paragraph (6).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The employment of the alien will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of registered nurses similarly employed.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The alien employed by the facility will be paid the wage rate for registered nurses similarly employed by the facility.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The facility has taken and is taking timely and significant steps designed to recruit and retain sufficient registered nurses who are United States citizens or immigrants who are authorized to perform nursing services, in order to remove as quickly as reasonably possible the dependence of the facility on nonimmigrant registered nurses.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> There is not a strike or lockout in the course of a labor dispute, the facility did not lay off and will not lay off a registered nurse employed by the facility within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the date of filing of any visa petition, and the employment of such an alien is not intended or designed to influence an election for a bargaining representative for registered nurses of the facility.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> At the time of the filing of the petition for registered nurses under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref>, notice of the filing has been provided by the facility to the bargaining representative of the registered nurses at the facility or, where there is no such bargaining representative, notice of the filing has been provided to the registered nurses employed at the facility through posting in conspicuous locations.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> The facility will not, at any time, employ a number of aliens issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref> that exceeds 33 percent of the total number of registered nurses employed by the facility.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b33f0b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><chapeau> The facility will not, with respect to any alien issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref>—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f0b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/viii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> authorize the alien to perform nursing services at any worksite other than a worksite controlled by the facility; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b33f0b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/A/viii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> transfer the place of employment of the alien from one worksite to another.</content> -</subclause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">Nothing in clause (iv) shall be construed as requiring a facility to have taken significant steps described in such clause before <date date="1999-11-12">November 12, 1999</date>. A copy of the attestation shall be provided, within 30 days of the date of filing, to registered nurses employed at the facility on the date of filing.</continuation> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iv), each of the following shall be considered a significant step reasonably designed to recruit and retain registered nurses:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Operating a training program for registered nurses at the facility or financing (or providing participation in) a training program for registered nurses elsewhere.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Providing career development programs and other methods of facilitating health care workers to become registered nurses.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Paying registered nurses wages at a rate higher than currently being paid to registered nurses similarly employed in the geographic area.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> Providing reasonable opportunities for meaningful salary advancement by registered nurses.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The steps described in this subparagraph shall not be considered to be an exclusive list of the significant steps that may be taken to meet the conditions of subparagraph (A)(iv). Nothing in this subparagraph shall require a facility to take more than one step if the facility can demonstrate that taking a second step is not reasonable.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> Subject to subparagraph (E), an attestation under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ab0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> shall expire on the date that is the later of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ab1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the end of the one-year period beginning on the date of its filing with the Secretary of Labor; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ab2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the end of the period of admission under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref> of the last alien with respect to whose admission it was applied (in accordance with clause (ii)); and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ab3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> shall apply to petitions filed during the one-year period beginning on the date of its filing with the Secretary of Labor if the facility states in each such petition that it continues to comply with the conditions in the attestation.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ab4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> A facility may meet the requirements under this paragraph with respect to more than one registered nurse in a single petition.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ab5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ab6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall compile and make available for public examination in a timely manner in Washington, D.C., a list identifying facilities which have filed petitions for nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref> and, for each such facility, a copy of the facility’s attestation under subparagraph (A) (and accompanying documentation) and each such petition filed by the facility.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ab7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall establish a process, including reasonable time limits, for the receipt, investigation, and disposition of complaints respecting a facility’s failure to meet conditions attested to or a facility’s misrepresentation of a material fact in an attestation. Complaints may be filed by any aggrieved person or organization (including bargaining representatives, associations deemed appropriate by the Secretary, and other aggrieved parties as determined under regulations of the Secretary). The Secretary shall conduct an investigation under this clause if there is reasonable cause to believe that a facility fails to meet conditions attested to. Subject to the time limits established under this clause, this subparagraph shall apply regardless of whether an attestation is expired or unexpired at the time a complaint is filed.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ab8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Under such process, the Secretary shall provide, within 180 days after the date such a complaint is filed, for a determination as to whether or not a basis exists to make a finding described in clause (iv). If the Secretary determines that such a basis exists, the Secretary shall provide for notice of such determination to the interested parties and an opportunity for a hearing on the complaint within 60 days of the date of the determination.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ab9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a facility (for which an attestation is made) has failed to meet a condition attested to or that there was a misrepresentation of material fact in the attestation, the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per nurse per violation, with the total penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. Upon receipt of such notice, the Attorney General shall not approve petitions filed with respect to a facility during a period of at least one year for nurses to be employed by the facility.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> In addition to the sanctions provided for under clause (iv), if the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, that a facility has violated the condition attested to under subparagraph (A)(iii) (relating to payment of registered nurses at the prevailing wage rate), the Secretary shall order the facility to provide for payment of such amounts of back pay as may be required to comply with such condition.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363abb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363abc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall impose on a facility filing an attestation under subparagraph (A) a filing fee, in an amount prescribed by the Secretary based on the costs of carrying out the Secretary’s duties under this subsection, but not exceeding $250.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363abd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Fees collected under this subparagraph shall be deposited in a fund established for this purpose in the Treasury of the United States.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363abe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/F/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The collected fees in the fund shall be available to the Secretary of Labor, to the extent and in such amounts as may be provided in appropriations Acts, to cover the costs described in clause (i), in addition to any other funds that are available to the Secretary to cover such costs.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363abf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The period of admission of an alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref> shall be 3 years.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ac0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> The total number of nonimmigrant visas issued pursuant to petitions granted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref> in each fiscal year shall not exceed 500. The number of such visas issued for employment in each State in each fiscal year shall not exceed the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> For States with populations of less than 9,000,000, based upon the 1990 decennial census of population, 25 visas.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> For States with populations of 9,000,000 or more, based upon the 1990 decennial census of population, 50 visas.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If the total number of visas available under this paragraph for a fiscal year quarter exceeds the number of qualified nonimmigrants who may be issued such visas during those quarters, the visas made available under this paragraph shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph during the last fiscal year quarter.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ac4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> A facility that has filed a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref> to employ a nonimmigrant to perform nursing services for the facility—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall provide the nonimmigrant a wage rate and working conditions commensurate with those of nurses similarly employed by the facility;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall require the nonimmigrant to work hours commensurate with those of nurses similarly employed by the facility; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> shall not interfere with the right of the nonimmigrant to join or organize a union.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ac8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of this title</ref>, the term “facility” means a subsection (d) hospital (as defined in section 1886(d)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395ww/d/1/B">42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(1)(B)</ref>)) that meets the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ac9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> As of <date date="1997-03-31">March 31, 1997</date>, the hospital was located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254e">section 254e of title 42</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> Based on its settled cost report filed under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395">42 U.S.C. 1395</ref> et seq.] for its cost reporting period beginning during fiscal year 1994—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363acb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the hospital has not less than 190 licensed acute care beds;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363acc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the number of the hospital’s inpatient days for such period which were made up of patients who (for such days) were entitled to benefits under part A of such title [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395c">42 U.S.C. 1395c</ref> et seq.] is not less than 35 percent of the total number of such hospital’s acute care inpatient days for such period; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363acd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the number of the hospital’s inpatient days for such period which were made up of patients who (for such days) were eligible for medical assistance under a State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.], is not less than 28 percent of the total number of such hospital’s acute care inpatient days for such period.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ace-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><chapeau> For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(v), the term “lay off”, with respect to a worker—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363acf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> means to cause the worker’s loss of employment, other than through a discharge for inadequate performance, violation of workplace rules, cause, voluntary departure, voluntary retirement, or the expiration of a grant or contract; but</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ad0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> does not include any situation in which the worker is offered, as an alternative to such loss of employment, a similar employment opportunity with the same employer at equivalent or higher compensation and benefits than the position from which the employee was discharged, regardless of whether or not the employee accepts the offer.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit an employee’s or an employer’s rights under a collective bargaining agreement or other employment contract.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b363ad1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n"><num value="n" class="bold">(n)</num><heading class="bold"> Labor condition application</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ad2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> No alien may be admitted or provided status as an H–1B nonimmigrant in an occupational classification unless the employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an application stating the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ad3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The employer—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ad4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> is offering and will offer during the period of authorized employment to aliens admitted or provided status as an H–1B nonimmigrant wages that are at least—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b363ad5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the actual wage level paid by the employer to all other individuals with similar experience and qualifications for the specific employment in question, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b363ad6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the prevailing wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment,</content> -</subclause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">whichever is greater, based on the best information available as of the time of filing the application, and</continuation> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ad7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> will provide working conditions for such a nonimmigrant that will not adversely affect the working conditions of workers similarly employed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ad8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> There is not a strike or lockout in the course of a labor dispute in the occupational classification at the place of employment.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ad9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> The employer, at the time of filing the application—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ada-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has provided notice of the filing under this paragraph to the bargaining representative (if any) of the employer’s employees in the occupational classification and area for which aliens are sought, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363adb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if there is no such bargaining representative, has provided notice of filing in the occupational classification through such methods as physical posting in conspicuous locations at the place of employment or electronic notification to employees in the occupational classification for which H–1B nonimmigrants are sought.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363adc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The application shall contain a specification of the number of workers sought, the occupational classification in which the workers will be employed, and wage rate and conditions under which they will be employed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363add-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ade-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> In the case of an application described in clause (ii), the employer did not displace and will not displace a United States worker (as defined in paragraph (4)) employed by the employer within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the date of filing of any visa petition supported by the application.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363adf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> An application described in this clause is an application filed on or after the date final regulations are first promulgated to carry out this subparagraph, and before <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002019">8</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002019"><num>8</num> So in original.</note> by an H–1B-dependent employer (as defined in paragraph (3)) or by an employer that has been found, on or after <date date="1998-10-21">October 21, 1998</date>, under paragraph (2)(C) or (5) to have committed a willful failure or misrepresentation during the 5-year period preceding the filing of the application. An application is not described in this clause if the only H–1B nonimmigrants sought in the application are exempt H–1B nonimmigrants.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ae0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><chapeau> In the case of an application described in subparagraph (E)(ii), the employer will not place the nonimmigrant with another employer (regardless of whether or not such other employer is an H–1B-dependent employer) where—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ae1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the nonimmigrant performs duties in whole or in part at one or more worksites owned, operated, or controlled by such other employer; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ae2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> there are indicia of an employment relationship between the nonimmigrant and such other employer;</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">unless the employer has inquired of the other employer as to whether, and has no knowledge that, within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the date of the placement of the nonimmigrant with the other employer, the other employer has displaced or intends to displace a United States worker employed by the other employer.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ae3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ae4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> In the case of an application described in subparagraph (E)(ii), subject to clause (ii), the employer, prior to filing the application—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ae5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/G/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has taken good faith steps to recruit, in the United States using procedures that meet industry-wide standards and offering compensation that is at least as great as that required to be offered to H–1B nonimmigrants under subparagraph (A), United States workers for the job for which the nonimmigrant or nonimmigrants is or are sought; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363ae6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/G/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has offered the job to any United States worker who applies and is equally or better qualified for the job for which the nonimmigrant or nonimmigrants is or are sought.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363ae7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The conditions described in clause (i) shall not apply to an application filed with respect to the employment of an H–1B nonimmigrant who is described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1">section 1153(b)(1) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The employer shall make available for public examination, within one working day after the date on which an application under this paragraph is filed, at the employer’s principal place of business or worksite, a copy of each such application (and such accompanying documents as are necessary). The Secretary shall compile, on a current basis, a list (by employer and by occupational classification) of the applications filed under this subsection. Such list shall include the wage rate, number of aliens sought, period of intended employment, and date of need. The Secretary shall make such list available for public examination in Washington, D.C. The Secretary of Labor shall review such an application only for completeness and obvious inaccuracies. Unless the Secretary finds that the application is incomplete or obviously inaccurate, the Secretary shall provide the certification described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> within 7 days of the date of the filing of the application. The application form shall include a clear statement explaining the liability under subparagraph (F) of a placing employer if the other employer described in such subparagraph displaces a United States worker as described in such subparagraph. Nothing in subparagraph (G) shall be construed to prohibit an employer from using legitimate selection criteria relevant to the job that are normal or customary to the type of job involved, so long as such criteria are not applied in a discriminatory manner.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ae8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363ae9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Subject to paragraph (5)(A), the Secretary shall establish a process for the receipt, investigation, and disposition of complaints respecting a petitioner’s failure to meet a condition specified in an application submitted under paragraph (1) or a petitioner’s misrepresentation of material facts in such an application. Complaints may be filed by any aggrieved person or organization (including bargaining representatives). No investigation or hearing shall be conducted on a complaint concerning such a failure or misrepresentation unless the complaint was filed not later than 12 months after the date of the failure or misrepresentation, respectively. The Secretary shall conduct an investigation under this paragraph if there is reasonable cause to believe that such a failure or misrepresentation has occurred.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Under such process, the Secretary shall provide, within 30 days after the date such a complaint is filed, for a determination as to whether or not a reasonable basis exists to make a finding described in subparagraph (C). If the Secretary determines that such a reasonable basis exists, the Secretary shall provide for notice of such determination to the interested parties and an opportunity for a hearing on the complaint, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s556">section 556 of title 5</ref>, within 60 days after the date of the determination. If such a hearing is requested, the Secretary shall make a finding concerning the matter by not later than 60 days after the date of the hearing. In the case of similar complaints respecting the same applicant, the Secretary may consolidate the hearings under this subparagraph on such complaints.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(B), (1)(E), or (1)(F), a substantial failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(C), (1)(D), or (1)(G)(i)(I), or a misrepresentation of material fact in an application—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363aee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Attorney General shall not approve petitions filed with respect to that employer under section 1154 or 1184(c) of this title during a period of at least 1 year for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1), a willful misrepresentation of material fact in an application, or a violation of clause (iv)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363af0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per violation) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363af1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Attorney General shall not approve petitions filed with respect to that employer under section 1154 or 1184(c) of this title during a period of at least 2 years for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363af2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1) or a willful misrepresentation of material fact in an application, in the course of which failure or misrepresentation the employer displaced a United States worker employed by the employer within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the date of filing of any visa petition supported by the application—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363af3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $35,000 per violation) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363af4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Attorney General shall not approve petitions filed with respect to that employer under section 1154 or 1184(c) of this title during a period of at least 3 years for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363af5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> It is a violation of this clause for an employer who has filed an application under this subsection to intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, discharge, or in any other manner discriminate against an employee (which term, for purposes of this clause, includes a former employee and an applicant for employment) because the employee has disclosed information to the employer, or to any other person, that the employee reasonably believes evidences a violation of this subsection, or any rule or regulation pertaining to this subsection, or because the employee cooperates or seeks to cooperate in an investigation or other proceeding concerning the employer’s compliance with the requirements of this subsection or any rule or regulation pertaining to this subsection.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363af6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor and the Attorney General shall devise a process under which an H–1B nonimmigrant who files a complaint regarding a violation of clause (iv) and is otherwise eligible to remain and work in the United States may be allowed to seek other appropriate employment in the United States for a period not to exceed the maximum period of stay authorized for such nonimmigrant classification.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363af7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363af8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vi/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> It is a violation of this clause for an employer who has filed an application under this subsection to require an H–1B nonimmigrant to pay a penalty for ceasing employment with the employer prior to a date agreed to by the nonimmigrant and the employer. The Secretary shall determine whether a required payment is a penalty (and not liquidated damages) pursuant to relevant State law.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363af9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vi/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> It is a violation of this clause for an employer who has filed an application under this subsection to require an alien who is the subject of a petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/1">section 1184(c)(1) of this title</ref>, for which a fee is imposed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9">section 1184(c)(9) of this title</ref>, to reimburse, or otherwise compensate, the employer for part or all of the cost of such fee. It is a violation of this clause for such an employer otherwise to accept such reimbursement or compensation from such an alien.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363afa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vi/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> If the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that an employer has committed a violation of this clause, the Secretary may impose a civil monetary penalty of $1,000 for each such violation and issue an administrative order requiring the return to the nonimmigrant of any amount paid in violation of this clause, or, if the nonimmigrant cannot be located, requiring payment of any such amount to the general fund of the Treasury.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363afb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363afc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> It is a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A) for an employer, who has filed an application under this subsection and who places an H–1B nonimmigrant designated as a full-time employee on the petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/1">section 1184(c)(1) of this title</ref> by the employer with respect to the nonimmigrant, after the nonimmigrant has entered into employment with the employer, in nonproductive status due to a decision by the employer (based on factors such as lack of work), or due to the nonimmigrant’s lack of a permit or license, to fail to pay the nonimmigrant full-time wages in accordance with paragraph (1)(A) for all such nonproductive time.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363afd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> It is a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A) for an employer, who has filed an application under this subsection and who places an H–1B nonimmigrant designated as a part-time employee on the petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/1">section 1184(c)(1) of this title</ref> by the employer with respect to the nonimmigrant, after the nonimmigrant has entered into employment with the employer, in nonproductive status under circumstances described in subclause (I), to fail to pay such a nonimmigrant for such hours as are designated on such petition consistent with the rate of pay identified on such petition.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363afe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> In the case of an H–1B nonimmigrant who has not yet entered into employment with an employer who has had approved an application under this subsection, and a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/1">section 1184(c)(1) of this title</ref>, with respect to the nonimmigrant, the provisions of subclauses (I) and (II) shall apply to the employer beginning 30 days after the date the nonimmigrant first is admitted into the United States pursuant to the petition, or 60 days after the date the nonimmigrant becomes eligible to work for the employer (in the case of a nonimmigrant who is present in the United States on the date of the approval of the petition).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363aff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> This clause does not apply to a failure to pay wages to an H–1B nonimmigrant for nonproductive time due to non-work-related factors, such as the voluntary request of the nonimmigrant for an absence or circumstances rendering the nonimmigrant unable to work.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> This clause shall not be construed as prohibiting an employer that is a school or other educational institution from applying to an H–1B nonimmigrant an established salary practice of the employer, under which the employer pays to H–1B nonimmigrants and United States workers in the same occupational classification an annual salary in disbursements over fewer than 12 months, if—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/V/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the nonimmigrant agrees to the compressed annual salary payments prior to the commencement of the employment; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/V/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the application of the salary practice to the nonimmigrant does not otherwise cause the nonimmigrant to violate any condition of the nonimmigrant’s authorization under this chapter to remain in the United States.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/vii/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><content> This clause shall not be construed as superseding clause (viii).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/C/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content> It is a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A) for an employer who has filed an application under this subsection to fail to offer to an H–1B nonimmigrant, during the nonimmigrant’s period of authorized employment, benefits and eligibility for benefits (including the opportunity to participate in health, life, disability, and other insurance plans; the opportunity to participate in retirement and savings plans; and cash bonuses and noncash compensation, such as stock options (whether or not based on performance)) on the same basis, and in accordance with the same criteria, as the employer offers to United States workers.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> If the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that an employer has not paid wages at the wage level specified under the application and required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall order the employer to provide for payment of such amounts of back pay as may be required to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1), whether or not a penalty under subparagraph (C) has been imposed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> If an H–1B-dependent employer places a nonexempt H–1B nonimmigrant with another employer as provided under paragraph (1)(F) and the other employer has displaced or displaces a United States worker employed by such other employer during the period described in such paragraph, such displacement shall be considered for purposes of this paragraph a failure, by the placing employer, to meet a condition specified in an application submitted under paragraph (1); except that the Attorney General may impose a sanction described in subclause (II) of subparagraph (C)(i), (C)(ii), or (C)(iii) only if the Secretary of Labor found that such placing employer—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> knew or had reason to know of such displacement at the time of the placement of the nonimmigrant with the other employer; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has been subject to a sanction under this subparagraph based upon a previous placement of an H–1B nonimmigrant with the same other employer.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> The Secretary may, on a case-by-case basis, subject an employer to random investigations for a period of up to 5 years, beginning on the date (on or after <date date="1998-10-21">October 21, 1998</date>) on which the employer is found by the Secretary to have committed a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1) (or has been found under paragraph (5) to have committed a willful failure to meet the condition of paragraph (1)(G)(i)(II)) or to have made a willful misrepresentation of material fact in an application. The preceding sentence shall apply to an employer regardless of whether or not the employer is an H–1B-dependent employer. The authority of the Secretary under this subparagraph shall not be construed to be subject to, or limited by, the requirements of subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor may initiate an investigation of any employer that employs nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> if the Secretary of Labor has reasonable cause to believe that the employer is not in compliance with this subsection. In the case of an investigation under this clause, the Secretary of Labor (or the acting Secretary in the case of the absence of <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002020">9</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002020"><num>9</num> So in original. Probably should be “or”.</note> disability of the Secretary of Labor) shall personally certify that reasonable cause exists and shall approve commencement of the investigation. The investigation may be initiated for reasons other than completeness and obvious inaccuracies by the employer in complying with this subsection.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If the Secretary of Labor receives specific credible information from a source who is likely to have knowledge of an employer’s practices or employment conditions, or an employer’s compliance with the employer’s labor condition application under paragraph (1), and whose identity is known to the Secretary of Labor, and such information provides reasonable cause to believe that the employer has committed a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), (1)(E), (1)(F), or (1)(G)(i)(I), has engaged in a pattern or practice of failures to meet such a condition, or has committed a substantial failure to meet such a condition that affects multiple employees, the Secretary of Labor may conduct an investigation into the alleged failure or failures. The Secretary of Labor may withhold the identity of the source from the employer, and the source’s identity shall not be subject to disclosure under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552">section 552 of title 5</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall establish a procedure for any person desiring to provide to the Secretary of Labor information described in clause (ii) that may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for the commencement of an investigation described in such clause, to provide the information in writing on a form developed and provided by the Secretary of Labor and completed by or on behalf of the person. The person may not be an officer or employee of the Department of Labor, unless the information satisfies the requirement of clause (iv)(II) (although an officer or employee of the Department of Labor may complete the form on behalf of the person).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><chapeau> Any investigation initiated or approved by the Secretary of Labor under clause (ii) shall be based on information that satisfies the requirements of such clause and that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> originates from a source other than an officer or employee of the Department of Labor; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> was lawfully obtained by the Secretary of Labor in the course of lawfully conducting another Department of Labor investigation under this chapter of <sup>9</sup> any other Act.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> The receipt by the Secretary of Labor of information submitted by an employer to the Attorney General or the Secretary of Labor for purposes of securing the employment of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> shall not be considered a receipt of information for purposes of clause (ii).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> No investigation described in clause (ii) (or hearing described in clause (viii) based on such investigation) may be conducted with respect to information about a failure to meet a condition described in clause (ii), unless the Secretary of Labor receives the information not later than 12 months after the date of the alleged failure.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall provide notice to an employer with respect to whom there is reasonable cause to initiate an investigation described in clauses <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002021">10</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002021"><num>10</num> So in original. Probably should be “clause”.</note> (i) or (ii), prior to the commencement of an investigation under such clauses, of the intent to conduct an investigation. The notice shall be provided in such a manner, and shall contain sufficient detail, to permit the employer to respond to the allegations before an investigation is commenced. The Secretary of Labor is not required to comply with this clause if the Secretary of Labor determines that to do so would interfere with an effort by the Secretary of Labor to secure compliance by the employer with the requirements of this subsection. There shall be no judicial review of a determination by the Secretary of Labor under this clause.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content> An investigation under clauses <sup>10</sup> (i) or (ii) may be conducted for a period of up to 60 days. If the Secretary of Labor determines after such an investigation that a reasonable basis exists to make a finding that the employer has committed a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), (1)(E), (1)(F), or (1)(G)(i)(I), has engaged in a pattern or practice of failures to meet such a condition, or has committed a substantial failure to meet such a condition that affects multiple employees, the Secretary of Labor shall provide for notice of such determination to the interested parties and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s556">section 556 of title 5</ref> within 120 days after the date of the determination. If such a hearing is requested, the Secretary of Labor shall make a finding concerning the matter by not later than 120 days after the date of the hearing.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Except as provided in clauses (ii) and (iii), a person or entity is considered to have complied with the requirements of this subsection, notwithstanding a technical or procedural failure to meet such requirements, if there was a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> Clause (i) shall not apply if—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Department of Labor (or another enforcement agency) has explained to the person or entity the basis for the failure;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the person or entity has been provided a period of not less than 10 business days (beginning after the date of the explanation) within which to correct the failure; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the person or entity has not corrected the failure voluntarily within such period.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> A person or entity that, in the course of an investigation, is found to have violated the prevailing wage requirements set forth in paragraph (1)(A), shall not be assessed fines or other penalties for such violation if the person or entity can establish that the manner in which the prevailing wage was calculated was consistent with recognized industry standards and practices.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/H/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> Clauses (i) and (iii) shall not apply to a person or entity that has engaged in or is engaging in a pattern or practice of willful violations of this subsection.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as superseding or preempting any other enforcement-related authority under this chapter (such as the authorities under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324b">section 1324b of this title</ref>), or any other Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection, the term “H–1B-dependent employer” means an employer that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees who are employed in the United States; and (II) employs more than 7 H–1B nonimmigrants;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has at least 26 but not more than 50 full-time equivalent employees who are employed in the United States; and (II) employs more than 12 H–1B nonimmigrants; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> has at least 51 full-time equivalent employees who are employed in the United States; and (II) employs H–1B nonimmigrants in a number that is equal to at least 15 percent of the number of such full-time equivalent employees.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the term “exempt H–1B nonimmigrant” means an H–1B nonimmigrant who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> receives wages (including cash bonuses and similar compensation) at an annual rate equal to at least $60,000; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has attained a master’s or higher degree (or its equivalent) in a specialty related to the intended employment; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the term “nonexempt H–1B nonimmigrant” means an H–1B nonimmigrant who is not an exempt H–1B nonimmigrant.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> For purposes of subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> in computing the number of full-time equivalent employees and the number of H–1B nonimmigrants, exempt H–1B nonimmigrants shall not be taken into account during the longer of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the 6-month period beginning on <date date="1998-10-21">October 21, 1998</date>; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the period beginning on <date date="1998-10-21">October 21, 1998</date>, and ending on the date final regulations are issued to carry out this paragraph; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/3/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any group treated as a single employer under subsection (b), (c), (m), or (<i>o</i>) of <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s414">section 414 of title 26</ref> shall be treated as a single employer.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The term “area of employment” means the area within normal commuting distance of the worksite or physical location where the work of the H–1B nonimmigrant is or will be performed. If such worksite or location is within a Metropolitan Statistical Area, any place within such area is deemed to be within the area of employment.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In the case of an application with respect to one or more H–1B nonimmigrants by an employer, the employer is considered to “displace” a United States worker from a job if the employer lays off the worker from a job that is essentially the equivalent of the job for which the nonimmigrant or nonimmigrants is or are sought. A job shall not be considered to be essentially equivalent of another job unless it involves essentially the same responsibilities, was held by a United States worker with substantially equivalent qualifications and experience, and is located in the same area of employment as the other job.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The term “H–1B nonimmigrant” means an alien admitted or provided status as a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> The term “lays off”, with respect to a worker—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/D/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> means to cause the worker’s loss of employment, other than through a discharge for inadequate performance, violation of workplace rules, cause, voluntary departure, voluntary retirement, or the expiration of a grant or contract (other than a temporary employment contract entered into in order to evade a condition described in subparagraph (E) or (F) of paragraph (1)); but</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/D/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> does not include any situation in which the worker is offered, as an alternative to such loss of employment, a similar employment opportunity with the same employer (or, in the case of a placement of a worker with another employer under paragraph (1)(F), with either employer described in such paragraph) at equivalent or higher compensation and benefits than the position from which the employee was discharged, regardless of whether or not the employee accepts the offer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Nothing in this subparagraph is intended to limit an employee’s rights under a collective bargaining agreement or other employment contract.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b363b39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> The term “United States worker” means an employee who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is a citizen or national of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b363b3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/4/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, is granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, or is an immigrant otherwise authorized, by this chapter or by the Attorney General, to be employed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> This paragraph shall apply instead of subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (2) in the case of a violation described in subparagraph (B), but shall not be construed to limit or affect the authority of the Secretary or the Attorney General with respect to any other violation.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Attorney General shall establish a process for the receipt, initial review, and disposition in accordance with this paragraph of complaints respecting an employer’s failure to meet the condition of paragraph (1)(G)(i)(II) or a petitioner’s misrepresentation of material facts with respect to such condition. Complaints may be filed by an aggrieved individual who has submitted a resume or otherwise applied in a reasonable manner for the job that is the subject of the condition. No proceeding shall be conducted under this paragraph on a complaint concerning such a failure or misrepresentation unless the Attorney General determines that the complaint was filed not later than 12 months after the date of the failure or misrepresentation, respectively.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If the Attorney General finds that a complaint has been filed in accordance with subparagraph (B) and there is reasonable cause to believe that such a failure or misrepresentation described in such complaint has occurred, the Attorney General shall initiate binding arbitration proceedings by requesting the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to appoint an arbitrator from the roster of arbitrators maintained by such Service. The procedure and rules of such Service shall be applicable to the selection of such arbitrator and to such arbitration proceedings. The Attorney General shall pay the fee and expenses of the arbitrator.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The arbitrator shall make findings respecting whether a failure or misrepresentation described in subparagraph (B) occurred. If the arbitrator concludes that failure or misrepresentation was willful, the arbitrator shall make a finding to that effect. The arbitrator may not find such a failure or misrepresentation (or that such a failure or misrepresentation was willful) unless the complainant demonstrates such a failure or misrepresentation (or its willful character) by clear and convincing evidence. The arbitrator shall transmit the findings in the form of a written opinion to the parties to the arbitration and the Attorney General. Such findings shall be final and conclusive, and, except as provided in this subparagraph, no official or court of the United States shall have power or jurisdiction to review any such findings.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b363b42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Attorney General may review and reverse or modify the findings of an arbitrator only on the same bases as an award of an arbitrator may be vacated or modified under section 10 or 11 of title 9.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> With respect to the findings of an arbitrator, a court may review only the actions of the Attorney General under clause (ii) and may set aside such actions only on the grounds described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s706/a/2">section 706(a)(2) of title 5</ref>. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such judicial review may only be brought in an appropriate United States court of appeals.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> If the Attorney General receives a finding of an arbitrator under this paragraph that an employer has failed to meet the condition of paragraph (1)(G)(i)(II) or has misrepresented a material fact with respect to such condition, unless the Attorney General reverses or modifies the finding under subparagraph (D)(ii)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Attorney General may impose administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation or $5,000 per violation in the case of a willful failure or misrepresentation) as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> the Attorney General is authorized to not approve petitions filed, with respect to that employer and for aliens to be employed by the employer, under section 1154 or 1184(c) of this title—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/E/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> during a period of not more than 1 year; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/E/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of a willful failure or willful misrepresentation, during a period of not more than 2 years.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/5/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> The Attorney General shall not delegate, to any other employee or official of the Department of Justice, any function of the Attorney General under this paragraph, until 60 days after the Attorney General has submitted a plan for such delegation to the Committees on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/o"><num value="o" class="bold">(o)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p"><num value="p" class="bold">(p)</num><heading class="bold"> Computation of prevailing wage level</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> In computing the prevailing wage level for an occupational classification in an area of employment for purposes of subsections (a)(5)(A), (n)(1)(A)(i)(II), and (t)(1)(A)(i)(II) in the case of an employee of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> an institution of higher education (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001/a">section 1001(a) of title 20</ref>), or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a nonprofit research organization or a Governmental research organization,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the prevailing wage level shall only take into account employees at such institutions and organizations in the area of employment.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> With respect to a professional athlete (as defined in subsection (a)(5)(A)(iii)(II)) when the job opportunity is covered by professional sports league rules or regulations, the wage set forth in those rules or regulations shall be considered as not adversely affecting the wages of United States workers similarly employed and be considered the prevailing wage.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The prevailing wage required to be paid pursuant to subsections (a)(5)(A), (n)(1)(A)(i)(II), and (t)(1)(A)(i)(II) shall be 100 percent of the wage determined pursuant to those sections.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Where the Secretary of Labor uses, or makes available to employers, a governmental survey to determine the prevailing wage, such survey shall provide at least 4 levels of wages commensurate with experience, education, and the level of supervision. Where an existing government survey has only 2 levels, 2 intermediate levels may be created by dividing by 3, the difference between the 2 levels offered, adding the quotient thus obtained to the first level and subtracting that quotient from the second level.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/q"><num value="q" class="bold">(q)</num><heading class="bold"> Academic honoraria</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/B">section 1101(a)(15)(B) of this title</ref> may accept an honorarium payment and associated incidental expenses for a usual academic activity or activities (lasting not longer than 9 days at any single institution), as defined by the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of Education, if such payment is offered by an institution or organization described in subsection (p)(1) and is made for services conducted for the benefit of that institution or entity and if the alien has not accepted such payment or expenses from more than 5 institutions or organizations in the previous 6-month period.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r"><num value="r" class="bold">(r)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for certain alien nurses</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsection (a)(5)(C) shall not apply to an alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing labor as a nurse who presents to the consular officer (or in the case of an adjustment of status, the Attorney General) a certified statement from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (or an equivalent independent credentialing organization approved for the certification of nurses under subsection (a)(5)(C) by the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services) that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the alien has a valid and unrestricted license as a nurse in a State where the alien intends to be employed and such State verifies that the foreign licenses of alien nurses are authentic and unencumbered;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the alien has passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> the alien is a graduate of a nursing program—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in which the language of instruction was English;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> located in a country—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b38ab59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> designated by such commission not later than 30 days after <date date="1999-11-12">November 12, 1999</date>, based on such commission’s assessment that the quality of nursing education in that country, and the English language proficiency of those who complete such programs in that country, justify the country’s designation; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b38ab5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> designated on the basis of such an assessment by unanimous agreement of such commission and any equivalent credentialing organizations which have been approved under subsection (a)(5)(C) for the certification of nurses under this subsection; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> which was in operation on or before <date date="1999-11-12">November 12, 1999</date>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/r/3/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has been approved by unanimous agreement of such commission and any equivalent credentialing organizations which have been approved under subsection (a)(5)(C) for the certification of nurses under this subsection.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/s"><num value="s" class="bold">(s)</num><heading class="bold"> Consideration of benefits received as battered alien in determination of inadmissibility as likely to become public charge</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In determining whether an alien described in subsection (a)(4)(C)(i) is inadmissible under subsection (a)(4) or ineligible to receive an immigrant visa or otherwise to adjust to the status of permanent resident by reason of subsection (a)(4), the consular officer or the Attorney General shall not consider any benefits the alien may have received that were authorized under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641/c">section 1641(c) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t"><num value="t" class="bold">(t)</num><heading class="bold"> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002022">11</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002022"><num>11</num> So in original. Two subsecs. (t) have been enacted.</note> Nonimmigrant professionals; labor attestations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> No alien may be admitted or provided status as a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> in an occupational classification unless the employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation stating the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The employer—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> is offering and will offer during the period of authorized employment to aliens admitted or provided status under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> wages that are at least—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b38ab63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the actual wage level paid by the employer to all other individuals with similar experience and qualifications for the specific employment in question; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b38ab64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the prevailing wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment,</content> -</subclause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">whichever is greater, based on the best information available as of the time of filing the attestation; and</continuation> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> will provide working conditions for such a nonimmigrant that will not adversely affect the working conditions of workers similarly employed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> There is not a strike or lockout in the course of a labor dispute in the occupational classification at the place of employment.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> The employer, at the time of filing the attestation—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has provided notice of the filing under this paragraph to the bargaining representative (if any) of the employer’s employees in the occupational classification and area for which aliens are sought; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if there is no such bargaining representative, has provided notice of filing in the occupational classification through such methods as physical posting in conspicuous locations at the place of employment or electronic notification to employees in the occupational classification for which nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> are sought.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> A specification of the number of workers sought, the occupational classification in which the workers will be employed, and wage rate and conditions under which they will be employed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The employer shall make available for public examination, within one working day after the date on which an attestation under this subsection is filed, at the employer’s principal place of business or worksite, a copy of each such attestation (and such accompanying documents as are necessary).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall compile, on a current basis, a list (by employer and by occupational classification) of the attestations filed under this subsection. Such list shall include, with respect to each attestation, the wage rate, number of aliens sought, period of intended employment, and date of need.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall make such list available for public examination in Washington, D.C.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall review an attestation filed under this subsection only for completeness and obvious inaccuracies. Unless the Secretary of Labor finds that an attestation is incomplete or obviously inaccurate, the Secretary of Labor shall provide the certification described in section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> within 7 days of the date of the filing of the attestation.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall establish a process for the receipt, investigation, and disposition of complaints respecting the failure of an employer to meet a condition specified in an attestation submitted under this subsection or misrepresentation by the employer of material facts in such an attestation. Complaints may be filed by any aggrieved person or organization (including bargaining representatives). No investigation or hearing shall be conducted on a complaint concerning such a failure or misrepresentation unless the complaint was filed not later than 12 months after the date of the failure or misrepresentation, respectively. The Secretary of Labor shall conduct an investigation under this paragraph if there is reasonable cause to believe that such a failure or misrepresentation has occurred.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Under the process described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Labor shall provide, within 30 days after the date a complaint is filed, for a determination as to whether or not a reasonable basis exists to make a finding described in subparagraph (C). If the Secretary of Labor determines that such a reasonable basis exists, the Secretary of Labor shall provide for notice of such determination to the interested parties and an opportunity for a hearing on the complaint, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s556">section 556 of title 5</ref>, within 60 days after the date of the determination. If such a hearing is requested, the Secretary of Labor shall make a finding concerning the matter by not later than 60 days after the date of the hearing. In the case of similar complaints respecting the same applicant, the Secretary of Labor may consolidate the hearings under this subparagraph on such complaints.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(B), a substantial failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(C) or (1)(D), or a misrepresentation of material fact in an attestation—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary of Labor shall notify the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation) as the Secretary of Labor determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as appropriate, shall not approve petitions or applications filed with respect to that employer under section 1154, 1184(c), 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1), or 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title during a period of at least 1 year for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1), a willful misrepresentation of material fact in an attestation, or a violation of clause (iv)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary of Labor shall notify the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per violation) as the Secretary of Labor determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as appropriate, shall not approve petitions or applications filed with respect to that employer under section 1154, 1184(c), 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1), or 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title during a period of at least 2 years for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1) or a willful misrepresentation of material fact in an attestation, in the course of which failure or misrepresentation the employer displaced a United States worker employed by the employer within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the date of filing of any visa petition or application supported by the attestation—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary of Labor shall notify the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $35,000 per violation) as the Secretary of Labor determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as appropriate, shall not approve petitions or applications filed with respect to that employer under section 1154, 1184(c), 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1), or 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title during a period of at least 3 years for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> It is a violation of this clause for an employer who has filed an attestation under this subsection to intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, discharge, or in any other manner discriminate against an employee (which term, for purposes of this clause, includes a former employee and an applicant for employment) because the employee has disclosed information to the employer, or to any other person, that the employee reasonably believes evidences a violation of this subsection, or any rule or regulation pertaining to this subsection, or because the employee cooperates or seeks to cooperate in an investigation or other proceeding concerning the employer’s compliance with the requirements of this subsection or any rule or regulation pertaining to this subsection.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall devise a process under which a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> who files a complaint regarding a violation of clause (iv) and is otherwise eligible to remain and work in the United States may be allowed to seek other appropriate employment in the United States for a period not to exceed the maximum period of stay authorized for such nonimmigrant classification.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vi/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> It is a violation of this clause for an employer who has filed an attestation under this subsection to require a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> to pay a penalty for ceasing employment with the employer prior to a date agreed to by the nonimmigrant and the employer. The Secretary of Labor shall determine whether a required payment is a penalty (and not liquidated damages) pursuant to relevant State law.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vi/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that an employer has committed a violation of this clause, the Secretary of Labor may impose a civil monetary penalty of $1,000 for each such violation and issue an administrative order requiring the return to the nonimmigrant of any amount paid in violation of this clause, or, if the nonimmigrant cannot be located, requiring payment of any such amount to the general fund of the Treasury.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> It is a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A) for an employer who has filed an attestation under this subsection and who places a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> designated as a full-time employee in the attestation, after the nonimmigrant has entered into employment with the employer, in nonproductive status due to a decision by the employer (based on factors such as lack of work), or due to the nonimmigrant’s lack of a permit or license, to fail to pay the nonimmigrant full-time wages in accordance with paragraph (1)(A) for all such nonproductive time.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> It is a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A) for an employer who has filed an attestation under this subsection and who places a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> designated as a part-time employee in the attestation, after the nonimmigrant has entered into employment with the employer, in nonproductive status under circumstances described in subclause (I), to fail to pay such a nonimmigrant for such hours as are designated on the attestation consistent with the rate of pay identified on the attestation.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> In the case of a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> who has not yet entered into employment with an employer who has had approved an attestation under this subsection with respect to the nonimmigrant, the provisions of subclauses (I) and (II) shall apply to the employer beginning 30 days after the date the nonimmigrant first is admitted into the United States, or 60 days after the date the nonimmigrant becomes eligible to work for the employer in the case of a nonimmigrant who is present in the United States on the date of the approval of the attestation filed with the Secretary of Labor.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> This clause does not apply to a failure to pay wages to a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> for nonproductive time due to non-work-related factors, such as the voluntary request of the nonimmigrant for an absence or circumstances rendering the nonimmigrant unable to work.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><chapeau> This clause shall not be construed as prohibiting an employer that is a school or other educational institution from applying to a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> an established salary practice of the employer, under which the employer pays to nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> and United States workers in the same occupational classification an annual salary in disbursements over fewer than 12 months, if—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/V/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the nonimmigrant agrees to the compressed annual salary payments prior to the commencement of the employment; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/V/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> the application of the salary practice to the nonimmigrant does not otherwise cause the nonimmigrant to violate any condition of the nonimmigrant’s authorization under this chapter to remain in the United States.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/vii/VI"><num value="VI">(VI)</num><content> This clause shall not be construed as superseding clause (viii).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/C/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content> It is a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A) for an employer who has filed an attestation under this subsection to fail to offer to a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref>, during the nonimmigrant’s period of authorized employment, benefits and eligibility for benefits (including the opportunity to participate in health, life, disability, and other insurance plans; the opportunity to participate in retirement and savings plans; and cash bonuses and non-cash compensation, such as stock options (whether or not based on performance)) on the same basis, and in accordance with the same criteria, as the employer offers to United States workers.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that an employer has not paid wages at the wage level specified in the attestation and required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Labor shall order the employer to provide for payment of such amounts of back pay as may be required to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1), whether or not a penalty under subparagraph (C) has been imposed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor may, on a case-by-case basis, subject an employer to random investigations for a period of up to 5 years, beginning on the date on which the employer is found by the Secretary of Labor to have committed a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1) or to have made a willful misrepresentation of material fact in an attestation. The authority of the Secretary of Labor under this subparagraph shall not be construed to be subject to, or limited by, the requirements of subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/3/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as superseding or preempting any other enforcement-related authority under this chapter (such as the authorities under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324b">section 1324b of this title</ref>), or any other Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The term “area of employment” means the area within normal commuting distance of the worksite or physical location where the work of the nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> is or will be performed. If such worksite or location is within a Metropolitan Statistical Area, any place within such area is deemed to be within the area of employment.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In the case of an attestation with respect to one or more nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> by an employer, the employer is considered to “displace” a United States worker from a job if the employer lays off the worker from a job that is essentially the equivalent of the job for which the nonimmigrant or nonimmigrants is or are sought. A job shall not be considered to be essentially equivalent of another job unless it involves essentially the same responsibilities, was held by a United States worker with substantially equivalent qualifications and experience, and is located in the same area of employment as the other job.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> The term “lays off”, with respect to a worker—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> means to cause the worker’s loss of employment, other than through a discharge for inadequate performance, violation of workplace rules, cause, voluntary departure, voluntary retirement, or the expiration of a grant or contract; but</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> does not include any situation in which the worker is offered, as an alternative to such loss of employment, a similar employment opportunity with the same employer at equivalent or higher compensation and benefits than the position from which the employee was discharged, regardless of whether or not the employee accepts the offer.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Nothing in this subparagraph is intended to limit an employee’s rights under a collective bargaining agreement or other employment contract.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> The term “United States worker” means an employee who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is a citizen or national of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b38ab9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/4/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, is granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, or is an immigrant otherwise authorized, by this chapter or by the Secretary of Homeland Security, to be employed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b38ab9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t"><num value="t" class="bold">(t)</num><heading class="bold"> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002023">12</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002023"><num>12</num> So in original. Two subsecs. (t) have been enacted.</note> Foreign residence requirement</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/Q/ii/I">section 1101(a)(15)(Q)(ii)(I) of this title</ref>, or acquiring such status after admission, shall be eligible to apply for nonimmigrant status, an immigrant visa, or permanent residence under this chapter until it is established that such person has resided and been physically present in the person’s country of nationality or last residence for an aggregate of at least 2 years following departure from the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b38ab9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the requirement of such 2-year foreign residence abroad if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> departure from the United States would impose exceptional hardship upon the alien’s spouse or child (if such spouse or child is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b38ab9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the admission of the alien is in the public interest or the national interest of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b38aba0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 212, <ref href="/us/stat/66/182">66 Stat. 182</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1956-07-18/ch629">July 18, 1956, ch. 629</ref>, title III, § 301 (a), <ref href="/us/stat/70/575">70 Stat. 575</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s23">Pub. 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L. 98–473, title II, § 220(a)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-12">Oct. 12, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/2028">98 Stat. 2028</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s14/a">Pub. L. 99–396, § 14(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/842">100 Stat. 842</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/a">Pub. L. 99–570, title I, § 1751(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3207-47">100 Stat. 3207–47</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s6/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 6(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3543">100 Stat. 3543</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/a">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/204/tVIII/s806/c">Pub. L. 100–204, title VIII, § 806(c)</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1399">101 Stat. 1399</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 3(1)(A), 7(c)(1), (3), 8(f), 9(i), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, 2616, 2617, 2620; <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7349/a">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7349(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4473">102 Stat. 4473</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s3/b">Pub. L. 101–238, § 3(b)</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2100">103 Stat. 2100</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/246/tI/s131/a">Pub. L. 101–246, title I, § 131(a)</ref>, (c), <date date="1990-02-16">Feb. 16, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/31">104 Stat. 31</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/e/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 162(e)(1)</ref>, (f)(2)(B), title II, §§ 202(b), 205(c)(3), title V, §§ 511(a), 514(a), title VI, § 601(a), (b), (d), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5011">104 Stat. 5011</ref>, 5012, 5014, 5020, 5052, 5053, 5067, 5075; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 302(e)(6), (9), 303(a)(5)(B), (6), (7)(B), 306(a)(10), (12), 307(a)–(g), 309(b)(7), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, 1747, 1751, 1753–1755, 1759; <ref href="/us/pl/103/43/tXX/s2007/a">Pub. L. 103–43, title XX, § 2007(a)</ref>, <date date="1993-06-10">June 10, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/210">107 Stat. 210</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tV/s506/a">Pub. L. 103–317, title V, § 506(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1765">108 Stat. 1765</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130003/b/1">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130003(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2024">108 Stat. 2024</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 203(a), 219(e), (z)(1), (5), 220(a), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>, 4316, 4318, 4319; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 411, 412, 440(d), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1268">110 Stat. 1268</ref>, 1269, 1277; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s124/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 124(b)(1)</ref>, title III, §§ 301(b)(1), (c)(1), 304(b), 305(c), 306(d), 308(c)(2)(B), (d)(1), (e)(1)(B), (C), (2)(A), (6), (f)(1)(C)–(F), (3)(A), (g)(1), (4)(B), (10)(A), (H), 322(a)(2)(B), 341(a), (b), 342(a), 343, 344(a), 345(a), 346(a), 347(a), 348(a), 349, 351(a), 352(a), 355, title V, § 531(a), title VI, §§ 602(a), 622(b), 624(a), 671(e)(3), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-562">110 Stat. 3009–562</ref>, 3009–576, 3009–578, 3009–597, 3009–607, 3009–612, 3009–616, 3009–619 to 3009–622, 3009–625, 3009–629, 3009–635 to 3009–641, 3009–644, 3009–674, 3009–689, 3009–695, 3009–698, 3009–723; <ref href="/us/pl/105/73/s1">Pub. L. 105–73, § 1</ref>, <date date="1997-11-12">Nov. 12, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1459">111 Stat. 1459</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV</ref>, §§ 412(a)–(c), 413(a)–(e)(1), (f), 415(a), 431(a), div. G, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2226(a), <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-642">112 Stat. 2681–642</ref> to 2681–651, 2681–654, 2681–658, 2681–820; <ref href="/us/pl/105/292/tVI/s604/a">Pub. L. 105–292, title VI, § 604(a)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-27">Oct. 27, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2814">112 Stat. 2814</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/95">Pub. L. 106–95</ref>, §§ 2(b), 4(a), <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1312">113 Stat. 1312</ref>, 1317; <ref href="/us/pl/106/120/tVIII/s809">Pub. L. 106–120, title VIII, § 809</ref>, <date date="1999-12-03">Dec. 3, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1632">113 Stat. 1632</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI">Pub. L. 106–313, title I</ref>, §§ 106(c)(2), 107(a), <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1254">114 Stat. 1254</ref>, 1255; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dA">Pub. L. 106–386, div. A</ref>, §§ 107(e)(3), 111(d), div. B, title V, §§ 1505(a), (c)(1), (d)–(f), 1513(e), <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1478">114 Stat. 1478</ref>, 1485, 1525, 1526, 1536; <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/b/1">Pub. L. 106–395, title II, § 201(b)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1633">114 Stat. 1633</ref>, 1634; <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/tI/s101/b/1">Pub. L. 106–396, title I, § 101(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1638">114 Stat. 1638</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s411/a">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 411(a)</ref>, title X, § 1006(a), <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/345">115 Stat. 345</ref>, 394; <ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s2/a/2">Pub. L. 107–150, § 2(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-13">Mar. 13, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/74">116 Stat. 74</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11018/c">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11018(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1825">116 Stat. 1825</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/tIV/s402/b">Pub. L. 108–77, title IV, § 402(b)</ref>, (c), <date date="2003-09-03">Sept. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/940">117 Stat. 940</ref>, 946; <ref href="/us/pl/108/193">Pub. L. 108–193</ref>, §§ 4(b)(4), 8(a)(2), <date date="2003-12-19">Dec. 19, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2879">117 Stat. 2879</ref>, 2886; <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV</ref>, §§ 422(a), 423, 424(a)(1), (b), <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3353-3355">118 Stat. 3353–3355</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/b/2">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-10">Dec. 10, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3470">118 Stat. 3470</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV">Pub. L. 108–458, title V</ref>, §§ 5501(a), 5502(a), 5503, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3740">118 Stat. 3740</ref>, 3741; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I</ref>, §§ 103(a)–(c), 104, title V, § 501(d), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/306-309">119 Stat. 306–309</ref>, 322; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s802">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 802</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3054">119 Stat. 3054</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/762">120 Stat. 762</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s691/a">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 691(a)</ref>, (c), <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2364">121 Stat. 2364</ref>, 2365; <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/tVII/s702/b/2">Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(b)(2)</ref>, (3), (d), <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/860">122 Stat. 860</ref>, 862; <ref href="/us/pl/110/293/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 110–293, title III, § 305</ref>, <date date="2008-07-30">July 30, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2963">122 Stat. 2963</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/340/s2/b">Pub. L. 110–340, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-03">Oct. 3, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/3736">122 Stat. 3736</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII">Pub. L. 110–457, title II</ref>, §§ 222(f)(1), 234, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5071">122 Stat. 5071</ref>, 5074; <ref href="/us/pl/111/122/s3/b">Pub. L. 111–122, § 3(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-22">Dec. 22, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3481">123 Stat. 3481</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/287/s2">Pub. L. 111–287, § 2</ref>, <date date="2010-11-30">Nov. 30, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3058">124 Stat. 3058</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s804">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 804</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/111">127 Stat. 111</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/d">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(d)</ref>, <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/4">139 Stat. 4</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b38aba1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I84" topic="prospectiveAmendment" id="id7b38aba2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered fontsize8 smallCaps">Amendment of Section</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">For termination of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107/c">section 107(c) of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, see Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b38aba3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b38aba4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 3(a) of the Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(E)(iii)(II), is <ref href="/us/pl/102/256/s3/a">section 3(a) of Pub. L. 102–256</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1350">section 1350 of Title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(6)(E)(ii), (9)(B)(iii)(III), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 112 of the Immigration Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(6)(E)(ii), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s112">section 112 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1184(<i>l</i>) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(6)(G), probably means the subsec. (<i>l</i>) of section 1184, which relates to nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students and was added by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s625/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 625(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-699">110 Stat. 3009–699</ref>, and redesignated subsec. (m) of section 1184 by <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dA/s107/e/2/A">Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 107(e)(2)(A)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1478">114 Stat. 1478</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (m)(6)(B), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-08-14/ch531">act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>. Titles XVIII and XIX of the Act are classified generally to subchapters XVIII (§ 1395 et seq.) and XIX (§ 1396 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Part A of title XVIII of the Act is classified generally to part A (§ 1395c et seq.) of subchapter XVIII of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1305">section 1305 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b38aba5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsection (j)(3), which required the Director of the United States Information Agency to transmit an annual report to Congress on aliens submitting affidavits described in subsection (j)(1)(E) of this section, terminated, effective <date date="2000-05-15">May 15, 2000</date>, pursuant to <ref href="/us/pl/104/66/s3003">section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1113">section 1113 of Title 31</ref>, Money and Finance. See, also, page 193 of House Document No. 103–7.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b38aba6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (d)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/d/1">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/d/2">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(d)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (a)(4)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4">Pub. L. 113–4</ref> added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2010—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/111/287">Pub. L. 111–287</ref> substituted “subparagraph (F) or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref>;” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1/F">section 1101(b)(1)(F) of this title</ref>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (a)(3)(E)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/111/122">Pub. L. 111–122</ref> struck out “conduct outside the United States that would, if committed in the United States or by a United States national, be” before “genocide”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/293">Pub. L. 110–293</ref> substituted a semicolon for “, which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(H)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457">Pub. L. 110–457</ref> substituted “who commits or conspires to commit human trafficking offenses in the United States or outside the United States, or who the consular officer, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State,” for “who is listed in a report submitted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7108/b">section 7108(b) of title 22</ref>, or who the consular officer”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/110/340">Pub. L. 110–340</ref> added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s702/b/2">Pub. L. 110–229, § 702(b)(2)</ref>, amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “For provision authorizing waiver of clause (i) in the case of visitors to Guam, see subsection (<i>l</i>) of this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s702/d">Pub. L. 110–229, § 702(d)</ref>, inserted “the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,” after “Guam,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s702/b/3">Pub. L. 110–229, § 702(b)(3)</ref>, amended subsec. (<i>l</i>) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (<i>l</i>) consisted of pars. (1) to (3) relating to waiver of requirements for nonimmigrant visitors to Guam.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2007—Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/s691/c">Pub. L. 110–161, § 691(c)</ref>, substituted “Subclause (IX)” for “Subclause (VII)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/s691/a">Pub. L. 110–161, § 691(a)</ref>, amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: “The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may conclude in such Secretary’s sole unreviewable discretion that subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(IV)(bb) or (a)(3)(B)(i)(VII) of this section shall not apply to an alien, that subsection (a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) of this section shall not apply with respect to any material support an alien afforded to an organization or individual that has engaged in a terrorist activity, or that subsection (a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of this section shall not apply to a group solely by virtue of having a subgroup within the scope of that subsection. The Secretary of State may not, however, exercise discretion under this clause with respect to an alien once removal proceedings against the alien are instituted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/1/A/i">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(1)(A)(i)</ref>, which directed the amendment of subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i)(II) by substituting a semicolon for “, or”, was executed to subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i)(I), to reflect the probable intent of Congress. The quoted matter did not appear in subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i)(II).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, added subcl. (III).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A)(ii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/1/B">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(1)(B)</ref>, amended subcl. (I) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (I) read as follows: “the alien qualifies for immigrant status under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1">section 1154(a)(1) of this title</ref>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9)(B)(iii)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s802/a">Pub. L. 109–162, § 802(a)</ref>, added subcl. (V).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/1/C">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “the Secretary of Homeland Security has consented to the alien’s reapplying for admission.” for “the Attorney General has consented to the alien’s reapplying for admission. The Attorney General in the Attorney General’s discretion may waive the provisions of subsection (a)(9)(C)(i) of this section in the case of an alien to whom the Attorney General has granted classification under clause (iii), (iv), or (v) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref>, or classification under clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>, in any case in which there is a connection between—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) the alien’s having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) the alien’s—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(A) removal;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(B) departure from the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(C) reentry or reentries into the United States; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(D) attempted reentry into the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9)(C)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/1/C">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(1)(C)</ref>, added subpar. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(13), (14). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s802/b">Pub. L. 109–162, § 802(b)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/2">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(2)</ref>, amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “qualifies for classification under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> or classification under clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/3">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(3)</ref>, amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “the alien qualifies for classification under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> or classification under clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/b/4">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(b)(4)</ref>, substituted “a VAWA self-petitioner” for “an alien granted classification under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> or clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s103/a">Pub. L. 109–13, § 103(a)</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended first sentence of cl. (i) generally, substituting general provisions relating to inadmissibility of aliens engaging in terrorist activities for former provisions relating to inadmissibility of any alien who had engaged in a terrorist activity, any alien who a consular officer or the Attorney General knew or reasonably believed had engaged in terrorist activity, any alien who had incited terrorist activity, any alien who was a representative of a foreign terrorist organization or group that had publicly endorsed terrorist acts, any alien who was a member of a foreign terrorist organization, any alien who had used the alien’s position of prominence to endorse terrorist activity, and any alien who was the spouse or child of an alien who had been found inadmissible, if the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible had occurred within the last 5 years.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s103/b">Pub. L. 109–13, § 103(b)</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended text of cl. (iv) generally, substituting provisions defining the term “engage in terrorist activity” in subcls. (I) to (VI), including provisions relating to demonstration of certain knowledge by clear and convincing evidence, for provisions defining the term “engage in terrorist activity” in somewhat similar subcls. (I) to (VI) which did not include provisions relating to demonstration of certain knowledge by clear and convincing evidence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(vi). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s103/c">Pub. L. 109–13, § 103(c)</ref>, amended heading and text of cl. (vi) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “As used in clause (i)(VI) and clause (iv), the term ‘terrorist organization’ means an organization—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">section 1189 of this title</ref>;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) otherwise designated, upon publication in the Federal Register, by the Secretary of State in consultation with or upon the request of the Attorney General, as a terrorist organization, after finding that the organization engages in the activities described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (iv), or that the organization provides material support to further terrorist activity; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(III) that is a group of two or more individuals, whether organized or not, which engages in the activities described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (iv).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s104">Pub. L. 109–13, § 104</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as cls. (i) and (ii), respectively, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (t). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s501/d/1">Pub. L. 109–13, § 501(d)(1)</ref>, inserted “or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref>” after “section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (t)(3)(C)(i)(II), (ii)(II), (iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s501/d/2">Pub. L. 109–13, § 501(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1), or 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)” for “or 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (a)(2)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5502/a">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5502(a)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (G) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who, while serving as a foreign government official, was responsible for or directly carried out, at any time during the preceding 24-month period, particularly severe violations of religious freedom, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6402">section 6402 of title 22</ref>, and the spouse and children, if any, are inadmissible.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5501/a/3">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5501(a)(3)</ref>, which directed substitution of “Participants in Nazi persecution, genocide, or the commission of any act of torture or extrajudicial killing” for “Participants in nazi persecution or genocide” in heading, was executed by making the substitution for “Participants in Nazi persecutions or genocide” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(E)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5501/a/1">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5501(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in conduct outside the United States that would, if committed in the United States or by a United States national, be genocide, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1091/a">section 1091(a) of title 18</ref>, is inadmissible” for “has engaged in conduct that is defined as genocide for purposes of the International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide is inadmissible”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(E)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5501/a/2">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5501(a)(2)</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(A), (B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5503">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5503</ref>, substituted “and clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (3)(E)” for “and (3)(E)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(E)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s422/a">Pub. L. 108–447, § 422(a)</ref>, struck out “<date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>,” before “by an H–1B-dependent employer”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s424/a/1">Pub. L. 108–447, § 424(a)(1)</ref>, added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(H), (I). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s424/b">Pub. L. 108–447, § 424(b)</ref>, added subpar. (H) and redesignated former subpar. (H) as (I).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/b/2/A">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(b)(2)(A)</ref>, which directed redesignation of subsec. (p), relating to consideration of benefits received as battered alien in determination of inadmissibility as likely to become public charge, as (s), could not be executed because of the previous temporary redesignation by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s402/b/1">Pub. L. 108–77, § 402(b)(1)</ref>. See 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s423">Pub. L. 108–447, § 423</ref>, added pars. (3) and (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s). <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/b/2/A">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(b)(2)(A)</ref>, which directed redesignation of subsec. (p), relating to consideration of benefits received as battered alien in determination of inadmissibility as likely to become public charge, as (s), could not be executed because of the previous redesignation by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s402/b/1">Pub. L. 108–77, § 402(b)(1)</ref>. See 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (t). <ref href="/us/pl/108/449/s1/b/2/B">Pub. L. 108–449, § 1(b)(2)(B)</ref>, added subsec. (t) relating to foreign residence requirement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (d)(13). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/2">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (13), relating to Attorney General’s determination whether a ground for inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>, as (14).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(13)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/4/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(4)(A)</ref>, inserted “, except that the ground for inadmissibility described in subsection (a)(4) shall not apply with respect to such a nonimmigrant” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(13)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/4/B/i">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(4)(B)(i)</ref>, amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: “paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (a) of this section; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(13)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/4/B/ii">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(4)(B)(ii)</ref>, substituted “subsection (a)” for “such subsection” and inserted “(4),” after “(3),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(14). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/2">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (13), relating to Attorney General’s determination whether a ground for inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>, as (14).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(b)(1), temporarily redesignated subsec. (p), relating to consideration of benefits received as battered alien in determination of inadmissibility as likely to become public charge, as (s). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(c), temporarily substituted “(a)(5)(A), (n)(1)(A)(i)(II), and (t)(1)(A)(i)(II)” for “(n)(1)(A)(i)(II) and (a)(5)(A)”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(b)(1), temporarily redesignated subsec. (p), relating to consideration of benefits received as battered alien in determination of inadmissibility as likely to become public charge, as (s). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (t). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(b)(2), temporarily added subsec. (t). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/150">Pub. L. 107–150</ref> substituted “(and any additional sponsor required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f">section 1183a(f) of this title</ref> or any alternative sponsor permitted under paragraph (5)(B) of such section)” for “(including any additional sponsor required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f">section 1183a(f) of this title</ref>)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> substituted “section 1184(<i>l</i>)” for “section 1184(k)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (a)(2)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s1006/a">Pub. L. 107–56, § 1006(a)</ref>, added subpar. (I).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/C">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “clause (iv)” for “clause (iii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/A/i">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(A)(i)</ref>, amended subcl. (IV) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (IV) read as follows: “is a representative (as defined in clause (iv)) of a foreign terrorist organization, as designated by the Secretary under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">section 1189 of this title</ref>, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, inserted “or” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">section 1189 of this title</ref>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(VI), (VII). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/A/iii">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(A)(iii)</ref>, which directed addition of subcls. (VI) and (VII) at end of cl. (i), was executed by making the addition after subcl. (V) and before concluding provisions of cl. (i) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/D">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(D)</ref>, added cl. (ii). Former cl. (ii) redesignated (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/E/i">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(E)(i)</ref>, inserted “it had been” before “committed in the United States” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/B">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(B)</ref>, redesignated cl. (ii) as (iii). Former cl. (iii) redesignated (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iii)(V)(b). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/E/ii">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(E)(ii)</ref>, substituted “, firearm, or other weapon or dangerous device” for “or firearm”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/F">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(F)</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended text of cl. (iv) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “As used in this chapter, the term ‘engage in terrorist activity’ means to commit, in an individual capacity or as a member of an organization, an act of terrorist activity or an act which the actor knows, or reasonably should know, affords material support to any individual, organization, or government in conducting a terrorist activity at any time, including any of the following acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) The preparation or planning of a terrorist activity.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) The gathering of information on potential targets for terrorist activity.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(III) The providing of any type of material support, including a safe house, transportation, communications, funds, false documentation or identification, weapons, explosives, or training, to any individual the actor knows or has reason to believe has committed or plans to commit a terrorist activity.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(IV) The soliciting of funds or other things of value for terrorist activity or for any terrorist organization.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(V) The solicitation of any individual for membership in a terrorist organization, terrorist government, or to engage in a terrorist activity.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/B">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(B)</ref>, redesignated cl. (iii) as (iv). Former cl. (iv) redesignated (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/B">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(B)</ref>, redesignated cl. (iv) as (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(vi). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/1/G">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(1)(G)</ref>, added cl. (vi).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/a/2">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(a)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(2)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s111/d">Pub. L. 106–386, § 111(d)</ref>, added subpar. (H).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(A)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s106/c/2">Pub. L. 106–313, § 106(c)(2)</ref>, added cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s201/b/2">Pub. L. 106–395, § 201(b)(2)</ref>, amended heading and text of cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who falsely represents, or has falsely represented, himself or herself to be a citizen of the United States for any purpose or benefit under this chapter (including <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>) or any other Federal or State law is inadmissible.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396">Pub. L. 106–396</ref> struck out “pilot” before “program” in heading and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/a">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(a)</ref>, inserted at end “The Attorney General in the Attorney General’s discretion may waive the provisions of subsection (a)(9)(C)(i) of this section in the case of an alien to whom the Attorney General has granted classification under clause (iii), (iv), or (v) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref>, or classification under clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>, in any case in which there is a connection between—” and added subcls. (1) and (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s201/b/1">Pub. L. 106–395, § 201(b)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who has voted in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation is inadmissible.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(13). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1513/e">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1513(e)</ref>, added par. (13) relating to Attorney General’s determination whether a ground for inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/e/3">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(e)(3)</ref>, added par. (13) relating to Attorney General’s determination whether a ground for inadmissibility exists with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/d">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(d)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/e">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(e)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/c/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(c)(1)</ref>, inserted before period at end “or, in the case of an alien granted classification under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> or clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>, the alien demonstrates extreme hardship to the alien or the alien’s United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or qualified alien parent or child”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(E)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s107/a">Pub. L. 106–313, § 107(a)</ref>, substituted “<date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>” for “<date date="2001-10-01">October 1, 2001</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/f">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(f)</ref>, added subsec. (p) relating to consideration of benefits received as battered alien in determination of inadmissibility as likely to become public charge.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (a)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/120">Pub. L. 106–120</ref> amended heading and text of subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who the consular or immigration officer knows or has reason to believe is or has been an illicit trafficker in any such controlled substance or is or has been a knowing assister, abettor, conspirator, or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such controlled substance, is inadmissible.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s4/a/2">Pub. L. 106–95, § 4(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “Subject to subsection (r), any alien who seeks” for “Any alien who seeks” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/b">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(b)</ref>, amended subsec. (m) generally, adding provisions providing that no more than 33 percent of a facility’s workforce may be nonimmigrant aliens and making issuance of visas dependent upon State populations, and revising period of admission from a maximum of 6 years to 3 years.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r). <ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s4/a/1">Pub. L. 106–95, § 4(a)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (r).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (a)(2)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/105/292">Pub. L. 105–292</ref> added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10)(C)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s2226/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 2226(a)</ref>, added cls. (ii) and (iii) and struck out heading and text of former cl. (ii). Text read as follows: “Clause (i) shall not apply so long as the child is located in a foreign state that is a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s412/b/2">Pub. L. 105–277, § 412(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “an H–1B nonimmigrant” for “a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s412/a/2">Pub. L. 105–277, § 412(a)(2)</ref>, (3), inserted at end “The application form shall include a clear statement explaining the liability under subparagraph (F) of a placing employer if the other employer described in such subparagraph displaces a United States worker as described in such subparagraph. Nothing in subparagraph (G) shall be construed to prohibit an employer from using legitimate selection criteria relevant to the job that are normal or customary to the type of job involved, so long as such criteria are not applied in a discriminatory manner.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s412/b/2">Pub. L. 105–277, § 412(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “an H–1B nonimmigrant” for “a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s412/c">Pub. L. 105–277, § 412(c)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “if there is no such bargaining representative, has posted notice of filing in conspicuous locations at the place of employment.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(E) to (G). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s412/a/1">Pub. L. 105–277, § 412(a)(1)</ref>, added subpars. (E) to (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/b/2">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “Subject to paragraph (5)(A), the Secretary” for “The Secretary” in first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(a)</ref>, amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “If the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, a failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(B), a substantial failure to meet a condition of paragraphs (1)(C) or (1)(D), a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A), or a misrepresentation of material fact in an application—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(i) the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(ii) the Attorney General shall not approve petitions filed with respect to that employer under section 1154 or 1184(c) of this title during a period of at least 1 year for aliens to be employed by the employer.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/c">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(c)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/d">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(d)</ref>, added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/e">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(e)</ref>, temporarily added subpar. (G). See Effective and Termination Dates of 1998 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/f">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(f)</ref>, added subpar. (H).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s412/b/1">Pub. L. 105–277, § 412(b)(1)</ref>, added pars. (3) and (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s413/b/1">Pub. L. 105–277, § 413(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s415/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 415(a)</ref>, added subsec. (p) relating to computation of prevailing wage level.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s431/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 431(a)</ref>, added subsec. (q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/105/73/s1/1">Pub. L. 105–73, § 1(1)</ref>, inserted “except as provided in subparagraph (C),” after “(ii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/105/73/s1/2">Pub. L. 105–73, § 1(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(A)</ref>, amended section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “is inadmissible” for “is excludable” wherever appearing in pars. (1) to (5), (6)(C) to (E), (G), (7), (8), (10)(A), (C)(i), (D), and (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “aliens ineligible for visas or admission” for “excludable aliens” in heading and substituted “Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States:” for “Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following describes classes of excludable aliens who are ineligible to receive visas and who shall be excluded from admission into the United States:” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(ii) to (iv). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s341/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 341(a)</ref>, added cl. (ii) and redesignated former cls. (ii) and (iii) as (iii) and (iv), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 322(a)(2)(B)</ref>, struck out “actually imposed” after “confinement”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(D)(i), (ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s411/1/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 411(1)(A)</ref>, struck out “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s411/1/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 411(1)(B)</ref>, inserted “is engaged in or” after “ground to believe,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s342/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 342(a)(2)</ref>, added subcl. (III). Former subcl. (III) redesignated (IV).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s411/1/C">Pub. L. 104–132, § 411(1)(C)</ref>, added subcl. (III).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s355">Pub. L. 104–208, § 355</ref>, inserted “which the alien knows or should have known is a terrorist organization” after “1189 of this title,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s342/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 342(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated subcl. (III) as (IV). Former subcl. (IV) redesignated (V).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s411/1/C">Pub. L. 104–132, § 411(1)(C)</ref>, added subcl. (IV).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s342/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 342(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated subcl. (IV) as (V).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s342/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 342(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “documentation or” before “identification”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s411/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 411(2)</ref>, added cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s531/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 531(a)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who, in the opinion of the consular officer at the time of application for a visa, or in the opinion of the Attorney General at the time of application for admission or adjustment of status, is likely at any time to become a public charge is excludable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s305/c">Pub. L. 104–208, § 305(c)</ref>, which directed amendment of par. (4) by substituting “1227(a)(5)(B)” for “1251(a)(5)(B)” each place it appears, could not be executed because “1251(a)(5)(B)” did not appear in par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(A)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s624/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 624(a)</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s343/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 343(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “inadmissibility” for “exclusion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s343/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 343(1)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (C) as (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/c/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(c)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who has been excluded from admission and deported and who again seeks admission within one year of the date of such deportation is excludable, unless prior to the alien’s reembarkation at a place outside the United States or attempt to be admitted from foreign contiguous territory the Attorney General has consented to the alien’s reapplying for admission.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/c/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(c)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(i) has been arrested and deported,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(ii) has fallen into distress and has been removed pursuant to this chapter or any prior Act,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(iii) has been removed as an alien enemy, or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(iv) has been removed at Government expense in lieu of deportation pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b">section 1252(b) of this title</ref>,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">and (a) who seeks admission within 5 years of the date of such deportation or removal, or (b) who seeks admission within 20 years in the case of an alien convicted of an aggravated felony, is excludable, unless before the date of the alien’s embarkation or reembarkation at a place outside the United States or attempt to be admitted from foreign contiguous territory the Attorney General has consented to the alien’s applying or reapplying for admission.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(C)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(C)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s344/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 344(a)</ref>, added cl. (ii) and redesignated former cl. (ii) as (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s345/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 345(a)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (F) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “An alien who is the subject of a final order for violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> is excludable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s346/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 346(a)</ref>, added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(b)(1)</ref>, redesignated par. (9) as (10).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(2)(B)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien accompanying another alien ordered to be excluded and deported and certified to be helpless from sickness or mental or physical disability or infancy pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/e">section 1227(e) of this title</ref>, whose protection or guardianship is required by the alien ordered excluded and deported, is excludable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s347/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 347(a)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s352/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 352(a)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(F)</ref>, which directed amendment of par. (2) by striking “or ineligible for entry”, was executed by striking the language in par. (1)(B) before “or adjustment”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as par. (1)(B) by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s412/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 412(1)</ref>. See below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(E)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s412">Pub. L. 104–132, § 412</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), if” for “If”, redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, realigned margins, and added pars. (2) and (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s304/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 304(b)</ref>, struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who temporarily proceeded abroad voluntarily and not under an order of deportation, and who are returning to a lawful unrelinquished domicile of seven consecutive years, may be admitted in the discretion of the Attorney General without regard to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section (other than paragraphs (3) and (9)(C)). Nothing contained in this subsection shall limit the authority of the Attorney General to exercise the discretion vested in him under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/b">section 1181(b) of this title</ref>. This subsection shall not apply to an alien who is deportable by reason of having committed any criminal offense covered in section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to the date of their commission, otherwise covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/d/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(d)(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, §§ 306(d), 308(g)(1), (10)(H), substituted “is deportable by reason of having committed any criminal offense covered in section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to the date of their commission, otherwise covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.” for “has been convicted of one or more aggravated felonies and has served for such felony or felonies a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/d/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “This” for “The first sentence of this” in third sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “inadmissibility” for “exclusion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(E)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible aliens” for “excludable aliens”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, substituted “section 1223(c)” for “section 1228(c)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s602/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 602(a)</ref>, substituted “only on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit” for “for emergent reasons or for reasons deemed strictly in the public interest”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/4/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(4)(B)</ref>, substituted “section 1231(c)” for “section 1227(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “removed” for “deported”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/G">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(G)</ref>, substituted “denied admission” for “excluded from admission”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(3)</ref>, inserted comma after “(4) thereof)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s351/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 351(a)</ref>, inserted “an individual who at the time of such action was” after “aided only”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(12). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s345/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 345(a)(2)</ref>, added par. (12).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s622/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 622(b)</ref>, inserted “, or in the case of a waiver requested by an interested United States Government agency on behalf of an alien described in clause (iii),” before “the waiver shall be subject to”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s124/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 124(b)(1)</ref>, inserted at end “Whenever the Attorney General finds that a commercial airline has failed to comply with regulations of the Attorney General relating to requirements of airlines for the detection of fraudulent documents used by passengers traveling to the United States (including the training of personnel in such detection), the Attorney General may suspend the entry of some or all aliens transported to the United States by such airline.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s341/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 341(b)</ref>, substituted a semicolon for “, or” at end of par. (1)(B), inserted “in accordance with such terms, conditions, and controls, if any, including the giving of bond, as the Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may by regulation prescribe;” as par. (1) concluding provisions, and substituted pars. (2) and (3) for former par. (2) and concluding provisions which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii) of this section in the case of any alien,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">in accordance with such terms, conditions, and controls, if any, including the giving of bond, as the Attorney General, in his discretion after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may by regulation prescribe.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s348/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 348(a)</ref>, inserted at end of concluding provisions “No waiver shall be granted under this subsection in the case of an alien who has previously been admitted to the United States as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if either since the date of such admission the alien has been convicted of an aggravated felony or the alien has not lawfully resided continuously in the United States for a period of not less than 7 years immediately preceding the date of initiation of proceedings to remove the alien from the United States. No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision of the Attorney General to grant or deny a waiver under this subsection.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(10)(A)</ref>, which directed substitution of “paragraphs (1) and (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a">section 1229b(a) of this title</ref>” for “subsection (c) of this section”, could not be executed because the language “subsection (c) of this section” did not appear.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(E)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(E)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/H">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(H)</ref>, substituted “denial of admission” for “exclusion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s349">Pub. L. 104–208, § 349</ref>, amended subsec. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (i) read as follows: “The Attorney General may, in his discretion, waive application of clause (i) of subsection (a)(6)(C) of this section—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) in the case of an immigrant who is the spouse, parent, or son or daughter of a United States citizen or of an immigrant lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) if the fraud or misrepresentation occurred at least 10 years before the date of the immigrant’s application for a visa, entry, or adjustment of status and it is established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the admission to the United States of such immigrant would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security of the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(D)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “is admitted to” for “enters”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(E)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/1/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “inadmissibility” for “exclusion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/6">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(6)</ref>, substituted “removal of” for “deportation against”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/a/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 203(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such a crime” after “offense)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/a/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 203(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “or attempt” after “conspiracy”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/5">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(5)</ref>, amended directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/6">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(6)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> added par. (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/e">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(e)</ref>, substituted “voluntarily” for “voluntary”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s220/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 220(a)</ref>, in first proviso, inserted “(or, in the case of an alien described in clause (iii), pursuant to the request of a State Department of Public Health, or its equivalent)” after “interested United States Government agency” and “except that in the case of a waiver requested by a State Department of Public Health, or its equivalent the waiver shall be subject to the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k">section 1184(k) of this title</ref>” after “public interest”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/a/3">Pub. L. 103–416, § 203(a)(3)</ref>, inserted before period at end “, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit murder or a criminal act involving torture”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(1)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/B/i">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(B)(i)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/103/317/s506/a">Pub. L. 103–317, § 506(a)</ref>, (c), temporarily added subsec. (<i>o</i>) which read as follows: “An alien who has been physically present in the United States shall not be eligible to receive an immigrant visa within ninety days following departure therefrom unless—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) the alien was maintaining a lawful nonimmigrant status at the time of such departure, or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) the alien is the spouse or unmarried child of an individual who obtained temporary or permanent resident status under section 1160 or 1255a of this title or section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 at any date, who—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(A) as of <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, was the unmarried child or spouse of the individual who obtained temporary or permanent resident status under section 1160 or 1255a of this title or section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(B) entered the United States before <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, resided in the United States on <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, and is not a lawful permanent resident; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(C) applied for benefits under section 301(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">See Effective and Termination Dates of 1994 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1993—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/103/43">Pub. L. 103–43</ref> inserted at end “which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(ii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “(I)” after “any activity” and “(II)” after “sabotage or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “a terrorist activity” for “an act of terrorist activity”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/5">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(5)</ref>, substituted “identity” for “identities”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/4">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “if the immigrant” for “if the alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/6">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(6)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/e/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(e)(1)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/6">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(6)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/5">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(5)</ref>, substituted “immigrants seeking admission or adjustment of status under paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>” for “preference immigrant aliens described in paragraph (3) or (6) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> and to nonpreference immigrant aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/7">section 1153(a)(7) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(7)</ref>, in closing provisions, substituted “(a) who seeks” for “who seeks”, “, or (b) who seeks admission” for “(or”, and “felony,” for “felony)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(E)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/8">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(8)</ref>, added cl. (ii) and redesignated former cl. (ii) as (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/9">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(9)</ref>, substituted “person” for “alien” after “Any”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9)(C)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/10/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(10)(A)</ref>, substituted “an order by a court in the United States granting custody to a person of a United States citizen child who detains or retains the child, or withholds custody of the child, outside the United States from the person granted custody by that order, is excludable until the child is surrendered to the person granted custody by that order” for “a court order granting custody to a citizen of the United States of a child having a lawful claim to United States citizenship, detains, retains, or withholds custody of the child outside the United States from the United States citizen granted custody, is excludable until the child is surrendered to such United States citizen”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/a/10/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(a)(10)(B)</ref>, substituted “so long as the child is located in a foreign state that is a party” for “to an alien who is a national of a foreign state that is a signatory”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(17). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/a/12">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(a)(12)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s514/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 514(a)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(b)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (3) and (9)(C)” for “subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/a/10">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(a)(10)</ref>, substituted “one or more aggravated felonies and has served for such felony or felonies” for “an aggravated felony and has served”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/c">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(c)</ref>, substituted “(3)(A)(i)(I), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(A)(iii),” for “(3)(A),” in two places and “(3)(E)” for “(3)(D)” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/d">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(d)</ref>, inserted “and in the case of an alien seeking admission or adjustment of status as an immediate relative or immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> (other than paragraph (4) thereof)” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/b">section 1181(b) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/e">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(e)</ref>, substituted “subsection (a)(1)(A)(i)” for “section (a)(1)(A)(i)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/f/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(f)(1)</ref>, struck out “in the case of an immigrant who is the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a citizen of the United States or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence” after “marijuana” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/f/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(f)(2)</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and inserted “in the case of any immigrant” in introductory provisions, redesignated former subpars. (A) to (C) as cls. (i) to (iii), respectively, struck out “and” at end of cl. (i), substituted “or” for “and” at end of cl. (iii), and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/g">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(g)</ref>, substituted “immigrant” and “immigrant’s” for “alien” and “alien’s”, respectively, wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(7)</ref>, substituted “United States Information Agency” for “International Communication Agency”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/5/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(5)(B)</ref>, added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which related to inapplicability of par. (1)(A) and (B)(ii)(I) requirements between effective date of subsec. and <date date="1983-12-31">Dec. 31, 1983</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(7)</ref>, substituted “United States Information Agency” for “International Communication Agency”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/9">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(9)</ref>, inserted, after first sentence of closing provisions, sentence relating to attestation that facility will not replace nurse with nonimmigrant for period of one year after layoff.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/B/ii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(B)(ii)</ref>, (iii), redesignated matter after first sentence of subpar. (D) as closing provisions of par. (1), substituted “(and such accompanying documents as are necessary)” for “(and accompanying documentation)”, and inserted last two sentences providing for review and certification by Secretary of Labor.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/B/i">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(B)(i)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(1)</ref>, in introductory provisions substituted “admitted or provided status as a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>” for “and to other individuals employed in the occupational classification and in the area of employment”, in closing provisions substituted “based on the best information available” for “determined”, and amended subcl. (I) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (I) read as follows: “the actual wage level for the occupational classification at the place of employment, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/6">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(6)</ref>, substituted “for such a nonimmigrant” for “for such aliens”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/B/iii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(B)(iii)</ref>, redesignated matter after first sentence as closing provisions of par. (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/B/iv">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(B)(iv)</ref>, substituted “of paragraph (1)(B), a substantial failure to meet a condition of paragraphs (1)(C) or (1)(D), a willful failure to meet a condition of paragraph (1)(A), or a misrepresentation” for “(or a substantial failure in the case of a condition described in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1)) or misrepresentation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/7/B/v">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(7)(B)(v)</ref>, (vi), substituted “If” for “In addition to the sanctions provided under subparagraph (C), if” and inserted before period at end “, whether or not a penalty under subparagraph (C) has been imposed”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (a) generally, decreasing number of classes of excludable aliens from 34 to 9 by broadening descriptions of such classes.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s514/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 514(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/a/12">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(a)(12)</ref>, substituted “20 years” for “ten years” in par. (17).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/e/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(e)(1)</ref>, which provided that par. (5) is amended in subpar. (A), by striking “Any alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor” and inserting “Any alien who seeks admission or status as an immigrant under paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>, in subpar. (B), by inserting “who seeks admission or status as an immigrant under paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>” after “An alien” the first place it appears, and by striking subpar. (C), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/6">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(6)</ref>. See Construction of 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/246/s131/a">Pub. L. 101–246, § 131(a)</ref>, added par. (34) which read as follows: “Any alien who has committed in the United States any serious criminal offense, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/h">section 1101(h) of this title</ref>, for whom immunity from criminal jurisdiction was exercised with respect to that offense, who as a consequence of the offense and the exercise of immunity has departed the United States, and who has not subsequently submitted fully to the jurisdiction of the court in the United States with jurisdiction over the offense.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(b)</ref>, added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to nonapplicability of subsec. (a)(25).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “subsection (a) of this section (other than subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3))” for “paragraph (1) through (25) and paragraphs (30) and (31) of subsection (a) of this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s511/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 511(a)</ref>, inserted at end “The first sentence of this subsection shall not apply to an alien who has been convicted of an aggravated felony and has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1), (2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out pars. (1) and (2) which related to applicability of subsec. (a)(11), (25), and (28).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “under subsection (a) (other than paragraphs (3)(A), (3)(C), and (3)(D) of such subsection)” for “under one or more of the paragraphs enumerated in subsection (a) (other than paragraphs (27), (29), and (33))” wherever appearing, and inserted at end “The Attorney General shall prescribe conditions, including exaction of such bonds as may be necessary, to control and regulate the admission and return of excludable aliens applying for temporary admission under this paragraph.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “(7)(B)(i)” for “(26)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s202/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 202(b)</ref>, inserted “or in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f">section 1184(f) of this title</ref>” after “except as provided in subparagraph (B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out par. (6) which directed that Attorney General prescribe conditions to control excludable aliens applying for temporary admission.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(D)</ref>, substituted “(other than paragraph (7))” for “of this section, except paragraphs (20), (21), and (26),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/E">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(E)</ref>, substituted “(3)(A), (3)(B), (3)(C), and (7)(B)” for “(26), (27), and (29)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(9), (10). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out pars. (9) and (10) which related to applicability of pars. (7) and (15), respectively, of subsec. (a).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/2/F">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(2)(F)</ref>, added par. (11).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(3)</ref>, amended subsec. (g) generally, substituting provisions relating to waiver of application for provisions relating to admission of mentally retarded, tubercular, and mentally ill aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(4)</ref>, amended subsec. (h) generally, substituting provisions relating to waiver of certain subsec. (a)(2) provisions for provisions relating to nonapplicability of subsec. (a)(9), (10), (12), (23), and (34).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/246/s131/c">Pub. L. 101–246, § 131(c)</ref>, substituted “(12), or (34)” for “or (12)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(5)</ref>, amended subsec. (i) generally, substituting provisions relating to waiver of subsec. (a)(6)(C)(i) of this section for provisions relating to admission of alien spouse, parent or child excludable for fraud.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/6">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(6)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (5)(A) or (7)(A)(i)” for “paragraph (14), (20), or (21)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/d/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 601(d)(7)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (7)(B)(i)” for “paragraph (26)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/f/2/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(f)(2)(B)</ref>, in opening provision, struck out “, with respect to a facility for which an alien will perform services,” before “is an attestation”, in cl. (iii) inserted “employed by the facility” after “The alien”, and inserted at end “In the case of an alien for whom an employer has filed an attestation under this subparagraph and who is performing services at a worksite other than the employer’s or other than a worksite controlled by the employer, the Secretary may waive such requirements for the attestation for the worksite as may be appropriate in order to avoid duplicative attestations, in cases of temporary, emergency circumstances, with respect to information not within the knowledge of the attestor, or for other good cause.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/c/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(c)(3)</ref>, added subsec. (n).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1989—Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref> added subsec. (m).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(17). <ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref> inserted “(or within ten years in the case of an alien convicted of an aggravated felony)” after “within five years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(19). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/c/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(c)(1)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s6/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 6(a)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(32). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/i/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(i)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Education” for “Commissioner of Education” and “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/f">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(f)</ref>, added <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/d/2">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(d)(2)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/i/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(i)(2)</ref>, substituted “Director of the United States Information Agency” for “Secretary of State” the first place appearing, and “Director” for “Secretary of State” each subsequent place appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/i/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(i)(3)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/i/4">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(i)(4)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (9)” for “paragraphs (9)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/c/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(c)(3)</ref>, added <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s6/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 6(b)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3/1/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3(1)(A)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s14/a">Pub. L. 99–396, § 14(a)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1987—Subsec. (a)(23). <ref href="/us/pl/100/204">Pub. L. 100–204</ref> amended par. (23) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (23) read as follows: “Any alien who has been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>); or any alien who the consular officer or immigration officer know or have reason to believe is or has been an illicit trafficker in any such controlled substance;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a)(19). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s6/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 6(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/c/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(c)(1)</ref>, amended par. (19) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (19) read as follows: “Any alien who seeks to procure, or has sought to procure, or has procured a visa or other documentation, or seeks to enter the United States, by fraud, or by willfully misrepresenting a material fact;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(23). <ref href="/us/pl/99/570">Pub. L. 99–570</ref> substituted “any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>)” for “any law or regulation relating to the illicit possession of or traffic in narcotic drugs or marihuana, or who has been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, any law or regulation governing or controlling the taxing, manufacture, production, compounding, transportation, sale, exchange, dispensing, giving away, importation, exportation, or the possession for the purpose of the manufacture, production, compounding, transportation, sale, exchange, dispensing, giving away, importation, or exportation of opium, coca leaves, heroin, marihuana, or any salt derivative, or preparation of opium or coca leaves, or isonipecaine or any addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining opiate” and “any such controlled substance” for “any of the aforementioned drugs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(24). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> struck out par. (24) which related to aliens seeking admission from foreign contiguous territory or adjacent islands who arrived there on vessel or aircraft of nonsignatory line or noncomplying transportation line and have not resided there at least two years subsequent to such arrival, except for aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> and aliens born in Western Hemisphere, and further provided that no paragraph following par. (24) shall be redesignated as result of this amendment.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/d/2">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(d)(2)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/f">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(f)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c">section 1228(c) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228/d">section 1228(d) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s6/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 6(b)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/c/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(c)(3)</ref>, inserted “or other benefit under this chapter” after “United States,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s14/a">Pub. L. 99–396, § 14(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3/1/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3(1)(A)</ref>, amended subsec. (<i>l</i>) generally, designating existing provisions as par. (1) and redesignating former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, inserting in par. (1) as so designated reference to consultation with the Governor of Guam, inserting in subpar. (B) as so redesignated reference to the welfare, safety, and security of the territories and commonwealths of the United States, and adding pars. (2) and (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1984—Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/98/473">Pub. L. 98–473</ref> amended last sentence generally. Prior to amendment, last sentence read as follows: “Any alien who would be excludable because of a conviction of a misdemeanor classifiable as a petty offense under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1/3">section 1(3) of title 18</ref>, by reason of the punishment actually imposed, or who would be excludable as one who admits the commission of an offense that is classifiable as a misdemeanor under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1/2">section 1(2) of title 18</ref>, by reason of the punishment which might have been imposed upon him, may be granted a visa and admitted to the United States if otherwise admissible: <i>Provided</i>, That the alien has committed only one such offense, or admits the commission of acts which constitute the essential elements of only one such offense;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/98/454">Pub. L. 98–454</ref> added subsec. (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a)(17). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s4/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 4(1)</ref>, inserted “and who seek admission within five years of the date of such deportation or removal,” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b">section 1252(b) of this title</ref>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(32). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, §§ 5(a)(1), 18(e)(1), substituted “in the United States)” for “in the United States” and inserted provision that for purposes of this paragraph an alien who is a graduate of a medical school be considered to have passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners examination if the alien was fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State on <date date="1978-01-09">Jan. 9, 1978</date>, and was practicing medicine in a State on that date.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s4/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 4(2)</ref>, struck out provision that the Attorney General make a detailed report to Congress in any case in which he exercises his authority under par. (3) of this subsection on behalf of any alien excludable under subsec. (a)(9), (10), and (28) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s4/3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 4(3)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (9), (10), or (12) of subsection (a) of this section or paragraph (23) of such subsection as such paragraph relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marihuana” for “paragraphs (9), (10), or (12) of subsection (a) of this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(1)</ref>, inserted “as follows” after “training are”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(3)</ref>, (4), substituted “Secretary of Education” for “Commissioner of Education” and a period for the semicolon at the end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/a/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(a)(2)</ref>, (b)(3), (7)(A), (B), substituted “Secretary of Education” for “Commissioner of Education”, “(ii)(I)” for “(ii)”, and “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare”; inserted “(II)” before “has competency”, “(III)” before “will be able to adapt”, and “(IV)” before “has adequate prior education”; and inserted provision that for purposes of this subparagraph an alien who is a graduate of a medical school be considered to have passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners examination if the alien was fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State on <date date="1978-01-09">Jan. 9, 1978</date>, and was practicing medicine in a State on that date.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(2)</ref>–(4), struck out “(including any extension of the duration thereof under subparagraph (D))” after “to the United States” and substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” and a period for “; and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/5">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(5)</ref>, substituted provision permitting aliens coming to the United States to study in medical residency training programs to remain until the typical completion date of the program, as determined by the Director of the International Communication Agency at the time of the alien’s entry, based on criteria established in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, except that such duration be limited to seven years unless the alien demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the country to which the alien will return after such specialty education has exceptional need for an individual trained in such specialty, and that the alien may change enrollment in programs once within two years after coming to the United States if approval of the Director is obtained and further commitments are obtained from the alien to assure that, upon completion of the program, the alien would return to his country for provision limiting the duration of the alien’s participation in the program for which he is coming to the United States to not more than 2 years, with a possible one year extension.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/6">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(6)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/7/C">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(7)(C)</ref>–(F), substituted “and (B)(ii)(I)” for “and (B)” and “1983” for “1981”; inserted “(i) the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines, on a case-by-case basis, that” after “if”; and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/7/G">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(7)(G)</ref>, inserted provision directing Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with Attorney General and Director of the International Communication Agency, to monitor the issuance of waivers under subpar. (A) and the needs of the communities, with respect to which such waivers are issued, to assure that quality medical care is provided and to review each program with such a waiver to assure that the plan described in subpar. (A)(ii) is being carried out and that the participants in such program are being provided appropriate supervision in their medical education and training.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/7/G">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(7)(G)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/b/8">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(b)(8)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/e/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(e)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (k).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (a)(14), (32). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/d">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(d)</ref>, substituted “1153(a)(7)” for “1153(a)(8)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/f">Pub. L. 96–212, § 203(f)</ref>, redesignated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted provision excepting subpar. (B), and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/96/538">Pub. L. 96–538</ref> substituted “<date date="1981-12-30">December 30, 1981</date>” for “<date date="1980-12-30">December 30, 1980</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1979—Subsec. (d)(9), (10). <ref href="/us/pl/96/70">Pub. L. 96–70</ref> added pars. (9) and (10).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a)(33). <ref href="/us/pl/95/549/s101">Pub. L. 95–549, § 101</ref>, added par. (33).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/95/549/s102">Pub. L. 95–549, § 102</ref>, inserted reference to par. (33) in parenthetical text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1977—Subsec. (a)(32). <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/1">Pub. L. 95–83, § 307(q)(1)</ref>, inserted “not accredited by a body or bodies approved for the purpose by the Commissioner of Education (regardless of whether such school of medicine is in the United States” after “graduates of a medical school” in first sentence and struck out second sentence exclusion of aliens provision with respect to application to special immigrants defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> (other than the parents, spouses, or children of the United States citizens or of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/2/A">Pub. L. 95–83, § 307(q)(2)(A)</ref>, inserted cl. (i) and designated existing provisions as cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/2/B">Pub. L. 95–83, § 307(q)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “that there is a need in that country for persons with the skills the alien will acquire in such education or training” for “that upon such completion and return, he will be appointed to a position in which he will fully utilize the skills acquired in such education or training in the government of that country or in an educational or other appropriate institution or agency in that country”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/2/C">Pub. L. 95–83, § 307(q)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “at the written request” for “at the request”, struck out cl. “(i) such government provides a written assurance, satisfactory to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, that the alien will, at the end of such extension, be appointed to a position in which he will fully utilize the skills acquired in such education or training in the government of that country or in an educational or other appropriate institution or agency in that country,”, and redesignated as cls. (i) and (ii) former cls. (ii) and (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/2/D">Pub. L. 95–83, § 307(q)(2)(D)</ref>, substituted “(A) and (B)” for “(A) through (D)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a)(14). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s5">Pub. L. 94–571, § 5</ref>, in revising par. (14), inserted in cl. (A) “(or equally qualified in the case of aliens who are members of the teaching profession or who have exceptional ability in the sciences or the arts)” and struck out “in the United States” after “sufficient workers” and “destined” before “to perform” and introductory provision of last sentence making exclusion of aliens under par. (14) applicable to special immigrants defined in former provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> (other than the parents, spouses, or children of United States citizens or of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(24). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s7/d">Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(d)</ref>, substituted in parenthetical text “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> and aliens born in the Western Hemisphere” for “section 1101(a)(27)(A) and (B) of this title”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(32). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/a">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(a)</ref>, added par. (32).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/c">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(c)</ref>, substituted “(i) whose” for “whose (i)”, and “residence, (ii)” for “residence, or (ii)”, inserted “or (iii) who came to the United States or acquired such status in order to receive graduate medical education or training,” before “shall be eligible”, and inserted “, except in the case of an alien described in clause (iii),” in second proviso.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/d">Pub. L. 94–484, § 601(d)</ref>, added subsec. (j).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1970—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/91/225">Pub. L. 91–225</ref> inserted cls. (i) and (ii) and reference to eligibility for nonimmigrant visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, provided for waiver of requirement of two-year foreign residence abroad where alien cannot return to the country of his nationality or last residence because he would be subject to persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion or where the foreign country of alien’s nationality or last residence has furnished a written statement that it has no objection to such waiver for such alien, and struck out alternative provision for residence and physical presence in another foreign country and former first and final provisos which read as follows: “Provided, That such residence in another foreign country shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements of this subsection if the Secretary of State determines that it has served the purpose and the intent of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961” and “And provided further, That the provisions of this subchapter shall apply also to those persons who acquired exchange visitor status under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, as amended.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s15/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 15(a)</ref>, substituted “mentally retarded” for “feebleminded”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s15/b">Pub. L. 89–236, § 15(b)</ref>, substituted “or sexual deviation” for “epilepsy”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(14). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s10/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 10(a)</ref>, inserted requirement that Secretary of Labor make an affirmative finding that any alien seeking to enter the United States as a worker, skilled or otherwise, will not replace a worker in the United States nor will the employment of the alien adversely affect the wages and working conditions of individuals in the United States similarly employed, and made the requirement applicable to special immigrants (other than the parents, spouses, and minor children of U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens), preference immigrants described in sections 1153(a)(3) and 1153(a)(6) of this title, and nonpreference immigrants.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(20). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s10/b">Pub. L. 89–236, § 10(b)</ref>, substituted “1181(a)” for “1181(e)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(21). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s10/c">Pub. L. 89–236, § 10(c)</ref>, struck out “quota” before “immigrant”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(24). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s10/d">Pub. L. 89–236, § 10(d)</ref>, substituted “other than aliens described in section 1101(a)(27)(A) and (B)” for “other than those aliens who are nativeborn citizens of countries enumerated in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27">section 1101(a)(27) of this title</ref> and aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/B">section 1101(a)(27)(B) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s15/c">Pub. L. 89–236, § 15(c)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (f) of sec. 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as subsec. (g) thereof, which for purposes of codification had already been designated as subsec. (g) of this section and granted the Attorney General authority to admit any alien who is the spouse, unmarried son or daughter, minor adopted child, or parent of a citizen or lawful permanent resident and who is mentally retarded or has a past history of mental illness under the same conditions as authorized in the case of such close relatives afflicted with tuberculosis.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (h), (i). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s15/c">Pub. L. 89–236, § 15(c)</ref>, redesignated subsecs. (g) and (h) of sec. 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as subsecs. (h) and (i) respectively thereof, which for purposes of codification had already been designated as subsecs. (h) and (i) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s11">Pub. L. 87–301, § 11</ref>, struck out references to tuberculosis and leprosy.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s13">Pub. L. 87–301, § 13</ref>, authorized admission of aliens who would be excluded because of conviction of a violation classifiable as an offense under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1/3">section 1(3) of title 18</ref>, by reason of punishment actually imposed, or who admit commission of an offense classifiable as a misdemeanor under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1/2">section 1(2) of title 18</ref>, by reason of punishment which might have been imposed, if otherwise admissible and provided the alien has committed, or admits to commission of, only one such offense.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (e), (f). <ref href="/us/pl/87/256">Pub. L. 87–256</ref> added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (g) to (i). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref>, §§ 12, 14, 15, added subsecs. (f) to (h), which for purposes of codification have been designated as subsecs. (g) to (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1960—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/86/648">Pub. L. 86–648</ref> inserted “or marihuana” after “narcotic drugs” in cl. (23).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1959—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/86/3">Pub. L. 86–3</ref> struck out provisions from cl. (7) which related to aliens who left Hawaii and to persons who were admitted to Hawaii under <ref href="/us/act/1934-03-24/s8/a/1">section 8(a)(1) of the act of March 24, 1934</ref>, or as nationals of the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—Subsec. (d)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref> struck out provisions which related to aliens who left Alaska.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1956—Subsec. (a)(23). Act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>, included conspiracy to violate a narcotic law, and the illicit possession of narcotics, as additional grounds for exclusion.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b3d6697-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b3d6698-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, <date date="2007-01-05">Jan. 5, 2007</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d6699-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/122/s3/c">Pub. L. 111–122, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-22">Dec. 22, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3481">123 Stat. 3481</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/122/s3/c">“The amendments made by subsections (b), (c), and (d) of the Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/340">Public Law 110–340</ref>) [probably means subsecs. (b) to (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/110/340/s2">section 2 of Public Law 110–340</ref>, amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>] shall apply to offenses committed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008 [<date date="2008-10-03">Oct. 3, 2008</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> effective on the transition program effective date described in <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s705/b">section 705(b) of Pub. L. 110–229</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d669a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2007 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s691/f">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 691(f)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2366">121 Stat. 2366</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s691/f"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this section [<date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>], and these amendments and sections 212(a)(3)(B) and 212(d)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)</ref> and 1182(d)(3)(B)), as amended by these sections, shall apply to—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> removal proceedings instituted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this section; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> acts and conditions constituting a ground for inadmissibility, excludability, deportation, or removal occurring or existing before, on, or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d669b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s103/d">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 103(d)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/308">119 Stat. 308</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s103/d"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>], and these amendments, and section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)</ref>), as amended by this section, shall apply to—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> removal proceedings instituted before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this division; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> acts and conditions constituting a ground for inadmissibility, excludability, deportation, or removal occurring or existing before, on, or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d669c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5501/c">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5501(c)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3740">118 Stat. 3740</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5501/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>] shall apply to offenses committed before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s424/a/2">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 424(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3355">118 Stat. 3355</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s424/a/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect as if enacted on <date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s430">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 430</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3361">118 Stat. 3361</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s430"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), this subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 421–430) of title IV of div. J of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1381">section 1381 of this title</ref>, amending this section, sections 1184, and 1356 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2916a">section 2916a of Title 29</ref>, Labor, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1869c">section 1869c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1101 and 1184 of this title] and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by sections 422(b), 426(a), and 427 [amending sections 1184 and 1356 of this title] shall take effect upon the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d669d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref> effective on the date the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement enters into force (<date date="2004-01-01">Jan. 1, 2004</date>), and ceases to be effective on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107">section 107 of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">section 3805 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d669e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11018/d">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11018(d)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1825">116 Stat. 1825</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11018/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, and provisions set out as a note under this section] shall take effect as if this Act [see Tables for classification] were enacted on <date date="2002-05-31">May 31, 2002</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s2/b">Pub. L. 107–150, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-13">Mar. 13, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/75">116 Stat. 75</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/150/s2/b"> -<inline>“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to deaths occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-03-13">Mar. 13, 2002</date>], except that, in the case of a death occurring before such date, such amendments shall apply only if—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> the sponsored alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> requests the Attorney General to reinstate the classification petition that was filed with respect to the alien by the deceased and approved under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">8 U.S.C. 1154</ref>) before such death; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> demonstrates that he or she is able to satisfy the requirement of section 212(a)(4)(C)(ii) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/ii">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)(C)(ii)</ref>) by reason of such amendments; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Attorney General reinstates such petition after making the determination described in section 213A(f)(5)(B)(ii) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/5/B/ii">8 U.S.C. 1183a(f)(5)(B)(ii)</ref>] (as amended by subsection (a)(1) of this Act).”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d669f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2001 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s411/c">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 411(c)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/348">115 Stat. 348</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s411/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1158, 1189, and 1227 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>] and shall apply to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> actions taken by an alien before, on, or after such date; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> all aliens, without regard to the date of entry or attempted entry into the United States—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> in removal proceedings on or after such date (except for proceedings in which there has been a final administrative decision before such date); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> seeking admission to the United States on or after such date.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special rule for aliens in exclusion or deportation proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, sections 212(a)(3)(B) and 237(a)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by this Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)</ref>, 1227(a)(4)(B)], shall apply to all aliens in exclusion or deportation proceedings on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>] (except for proceedings in which there has been a final administrative decision before such date) as if such proceedings were removal proceedings.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special rule for section 219 organizations and organizations designated under section</inline> 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(II).—</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), no alien shall be considered inadmissible under section 212(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)</ref>), or deportable under section 237(a)(4)(B) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(4)(B)</ref>), by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section], on the ground that the alien engaged in a terrorist activity described in subclause (IV)(bb), (V)(bb), or (VI)(cc) of section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of such Act (as so amended) with respect to a group at any time when the group was not a terrorist organization designated by the Secretary of State under section 219 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">8 U.S.C. 1189</ref>) or otherwise designated under section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(II) of such Act (as so amended).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Statutory construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to prevent an alien from being considered inadmissible or deportable for having engaged in a terrorist activity—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> described in subclause (IV)(bb), (V)(bb), or (VI)(cc) of section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of such Act (as so amended) with respect to a terrorist organization at any time when such organization was designated by the Secretary of State under section 219 of such Act or otherwise designated under section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(II) of such Act (as so amended); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> described in subclause (IV)(cc), (V)(cc), or (VI)(dd) of section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of such Act (as so amended) with respect to a terrorist organization described in section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of such Act (as so amended).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, may determine that the amendments made by this section shall not apply with respect to actions by an alien taken outside the United States before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>] upon the recommendation of a consular officer who has concluded that there is not reasonable ground to believe that the alien knew or reasonably should have known that the actions would further a terrorist activity.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Another <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c">section 411(c) of Pub. L. 107–56</ref> amended <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">section 1189 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d66a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/b/3">Pub. L. 106–395, title II, § 201(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1634">114 Stat. 1634</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/b/3">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 347 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-638">110 Stat. 3009–638</ref>) and shall apply to voting occurring before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>. The amendment made by paragraph (2) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 344 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-637">110 Stat. 3009–637</ref>) and shall apply to representations made on or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>. Such amendments shall apply to individuals in proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] on or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d66a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1999 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/e">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(e)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1317">113 Stat. 1317</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/423/s2/2">Pub. L. 109–423, § 2(2)</ref>, <date date="2006-12-20">Dec. 20, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2900">120 Stat. 2900</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/423/s2/2"> -<inline>“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall apply to classification petitions filed for nonimmigrant status only during the period—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> beginning on the date that interim or final regulations are first promulgated under subsection (d) [set out as a note below]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> ending on the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005 [<date date="2006-12-20">Dec. 20, 2006</date>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/109/423/s3">Pub. L. 109–423, § 3</ref>, <date date="2006-12-20">Dec. 20, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2900">120 Stat. 2900</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/423/s3">“The requirements of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘Administrative Procedure Act’) or any other law relating to rulemaking, information collection or publication in the Federal Register, shall not apply to any action to implement the amendments made by section 2 [amending provisions set out as a note above] to the extent the Secretary Homeland of Security [sic], the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that compliance with any such requirement would impede the expeditious implementation of such amendments.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s4/b">Pub. L. 106–95, § 4(b)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1318">113 Stat. 1318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/95/s4/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>], without regard to whether or not final regulations to carry out such amendments have been promulgated by such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d66a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 1998 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/292/tVI/s604/b">Pub. L. 105–292, title VI, § 604(b)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-27">Oct. 27, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2814">112 Stat. 2814</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/292/tVI/s604/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to aliens seeking to enter the United States on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-27">Oct. 27, 1998</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s412/d">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 412(d)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-645">112 Stat. 2681–645</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s412/d">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] apply to applications filed under section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (n)(1) of this section] on or after the date final regulations are issued to carry out such amendments, and the amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) [amending this section] take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>].”</quotedContent> - [Interim final regulations implementing these amendments were promulgated on <date date="2000-12-19">Dec. 19, 2000</date>, published <date date="2000-12-20">Dec. 20, 2000</date>, 65 F.R. 80110, and effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="2001-01-19">Jan. 19, 2001</date>.]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s413/e/2">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 413(e)(2)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-651">112 Stat. 2681–651</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s107/b">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 107(b)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1255">114 Stat. 1255</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s107/b">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall cease to be effective on <date date="2003-09-30">September 30, 2003</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s415/b">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 415(b)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-655">112 Stat. 2681–655</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s415/b"> -<inline>“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] applies to prevailing wage computations made—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> for applications filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> for applications filed before such date, but only to the extent that the computation is subject to an administrative or judicial determination that is not final as of such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s431/b">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 431(b)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-658">112 Stat. 2681–658</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s431/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to activities occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dG">Pub. L. 105–277, div. G</ref>, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2226(b), <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-821">112 Stat. 2681–821</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dG">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to aliens seeking admission to the United States on or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3d66a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s301/b/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 301(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-578">110 Stat. 3009–578</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s301/b/3">“In applying section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)</ref>], as inserted by paragraph (1), no period before the title III–A effective date [see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall be included in a period of unlawful presence in the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s301/c/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 301(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-579">110 Stat. 3009–579</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s301/c/2">“The requirements of subclauses (II) and (III) of section 212(a)(6)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A/ii/II">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(A)(ii)(II)</ref>, (III)], as inserted by paragraph (1), shall not apply to an alien who demonstrates that the alien first arrived in the United States before the title III–A effective date (described in section 309(a) of this division [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>]).”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/d">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(d)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 306(d) is effective as if included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 301(b)(1), (c)(1), 304(b), 305(c), 306(d), and 308(c)(2)(B), (d)(1), (e)(1)(B), (C), (2)(A), (6), (f)(1)(C)–(F), (3)(A), (g)(1), (4)(B), (10)(A), (H) of div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, with certain transitional provisions, including authority for Attorney General to waive application of subsec. (a)(9) of this section in case of an alien provided benefits under <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>, and including provision that no period of time before <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, be included in the period of 1 year described in subsec. (a)(6)(B)(i) of this section, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/a">section 322(a) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to convictions and sentences entered before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/c">section 322(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s341/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 341(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-636">110 Stat. 3009–636</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s341/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to applications for immigrant visas or for adjustment of status filed after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s342/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 342(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-636">110 Stat. 3009–636</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s342/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>] and shall apply to incitement regardless of when it occurs.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s344/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 344(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-637">110 Stat. 3009–637</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s344/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1251 [now 1227] of this title] shall apply to representations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s346/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 346(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-638">110 Stat. 3009–638</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s346/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to aliens who obtain the status of a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)</ref>] after the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], including aliens whose status as such a nonimmigrant is extended after the end of such period.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s347/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 347(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-639">110 Stat. 3009–639</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s347/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref>] shall apply to voting occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s348/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 348(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-639">110 Stat. 3009–639</ref> provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s348/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be effective on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>] and shall apply in the case of any alien who is in exclusion or deportation proceedings as of such date unless a final administrative order in such proceedings has been entered as of such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s351/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 351(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-640">110 Stat. 3009–640</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s351/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref>] shall apply to applications for waivers filed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], but shall not apply to such an application for which a final determination has been made as of the date of the enactment of this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s352/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 352(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-641">110 Stat. 3009–641</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s352/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to individuals who renounce United States citizenship on and after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s358">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 358</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-644">110 Stat. 3009–644</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s358">“The amendments made by this subtitle [subtitle D (§§ 354–358) of title III of div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, amending this section and sections 1189, 1531, 1532, 1534, and 1535 of this title] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Public Law 104–132</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s531/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 531(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-675">110 Stat. 3009–675</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s531/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to applications submitted on or after such date, not earlier than 30 days and not later than 60 days after the date the Attorney General promulgates under section 551(c)(2) of this division [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref>] a standard form for an affidavit of support, as the Attorney General shall specify, but subparagraphs (C) and (D) of section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)(C)</ref>, (D)], as so amended, shall not apply to applications with respect to which an official interview with an immigration officer was conducted before such effective date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s203/c">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 203(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s203/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref>] shall apply to convictions occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/e">section 219(e) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1994 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by subsec. (z)(1), (5) of that section is effective as if included in the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s220/c">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 220(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4320">108 Stat. 4320</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s622/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 622(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-695">110 Stat. 3009–695</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11018/b">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11018(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1825">116 Stat. 1825</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/441/s1/a/1">Pub. L. 108–441, § 1(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-03">Dec. 3, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/2630">118 Stat. 2630</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/477/s2">Pub. L. 109–477, § 2</ref>, <date date="2007-01-12">Jan. 12, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3572">120 Stat. 3572</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/362/s1">Pub. L. 110–362, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-10-08">Oct. 8, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4013">122 Stat. 4013</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/9/s2">Pub. L. 111–9, § 2</ref>, <date date="2009-03-20">Mar. 20, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/989">123 Stat. 989</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/b">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2186">123 Stat. 2186</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/176/s4">Pub. L. 112–176, § 4</ref>, <date date="2012-09-28">Sept. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1325">126 Stat. 1325</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/176/s4">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] shall apply to aliens admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J)</ref>], or acquiring such status after admission to the United States, before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>] and before <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s102">Pub. L. 118–47, div. G, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/856">138 Stat. 856</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s102">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2024-09-30">September 30, 2024</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dO/tIII/s304">Pub. L. 117–328, div. O, title III, § 304</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5228">136 Stat. 5228</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/328/dO/tIII/s304">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2023-09-30">September 30, 2023</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dO/tII/s203">Pub. L. 117–103, div. O, title II, § 203</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/788">136 Stat. 788</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dO/tII/s203">“Subclauses [sic; probably should be “Section”] 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2022-09-30">September 30, 2022</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tI/s103">Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/2148">134 Stat. 2148</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tI/s103">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2021-09-30">September 30, 2021</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dI/tI/s103">Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/3019">133 Stat. 3019</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/94/dI/tI/s103">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2020-09-30">September 30, 2020</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dH/tI/s103">Pub. L. 116–6, div. H, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/475">133 Stat. 475</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/6/dH/tI/s103">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2019-09-30">September 30, 2019</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dM/tII/s203">Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title II, § 203</ref>, <date date="2018-03-23">Mar. 23, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1049">132 Stat. 1049</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/141/dM/tII/s203">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2018-09-30">September 30, 2018</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dF/tV/s541">Pub. L. 115–31, div. F, title V, § 541</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/432">131 Stat. 432</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/31/dF/tV/s541">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2017-09-30">September 30, 2017</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dF/tV/s574">Pub. L. 114–113, div. F, title V, § 574</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2526">129 Stat. 2526</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/113/dF/tV/s574">“Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2016-09-30">September 30, 2016</date>’ for the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/53">Public Law 114–53</ref>) [<date date="2015-12-11">Dec. 11, 2015</date>, which had been substituted as applied by <ref href="/us/pl/114/53/dB/s133">Pub. L. 114–53, div. B, § 133</ref>, <date date="2015-09-30">Sept. 30, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/509">129 Stat. 509</ref>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/109/477/s3">Pub. L. 109–477, § 3</ref>, <date date="2007-01-12">Jan. 12, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3572">120 Stat. 3572</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/477/s3">“The amendment made by section 2 [amending <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s220/c">section 220(c) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if enacted on <date date="2006-05-31">May 31, 2006</date>.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/108/441/s1/a/2">Pub. L. 108–441, § 1(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-03">Dec. 3, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/2630">118 Stat. 2630</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/441/s1/a/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s220/c">section 220(c) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if enacted on <date date="2004-05-31">May 31, 2004</date>.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tV/s506/c">Pub. L. 103–317, title V, § 506(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1766">108 Stat. 1766</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/46/s123">Pub. L. 105–46, § 123</ref>, <date date="1997-09-30">Sept. 30, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1158">111 Stat. 1158</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s111/b">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 111(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2458">111 Stat. 2458</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s111/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="1994-10-01">October 1, 1994</date>, and shall cease to have effect on <date date="1997-10-01">October 1, 1997</date>. The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on <date date="1994-10-01">October 1, 1994</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/46/s123">Pub. L. 105–46, § 123</ref>, <date date="1997-09-30">Sept. 30, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1158">111 Stat. 1158</ref>, which directed the amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/103/317/s506/c">section 506(c) of Pub. L. 103–317</ref>, set out above, by striking “<date date="1997-09-30">September 30, 1997</date>” and inserting “<date date="1997-10-23">October 23, 1997</date>” was probably intended by Congress to extend the termination date “<date date="1997-10-01">October 1, 1997</date>” to “<date date="1997-10-23">October 23, 1997</date>”. For further temporary extensions of the <date date="1997-10-23">October 23, 1997</date> termination date, see list of continuing appropriations acts contained in a Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1998 note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t12/s635f">section 635f of Title 12</ref>, Banks and Banking.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1993 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/43/tXX/s2007/b">Pub. L. 103–43, title XX, § 2007(b)</ref>, <date date="1993-06-10">June 10, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/210">107 Stat. 210</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/43/tXX/s2007/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1993-06-10">June 10, 1993</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 302(e)(6), 303(a)(5)(B), (6), (7)(B), 306(a)(10), (12), 307(a)–(g) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/9">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(9)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 302(e)(9) is effective as if included in the Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989, <ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/e/1">section 162(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, with general transition provisions and admissibility standards, see section 161(a), (c), (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/f/2/B">section 162(f)(2)(B) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable as though included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/f/3">section 162(f)(3) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s202/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 202(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5014">104 Stat. 5014</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s202/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/c/3">section 205(c)(3) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s231">section 231 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s511/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 511(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5052">104 Stat. 5052</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s511/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to admissions occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s514/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 514(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5053">104 Stat. 5053</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s514/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to admissions occurring on or after <date date="1991-01-01">January 1, 1991</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 601(a), (b), and (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1989 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s3/d">Pub. L. 101–238, § 3(d)</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2103">103 Stat. 2103</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/238/s3/d">“The amendments made by the previous provisions of this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall apply to classification petitions filed for nonimmigrant status only during the 5-year period beginning on the first day of the 9th month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7349/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7349(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4473">102 Stat. 4473</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7349/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any alien convicted of an aggravated felony who seeks admission to the United States on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective as if included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/99/396">Pub. L. 99–396</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/d">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(d)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s7/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 1186a and 1255 of this title, and provisions set out as a note below] shall be effective as if they were included in the enactment of the Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/639">Pub. L. 99–639</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/f">section 8(f) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to visas issued, and admissions occurring, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/a">section 23(a) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s6/c">Pub. L. 99–639, § 6(c)</ref>, formerly § 6(b), <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3544">100 Stat. 3544</ref>, as redesignated and amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/c/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2616">102 Stat. 2616</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s7/c/2">“The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to the receipt of visas by, and the admission of, aliens occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>] based on fraud or misrepresentations occurring before, on, or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/c">Pub. L. 99–570, title I, § 1751(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3207-47">100 Stat. 3207–47</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/c">“The amendments made by the [sic] subsections (a) and (b) of this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref>] shall apply to convictions occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this section [<date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>], and the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to aliens entering the United States after the date of the enactment of this section.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1984 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/98/473">Pub. L. 98–473</ref> effective <date date="1987-11-01">Nov. 1, 1987</date>, and applicable only to offenses committed after the taking effect of such amendment, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/473/s235/a/1">section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3551">section 3551 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/c">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(c)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1614">95 Stat. 1614</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/116/s5/c">“The amendments made by paragraphs (2), (5), and (6) of subsection (b) [striking out “including any extension of the duration thereof under subparagraph (D)” in subsec. (j)(1)(C) of this section, amending subsec. (j)(1)(D) of this section, and enacting subsec. (j)(1)(E) of this section] shall apply to aliens entering the United States as exchange visitors (or otherwise acquiring exchange visitor status) on or after <date date="1978-01-10">January 10, 1978</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, except as provided by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/c">section 5(c) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/d">section 203(d) of Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective, except as otherwise provided, <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>, and amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s203/f">section 203(f) of Pub. L. 96–212</ref> applicable, except as otherwise provided, to aliens paroled into the United States on or after the sixtieth day after <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1979 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/70">Pub. L. 96–70</ref> effective <date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/70/s3201/d/1">section 3201(d)(1) of Pub. L. 96–70</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/96/70/tIII/s3201/d/2">Pub. L. 96–70, title III, § 3201(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/497">93 Stat. 497</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/70/tIII/s3201/d/2">“Paragraph (9) of section 212(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (d)(9) of this section], as added by subsection (b) of this section, shall cease to be effective at the end of the transition period [midnight <date date="1982-03-31">Mar. 31, 1982</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/70/s2101">section 2101 of Pub. L. 96–70</ref>, title II, <date date="1979-09-27">Sept. 27, 1979</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/493">93 Stat. 493</ref>, formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3831">section 3831 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/d">section 601(d) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref> applicable only on and after <date date="1978-01-10">Jan. 10, 1978</date>, notwithstanding <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s601/f">section 601(f) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/484/s602/d">section 602(d) of Pub. L. 94–484</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/s307/q/3">section 307(q)(3) of Pub. L. 95–83</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/94/484/tVI/s601/f">Pub. L. 94–484, title VI, § 601(f)</ref>, <date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2303">90 Stat. 2303</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/484/tVI/s601/f">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall take effect ninety days after the date of enactment of this section [<date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b3fd7b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1956 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>, effective <date date="1956-07-19">July 19, 1956</date>, see section 401 of act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Construction of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/6">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(6)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/6">“Paragraph (1) of section 162(e) of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, amending this section] is repealed, and the provisions of law amended by such paragraph are restored as though such paragraph had not been enacted.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s2/d">Pub. L. 106–95, § 2(d)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1316">113 Stat. 1316</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/95/s2/d">“Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>], the Secretary of Labor (in consultation, to the extent required, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services) and the Attorney General shall promulgate final or interim final regulations to carry out section 212(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m">8 U.S.C. 1182(m)</ref>] (as amended by subsection (b)).”</quotedContent> - [Interim final regulations implementing subsec. (m) of this section were promulgated <date date="2000-08-21">Aug. 21, 2000</date>, published <date date="2000-08-22">Aug. 22, 2000</date>, 65 F.R. 51138, and effective <date date="2000-09-21">Sept. 21, 2000</date>.]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s412/e">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 412(e)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-645">112 Stat. 2681–645</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s412/e">“In first promulgating regulations to implement the amendments made by this section [amending this section] in a timely manner, the Secretary of Labor and the Attorney General may reduce to not less than 30 days the period of public comment on proposed regulations.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s124/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 124(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-562">110 Stat. 3009–562</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s124/b/2">“The Attorney General shall first issue, in proposed form, regulations referred to in the second sentence of section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref>], as added by the amendment made by paragraph (1), not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id7b3fd7b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Parole in Place for Members of the Armed Forces and Certain Military Dependents</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/s1758">Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XVII, § 1758</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/1860">133 Stat. 1860</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/s1758"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In evaluating a request from a covered individual for parole in place under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)</ref>), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider, on a case-by-case basis, whether granting the request would enable military family unity that would constitute a significant public benefit.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> parole in place reinforces the objective of military family unity;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> except as required in furtherance of the missions of the Armed Forces, disruption to military family unity should be minimized in order to enhance military readiness and allow members of the Armed Forces to focus on the faithful execution of their military missions and objectives, with peace of mind regarding the well-being of their family members; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the importance of the parole in place authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security is reaffirmed.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Covered Individual Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘covered individual’ means an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> is a member of the Armed Forces;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is the spouse, son, or daughter of a member of the Armed Forces;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> is the parent of a member of the Armed Forces who supports the request of such parent for parole in place; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> is the widow, widower, parent, son, or daughter of a deceased member of the Armed Forces.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reciprocal Access to Tibet</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/330">Pub. L. 115–330</ref>, <date date="2018-12-19">Dec. 19, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/4479">132 Stat. 4479</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/118/159/dG/tLXXVIII/s7812/f">Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXVIII, § 7812(f)</ref>, <date date="2024-12-23">Dec. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/2566">138 Stat. 2566</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/159/dG/tLXXVIII/s7812/f"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act may be cited as the ‘Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> FINDINGS.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Congress finds the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The Government of the People’s Republic of China does not grant United States diplomats and other officials, journalists, and other citizens access to China on a basis that is reciprocal to the access that the Government of the United States grants Chinese diplomats and other officials, journalists, and citizens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The Government of China imposes greater restrictions on travel to Tibetan areas than to other areas of China.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Officials of China have stated that Tibet is open to foreign visitors.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The Government of China is promoting tourism in Tibetan areas, and at the Sixth Tibet Work Forum in August 2015, Premier Li Keqiang called for Tibet to build ‘major world tourism destinations’.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> The Government of China requires foreigners to obtain permission from the Tibet Foreign and Overseas Affairs Office or from the Tibet Tourism Bureau to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region, a restriction that is not imposed on travel to any other provincial-level jurisdiction in China.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><chapeau> The Department of State reports that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> officials of the Government of the United States submitted 39 requests for diplomatic access to the Tibet Autonomous Region between May 2011 and July 2015, but only four were granted; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> when such requests are granted, diplomatic personnel are closely supervised and given few opportunities to meet local residents not approved by authorities.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><content> The Government of China delayed United States consular access for more than 48 hours after an <date date="2013-10-28">October 28, 2013</date>, bus crash in the Tibet Autonomous Region, in which three citizens of the United States died and more than a dozen others, all from Walnut, California, were injured, undermining the ability of the Government of the United States to provide consular services to the victims and their families, and failing to meet China’s obligations under the Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna <date date="1963-04-24">April 24, 1963</date> (21 UST 77).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="8">“(8)</num><content> Following a 2015 earthquake that trapped dozens of citizens of the United States in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the United States Consulate General in Chengdu faced significant challenges in providing emergency consular assistance due to a lack of consular access.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="9">“(9)</num><content> The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2015 of the Department of State stated ‘With the exception of a few highly controlled trips, the Chinese government also denied multiple requests by foreign diplomats for permission to visit the TAR.’.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="10">“(10)</num><content> Tibetan-Americans, attempting to visit their homeland, report having to undergo a discriminatory visa application process, different from what is typically required, at the Chinese embassy and consulates in the United States, and often find their requests to travel denied.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="11">“(11)</num><content> The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2016 of the Department of State stated ‘The few visits to the TAR by diplomats and journalists that were allowed were tightly controlled by local authorities.’.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="12">“(12)</num><content> A September 2016 article in the Washington Post reported that ‘The Tibet Autonomous Region . . . is harder to visit as a journalist than North Korea.’.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="13">“(13)</num><content> The Government of China has failed to respond positively to requests from the Government of the United States to open a consulate in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="14">“(14)</num><chapeau> The Foreign Correspondents Club of China reports that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> 2008 rules prevent foreign reporters from visiting the Tibet Autonomous Region without prior permission from the Government of such Region;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> such permission has only rarely been granted; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> although the 2008 rules allow journalists to travel freely in other parts of China, Tibetan areas outside such Region remain ‘effectively off-limits to foreign reporters’.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="15">“(15)</num><chapeau> The Department of State reports that in addition to having to obtain permission to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region, foreign tourists—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> must be accompanied at all times by a government-designated tour guide;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> are rarely granted permission to enter the region by road;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> are largely barred from visiting around the March anniversary of a 1959 Tibetan uprising; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> are banned from visiting the area where Larung Gar, the world’s largest center for the study of Tibetan Buddhism, and the site of a large-scale campaign to expel students and demolish living quarters, is located.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="16">“(16)</num><content> Foreign visitors also face restrictions in their ability to travel freely in Tibetan areas outside the Tibet Autonomous Region.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="17">“(17)</num><content> The Government of the United States generally allows journalists and other citizens of China to travel freely within the United States. The Government of the United States requires diplomats from China to notify the Department of State of their travel plans, and in certain situations, the Government of the United States requires such diplomats to obtain approval from the Department of State before travel. However, where approval is required, it is almost always granted expeditiously.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="18">“(18)</num><content> The United States regularly grants visas to Chinese diplomats and other officials, scholars, and others who travel to the United States to discuss, promote, and display the perspective of the Government of China on the situation in Tibetan areas, even as the Government of China restricts the ability of citizens of the United States to travel to Tibetan areas to gain their own perspective.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="19">“(19)</num><content> Chinese diplomats based in the United States generally avail themselves of the freedom to travel to United States cities and lobby city councils, mayors, and governors to refrain from passing resolutions, issuing proclamations, or making statements of concern on Tibet.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="20">“(20)</num><content> The Government of China characterizes statements made by officials of the United States about the situation in Tibetan areas as inappropriate interference in the internal affairs of China.</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3">“SEC. 3.</num><heading> DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“In this Act:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Tibetan areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘Tibetan areas’ includes—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the Tibet Autonomous Region; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> the areas that the Chinese Government designates as Tibetan Autonomous, as follows:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> Kanlho (Gannan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and Pari (Tianzhu) Tibetan Autonomous County located in Gansu Province.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> Golog (Guoluo) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Malho (Huangnan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Tsojang (Haibei) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Tsolho (Hainan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Tsonub (Haixi) Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and Yulshul (Yushu) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in Qinghai Province.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> Garze (Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Ngawa (Aba) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, and Muli (Mili) Tibetan Autonomous County, located in Sichuan Province.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> Dechen (Diqing) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in Yunnan Province.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="4">“SEC. 4.</num><heading> ANNUAL REPORT ON ACCESS TO TIBETAN AREAS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2018-12-19">Dec. 19, 2018</date>], and annually thereafter for the following 10 years, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, and make available to the public on the website of the Department of State, a report that includes an assessment of the level of access Chinese authorities granted diplomats and other officials, journalists, and tourists from the United States to Tibetan areas, including—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> a comparison with the level of access granted to other areas of China;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> a comparison between the levels of access granted to Tibetan and non-Tibetan areas in relevant provinces;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> a comparison of the level of access in the reporting year and the previous reporting year; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> a description of the required permits and other measures that impede the freedom to travel in Tibetan areas.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consolidation</inline>.—</heading><content>After the issuance of the first report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State is authorized to incorporate subsequent reports required by subsection (a) into other publicly available, annual reports produced by the Department of State, provided they are submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in a manner specifying that they are being submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of this Act.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="5">“SEC. 5.</num><heading> INADMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN ALIENS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Ineligibility for Visas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No individual whom the Secretary of State has determined to be substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Tibetan areas may be eligible to receive a visa to enter the United States or be admitted to the United States if the Secretary of State determines that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the requirement for specific official permission for foreigners to enter the Tibetan Autonomous Region remains in effect; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> such requirement has been replaced by a regulation that has a similar effect and requires foreign travelers to gain a level of permission to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region that is not required for travel to other provinces in China; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> restrictions on travel by diplomats and other officials, journalists, and citizens of the United States to areas designated as ‘Tibetan Autonomous’ in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, Yunnan, and Gansu of China are greater than any restrictions on travel by such officials and citizens to areas in such provinces that are not so designated.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Current Visas Revoked</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall revoke, in accordance with section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/i">8 U.S.C. 1201(i)</ref>), the visa or other documentation to enter or be present in the United States issued for an alien who would be ineligible to receive such a visa or documentation under subsection (a).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2018-12-19">Dec. 19, 2018</date>], and annually thereafter for the following 10 years, the Secretary of State shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying the individuals who have had visas denied or revoked pursuant to this section during the preceding year and, to the extent practicable, a list of Chinese officials who were substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies to restrict access of United States diplomats and other officials, journalists, and citizens of the United States to Tibetan areas. The report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver for National Interest.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State may waive the application of subsection (a) or (b) in the case of an alien if the Secretary determines that such a waiver—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement Regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success <date date="1947-06-26">June 26, 1947</date>, and entered into force <date date="1947-11-21">November 21, 1947</date> (TIAS 1676), or any other applicable international obligation of the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is in the national interest of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon granting a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a document detailing the evidence and justification for the necessity of such waiver, including, if such waiver is granted pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), how such waiver relates to the national interest of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="6">“SEC. 6.</num><heading> SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State, when granting diplomats and other officials from China access to parts of the United States, including consular access, should take into account the extent to which the Government of China grants diplomats and other officials from the United States access to parts of China, including the level of access afforded to such diplomats and other officials to Tibetan areas.”</p> -</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Treatment of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army Under Immigration and Nationality Act</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dA/tXII/s1291">Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, § 1291</ref>, <date date="2018-08-13">Aug. 13, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/2083">132 Stat. 2083</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/232/dA/tXII/s1291"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Removal of Treatment as Terrorist Organizations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Rwandan Patriotic Front and the Rwandan Patriotic Army shall be excluded from the definition of terrorist organization (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/vi/III">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III)</ref>)) for purposes of such section 212(a)(3)(B) for any period before <date date="1994-08-01">August 1, 1994</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, as applicable, may suspend the application of paragraph (1) for the Rwandan Patriotic Front or the Rwandan Patriotic Army in the sole and unreviewable discretion of such applicable Secretary.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than, or contemporaneously with, a suspension of paragraph (1) under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as applicable, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the justification for such suspension.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relief From Inadmissibility.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Activities before <date date="1994-08-01">august 1, 1994</date></inline>.—</heading><content>Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)</ref>) shall not apply to an alien with respect to any activity undertaken by the alien in association with the Rwandan Patriotic Front or the Rwandan Patriotic Army before <date date="1994-08-01">August 1, 1994</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exceptions.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as applicable, determines in the sole unreviewable discretion of such applicable Secretary that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><chapeau> in the totality of the circumstances, such alien—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> poses a threat to the safety and security of the United States; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> does not merit a visa, admission to the United States, or a grant of an immigration benefit or protection; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><chapeau> such alien committed, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the commission of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> an offense described in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2441">section 2441 of title 18</ref>, United States Code; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> an offense described in Presidential Proclamation 8697, dated <date date="2011-08-04">August 4, 2011</date> [set out under this section].</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) shall be implemented by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Treatment of Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Under the Immigration and Nationality Act</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/291/dA/tXII/s1264">Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XII, § 1264</ref>, <date date="2014-12-19">Dec. 19, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/3582">128 Stat. 3582</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/291/dA/tXII/s1264"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Removal of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan From Treatment as Terrorist Organizations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan shall be excluded from the definition of terrorist organization (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/vi/III">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III)</ref>)) for purposes of such section 212(a)(3)(B).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may suspend the application of paragraph (1) for either or both of the groups referred to in paragraph (1) in such Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion. Prior to or contemporaneous with such suspension, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report their reasons for suspension to the Committees on Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, the Committees on Appropriations in the House of Representatives and of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relief Regarding Admissibility of Nonimmigrant Aliens Associated With the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">For activities opposing the ba’ath regime</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)</ref>) shall not apply to an alien with respect to activities undertaken in association with the Kurdistan Democratic Party or the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan in opposition to the regime of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party and the autocratic dictatorship of Saddam Hussein in Iraq.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">For membership in the kurdistan democratic party and patriotic union of kurdistan</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)</ref>) shall not apply to an alien applying for a nonimmigrant visa, who presents themselves for inspection to an immigration officer at a port of entry as a nonimmigrant, or who is applying in the United States for nonimmigrant status, and who is a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party or the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and currently serves or has previously served as a senior official (such as Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister, Deputy Minister, President, Vice-President, Member of Parliament, provincial Governor or member of the National Security Council) of the Kurdistan Regional Government or the federal government of the Republic of Iraq.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Neither paragraph (1) nor paragraph (2) shall apply if the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security (or a designee of one of such Secretaries) determine in their sole unreviewable discretion that such alien poses a threat to the safety and security of the United States, or does not warrant a visa, admission to the United States, or a grant of an immigration benefit or protection, in the totality of the circumstances. This provision shall be implemented by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security in consultation with the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Prohibition on Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law (whether statutory or nonstatutory), section 242 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">8 U.S.C. 1252</ref>), sections 1361 and 1651 of title 28, United States Code, section 2241 of such title, and any other habeas corpus provision of law, no court shall have jurisdiction to review any determination made pursuant to this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">African National Congress; Waiver of Certain Inadmissibility Grounds</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/257">Pub. L. 110–257</ref>, §§ 2, 3, <date date="2008-07-01">July 1, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2426">122 Stat. 2426</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/257"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> RELIEF FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS REGARDING ADMISSIBILITY.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exemption Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may determine, in such Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion, that paragraphs (2)(A)(i)(I), (2)(B), and (3)(B) (other than clause (i)(II)) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)</ref>) shall not apply to an alien with respect to activities undertaken in association with the African National Congress in opposition to apartheid rule in South Africa.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security should immediately exercise in appropriate instances the authority in subsection (a) to exempt the anti-apartheid activities of aliens who are current or former officials of the Government of the Republic of South Africa.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3">“SEC. 3.</num><heading> REMOVAL OF CERTAIN AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS FROM CERTAIN UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT DATABASES.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall take all necessary steps to ensure that databases used to determine admissibility to the United States are updated so that they are consistent with the exemptions provided under section 2.”</p> -</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Availability of Other Nonimmigrant Professionals</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/229/tVII/s702/k">Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(k)</ref>, <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/867">122 Stat. 867</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/229/tVII/s702/k">“The requirements of section 212(m)(6)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(6)(B)</ref>) shall not apply to a facility in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Duress Waivers</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s691/e">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 691(e)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2365">121 Stat. 2365</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s691/e"> -<inline>“The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Committees on the Judiciary of the United States Senate and House of Representatives a report, not less than 180 days after the enactment of this Act [<date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>] and every year thereafter, which may include a classified annex, if appropriate, describing—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the number of individuals subject to removal from the United States for having provided material support to a terrorist group who allege that such support was provided under duress;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> a breakdown of the types of terrorist organizations to which the individuals described in paragraph (1) have provided material support;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> a description of the factors that the Department of Homeland Security considers when evaluating duress waivers; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> any other information that the Secretary believes that the Congress should consider while overseeing the Department’s application of duress waivers.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b3fd7bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Inadmissibility of Foreign Officials and Family Members Involved in Kleptocracy or Human Rights Violations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 118–47, div. F, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/784">138 Stat. 784</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7031/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Ineligibility.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> Officials of foreign governments and their immediate family members about whom the Secretary of State has credible information have been involved, directly or indirectly, in significant corruption, including corruption related to the extraction of natural resources, or a gross violation of human rights, including the wrongful detention of locally employed staff of a United States diplomatic mission or a United States citizen or national, shall be ineligible for entry into the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Concurrent with the application of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, refer the matter to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, to determine whether to apply sanctions authorities in accordance with United States law to block the transfer of property and interests in property, and all financial transactions, in the United States involving any person described in such subparagraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> The Secretary shall also publicly or privately designate or identify the officials of foreign governments and their immediate family members about whom the Secretary has such credible information without regard to whether the individual has applied for a visa.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Individuals shall not be ineligible for entry into the United States pursuant to paragraph (1) if such entry would further important United States law enforcement objectives or is necessary to permit the United States to fulfill its obligations under the United Nations Headquarters Agreement: <i>Provided</i>, That nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to derogate from United States Government obligations under applicable international agreements.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive the application of paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that the waiver would serve a compelling national interest or that the circumstances which caused the individual to be ineligible have changed sufficiently.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>], and every 90 days thereafter until <date date="2025-09-30">September 30, 2025</date>, the Secretary of State shall submit a report, including a classified annex if necessary, to the appropriate congressional committees [Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives] and the Committees on the Judiciary describing the information related to corruption or violation of human rights concerning each of the individuals found ineligible in the previous 12 months pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) as well as the individuals who the Secretary designated or identified pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), or who would be ineligible but for the application of paragraph (2), a list of any waivers provided under paragraph (3), and the justification for each waiver.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Posting of report</inline>.—</heading><content>Any unclassified portion of the report required under paragraph (4) shall be posted on the Department of State website.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="6">“(6)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clarification</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraphs (1), (4), and (5), the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall not be considered confidential.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dK/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 117–328, div. K, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5026">136 Stat. 5026</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dK/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 117–103, div. K, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/615">136 Stat. 615</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1743">134 Stat. 1743</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dG/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 116–94, div. G, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2865">133 Stat. 2865</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dF/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 116–6, div. F, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/319">133 Stat. 319</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dK/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 115–141, div. K, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2018-03-23">Mar. 23, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/884">132 Stat. 884</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/640">131 Stat. 640</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dK/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 114–113, div. K, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2755">129 Stat. 2755</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dJ/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 113–235, div. J, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2620">128 Stat. 2620</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/113/76/dK/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 113–76, div. K, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2014-01-17">Jan. 17, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/511">128 Stat. 511</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/112/74/dI/tVII/s7031/c">Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7031(c)</ref>, <date date="2011-12-23">Dec. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/1211">125 Stat. 1211</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/111/117/dF/tVII/s7084">Pub. L. 111–117, div. F, title VII, § 7084</ref>, <date date="2009-12-16">Dec. 16, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3400">123 Stat. 3400</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dH/tVII/s7086">Pub. L. 111–8, div. H, title VII, § 7086</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/912">123 Stat. 912</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s699L">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 699L</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2373">121 Stat. 2373</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Money Laundering Watchlist</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tX/s1006/b">Pub. L. 107–56, title X, § 1006(b)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/394">115 Stat. 394</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tX/s1006/b">“Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>], the Secretary of State shall develop, implement, and certify to the Congress that there has been established a money laundering watchlist, which identifies individuals worldwide who are known or suspected of money laundering, which is readily accessible to, and shall be checked by, a consular or other Federal official prior to the issuance of a visa or admission to the United States. The Secretary of State shall develop and continually update the watchlist in cooperation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of Central Intelligence.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3001">section 3001 of Title 50</ref>, War and National Defense.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Recommendations for Alternative Remedy for Nursing Shortage</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s3">Pub. L. 106–95, § 3</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1317">113 Stat. 1317</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/95/s3"> -<inline>“Not later than the last day of the 4-year period described in section 2(e) [set out as a note above], the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor shall jointly submit to the Congress recommendations (including legislative specifications) with respect to the following:</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> A program to eliminate the dependence of facilities described in section 212(m)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/6">8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(6)</ref>] (as amended by section 2(b)) on nonimmigrant registered nurses by providing for a permanent solution to the shortage of registered nurses who are United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> A method of enforcing the requirements imposed on facilities under sections 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) and 212(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/c">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c)</ref>, 1182(m)] (as amended by section 2) that would be more effective than the process described in section 212(m)(2)(E) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m/2/E">8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(2)(E)</ref>] (as so amended).”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Issuance of Certified Statements</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/95/s4/c">Pub. L. 106–95, § 4(c)</ref>, <date date="1999-11-12">Nov. 12, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1318">113 Stat. 1318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/95/s4/c">“The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, or any approved equivalent independent credentialing organization, shall issue certified statements pursuant to the amendment under subsection (a) [amending this section] not more than 35 days after the receipt of a complete application for such a statement.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension of Authorized Period of Stay for Certain Nurses</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/302/s1">Pub. L. 104–302, § 1</ref>, <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3656">110 Stat. 3656</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/302/s1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Who Previously Entered the United States Pursuant to an</inline> H–1A <inline class="small-caps">Visa.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authorized period of stay in the United States of any nonimmigrant described in paragraph (2) is hereby extended through <date date="1997-09-30">September 30, 1997</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Nonimmigrant described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A nonimmigrant described in this paragraph is a nonimmigrant—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(a)</ref>];</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> who was within the United States on or after <date date="1995-09-01">September 1, 1995</date>, and who is within the United States on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>]; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> whose period of authorized stay has expired or would expire before <date date="1997-09-30">September 30, 1997</date> but for the provisions of this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to extend the validity of any visa issued to a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or to authorize the re-entry of any person outside the United States on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Change of Employment</inline>.—</heading><content>A nonimmigrant whose authorized period of stay is extended by operation of this section shall not be eligible to change employers in accordance with section 214.2(h)(2)(i)(D) of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Interim Treatment</inline>.—</heading><content>A nonimmigrant whose authorized period of stay is extended by operation of this section, and the spouse and child of such nonimmigrant, shall be considered as having continued to maintain lawful status as a nonimmigrant through <date date="1997-09-30">September 30, 1997</date>.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Inadmissible Deemed To Include Excludable and References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in subsec. (a)(1)(A) of this section to “inadmissible” is deemed to include a reference to “excludable”, and any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d">section 309(d) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Annual Report on Aliens Paroled Into United States</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s602/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 602(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-689">110 Stat. 3009–689</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s602/b">“Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate describing the number and categories of aliens paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)</ref>]. Each such report shall provide the total number of aliens paroled into and residing in the United States and shall contain information and data for each country of origin concerning the number and categories of aliens paroled, the duration of parole, the current status of aliens paroled, and the number and categories of aliens returned to the custody from which they were paroled during the preceding fiscal year.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Assistance to Drug Traffickers</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/447/tI/s107">Pub. L. 103–447, title I, § 107</ref>, <date date="1994-11-02">Nov. 2, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4695">108 Stat. 4695</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/447/tI/s107">“The President shall take all reasonable steps provided by law to ensure that the immediate relatives of any individual described in section 487(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2291f/a">22 U.S.C. 2291f(a)</ref>), and the business partners of any such individual or of any entity described in such section, are not permitted entry into the United States, consistent with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Processing of Visas for Admission to United States</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s140/c">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 140(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/399">108 Stat. 399</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/415/s1/d">Pub. L. 103–415, § 1(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4299">108 Stat. 4299</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/415/s1/d"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Beginning 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>], whenever a United States consular officer issues a visa for admission to the United States, that official shall certify, in writing, that a check of the Automated Visa Lookout System, or any other system or list which maintains information about the excludability of aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], has been made and that there is no basis under such system for the exclusion of such alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> If, at the time an alien applies for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, the alien’s name is included in the Department of State’s visa lookout system and the consular officer to whom the application is made fails to follow the procedures in processing the application required by the inclusion of the alien’s name in such system, the consular officer’s failure shall be made a matter of record and shall be considered as a serious negative factor in the officer’s annual performance evaluation.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> If an alien to whom a visa was issued as a result of a failure described in paragraph (1)(B) is admitted to the United States and there is thereafter probable cause to believe that the alien was a participant in a terrorist act causing serious injury, loss of life, or significant destruction of property in the United States, the Secretary of State shall convene an Accountability Review Board [now “Security Review Committee”] under the authority of title III of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4831">22 U.S.C. 4831</ref> et seq.].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Access to Interstate Identification Index of National Crime Information Center; Fingerprint Checks</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s140/d">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 140(d)</ref>–(g), <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/400">108 Stat. 400</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tV/s505">Pub. L. 103–317, title V, § 505</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1765">108 Stat. 1765</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/g/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(g)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-724">110 Stat. 3009–724</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s126">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 126</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2471">111 Stat. 2471</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s126"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Access to the Interstate Identification Index.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Department of State Consolidated Immigrant Visa Processing Center shall have on-line access, without payment of any fee or charge, to the Interstate Identification Index of the National Crime Information Center solely for the purpose of determining whether a visa applicant has a criminal history record indexed in such Index. Such access does not entitle the Department of State to obtain the full content of automated records through the Interstate Identification Index. To obtain the full content of a criminal history record, the Department shall submit a separate request to the Identification Records Section of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and shall pay the appropriate fee as provided for in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/162">Public Law 101–162</ref>) [<ref href="/us/stat/103/988">103 Stat. 988</ref>, 998].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The Department of State shall be responsible for all one-time start-up and recurring incremental non-personnel costs of establishing and maintaining the access authorized in paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The individual primarily responsible for the day-to-day implementation of paragraph (1) shall be an employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation selected by the Department of State, and detailed to the Department on a fully reimbursable basis.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Fingerprint Checks.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Effective not later than <date date="1995-03-31">March 31, 1995</date>, the Secretary of State shall in the ten countries with the highest volume of immigrant visa issuance for the most recent fiscal year for which data are available require the fingerprinting of applicants over sixteen years of age for immigrant visas. The Department of State shall submit records of such fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in order to ascertain whether such applicants previously have been convicted of a felony under State or Federal law in the United States, and shall pay all appropriate fees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The Secretary shall prescribe and publish such regulations as may be necessary to implement the requirements of this subsection, and to avoid undue processing costs and delays for eligible immigrants and the United States Government.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><content> Not later than <date date="1996-12-31">December 31, 1996</date>, the Secretary of State and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall jointly submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, a report on the effectiveness of the procedures authorized in subsections (d) and (e).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><content> Subsections (d) and (e) shall cease to have effect after <date date="1998-05-01">May 1, 1998</date>.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Visa Lookout Systems</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s140/b">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 140(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/399">108 Stat. 399</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s140/b">“Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>], the Secretary of State shall implement an upgrade of all overseas visa lookout operations to computerized systems with automated multiple-name search capabilities.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/102/138/tI/s128">Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 128</ref>, <date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/660">105 Stat. 660</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/C">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(3)(C)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/C"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Visas</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State may not include in the Automated Visa Lookout System, or in any other system or list which maintains information about the inadmissibility of aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], the name of any alien who is not inadmissible from the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, subject to the provisions of this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Correction of Lists</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>], the Secretary of State shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> correct the Automated Visa Lookout System, or any other system or list which maintains information about the inadmissibility of aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act, by deleting the name of any alien not inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> report to the Congress concerning the completion of such correction process.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report on Correction Process.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>], the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other appropriate Government agencies, shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees, a plan which sets forth the manner in which the Department of State will correct the Automated Visa Lookout System, and any other system or list as set forth in subsection (b).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>], the Secretary of State shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the progress made toward completing the correction of lists as set forth in subsection (b).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>This section refers to the Immigration and Nationality Act as in effect on and after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The Secretary may add or retain in such system or list the names of aliens who are not inadmissible only if they are included for otherwise authorized law enforcement purposes or other lawful purposes of the Department of State. A name included for other lawful purposes under this paragraph shall include a notation which clearly and distinctly indicates that such person is not presently inadmissible. The Secretary of State shall adopt procedures to ensure that visas are not denied to such individuals for any reason not set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register regulations and standards concerning maintenance and use by the Department of State of systems and lists for purposes described in paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Nothing in this section may be construed as creating new authority or expanding any existing authority for any activity not otherwise authorized by law.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this section the term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Changes in Labor Certification Process</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s122">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 122</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4994">104 Stat. 4994</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/ff">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(ff)</ref>, <date date="1995-10-25">Oct. 25, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/ff"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0" status="repealed"><num value="a">“[(a)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/ff">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(ff)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>.]</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notice in Labor Certifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Labor shall provide, in the labor certification process under section 212(a)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(5)(A)</ref>], that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> no certification may be made unless the applicant for certification has, at the time of filing the application, provided notice of the filing (A) to the bargaining representative (if any) of the employer’s employees in the occupational classification and area for which aliens are sought, or (B) if there is no such bargaining representative, to employees employed at the facility through posting in conspicuous locations; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> any person may submit documentary evidence bearing on the application for certification (such as information on available workers, information on wages and working conditions, and information on the employer’s failure to meet terms and conditions with respect to the employment of alien workers and co-workers).”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Review of Exclusion Lists</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s601/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 601(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5075">104 Stat. 5075</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/B">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(3)(B)</ref>, (f)(1)(Q), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>, 3009–621, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/B"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I00" class="inline"><num value=""/><chapeau>“The Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall develop protocols and guidelines for updating lookout books and the automated visa lookout system and similar mechanisms for the screening of aliens applying for visas for admission, or for admission, to the United States. Such protocols and guidelines shall be developed in a manner that ensures that in the case of an alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> whose name is in such system, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> who either (A) applies for admission after the effective date of the amendments made by this section [see Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note above], or (B) requests (in writing to a local consular office after such date) a review, without seeking admission, of the alien’s continued inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.],</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">if the alien is no longer inadmissible because of an amendment made by this section the alien’s name shall be removed from such books and system and the alien shall be informed of such removal and if the alien continues to be inadmissible the alien shall be informed of such determination.”</continuation> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Implementation of Requirements for Admission of Nonimmigrant Nurses During 5-Year Period</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s3/c">Pub. L. 101–238, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2103">103 Stat. 2103</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/238/s3/c"> -<inline>“The Secretary of Labor (in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services) shall—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> first publish final regulations to carry out section 212(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/m">8 U.S.C. 1182(m)</ref>] (as added by this section) not later than the first day of the 8th month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> provide for the appointment (by <date date="1991-01-01">January 1, 1991</date>) of an advisory group, including representatives of the Secretary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Attorney General, hospitals, and labor organizations representing registered nurses, to advise the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> concerning the impact of this section on the nursing shortage,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> on programs that medical institutions may implement to recruit and retain registered nurses who are United States citizens or immigrants who are authorized to perform nursing services,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> on the formulation of State recruitment and retention plans under section 212(m)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> on the advisability of extending the amendments made by this section [amending sections 1101 and 1182 of this title] beyond the 5-year period described in subsection (d) [set out above].”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prohibition on Exclusion or Deportation of Aliens on Certain Grounds</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/100/204/tIX/s901">Pub. L. 100–204, title IX, § 901</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1399">101 Stat. 1399</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/461/tV/s555">Pub. L. 100–461, title V, § 555</ref>, <date date="1988-10-01">Oct. 1, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2268-36">102 Stat. 2268–36</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/246/tI/s128">Pub. L. 101–246, title I, § 128</ref>, <date date="1990-02-16">Feb. 16, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/30">104 Stat. 30</ref>, provided that no nonimmigrant alien was to be denied a visa or excluded from admission into the United States, or subject to deportation because of any past, current or expected beliefs, statements or associations which, if engaged in by a United States citizen in the United States, would be protected under the Constitution of the United States, and which provided construction regarding excludable aliens and standing to sue, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/21">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(21)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5084">104 Stat. 5084</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations Governing Admission, Detention, and Travel of Nonimmigrant Aliens in Guam Pursuant to Visa Waivers</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s14/b">Pub. L. 99–396, § 14(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/842">100 Stat. 842</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3/1/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3(1)(B)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, directed Attorney General to issue, within 90 days after <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, regulations governing the admission, detention, and travel of nonimmigrant aliens pursuant to the visa waiver authorized by the amendment made by <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s14/a">section 14(a) of Pub. L. 99–396</ref>, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/19">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(19)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5084">104 Stat. 5084</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Annual Report to Congress on Implementation of Provisions Authorizing Waiver of Certain Requirements for Nonimmigrant Visitors to Guam</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s14/c">Pub. L. 99–396, § 14(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/842">100 Stat. 842</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3/1/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3(1)(B)</ref>, (C), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, directed Attorney General to submit a report each year on implementation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 U.S.C. 1182</ref>(<i>l</i>) to Committees on the Judiciary and Interior and Insular Affairs of House of Representatives and Committees on the Judiciary and Energy and Natural Resources of Senate, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/19">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(19)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5084">104 Stat. 5084</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sharing of Information Concerning Drug Traffickers</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/93/tI/s132">Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 132</ref>, <date date="1985-08-16">Aug. 16, 1985</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/99/420">99 Stat. 420</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/93/tI/s132"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reporting Systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to ensure that foreign narcotics traffickers are denied visas to enter the United States, as required by section 212(a)(23) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act ([former] 22 [8] U.S.C. 1182(a)(23))—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Department of State shall cooperate with United States law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Customs Service, in establishing a comprehensive information system on all drug arrests of foreign nationals in the United States, so that that information may be communicated to the appropriate United States embassies; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the National Drug Enforcement Policy Board shall agree on uniform guidelines which would permit the sharing of information on foreign drug traffickers.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1985-08-16">Aug. 16, 1985</date>], the Chairman of the National Drug Enforcement Policy Board shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the steps taken to implement this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of <date date="2002-11-25">November 25, 2002</date>, as modified, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s542">section 542 of Title 6</ref>. For establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security, treated as if included in <ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Pub. L. 107–296</ref> as of <date date="2002-11-25">Nov. 25, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s211">section 211 of Title 6</ref>, as amended generally by <ref href="/us/pl/114/125">Pub. L. 114–125</ref>, and <ref href="/us/pl/114/125/s802/b">section 802(b) of Pub. L. 114–125</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s211">section 211 of Title 6</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Refugees From Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia); Temporary Parole Into United States for Fiscal Years 1979 and 1980</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/431/tVI/s605">Pub. L. 95–431, title VI, § 605</ref>, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1045">92 Stat. 1045</ref>, provided that it was the sense of Congress that United States give special consideration to plight of refugees from Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia) and that Attorney General should parole into United States, under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> for fiscal year 1979, 7,500 aliens who are nationals or citizens of Democratic Kampuchea and for fiscal year 1980, 7,500 such aliens.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Retroactive Adjustment of Refugee Status</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/412/s5">Pub. L. 95–412, § 5</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/909">92 Stat. 909</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/g">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(g)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/108">94 Stat. 108</ref>, provided that any refugee, not otherwise eligible for retroactive adjustment of status, who was paroled into United States by Attorney General pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> before <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>, was to have his status adjusted pursuant to section 1153(g) and (h) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report by Attorney General to Congressional Committees on Admission of Certain Excludable Aliens</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/370/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 95–370, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1978-09-17">Sept. 17, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/627">92 Stat. 627</ref>, directed Attorney General, by <date date="1979-10-30">October 30, 1979</date>, to report to specific congressional committees on certain cases of the admission to the United States of aliens that may have been excludable under former section 1182(a)(27) to (29) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">National Board of Medical Examiners Examination</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/94/484/tVI/s602/a">Pub. L. 94–484, title VI, § 602(a)</ref>, (b), as added by <ref href="/us/pl/95/83/tIII/s307/q/3">Pub. L. 95–83, title III, § 307(q)(3)</ref>, <date date="1977-08-01">Aug. 1, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/395">91 Stat. 395</ref>, eff. <date date="1977-01-10">Jan. 10, 1977</date>, provided that an alien who is a graduate of a medical school would be considered to have passed parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners Examination if the alien was on <date date="1977-01-09">January 9, 1977</date>, a doctor of medicine fully and permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State, held on that date a valid specialty certificate issued by a constituent board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, and was on that date practicing medicine in a State, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s5/a/3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 5(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1612">95 Stat. 1612</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Labor Certification for Graduates of Foreign Medical Schools; Development of Data by Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Not Later Than <date date="1977-10-12">Oct. 12, 1977</date></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/94/484/tIX/s906">Pub. L. 94–484, title IX, § 906</ref>, <date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2325">90 Stat. 2325</ref>, directed Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, not later than one year after <date date="1976-10-12">Oct. 12, 1976</date>, to develop sufficient data to enable the Secretary of Labor to make equitable determinations with regard to applications for labor certification by graduates of foreign medical schools, such data to include the number of physicians (by specialty and by percent of population) in a geographic area necessary to provide adequate medical care, including such care in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care institutions, in such area.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Resettlement of Refugee-Escapee; Reports; Formula; Termination Date; Persons Difficult To Resettle; Creation of Record of Admission for Permanent Residence</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/86/648">Pub. L. 86–648</ref>, §§ 1–4, 11, <date date="1960-07-14">July 14, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/504">74 Stat. 504</ref>, 505, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/87/510/s6">Pub. L. 87–510, § 6</ref>, <date date="1962-06-28">June 28, 1962</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/76/124">76 Stat. 124</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s16">Pub. L. 89–236, § 16</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/919">79 Stat. 919</ref>, provided:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/89/236/s16"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21" status="repealed"><num value="1">“[Section 1.</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s16">Pub. L. 89–236, § 16</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/919">79 Stat. 919</ref>.]</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21" status="repealed"><num value="2">“[Sec. 2.</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s16">Pub. L. 89–236, § 16</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/919">79 Stat. 919</ref>.]</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="3">“Sec. 3.</num><content> Any alien who was paroled into the United States as a refugee-escapee, pursuant to section 1 of the Act, whose parole has not theretofore been terminated by the Attorney General pursuant to such regulations as he may prescribe under the authority of section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (d)(5) of this section]; and who has been in the United States for at least two years, and who has not acquired permanent residence, shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and shall thereupon be inspected and examined for admission into the United States, and his case dealt with in accordance with the provisions of sections 235, 236, and 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [sections 1225, 1226, and [former] 1227 of this title].</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="4">“Sec. 4.</num><content> Any alien who, pursuant to section 3 of this Act, is found, upon inspection by the immigration officer or after hearing before a special inquiry officer, to be admissible as an immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act [this chapter] at the time of his inspection and examination, except for the fact that he was not and is not in possession of the documents required by section 212(a)(20) of the said Act [former subsec. (a)(20) of this section], shall be regarded as lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of his arrival.</content> -</section> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I92" class="centered">* * * * *</continuation> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21" status="repealed"><num value="11">“[Sec. 11.</num><content> Repealed. Pub. L. 89-236, § 16, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/919">79 Stat. 919</ref>.]”</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Creation of Record of Admission for Permanent Residence in the Case of Certain Hungarian Refugees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/85/559">Pub. L. 85–559</ref>, <date date="1958-07-25">July 25, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/419">72 Stat. 419</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/85/559"> -<inline>“That any alien who was paroled into the United States as a refugee from the Hungarian revolution under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsection (d)(5) of this section] subsequent to <date date="1956-10-23">October 23, 1956</date>, who has been in the United States for at least two years, and who has not acquired permanent residence, shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and shall thereupon be inspected and examined for admission into the United States, and his case dealt with, in accordance with the provisions of sections 235, 236 and 237 of that Act [sections 1225, 1226 and [former] 1227 of this title].</inline> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="2">“Sec. 2.</num><content> Any such alien who, pursuant to section 1 of this Act, is found, upon inspection by an immigration officer or after hearing before a special inquiry officer, to have been and to be admissible as an immigrant at the time of his arrival in the United States and at the time of his inspection and examination, except for the fact that he was not and is not in possession of the documents required by section 212(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former subsection (a)(20) of this section], shall be regarded as lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of his arrival.</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="3">“Sec. 3.</num><content> Nothing contained in this Act shall be held to repeal, amend, alter, modify, affect, or restrict the powers, duties, functions, or authority of the Attorney General in the administration and enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act [this chapter] or any other law relating to immigration, nationality, or naturalization.”</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="definitions" id="id7b4221c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Definition of Appropriate Congressional Committees</heading> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7034/s/1">Pub. L. 118–47, div. F, title VII, § 7034(s)(1)</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/793">138 Stat. 793</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7034/s/1">“Unless otherwise defined in this Act [div. F of <ref href="/us/pl/118/47">Pub. L. 118–47</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/729">138 Stat. 729</ref>, see Tables for classification], for purposes of this Act the term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dK/tVII/s7034/s/1">Pub. L. 117–328, div. K, title VII, § 7034(s)(1)</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5035">136 Stat. 5035</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dK/tVII/s7034/t/1">Pub. L. 117–103, div. K, title VII, § 7034(t)(1)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/626">136 Stat. 626</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034/q/1">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034(q)(1)</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1753">134 Stat. 1753</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b4221c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry of Certain Aliens</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Suspension of entry of certain aliens into the United States were contained in the following Presidential proclamations:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10685, <date date="2023-12-11">Dec. 11, 2023</date>, 88 F.R. 86541, relating to immigrants and nonimmigrants enabling corruption.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10309, <date date="2021-11-16">Nov. 16, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 64797, relating to immigrants and nonimmigrants responsible for policies or actions that threaten democracy in Nicaragua.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10052, <date date="2020-06-22">June 22, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 38263, as amended by Proc. No. 10054, <date date="2020-06-29">June 29, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 40085; Proc. No. 10131, § 2, <date date="2020-12-31">Dec. 31, 2020</date>, 86 F.R. 418; Proc. No. 10149, § 1, <date date="2021-02-24">Feb. 24, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 11847, relating to immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the United States labor market following the COVID–19 pandemic, expired <date date="2021-03-31">Mar. 31, 2021</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10043, <date date="2020-05-29">May 29, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 34353, relating to certain students and researchers from the People’s Republic of China.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10014, <date date="2020-04-22">Apr. 22, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 23441, as amended by Proc. No. 10052, § 1, <date date="2020-06-22">June 22, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 38264; Proc. No. 10131, § 1, <date date="2020-12-31">Dec. 31, 2020</date>, 86 F.R. 418, relating to immigrants who present a risk to the United States labor market following the COVID–19 pandemic, was revoked by Proc. No. 10149, § 1, <date date="2021-02-24">Feb. 24, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 11847.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9945, <date date="2019-10-04">Oct. 4, 2019</date>, 84 F.R. 53991, relating to immigrants who will financially burden the United States healthcare system, was revoked by Proc. No. 10209, <date date="2021-05-14">May 14, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 27015.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9932, <date date="2019-09-25">Sept. 25, 2019</date>, 84 F.R. 51935, relating to senior officials of the government of Iran.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9931, <date date="2019-09-25">Sept. 25, 2019</date>, 84 F.R. 51931, relating to persons responsible for policies or actions that threaten Venezuela’s democratic institutions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 8697, <date date="2011-08-04">Aug. 4, 2011</date>, 76 F.R. 49277, relating to persons who participate in serious human rights and humanitarian law violations and other abuses.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 8693, <date date="2011-07-24">July 24, 2011</date>, 76 F.R. 44751, relating to aliens subject to United Nations Security Council travel bans and International Emergency Economic Powers Act sanctions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 8342, <date date="2009-01-16">Jan. 16, 2009</date>, 74 F.R. 4093, relating to foreign government officials responsible for failing to combat trafficking in persons.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 7750, <date date="2004-01-12">Jan. 12, 2004</date>, 69 F.R. 2287, relating to persons engaged in or benefiting from corruption.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Suspension of entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in certain countries during the COVID–19 pandemic were contained in the following Presidential proclamations:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10315, <date date="2021-11-26">Nov. 26, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 68385, relating to noncitizens who were physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Zimbabwe, was revoked by Proc. No. 10329, <date date="2021-12-28">Dec. 28, 2021</date>, 87 F.R. 149.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10294, <date date="2021-10-25">Oct. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 59603, relating to certain noncitizens who are nonimmigrants and who are not fully vaccinated against COVID–19 arriving by air, was revoked in part, effective <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, by Proc. No. 10575, <date date="2023-05-09">May 9, 2023</date>, 88 F.R. 30889.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10199, <date date="2021-04-30">Apr. 30, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 24297, relating to noncitizens entering as nonimmigrants who were physically present within the Republic of India, was revoked by Proc. No. 10294, § 1, <date date="2021-10-25">Oct. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 59604.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10143, <date date="2021-01-25">Jan. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7467, relating to noncitizens who were physically present within the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), the Republic of Ireland, and the Federative Republic of Brazil, was revoked by Proc. No. 10294, § 1, <date date="2021-10-25">Oct. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 59604.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10041, <date date="2020-05-24">May 24, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 31933, as amended by Proc. No. 10042, <date date="2020-05-25">May 25, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 32291, relating to aliens present in the Federative Republic of Brazil, was revoked by Proc. No. 10138, <date date="2021-01-18">Jan. 18, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 6799.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9996, <date date="2020-03-14">Mar. 14, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 15341, relating to aliens present in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, was revoked by Proc. No. 10138, <date date="2021-01-18">Jan. 18, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 6799.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9993, <date date="2020-03-11">Mar. 11, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 15045, relating to aliens present in the Schengen Area, was revoked by Proc. No. 10138, <date date="2021-01-18">Jan. 18, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 6799.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9992, <date date="2020-02-29">Feb. 29, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 12855, as amended by Proc. No. 10143, § 5, <date date="2021-01-25">Jan. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7469, relating to aliens present in the Islamic Republic of Iran, was revoked by Proc. No. 10294, § 1, <date date="2021-10-25">Oct. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 59604.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9984, <date date="2020-01-31">Jan. 31, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 6709, as amended by Proc. No. 9992, § 4, <date date="2020-02-29">Feb. 29, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 12857; Proc. No. 10143, § 5, <date date="2021-01-25">Jan. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7469, relating to aliens present in the People’s Republic of China, was revoked by Proc. No. 10294, § 1, <date date="2021-10-25">Oct. 25, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 59604.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Proc. No. 4865. High Seas Interdiction of Illegal Aliens</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 4865, <date date="1981-09-29">Sept. 29, 1981</date>, 46 F.R. 48107, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The ongoing migration of persons to the United States in violation of our laws is a serious national problem detrimental to the interests of the United States. A particularly difficult aspect of the problem is the continuing illegal migration by sea of large numbers of undocumented aliens into the southeastern United States. These arrivals have severely strained the law enforcement resources of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and have threatened the welfare and safety of communities in that region.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">As a result of our discussions with the Governments of affected foreign countries and with agencies of the Executive Branch of our Government, I have determined that new and effective measures to curtail these unlawful arrivals are necessary. In this regard, I have determined that international cooperation to intercept vessels trafficking in illegal migrants is a necessary and proper means of insuring the effective enforcement of our laws.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including Sections 212(f) and 215(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)(1)), in order to protect the sovereignty of the United States, and in accordance with cooperative arrangements with certain foreign governments, and having found that the entry of undocumented aliens, arriving at the borders of the United States from the high seas, is detrimental to the interests of the United States, do proclaim that:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The entry of undocumented aliens from the high seas is hereby suspended and shall be prevented by the interdiction of certain vessels carrying such aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth.</p> -<signature> -<name>Ronald Reagan.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Proclamation No. 9645</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9645, <date date="2017-09-24">Sept. 24, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 45161, as amended by Proc. No. 9723, § 1, <date date="2018-04-10">Apr. 10, 2018</date>, 83 F.R. 15939; Proc. No. 9983, § 3, <date date="2020-01-31">Jan. 31, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 6706, which prohibited entry into the United States by nationals of certain countries unless they are approved for a waiver, was revoked by Proc. No. 10141, <date date="2021-01-20">Jan. 20, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7005.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Proclamation No. 9983</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 9983, <date date="2020-01-31">Jan. 31, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 6699, which prohibited entry into the United States by nationals of certain countries, was revoked by Proc. No. 10141, <date date="2021-01-20">Jan. 20, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7005.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4221cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Proc. No. 10773. Securing the Border</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10773, <date date="2024-06-03">June 3, 2024</date>, 89 F.R. 48487, as amended by Proc. No. 10817, §§ 1, 2, <date date="2024-09-27">Sept. 27, 2024</date>, 89 F.R. 80352, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">There are more people around the world who are displaced from their homes today than at any point in time since World War II. Many factors have contributed to this problem. Failing regimes and dire economic conditions afflict many countries, including several in the Western Hemisphere. Violence linked to transnational criminal organizations has displaced substantial numbers of people in Latin America. The global COVID–19 pandemic upended societies around the globe. Natural disasters have forced people from their homes.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">As a result of these global conditions, we have been experiencing substantial levels of migration throughout the Western Hemisphere, including at our southwest land border. In 2019, encounters nearly doubled from their 2018 level to almost 1 million. In 2020, the global COVID–19 pandemic led countries throughout the world to shut their borders and suspend international travel; however, once the pandemic began to recede, international travel resumed, and we again experienced elevated levels of migration throughout the Western Hemisphere, including at our southwest land border.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">On <date date="2023-05-11">May 11, 2023</date>, as part of my Administration’s work to prepare for the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public health order under title 42, United States Code, and to return to processing all noncitizens under immigration authorities under title 8, United States Code (title 8), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule, entitled Circumvention of Lawful Pathways (Lawful Pathways rule), encouraging the use of lawful pathways and imposing a rebuttable presumption of asylum ineligibility on those who do not use them.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Lawful Pathways rule was designed to address the high levels of migration throughout the Western Hemisphere and further discourage irregular migration by encouraging migrants to use lawful, safe, and orderly processes for entering the United States or to seek protection in other partner nations; imposing a presumptive condition on asylum eligibility for those who fail to do so; and supporting the swift return of those who do not have valid protection claims.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">As a complement to the Lawful Pathways rule and associated enforcement efforts, the Department of State and DHS have taken significant steps to expand safe and orderly pathways for migrants to enter the United States lawfully. Those steps include establishing Safe Mobility Offices in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala to facilitate access to lawful pathways; expanding country-specific and other available processes to seek parole on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit; expanding access to visa programs for seasonal employment; establishing a mechanism for noncitizens to schedule a time and place to present at ports of entry in a safe, orderly, and lawful manner through the CBP One mobile application; and expanding refugee admissions from the Western Hemisphere from 5,000 in Fiscal Year 2021 to up to 50,000 in Fiscal Year 2024.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Lawful Pathways rule and these complementary measures have made a substantial impact. On <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, DHS returned to processing all noncitizens under title 8 immigration authorities and is processing noncitizens at record scale and efficiency. Since then, my Administration has maximized the use of expedited removal to the greatest extent possible given limited resources, placing more than 970 individuals encountered at and between ports of entry at the southwest land border into the process each day on average and conducting more than 152,000 credible fear interviews, both of which are record highs. As a result, from <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, to <date date="2024-05-01">May 1, 2024</date>, my Administration removed or returned more than 720,000 noncitizens who did not have a lawful basis to remain in the United States, the vast majority of whom crossed the southwest land border. Total removals and returns in the 12 months following <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, exceeded removals and returns in every full Fiscal Year since 2010. The majority of all individuals encountered at the southwest land border from Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2023 were removed, returned, or expelled.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Despite these efforts, and after months of reduced encounter levels following the changes put in place after <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, encounter levels increased toward the end of 2023, and December 2023 saw the highest level of encounters between ports of entry in history, as increasing numbers of people migrated through the Western Hemisphere. The challenges presented by this surge in migration, which would have been even worse had the Lawful Pathways rule and other measures not been in place, were compounded by the fact that the surge was focused increasingly on western areas of the border in California and Arizona that are geographically remote, challenging to address, and without sufficient pre-existing infrastructure or resources to respond to the surge. From January to March 2024, encounters decreased from and have remained below levels experienced in November and December 2023, including as a result of increased enforcement by the United States and partner countries. However, the factors that are driving the unprecedented movement of people in our hemisphere remain, and there is still a substantial and elevated level of migration that continues to pose significant operational challenges.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The current situation is also the direct result of the Congress’s failure to update an immigration and asylum system that is simply broken—and not equipped to meet current needs. While my Administration has vigorously enforced the law within the constraints imposed by the existing system, the statutory framework put in place by the Congress is outdated. For the vast majority of people in immigration proceedings, the current laws make it impossible to quickly grant protection to those who require it and to quickly remove those who do not establish a legal basis to remain in the United States. This reality is compounded by the fact that the Congress has chronically underfunded our border security and immigration system and has failed to provide the resources or reforms it needs to be able to deliver timely consequences to most individuals who cross unlawfully and cannot establish a legal basis to remain in the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Despite the strengthened consequences in place at our border through the Lawful Pathways rule and the related measures that have led to record returns and removals, encounter levels are exceeding our capacity to deliver those consequences in a timely manner due to the outdated laws and limited resources we have available.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">My Administration has repeatedly asked the Congress to update the outdated and inadequate immigration statutes, to create a legal framework that is functional and addresses current realities, and to provide additional resources so that we can more effectively deliver consequences at the border. In August 2023, I requested more than $4 billion in additional funding for border security and related migration issues, including more than $2 billion for urgent DHS border management requirements. The Congress failed to act. In October 2023, I requested $13.6 billion for border enforcement and migration management. This request included more than $5 billion for DHS to manage conditions on the southern border, as well as funding for critical capacity enhancements to keep the southern border secure. The Congress once again failed to provide our border and immigration system with the resources it needs to deliver timely consequences to those who cross unlawfully.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In early February 2024, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced legislation (bipartisan legislative proposal) containing the toughest and fairest reforms of our asylum laws in decades that would have provided new authorities to significantly streamline and speed up immigration enforcement proceedings for individuals encountered at the border, including those who are seeking protection. Critically, the bipartisan legislative proposal included nearly $20 billion in additional resources for DHS and other departments to implement those new authorities, such as:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) over 1,500 new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, including Border Patrol agents and CBP officers;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) over 4,300 new asylum officers and additional U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff to facilitate timely and fair decisions;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) 100 new immigration judge teams to help reduce the asylum caseload backlog and adjudicate cases more quickly;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) shelter and critical services for newcomers in our cities and States; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) 1,200 new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel for functions including enforcement and deportations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">While the bipartisan legislative proposal did not include everything we wanted, senior officials from my Administration worked closely with the bipartisan group of Senators to ensure that the reforms would adequately address the challenges that we have been facing at our southern border for more than a decade. However, the Congress failed to move forward with this bipartisan legislative proposal.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (<ref href="/us/pl/118/47">Public Law 118–47</ref>) [see Tables for classification] increased funding for DHS over Fiscal Year 2023, but it did not address the needs identified in various related supplemental requests, nor did it equip the Federal Government with the new authorities from the bipartisan legislative proposal. In May 2024, when the Senate again considered the bipartisan legislative proposal, the Senate failed to advance the measure.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Our broken immigration system is directly contributing to the historic migration we are seeing throughout the Western Hemisphere, exacerbated by poor economic conditions, natural disasters, and general insecurity, and this fact, combined with inadequate resources to keep pace, has once again severely strained our capacity at the border. The result is a vicious cycle in which our United States Border Patrol facilities constantly risk overcrowding, our detention system has regularly been at capacity, and our asylum system remains backlogged and cannot deliver timely decisions, all of which spurs more people to make the dangerous journey north to the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Congress’s failure to deliver meaningful policy reforms and adequate funding, despite repeated requests that they do so, is a core cause of this problem. Under current law, whenever a noncitizen in expedited removal indicates an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution, they are referred for an interview with an asylum officer and cannot be removed through expedited removal if there is a significant possibility that they could establish eligibility for asylum. This screening standard is a requirement imposed by the Congress, but it has not functioned well in predicting ultimate success in asylum proceedings. From 2014 to 2019, 83 percent of individuals referred for an interview with an asylum officer passed the screening stage, meaning that they were not removed pursuant to expedited removal, but less than 25 percent of cases ultimately resulted in a grant of asylum or other protection, often after waiting years to reach a final decision. By imposing a rebuttable presumption of asylum ineligibility on those who cross the border unlawfully, the Lawful Pathways rule has made a meaningful impact in reducing this disparity. The screen-in rate from <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, to <date date="2024-03-31">March 31, 2024</date>, dropped to 52 percent for individuals who are subject to the rebuttable presumption of asylum ineligibility. However, the Lawful Pathways rule alone is inadequate during times of record encounter levels and cannot change the underlying statutory limitations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Data confirm that the system has been badly strained for many years and is not functioning to provide timely relief for those who warrant it or timely consequences for those without viable protection claims. Due to an outdated and inefficient system and insufficient resources that do not allow for prompt adjudication of claims, too many people have had to be processed by the Border Patrol and released with a notice to appear in removal proceedings before an immigration judge since May 2023. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service affirmative asylum backlog is now over 1 million cases and growing, with over 300,000 applications filed prior to 2021 still pending. At the end of Fiscal Year 2023, there were over 2.4 million cases pending in the immigration courts. Pending cases more than doubled from the end of Fiscal Year 2016 to the end of Fiscal Year 2020 and doubled again between that time and the end of Fiscal Year 2023. Between Fiscal Year 2006 and the end of Fiscal Year 2023, in tandem with historic increases in filings to initiate immigration court proceedings, the immigration courts’ pending caseload increased from approximately 170,000 to approximately 2.46 million. During Fiscal Year 2023, immigration judges completed more cases than they ever had before in a single year, but more than twice as many cases were received by the immigration courts than were completed.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The status quo system—the result of outdated laws and inadequate resources—has become a driver for unlawful migration throughout the region and an increasingly lucrative source of income for dangerous transnational criminal organizations and other criminal smuggling organizations that, without countermeasures, will continue to grow in strength and pose significant threats to the safety and security of United States communities and migrants, as well as countries throughout the region.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Considering these trends and the decades-long failure of the Congress to address the problem through systemic reform and adequate funding, and following the Congress’s failure to pass the bipartisan legislative proposal, I must exercise my executive authorities to meet the moment. This proclamation answers the call by suspending entry of noncitizens across the southern border during this time of high border crossings. Appropriate exceptions are provided, such as for those who are particularly vulnerable or present pursuant to a process the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is appropriate to allow for safe and orderly processing into the United States. That process will continue to allow for individuals to seek entry to this country each day in a safe and orderly manner, and following their arrival, to seek protection through the appropriate process. This proclamation, in conjunction with steps to be taken by DOJ and DHS, is needed to enhance our ability to address the historic levels of migration and more efficiently process migrants arriving at the southern border given current resource levels.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">These actions do not change or fully compensate for the fact that our immigration system is under-resourced and broken, nor do they change the fact that there are significant limits to what can be achieved without the Congress fulfilling its responsibility to help solve the unprecedented challenge that we are facing. No executive action can deliver the significant policy reforms and additional resources that were in the bipartisan legislative proposal. But I will continue to take actions, within these constraints, to address the situation at our southern border.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)) and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, hereby find that, absent the measures set forth in this proclamation, the entry into the United States of persons described in section 1 of this proclamation under circumstances described in section 2 of this proclamation would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, and that their entry should be subject to certain restrictions, limitations, and exceptions. I therefore hereby proclaim the following:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Suspension and Limitation on Entry</i>. The entry of any noncitizen into the United States across the southern border is hereby suspended and limited, subject to section 3 of this proclamation. This suspension and limitation on entry shall be effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on <date date="2024-06-05">June 5, 2024</date>. The suspension and limitation directed in this proclamation shall be discontinued pursuant to subsection 2(a) of this proclamation, subject to subsection 2(b) of this proclamation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Applicability of Suspension and Limitation on Entry</i>. (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall monitor the number of daily encounters and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, the suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall be discontinued at 12:01 a.m. eastern time on the date that is 14 calendar days after the Secretary makes a factual determination that there have been 28 consecutive calendar days of a 7-consecutive-calendar-day average of less than 1,500 encounters, not including encounters described in subsection 4(a)(iii) of this proclamation.</p> -<p>(b) Notwithstanding a factual determination made under subsection (a) of this section, the suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply at 12:01 a.m. eastern time on the calendar day immediately after the Secretary has made a factual determination that there has been a 7-consecutive-calendar-day average of 2,500 encounters or more, not including encounters described in subsection 4(a)(iii) of this proclamation, until such suspension and limitation on entry is discontinued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) [Revoked. Proc. No. 10817, § 2, <date date="2024-09-27">Sept. 27, 2024</date>, 89 F.R. 80352.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Scope and Implementation of Suspension and Limitation on Entry</i>. (a) The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply across the southern border to noncitizens, other than those described in subsection (b) of this section, during such times that the suspension and limitation on entry is in effect.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) any noncitizen national of the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) any lawful permanent resident of the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) any unaccompanied child [sic] as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g/2">section 279(g)(2) of title 6</ref>, United States Code;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iv) any noncitizen who is determined to be a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102/16">section 7102(16) of title 22</ref>, United States Code [<ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s103/16">section 103(16) of Pub. L. 106–386</ref>];</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(v) any noncitizen who has a valid visa or other lawful permission to seek entry or admission into the United States, or presents at a port of entry pursuant to a pre-scheduled time and place, including:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(A) members of the United States Armed Forces and associated personnel, United States Government employees or contractors on orders abroad, or their accompanying family members who are on their orders or are members of their household;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(B) noncitizens who hold a valid visa or who have all necessary documents required for admission consistent with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7">section 1182(a)(7) of title 8</ref>, United States Code, upon arrival at a port of entry;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(C) noncitizens traveling pursuant to the visa waiver program as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of title 8</ref>, United States Code [section 217 of <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>]; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(D) noncitizens who arrive in the United States at a southwest land border port of entry pursuant to a process the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is appropriate to allow for the safe and orderly entry of noncitizens into the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vi) any noncitizen who is permitted to enter by the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through a CBP immigration officer, based on the totality of the circumstances, including consideration of significant law enforcement, officer and public safety, urgent humanitarian, and public health interests at the time of the entry or encounter that warranted permitting the noncitizen to enter; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(vii) any noncitizen who is permitted to enter by the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through a CBP immigration officer, due to operational considerations at the time of the entry or encounter that warranted permitting the noncitizen to enter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) An exception under subsection (b) of this section from the suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation does not affect a noncitizen’s inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, see Tables for classification] for a reason other than the applicability of this proclamation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General are authorized to issue any instructions, orders, or regulations as may be necessary to implement this proclamation, including the determination of the exceptions in subsection (b) of this section, and shall promptly consider issuing any instructions, orders, or regulations as may be necessary to address the circumstances at the southern border, including any additional limitations and conditions on asylum eligibility that they determine are warranted, subject to any exceptions that they determine are warranted.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) Nothing in this proclamation shall limit the statutory processes afforded to unaccompanied children upon entering the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279">section 279 of title 6</ref>, United States Code, and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1232">section 1232 of title 8</ref>, United States Code [<ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235">section 235 of Pub. L. 110–457</ref>].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>Definitions</i>. (a) The term “encounter” refers to a noncitizen who:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) is physically apprehended by CBP immigration officers within 100 miles of the United States southwest land border during the 14-day period immediately after entry between ports of entry;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) is physically apprehended by DHS personnel at the southern coastal borders during the 14-day period immediately after entry between ports of entry; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(iii) is determined to be inadmissible at a southwest land border port of entry.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The term “southern coastal borders” means all maritime borders in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida; all maritime borders proximate to the southwest land border, the Gulf of Mexico, and the southern Pacific coast in California; and all maritime borders of the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The term “southwest land border” means the entirety of the United States land border with Mexico.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) The term “southern border” means the southwest land border and the southern coastal borders.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. <i>Severability</i>. It is the policy of the United States to enforce this proclamation to the maximum extent possible to advance the interests of the United States. Accordingly, if any provision of this proclamation, or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and the application of its provisions to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 6. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This proclamation shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4492ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Proc. No. 10817. Amending Proclamation 10773</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Proc. No. 10817, <date date="2024-09-27">Sept. 27, 2024</date>, 89 F.R. 80351, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">On <date date="2024-06-03">June 3, 2024</date>, I signed Proclamation 10773 (Securing the Border) [set out as a note above]. That proclamation suspended and limited the entry of certain noncitizens into the United States across the southern border during times of high border crossings, and directed the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to promptly consider issuing any instructions, orders, or regulations as might be necessary to address the circumstances at the southern border, including any additional limitations and conditions on asylum eligibility that they determined were warranted. Following that direction, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General issued an interim final rule (IFR) that established a limitation on asylum eligibility for certain noncitizens who enter the United States across the southern border during times when Proclamation 10773 and the IFR are designed to be in effect, and revised certain procedures applicable to the expedited removal process to more swiftly apply consequences for irregular migration during those times for noncitizens who do not establish a lawful basis to remain.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Those actions have already produced significant results. Since Proclamation 10773 and the IFR went into effect, and as of the end of the last calendar month, the average number of encounters by the United States Border Patrol at our southwest border between ports of entry has decreased by 59 percent compared to the period after the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule began to apply on <date date="2023-05-12">May 12, 2023</date>, and before Proclamation 10773 and the IFR went into effect. July and August 2024 were the lowest 2 months of encounters between ports of entry since September 2020. While Proclamation 10773 and the IFR have been in effect, and for individuals encountered between southern border ports of entry as of the end of the last calendar month, the Department of Homeland Security has removed or returned 70 percent of single adults and family members, including more than 119,000 individuals to more than 140 countries; has more than tripled the percentage of noncitizens processed through expedited removal; and has decreased the percentage of noncitizens encountered at the southwest border who are released by United States Border Patrol pending their removal proceedings by 52 percent.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Following the issuance of the IFR, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice (Departments) received and reviewed more than 1,000 comments. Based on their review of those comments and their experience in implementing Proclamation 10773 and the IFR, the Departments have identified two issues related to the thresholds for determining when to apply the suspension and limitation on entry in Proclamation 10773 and the measures described in the IFR.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">First, having closely monitored the 7-consecutive-calendar-day average of encounters following the issuance of Proclamation 10773 and the IFR, the Departments have assessed that the current threshold for discontinuing the suspension and limitation on entry in Proclamation 10773 and the measures described in the IFR could be reached following a short-term decrease in the number of encounters at the southern border that does not reflect a sustained decrease in the number of such encounters or an end to the border circumstances in which Proclamation 10773 and the IFR are designed to apply. The Departments are currently considering regulatory action to address this issue as it relates to the measures described in the IFR. With respect to Proclamation 10773, to ensure that the threshold to discontinue the suspension and limitation on entry reflects a sustained decrease in encounters, I have now determined that the suspension and limitation on entry in that proclamation should be discontinued only after the Secretary of Homeland Security has made a factual determination that there have been 28 consecutive calendar days in which the 7-consecutive-calendar-day average of encounters is less than 1,500.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Second, while Proclamation 10773 and the IFR excluded encounters of unaccompanied children from non-contiguous countries from the calculation of encounters, the Departments have assessed, based on their experience implementing Proclamation 10773 and the IFR, that this exclusion is unwarranted because processing such noncitizens is particularly resource-intensive for our frontline personnel at the southern border. This experience indicates that excluding these noncitizens from the calculation yields inaccurate estimates of system capacity. Again, the Departments are currently considering regulatory action to address this issue as it relates to the measures described in the IFR. I have now concluded that in order to better achieve Proclamation 10773’s goal of enhancing our ability to address historic levels of migration and more efficiently process migrants arriving at the southern border, that proclamation should include unaccompanied children from both non-contiguous and contiguous countries in the calculation of encounters. Consistent with section 3(b)(iii) of Proclamation 10773, any unaccompanied children will remain excepted from the suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of Proclamation 10773.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)) and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, hereby find that, absent the measures set forth in Proclamation 10773, as amended by this proclamation, the entry into the United States of persons described in section 1 of Proclamation 10773 under circumstances described in section 2 of Proclamation 10773, as amended by this proclamation, would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, and that the entry of such persons should be subject to certain restrictions, limitations, and exceptions. I therefore hereby proclaim the following:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Amendment to Section 2(a) of Proclamation 10773</i>. [Amended Proc. No. 10773.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Revocation of Section 2(c) of Proclamation 10773</i>. [Amended Proc. No. 10773.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Severability</i>. It is the policy of the United States to enforce this proclamation to the maximum extent possible to advance the interests of the United States. Accordingly, if any provision of this proclamation, or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and the application of its provisions to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>Effectiveness</i>. The amendments described in sections 1 and 2 of this proclamation shall be effective if and when there is in effect a final rule promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General that amends the IFR entitled Securing the Border, 89 FR 48,710 (<date date="2024-06-07">June 7, 2024</date>), consistent with the amendments described in sections 1 and 2 of this proclamation. If, due to court order, the final rule described in the prior sentence cannot be enforced insofar as it makes changes consistent with the amendment described in section 1 of this proclamation, then the amendment described in section 1 of this proclamation will no longer be in effect and section 2(a) of Proclamation 10773 shall continue to apply by its terms. If, due to court order, the final rule described in the first sentence of this section cannot be enforced insofar as it makes changes consistent with the amendment described in section 2 of this proclamation, then the amendment described in section 2 of this proclamation will no longer be in effect and section 2(c) of Proclamation 10773 shall continue to apply by its terms.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This proclamation shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.</p> -<signature> -<name>J.R. Biden, Jr.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 12324</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12324, <date date="1981-09-29">Sept. 29, 1981</date>, 46 F.R. 48109, which directed Secretary of State to enter into cooperative arrangements with foreign governments for purpose of preventing illegal migration to United States by sea, directed Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue appropriate instructions to Coast Guard to enforce suspension of entry of undocumented aliens and interdiction of any defined vessel carrying such aliens, and directed Attorney General to ensure fair enforcement of immigration laws and strict observance of international obligations of United States concerning those who genuinely flee persecution in their homeland, was revoked and replaced by Ex. Ord. No. 12807, § 4, <date date="1992-05-24">May 24, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 23134, set out below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12807. Interdiction of Illegal Aliens</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12807, <date date="1992-05-24">May 24, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 23133, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 30, <date date="2003-02-28">Feb. 28, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 10625, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 212(f) and 215(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)(1)), and whereas:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(1) The President has authority to suspend the entry of aliens coming by sea to the United States without necessary documentation, to establish reasonable rules and regulations regarding, and other limitations on, the entry or attempted entry of aliens into the United States, and to repatriate aliens interdicted beyond the territorial sea of the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(2) The international legal obligations of the United States under the United Nations Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (U.S. T.I.A.S. 6577; 19 U.S.T. 6223) to apply Article 33 of the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees do not extend to persons located outside the territory of the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(3) Proclamation No. 4865 [set out above] suspends the entry of all undocumented aliens into the United States by the high seas; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(4) There continues to be a serious problem of persons attempting to come to the United States by sea without necessary documentation and otherwise illegally;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, hereby order as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. The Secretary of State shall undertake to enter into, on behalf of the United States, cooperative arrangements with appropriate foreign governments for the purpose of preventing illegal migration to the United States by sea.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. (a) The Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation, where appropriate, with the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State, shall issue appropriate instructions to the Coast Guard in order to enforce the suspension of the entry of undocumented aliens by sea and the interdiction of any defined vessel carrying such aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Those instructions shall apply to any of the following defined vessels:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(1) Vessels of the United States, meaning any vessel documented or numbered pursuant to the laws of the United States, or owned in whole or in part by the United States, a citizen of the United States, or a corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States or any State, Territory, District, Commonwealth, or possession thereof, unless the vessel has been granted nationality by a foreign nation in accord with Article 5 of the Convention on the High Seas of 1958 (U.S. T.I.A.S. 5200; 13 U.S.T. 2312).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(2) Vessels without nationality or vessels assimilated to vessels without nationality in accordance with paragraph (2) of Article 6 of the Convention on the High Seas of 1958 (U.S. T.I.A.S. 5200; 13 U.S.T. 2312).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(3) Vessels of foreign nations with whom we have arrangements authorizing the United States to stop and board such vessels.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) Those instructions to the Coast Guard shall include appropriate directives providing for the Coast Guard:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(1) To stop and board defined vessels, when there is reason to believe that such vessels are engaged in the irregular transportation of persons or violations of United States law or the law of a country with which the United States has an arrangement authorizing such action.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(2) To make inquiries of those on board, examine documents and take such actions as are necessary to carry out this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(3) To return the vessel and its passengers to the country from which it came, or to another country, when there is reason to believe that an offense is being committed against the United States immigration laws, or appropriate laws of a foreign country with which we have an arrangement to assist; provided, however, that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in his unreviewable discretion, may decide that a person who is a refugee will not be returned without his consent.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) These actions, pursuant to this section, are authorized to be undertaken only beyond the territorial sea of the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. This order is intended only to improve the internal management of the Executive Branch. Neither this order nor any agency guidelines, procedures, instructions, directives, rules or regulations implementing this order shall create, or shall be construed to create, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural (including without limitation any right or benefit under the Administrative Procedure Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s551">5 U.S.C. 551</ref> et seq., 701 et seq.]), legally enforceable by any party against the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities, officers, employees, or any other person. Nor shall this order be construed to require any procedures to determine whether a person is a refugee.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. Executive Order No. 12324 is hereby revoked and replaced by this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 5. This order shall be effective immediately.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 13276. Delegation of Responsibilities Concerning Undocumented Aliens Interdicted or Intercepted in the Caribbean Region</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13276, <date date="2002-11-15">Nov. 15, 2002</date>, 67 F.R. 69985, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 1, <date date="2003-02-28">Feb. 28, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 10619, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 212(f) and 215(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)(1)), and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, and in order to delegate appropriate responsibilities to Federal agencies for responding to migration of undocumented aliens in the Caribbean region, it is hereby ordered:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Duties and Authorities of Agency Heads</i>. Consistent with applicable law,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may maintain custody, at any location he deems appropriate, of any undocumented aliens he has reason to believe are seeking to enter the United States and who are interdicted or intercepted in the Caribbean region. In this regard, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide and operate a facility, or facilities, to house and provide for the needs of any such aliens. Such a facility may be located at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base or any other appropriate location.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security may conduct any screening of such aliens that he deems appropriate, including screening to determine whether such aliens should be returned to their country of origin or transit, or whether they are persons in need of protection who should not be returned without their consent. If the Secretary of Homeland Security institutes such screening, then until a determination is made, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide for the custody, care, safety, transportation, and other needs of the aliens. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall continue to provide for the custody, care, safety, transportation, and other needs of aliens who are determined not to be persons in need of protection until such time as they are returned to their country of origin or transit.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Secretary of State shall provide for the custody, care, safety, transportation, and other needs of undocumented aliens interdicted or intercepted in the Caribbean region whom the Secretary of Homeland Security has identified as persons in need of protection. The Secretary of State shall provide for and execute a process for resettling such persons in need of protection, as appropriate, in countries other than their country of origin, and shall also undertake such diplomatic efforts as may be necessary to address the problem of illegal migration of aliens in the Caribbean region and to facilitate the return of those aliens who are determined not to be persons in need of protection.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c)(i) The Secretary of Defense shall make available to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State, for the housing and care of any undocumented aliens interdicted or intercepted in the Caribbean region and taken into their custody, any facilities at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base that are excess to current military needs and the provision of which does not interfere with the operation and security of the base. The Secretary of Defense shall be responsible for providing access to such facilities and perimeter security. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State, respectively, shall be responsible for reimbursement for necessary supporting utilities.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) In the event of a mass migration in the Caribbean region, the Secretary of Defense shall provide support to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State in carrying out the duties described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section regarding the custody, care, safety, transportation, and other needs of the aliens, and shall assume primary responsibility for these duties on a nonreimbursable basis as necessary to contain the threat to national security posed by the migration. The Secretary of Defense shall also provide support to the Coast Guard in carrying out the duties described in Executive Order 12807 of <date date="1992-05-24">May 24, 1992</date> [set out above], regarding interdiction of migrants.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Definitions</i>. For purposes of this order, the term “mass migration” means a migration of undocumented aliens that is of such magnitude and duration that it poses a threat to the national security of the United States, as determined by the President.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Scope.</i></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authorities and responsibilities set forth in Executive Order 12807 of <date date="1992-05-24">May 24, 1992</date> [set out above].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to make reviewable in any judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, any action, omission, or matter that otherwise would not be reviewable.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is intended only to improve the management of the executive branch. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity or otherwise against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, instrumentalities, officers, employees, or any other person.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Any agency assigned any duties by this order may use the provisions of the Economy Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1535">31 U.S.C. 1535</ref> and 1536, to carry out such duties, to the extent permitted by such Act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) This order shall not be construed to require any procedure to determine whether a person is a refugee or otherwise in need of protection.</p> -<signature> -<name>George W. Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13769</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13769, <date date="2017-01-27">Jan. 27, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 8977, which related to review and suspension of issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to nationals of certain countries, implementation of a program to identify individuals seeking to enter the United States with the intent to cause or risk of causing harm, review and suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, exercises of authority relating to terrorism grounds of inadmissibility under this section, expedited completion of the biometric entry-exit tracking system, review and suspension of the Visa Interview Waiver Program, review of nonimmigrant visa reciprocity agreements, and collection and public availablility of certain immigration data, was repealed, effective <date date="2017-03-16">Mar. 16, 2017</date>, by Ex. Ord. No. 13780, § 13, <date date="2017-03-06">Mar. 6, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 13218, set out below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13780</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13780, <date date="2017-03-06">Mar. 6, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 13209, which prevented nationals from certain countries from entering the United States, was revoked by Proc. No. 10141, <date date="2021-01-20">Jan. 20, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 7005.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="2017-06-14">June 14, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 27965, related to implementation of Ex. Ord. No. 13780, formerly set out above, in light of preliminary injunctions that barred enforcement of certain provisions and construed to amend the effective date of Ex. Ord. No. 13780 to the extent necessary to comply with such injunctions.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 13815</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13815, <date date="2017-10-24">Oct. 24, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 50055, which related to resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program with enhanced vetting capabilities, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14013, § 2(a), <date date="2021-02-04">Feb. 4, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8840, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b4492d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 13940. Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices With the Interests of American Workers</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13940, <date date="2020-08-03">Aug. 3, 2020</date>, 85 F.R. 47879, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Policy</i>. It is the policy of the executive branch to create opportunities for United States workers to compete for jobs, including jobs created through Federal contracts. These opportunities, particularly in regions where the Federal Government remains the largest employer, are especially critical during the economic dislocation caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic. When employers trade American jobs for temporary foreign labor, for example, it reduces opportunities for United States workers in a manner inconsistent with the role guest-worker programs are meant to play in the Nation’s economy.</p> -<p><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. <i>Review of Contracting and Hiring Practices</i>. (a) The head of each executive department and agency (agency) that enters into contracts shall review, to the extent practicable, performance of contracts (including subcontracts) awarded by the agency in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 to assess:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) whether contractors (including subcontractors) used temporary foreign labor for contracts performed in the United States, and, if so, the nature of the work performed by temporary foreign labor on such contracts; whether opportunities for United States workers were affected by such hiring; and any potential effects on the national security caused by such hiring; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) whether contractors (including subcontractors) performed in foreign countries services previously performed in the United States, and, if so, whether opportunities for United States workers were affected by such offshoring; whether affected United States workers were eligible for assistance under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program authorized by the Trade Act of 1974 [<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2101">19 U.S.C. 2101</ref> et seq.]; and any potential effects on the national security caused by such offshoring.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The head of each agency that enters into contracts shall assess any negative impact of contractors’ and subcontractors’ temporary foreign labor hiring practices or offshoring practices on the economy and efficiency of Federal procurement and on the national security, and propose action, if necessary and as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, to improve the economy and efficiency of Federal procurement and protect the national security.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The head of each agency shall, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, review the employment policies of the agency to assess the agency’s compliance with Executive Order 11935 of <date date="1976-09-02">September 2, 1976</date> (Citizenship Requirements for Federal Employment) [41 F.R. 37301, amending the Civil Service Rules], and section 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, <ref href="/us/pl/116/93">Public Law 116–93</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3101">5 U.S.C. 3101</ref> note].</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Within 120 days of the date of this order [<date date="2020-08-03">Aug. 3, 2020</date>], the head of each agency shall submit a report to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget summarizing the results of the reviews required by subsections (a) through (c) of this section; recommending, if necessary, corrective actions that may be taken by the agency and timeframes to implement such actions; and proposing any Presidential actions that may be appropriate.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. <i>Measures to Prevent Adverse Effects on United States Workers</i>. Within 45 days of the date of this order, the Secretaries of Labor and Homeland Security shall take action, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, to protect United States workers from any adverse effects on wages and working conditions caused by the employment of H-1B visa holders at job sites (including third-party job sites), including measures to ensure that all employers of H–1B visa holders, including secondary employers, adhere to the requirements of section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(1)</ref>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. <i>General Provisions</i>. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>Donald J. Trump.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4703d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Delegation of Authority Under Sections 1182(f) and 1185(a)(1) of This Title</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="1999-09-24">Sept. 24, 1999</date>, 64 F.R. 55809, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum for the Attorney General</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 212(f) and 215(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref> and 1185(a)(1)), and in light of Proclamation 4865 of <date date="1981-09-29">September 29, 1981</date> [set out above], I hereby delegate to the Attorney General the authority to:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(a) Maintain custody, at any location she deems appropriate, and conduct any screening she deems appropriate in her unreviewable discretion, of any undocumented person she has reason to believe is seeking to enter the United States and who is encountered in a vessel interdicted on the high seas through <date date="2000-12-31">December 31, 2000</date>; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(b) Undertake any other appropriate actions with respect to such aliens permitted by law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">With respect to the functions delegated by this order, all actions taken after <date date="1999-04-16">April 16, 1999</date>, for or on behalf of the President that would have been valid if taken pursuant to this memorandum are ratified.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This memorandum is not intended to create, and should not be construed to create, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, legally enforceable by any party against the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities, officers, employees, or any other person, or to require any procedures to determine whether a person is a refugee.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.</p> -<signature> -<name>William J. Clinton.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4703d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry Into the United States, and Increasing Transparency Among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for the American People</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="2017-03-06">Mar. 6, 2017</date>, 82 F.R. 16279, which related to increased enforcement of immigration laws, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14013, § 2(b), <date date="2021-02-04">Feb. 4, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 8840, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b4703d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182a...1182c"><num value="1182a to 1182c">§§ 1182a to 1182c.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/1">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(1)</ref>, (3), <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b4703d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b4703da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1182a, <ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1254/s4">act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1254, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1145">68 Stat. 1145</ref>, related to admission of aliens who were either convicted, or who admitted the commission, of a misdemeanor.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b4703db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1182b, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s5">Pub. L. 85–316, § 5</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/640">71 Stat. 640</ref>, permitted admission of an alien spouse, child or parent excludable for crime involving moral turpitude in cases of hardship, when not contrary to national welfare or security, and with Attorney General’s consent, and under conditions and procedures prescribed by him. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h">section 1182(h) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b4703dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1182c, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s6">Pub. L. 85–316, § 6</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/640">71 Stat. 640</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/253/s1">Pub. L. 86–253, § 1</ref>, <date date="1959-09-09">Sept. 9, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/490">73 Stat. 490</ref>, authorized admission of an alien spouse, child, or parent of a United States citizen afflicted with tuberculosis under terms, conditions and controls prescribed by Attorney General. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g">section 1182(g) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b4703dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d"><num value="1182d">§ 1182d.</num><heading> Denial of visas to confiscators of American property</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial of visas</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6091">section 6091 of title 22</ref>, and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of State may deny the issuance of a visa to any alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> through the abuse of position, including a governmental or political party position, converts or has converted for personal gain real property that has been confiscated or expropriated, a claim to which is owned by a national of the United States, or who is complicit in such a conversion; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> induces any of the actions or omissions described in paragraph (1) by any person.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsection (a) shall not apply to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> any country established by international mandate through the United Nations; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> any territory recognized by the United States Government to be in dispute.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting requirement</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 6 months after <date date="1998-10-21">October 21, 1998</date>, and every 12 months thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report, including—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a list of aliens who have been denied a visa under this subsection; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182d/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a list of aliens who could have been denied a visa under subsection (a) but were issued a visa and an explanation as to why each such visa was issued.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b4703e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dG">Pub. L. 105–277, div. G</ref>, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2225, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-819">112 Stat. 2681–819</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b4703e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b4703e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b4703ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999, and also as part of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, and the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b4703eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182e"><num value="1182e">§ 1182e.</num><heading> Denial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182e/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial of entry</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State may not issue any visa to, and the Attorney General may not admit to the United States, any foreign national whom the Secretary finds, based on credible and specific information, to have been directly involved in the establishment or enforcement of population control policies forcing a woman to undergo an abortion against her free choice or forcing a man or woman to undergo sterilization against his or her free choice, unless the Secretary has substantial grounds for believing that the foreign national has discontinued his or her involvement with, and support for, such policies.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182e/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The prohibitions in subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of a foreign national who is a head of state, head of government, or cabinet level minister.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182e/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of State may waive the prohibitions in subsection (a) with respect to a foreign national if the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182e/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> determines that it is important to the national interest of the United States to do so; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182e/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> provides written notification to the appropriate congressional committees containing a justification for the waiver.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b4703f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tVIII/s801">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, § 801]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1536">113 Stat. 1536</ref>, 1501A–468.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b4703f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b4703f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b4703f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b4703f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4703f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b4703f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182f"><num value="1182f">§ 1182f.</num><heading> Denial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182f/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial of entry</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall direct consular officers not to issue a visa to any person whom the Secretary finds, based on credible and specific information, to have been directly involved with the coercive transplantation of human organs or bodily tissue, unless the Secretary has substantial grounds for believing that the foreign national has discontinued his or her involvement with, and support for, such practices.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182f/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The prohibitions in subsection (a) do not apply to an applicant who is a head of state, head of government, or cabinet-level minister.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4703fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182f/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary may waive the prohibitions in subsection (a) with respect to a foreign national if the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182f/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> determines that it is important to the national interest of the United States to do so; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4703fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1182f/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> not later than 30 days after the issuance of a visa, provides written notification to the appropriate congressional committees containing a justification for the waiver.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b4703fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/228/dA/tII/s232">Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 232</ref>, <date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1372">116 Stat. 1372</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b4703fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b4703ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b470400-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, and also as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b470401-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="definitions" id="id7b470402-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Definitions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For definitions of “Secretary” and “appropriate congressional committees” as used in this section, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/228/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 107–228</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651">section 2651 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b470403-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183"><num value="1183">§ 1183.</num><heading> Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien inadmissible under paragraph (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> may, if otherwise admissible, be admitted in the discretion of the Attorney General (subject to the affidavit of support requirement and attribution of sponsor’s income and resources under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref>) upon the giving of a suitable and proper bond or undertaking approved by the Attorney General, in such amount and containing such conditions as he may prescribe, to the United States, and to all States, territories, counties, towns, municipalities, and districts thereof holding the United States and all States, territories, counties, towns, municipalities, and districts thereof harmless against such alien becoming a public charge. Such bond or undertaking shall terminate upon the permanent departure from the United States, the naturalization, or the death of such alien, and any sums or other security held to secure performance thereof, except to the extent forfeited for violation of the terms thereof, shall be returned to the person by whom furnished, or to his legal representatives. Suit may be brought thereon in the name and by the proper law officers of the United States for the use of the United States, or of any State, territory, district, county, town, or municipality in which such alien becomes a public charge, irrespective of whether a demand for payment of public expenses has been made.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b470404-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 213, <ref href="/us/stat/66/188">66 Stat. 188</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/91/313/s1">Pub. L. 91–313, § 1</ref>, <date date="1970-07-10">July 10, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/413">84 Stat. 413</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/8">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(8)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, title V, § 564(f), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>, 3009–684.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b470405-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b470406-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b470407-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s564/f">Pub. L. 104–208, § 564(f)</ref>, inserted “(subject to the affidavit of support requirement and attribution of sponsor’s income and resources under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref>)” after “in the discretion of the Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “(4)” for “(7) or (15)” and inserted before period at end “, irrespective of whether a demand for payment of public expenses has been made” after “becomes a public charge”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1970—<ref href="/us/pl/91/313">Pub. L. 91–313</ref> substituted provisions admitting, under the specified conditions, an alien excludable under pars. (7) or (15) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, for provisions admitting, under the specified conditions, any alien excludable because of the likelihood of becoming a public charge or because of physical disability other than tuberculosis in any form, leprosy, or a dangerous contagious disease, and struck out provisions authorizing a cash deposit with the Attorney General in lieu of a bond, such amount to be deposited in the United States Postal Savings System, and provisions that the admission of the alien be consideration for the giving of the bond, undertaking, or cash deposit.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b470408-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b470409-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/3/A">section 308(d)(3)(A) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s564/f">section 564(f) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s591">section 591 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b47040a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b47040b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b47040c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a"><num value="1183a">§ 1183a.</num><heading> Requirements for sponsor’s affidavit of support</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47040d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforceability</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47040e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Terms of affidavit</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No affidavit of support may be accepted by the Attorney General or by any consular officer to establish that an alien is not excludable as a public charge under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">section 1182(a)(4) of this title</ref> unless such affidavit is executed by a sponsor of the alien as a contract—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b47040f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in which the sponsor agrees to provide support to maintain the sponsored alien at an annual income that is not less than 125 percent of the Federal poverty line during the period in which the affidavit is enforceable;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470410-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> that is legally enforceable against the sponsor by the sponsored alien, the Federal Government, any State (or any political subdivision of such State), or by any other entity that provides any means-tested public benefit (as defined in subsection (e) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002024">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002024"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note>), consistent with the provisions of this section; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470411-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> in which the sponsor agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of any Federal or State court for the purpose of actions brought under subsection (b)(2).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470412-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Period of enforceability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An affidavit of support shall be enforceable with respect to benefits provided for an alien before the date the alien is naturalized as a citizen of the United States, or, if earlier, the termination date provided under paragraph (3).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470413-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of period of enforceability upon completion of required period of employment, etc.</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470414-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An affidavit of support is not enforceable after such time as the alien (i) has worked 40 qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s401">42 U.S.C. 401</ref> et seq.] or can be credited with such qualifying quarters as provided under subparagraph (B), and (ii) in the case of any such qualifying quarter creditable for any period beginning after <date date="1996-12-31">December 31, 1996</date>, did not receive any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1613">section 1613 of this title</ref>) during any such period.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470415-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Qualifying quarters</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For purposes of this section, in determining the number of qualifying quarters of coverage under title II of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s401">42 U.S.C. 401</ref> et seq.] an alien shall be credited with—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b470416-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> all of the qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act worked by a parent of such alien while the alien was under age 18, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b470417-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> all of the qualifying quarters worked by a spouse of such alien during their marriage and the alien remains married to such spouse or such spouse is deceased.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">No such qualifying quarter of coverage that is creditable under title II of the Social Security Act for any period beginning after <date date="1996-12-31">December 31, 1996</date>, may be credited to an alien under clause (i) or (ii) if the parent or spouse (as the case may be) of such alien received any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1613">section 1613 of this title</ref>) during the period for which such qualifying quarter of coverage is so credited.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470418-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/a/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Provision of information to save system</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall ensure that appropriate information regarding the application of this paragraph is provided to the system for alien verification of eligibility (SAVE) described in section 1137(d)(3) of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1320b–7/d/3">42 U.S.C. 1320b–7(d)(3)</ref>].</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470419-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Reimbursement of government expenses</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47041a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Request for reimbursement</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47041b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Upon notification that a sponsored alien has received any means-tested public benefit, the appropriate nongovernmental entity which provided such benefit or the appropriate entity of the Federal Government, a State, or any political subdivision of a State shall request reimbursement by the sponsor in an amount which is equal to the unreimbursed costs of such benefit.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47041c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47041d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Actions to compel reimbursement</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47041e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In case of nonresponse</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If within 45 days after a request for reimbursement under paragraph (1)(A), the appropriate entity has not received a response from the sponsor indicating a willingness to commence payment an action may be brought against the sponsor pursuant to the affidavit of support.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47041f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> In case of failure to pay</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the sponsor fails to abide by the repayment terms established by the appropriate entity, the entity may bring an action against the sponsor pursuant to the affidavit of support.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470420-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on actions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">No cause of action may be brought under this paragraph later than 10 years after the date on which the sponsored alien last received any means-tested public benefit to which the affidavit of support applies.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470421-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of collection agencies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the appropriate entity under paragraph (1)(A) requests reimbursement from the sponsor or brings an action against the sponsor pursuant to the affidavit of support, the appropriate entity may appoint or hire an individual or other person to act on behalf of such entity acting under the authority of law for purposes of collecting any amounts owed.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470422-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Remedies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Remedies available to enforce an affidavit of support under this section include any or all of the remedies described in section 3201, 3203, 3204, or 3205 of title 28, as well as an order for specific performance and payment of legal fees and other costs of collection, and include corresponding remedies available under State law. A Federal agency may seek to collect amounts owed under this section in accordance with the provisions of subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 31.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470423-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification of change of address</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470424-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> General requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The sponsor shall notify the Attorney General and the State in which the sponsored alien is currently a resident within 30 days of any change of address of the sponsor during the period in which an affidavit of support is enforceable.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470425-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalty</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any person subject to the requirement of paragraph (1) who fails to satisfy such requirement shall, after notice and opportunity to be heard, be subject to a civil penalty of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470426-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> not less than $250 or more than $2,000, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470427-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> if such failure occurs with knowledge that the sponsored alien has received any means-tested public benefits (other than benefits described in section 1611(b), 1613(c)(2), or 1621(b) of this title) not less than $2,000 or more than $5,000.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">The Attorney General shall enforce this paragraph under appropriate regulations.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470428-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An action to enforce an affidavit of support executed under subsection (a) may be brought against the sponsor in any appropriate court—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b470429-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> by a sponsored alien, with respect to financial support; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b47042a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> by the appropriate entity of the Federal Government, a State or any political subdivision of a State, or by any other nongovernmental entity under subsection (b)(2), with respect to reimbursement.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47042b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> “Sponsor” defined</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47042c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this section the term “sponsor” in relation to a sponsored alien means an individual who executes an affidavit of support with respect to the sponsored alien and who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b47042d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is a citizen or national of the United States or an alien who is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b47042e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is at least 18 years of age;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b47042f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is domiciled in any of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470430-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> is petitioning for the admission of the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470431-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> demonstrates (as provided in paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470432-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Income requirement case</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Such term also includes an individual who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(E) but accepts joint and several liability together with an individual under paragraph (5)(A).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470433-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Active duty armed services case</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Such term also includes an individual who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(E) but is on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States, is petitioning for the admission of the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> as the spouse or child of the individual, and demonstrates (as provided in paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 100 percent of the Federal poverty line.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470434-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain employment-based immigrants case</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Such term also includes an individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470435-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(D), but is the relative of the sponsored alien who filed a classification petition for the sponsored alien as an employment-based immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> or who has a significant ownership interest in the entity that filed such a petition; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470436-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470437-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who demonstrates (as provided under paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b470438-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(E) but accepts joint and several liability together with an individual under paragraph (5)(A).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470439-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Non-petitioning cases</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Such term also includes an individual who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(D) but who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b47043a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> accepts joint and several liability with a petitioning sponsor under paragraph (2) or relative of an employment-based immigrant under paragraph (4) and who demonstrates (as provided under paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b47043b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> is a spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child (if at least 18 years of age), son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild of a sponsored alien or a legal guardian of a sponsored alien, meets the requirements of paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph (D)), and executes an affidavit of support with respect to such alien in a case in which—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b47043c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/5/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the individual petitioning under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> for the classification of such alien died after the approval of such petition, and the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined for humanitarian reasons that revocation of such petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref> would be inappropriate; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b47043d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/5/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien’s petition is being adjudicated pursuant to section 1154(<i>l</i>) of this title (surviving relative consideration).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47043e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Demonstration of means to maintain income</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47043f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470440-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/6/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Method of demonstration</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of this section, a demonstration of the means to maintain income shall include provision of a certified copy of the individual’s Federal income tax return for the individual’s 3 most recent taxable years and a written statement, executed under oath or as permitted under penalty of perjury under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1746">section 1746 of title 28</ref>, that the copies are certified copies of such returns.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470441-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/6/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Flexibility</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of this section, aliens may demonstrate the means to maintain income through demonstration of significant assets of the sponsored alien or of the sponsor, if such assets are available for the support of the sponsored alien.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470442-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/6/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Percent of poverty</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of this section, a reference to an annual income equal to at least a particular percentage of the Federal poverty line means an annual income equal to at least such percentage of the Federal poverty line for a family unit of a size equal to the number of members of the sponsor’s household (including family and non-family dependents) plus the total number of other dependents and aliens sponsored by that sponsor.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470443-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/f/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of State, or the Attorney General in the case of adjustment of status, may provide that the demonstration under subparagraph (A) applies only to the most recent taxable year.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470444-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002025">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002025"><num>2</num> So in original. Section enacted without a subsec. (g).</note> “Federal poverty line” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “Federal poverty line” means the level of income equal to the official poverty line (as defined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as revised annually by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9902/2">section 9902(2) of title 42</ref>) that is applicable to a family of the size involved.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470445-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Sponsor’s social security account number required to be provided</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470446-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> An affidavit of support shall include the social security account number of each sponsor.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470447-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Attorney General shall develop an automated system to maintain the social security account number data provided under paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470448-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/i/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall submit an annual report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate setting forth—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b470449-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/i/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for the most recent fiscal year for which data are available the number of sponsors under this section and the number of sponsors in compliance with the financial obligations of this section; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b47044a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1183a/i/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a comparison of such numbers with the numbers of such sponsors for the preceding fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b47044b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 213A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/tIV/s423/a">Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 423(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-08-22">Aug. 22, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/2271">110 Stat. 2271</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s551/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 551(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-675">110 Stat. 3009–675</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s2/a/1">Pub. L. 107–150, § 2(a)(1)</ref>, (3), <date date="2002-03-13">Mar. 13, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/74">116 Stat. 74</ref>, 75; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s568/e">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(e)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2187">123 Stat. 2187</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b47044c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b47044d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b47044e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsection (e), referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(B), does not define “means-tested public benefit”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(A), (B), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-08-14/ch531">act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1305">section 1305 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b47044f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (f)(5)(B)(i), (ii). <ref href="/us/pl/111/83">Pub. L. 111–83</ref>, added cls. (i) and (ii) and struck out former cls. (i) and (ii), which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(i) the individual petitioning under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> for the classification of such alien died after the approval of such petition; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(ii) the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that revocation of such petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref> would be inappropriate.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (f)(2), (4)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s2/a/3">Pub. L. 107–150, § 2(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (5)(A)” for “paragraph (5)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s2/a/1">Pub. L. 107–150, § 2(a)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Such term also includes an individual who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(D) but who accepts joint and several liability with a petitioning sponsor under paragraph (2) or relative of an employment-based immigrant under paragraph (4) and who demonstrates (as provided under paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> amended section generally, substituting subsecs. (a) to (i) for former subsecs. (a) to (f) relating to requirements for sponsor’s affidavits of support.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b470450-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b470451-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/150">Pub. L. 107–150</ref> applicable with respect to deaths occurring before, on, or after <date date="2002-03-13">Mar. 13, 2002</date>, except that, in case of death occurring before such date, such amendments shall apply only if (1) the sponsored alien requests Attorney General to reinstate the classification petition that was filed with respect to the alien by deceased and approved under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> before such death and demonstrates that he or she is able to satisfy requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4/C/ii">section 1182(a)(4)(C)(ii) of this title</ref> by reason of such amendments; and (2) Attorney General reinstates such petition after making the determination described in subsec. (f)(5)(B)(ii) of this section, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/150/s2/b">section 2(b) of Pub. L. 107–150</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b470452-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments; Promulgation of Form</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s551/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 551(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-679">110 Stat. 3009–679</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s551/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section [enacting this section, amending sections 1631 and 1632 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under this section] shall apply to affidavits of support executed on or after a date specified by the Attorney General, which date shall be not earlier than 60 days (and not later than 90 days) after the date the Attorney General formulates the form for such affidavits under paragraph (2).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Promulgation of form</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], the Attorney General, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate agencies, shall promulgate a standard form for an affidavit of support consistent with the provisions of section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [this section], as amended by subsection (a).”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/193/tIV/s423/c">Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 423(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-08-22">Aug. 22, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/2273">110 Stat. 2273</ref>, provided that subsec. (a) of this section was applicable to affidavits of support executed on or after a date specified by Attorney General, which date was to be not earlier than 60 days (and not later than 90 days) after date Attorney General formulated form for such affidavits under subsec. (b) of this section, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s551/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 551(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/3009-679">104 Stat. 3009–679</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b470453-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b470454-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Fees Relating to Affidavits of Support</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tII/s232">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, § 232]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1536">113 Stat. 1536</ref>, 1501A–425, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/228/dA/tII/s211/b">Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 211(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1365">116 Stat. 1365</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7081/e">Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7081(e)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/716">131 Stat. 716</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7081/e"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authority To Charge Fee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State may charge and retain a fee or surcharge for services provided by the Department of State to any sponsor who provides an affidavit of support under section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">8 U.S.C. 1183a</ref>) to ensure that such affidavit is properly completed before it is forwarded to a consular post for adjudication by a consular officer in connection with the adjudication of an immigrant visa. Such fee or surcharge shall be in addition to and separate from any fee imposed for immigrant visa application processing and issuance, and shall recover only the costs of such services not recovered by such fee.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Any fee established under subsection (a) shall be charged only once to a sponsor or joint sponsors who file essentially duplicative affidavits of support in connection with separate immigrant visa applications from the spouse and children of any petitioner required by the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] to petition separately for such persons.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Fees collected under the authority of subsection (a) shall be deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account to recover the cost of providing consular services. Such fees shall remain available for obligation until expended.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b470455-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Pilot Programs To Require Bonding</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s564">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 564</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-683">110 Stat. 3009–683</ref>, directed the Attorney General to establish a pilot program in 5 district offices of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, to terminate after 3 years of operation, requiring aliens to post a bond in addition to the affidavit of support requirements under this section and the deeming requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1631">section 1631 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b470456-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Benefits Not Subject to Reimbursement</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/193/tIV/s423/d">Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 423(d)</ref>, <date date="1996-08-22">Aug. 22, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/2273">110 Stat. 2273</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/f/tVIII/s405/d/3/B">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(3)(B), (f)(3)(B)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-337">112 Stat. 2681–337</ref>, 2681–419, 2681–430; <ref href="/us/pl/106/78/tVII/s752/b/6">Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(6)</ref>, <date date="1999-10-22">Oct. 22, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1169">113 Stat. 1169</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/78/tVII/s752/b/6"> -<inline>“Requirements for reimbursement by a sponsor for benefits provided to a sponsored alien pursuant to an affidavit of support under section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">8 U.S.C. 1183a</ref>] shall not apply with respect to the following:</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Medical assistance described in section 401(b)(1)(A) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1611/b/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1611(b)(1)(A)</ref>] or assistance described in section 411(b)(1) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1621/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1621(b)(1)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Short-term, non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Assistance or benefits under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1751">42 U.S.C. 1751</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Assistance or benefits under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1771">42 U.S.C. 1771</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> Public health assistance for immunizations (not including any assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.]) with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> Payments for foster care and adoption assistance under parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s620">42 U.S.C. 620</ref> et seq., 670 et seq.] for a parent or a child, but only if the foster or adoptive parent (or parents) of such child is a qualified alien (as defined in section 431 [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641">8 U.S.C. 1641</ref>]).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><content> Programs, services, or assistance (such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter) specified by the Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s sole and unreviewable discretion after consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and departments, which (A) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies; (B) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the individual recipient’s income or resources; and (C) are necessary for the protection of life or safety.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="8">“(8)</num><content> Programs of student assistance under titles IV, V, IX, and X of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1070">20 U.S.C. 1070</ref> et seq., 1101 et seq., 1134 et seq., 1135 et seq.], and titles III, VII, and VIII of the Public Health Service Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241">42 U.S.C. 241</ref> et seq., 292 et seq., 296 et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="9">“(9)</num><content> Benefits under the Head Start Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9831">42 U.S.C. 9831</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="10">“(10)</num><content> Means-tested programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6301">20 U.S.C. 6301</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="11">“(11)</num><content> Benefits under the [sic] title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 [former <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2801">29 U.S.C. 2801</ref> et seq.].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b470457-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184"><num value="1184">§ 1184.</num><heading> Admission of nonimmigrants</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b470458-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470459-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The admission to the United States of any alien as a nonimmigrant shall be for such time and under such conditions as the Attorney General may by regulations prescribe, including when he deems necessary the giving of a bond with sufficient surety in such sum and containing such conditions as the Attorney General shall prescribe, to insure that at the expiration of such time or upon failure to maintain the status under which he was admitted, or to maintain any status subsequently acquired under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref>, such alien will depart from the United States. No alien admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands without a visa pursuant to section 1182(<i>l</i>) of this title may be authorized to enter or stay in the United States other than in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or to remain in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for a period exceeding 45 days from date of admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. No alien admitted to the United States without a visa pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref> may be authorized to remain in the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor for a period exceeding 90 days from the date of admission.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b47045a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b47045b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The period of authorized status as a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O">section 1101(a)(15)(O) of this title</ref> shall be for such period as the Attorney General may specify in order to provide for the event (or events) for which the nonimmigrant is admitted.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b47045c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The period of authorized status as a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P">section 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title</ref> shall be for such period as the Attorney General may specify in order to provide for the competition, event, or performance for which the nonimmigrant is admitted. In the case of nonimmigrants admitted as individual athletes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P">section 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title</ref>, the period of authorized status may be for an initial period (not to exceed 5 years) during which the nonimmigrant will perform as an athlete and such period may be extended by the Attorney General for an additional period of up to 5 years.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47045d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Presumption of status; written waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien (other than a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (L) or (V) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>, and other than a nonimmigrant described in any provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i) of this title</ref> except subclause (b1) of such section) shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for a visa, and the immigration officers, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>. An alien who is an officer or employee of any foreign government or of any international organization entitled to enjoy privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s288">22 U.S.C. 288</ref> et seq.], or an alien who is the attendant, servant, employee, or member of the immediate family of any such alien shall not be entitled to apply for or receive an immigrant visa, or to enter the United States as an immigrant unless he executes a written waiver in the same form and substance as is prescribed by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1257/b">section 1257(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b47045e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Petition of importing employer</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b47045f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The question of importing any alien as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (H), (L), (O), or (P)(i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> (excluding nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title) in any specific case or specific cases shall be determined by the Attorney General, after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, upon petition of the importing employer. Such petition, shall be made and approved before the visa is granted. The petition shall be in such form and contain such information as the Attorney General shall prescribe. The approval of such a petition shall not, of itself, be construed as establishing that the alien is a nonimmigrant. For purposes of this subsection with respect to nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of this title</ref>, the term “appropriate agencies of Government” means the Department of Labor and includes the Department of Agriculture. The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">section 1188 of this title</ref> shall apply to the question of importing any alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470460-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470461-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Attorney General shall provide for a procedure under which an importing employer which meets requirements established by the Attorney General may file a blanket petition to import aliens as nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> instead of filing individual petitions under paragraph (1) to import such aliens. Such procedure shall permit the expedited processing of visas for admission of aliens covered under such a petition.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470462-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, an alien is considered to be serving in a capacity involving specialized knowledge with respect to a company if the alien has a special knowledge of the company product and its application in international markets or has an advanced level of knowledge of processes and procedures of the company.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b470463-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The Attorney General shall provide a process for reviewing and acting upon petitions under this subsection with respect to nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> within 30 days after the date a completed petition has been filed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> The period of authorized admission for—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a nonimmigrant admitted to render services in a managerial or executive capacity under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> shall not exceed 7 years, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a nonimmigrant admitted to render services in a capacity that involves specialized knowledge under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> shall not exceed 5 years.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> In the case of an alien spouse admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, who is accompanying or following to join a principal alien admitted under such section, the Attorney General shall authorize the alien spouse to engage in employment in the United States and provide the spouse with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><chapeau> An alien who will serve in a capacity involving specialized knowledge with respect to an employer for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> and will be stationed primarily at the worksite of an employer other than the petitioning employer or its affiliate, subsidiary, or parent shall not be eligible for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref> if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien will be controlled and supervised principally by such unaffiliated employer; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/2/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the placement of the alien at the worksite of the unaffiliated employer is essentially an arrangement to provide labor for hire for the unaffiliated employer, rather than a placement in connection with the provision of a product or service for which specialized knowledge specific to the petitioning employer is necessary.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall approve a petition—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/i">section 1101(a)(15)(O)(i) of this title</ref> only after consultation in accordance with paragraph (6) or, with respect to aliens seeking entry for a motion picture or television production, after consultation with the appropriate union representing the alien’s occupational peers and a management organization in the area of the alien’s ability, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> with respect to a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(O)(ii) of this title</ref> after consultation in accordance with paragraph (6) or, in the case of such an alien seeking entry for a motion picture or television production, after consultation with such a labor organization and a management organization in the area of the alien’s ability.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">In the case of an alien seeking entry for a motion picture or television production, (i) any opinion under the previous sentence shall only be advisory, (ii) any such opinion that recommends denial must be in writing, (iii) in making the decision the Attorney General shall consider the exigencies and scheduling of the production, and (iv) the Attorney General shall append to the decision any such opinion. The Attorney General shall provide by regulation for the waiver of the consultation requirement under subparagraph (A) in the case of aliens who have been admitted as nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/i">section 1101(a)(15)(O)(i) of this title</ref> because of extraordinary ability in the arts and who seek readmission to perform similar services within 2 years after the date of a consultation under such subparagraph. Not later than 5 days after the date such a waiver is provided, the Attorney General shall forward a copy of the petition and all supporting documentation to the national office of an appropriate labor organization.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i/a">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i)(a) of this title</ref>, an alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> performs as an athlete, individually or as part of a group or team, at an internationally recognized level of performance;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is a professional athlete, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/i/2">section 1154(i)(2) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><chapeau> performs as an athlete, or as a coach, as part of a team or franchise that is located in the United States and a member of a foreign league or association of 15 or more amateur sports teams, if—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494d64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the foreign league or association is the highest level of amateur performance of that sport in the relevant foreign country;</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494d65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> participation in such league or association renders players ineligible, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, to earn a scholarship in, or participate in, that sport at a college or university in the United States under the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494d66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/III/cc"><num value="cc">(cc)</num><content> a significant number of the individuals who play in such league or association are drafted by a major sports league or a minor league affiliate of such a sports league; or</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> is a professional athlete or amateur athlete who performs individually or as part of a group in a theatrical ice skating production; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of performing—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494d69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> as such an athlete with respect to a specific athletic competition; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494d6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of an individual described in clause (i)(IV), in a specific theatrical ice skating production or tour.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, an alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> performs with or is an integral and essential part of the performance of an entertainment group that has (except as provided in clause (ii)) been recognized internationally as being outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of a performer or entertainer, except as provided in clause (iii), has had a sustained and substantial relationship with that group (ordinarily for at least one year) and provides functions integral to the performance of the group, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of performing as such a performer or entertainer or as an integral and essential part of a performance.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> In the case of an entertainment group that is recognized nationally as being outstanding in its discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time, the Attorney General may, in consideration of special circumstances, waive the international recognition requirement of clause (i)(I).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> The one-year relationship requirement of clause (i)(II) shall not apply to 25 percent of the performers and entertainers in a group.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> The Attorney General may waive such one-year relationship requirement for an alien who because of illness or unanticipated and exigent circumstances replaces an essential member of the group and for an alien who augments the group by performing a critical role.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The requirements of subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i) shall not apply to alien circus personnel who perform as part of a circus or circus group or who constitute an integral and essential part of the performance of such circus or circus group, but only if such personnel are entering the United States to join a circus that has been recognized nationally as outstanding for a sustained and substantial period of time or as part of such a circus.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> A person may petition the Attorney General for classification of an alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P">section 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The Attorney General shall approve petitions under this subsection with respect to nonimmigrants described in clause (i) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P">section 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title</ref> only after consultation in accordance with paragraph (6).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The Attorney General shall approve petitions under this subsection for nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(ii) of this title</ref> only after consultation with labor organizations representing artists and entertainers in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> No nonimmigrant visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i/a">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i)(a) of this title</ref> shall be issued to any alien who is a national of a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that such alien does not pose a threat to the safety, national security, or national interest of the United States. In making a determination under this subparagraph, the Secretary of State shall apply standards developed by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that are applicable to the nationals of such states.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> In this subparagraph, the term “state sponsor of international terrorism” means any country the government of which has been determined by the Secretary of State under any of the laws specified in clause (iii) to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> The laws specified in this clause are the following:</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4605/j/1/A">Section 4605(j)(1)(A) of title 50</ref> (or successor statute).<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002026">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002026"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note></content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2780/d">Section 2780(d) of title 22</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/F/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2371/a">Section 2371(a) of title 22</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit a petition under this subsection to seek classification of more than 1 alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i/a">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i)(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/4/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit an athlete, or the employer of an athlete, to seek admission to the United States for such athlete under a provision of this chapter other than <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/i">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i) of this title</ref> if the athlete is eligible under such other provision.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> In the case of an alien who is provided nonimmigrant status under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) or 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title and who is dismissed from employment by the employer before the end of the period of authorized admission, the employer shall be liable for the reasonable costs of return transportation of the alien abroad.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In the case of an alien who is admitted to the United States in nonimmigrant status under section 1101(a)(15)(O) or 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title and whose employment terminates for reasons other than voluntary resignation, the employer whose offer of employment formed the basis of such nonimmigrant status and the petitioner are jointly and severally liable for the reasonable cost of return transportation of the alien abroad. The petitioner shall provide assurance satisfactory to the Attorney General that the reasonable cost of that transportation will be provided.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> To meet the consultation requirement of paragraph (3)(A) in the case of a petition for a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/i">section 1101(a)(15)(O)(i) of this title</ref> (other than with respect to aliens seeking entry for a motion picture or television production), the petitioner shall submit with the petition an advisory opinion from a peer group (or other person or persons of its choosing, which may include a labor organization) with expertise in the specific field involved.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> To meet the consultation requirement of paragraph (3)(B) in the case of a petition for a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(O)(ii) of this title</ref> (other than with respect to aliens seeking entry for a motion picture or television production), the petitioner shall submit with the petition an advisory opinion from a labor organization with expertise in the skill area involved.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> To meet the consultation requirement of paragraph (4)(D) in the case of a petition for a nonimmigrant described in section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i) or 1101(a)(15)(P)(iii) of this title, the petitioner shall submit with the petition an advisory opinion from a labor organization with expertise in the specific field of athletics or entertainment involved.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> To meet the consultation requirements of subparagraph (A), unless the petitioner submits with the petition an advisory opinion from an appropriate labor organization, the Attorney General shall forward a copy of the petition and all supporting documentation to the national office of an appropriate labor organization within 5 days of the date of receipt of the petition. If there is a collective bargaining representative of an employer’s employees in the occupational classification for which the alien is being sought, that representative shall be the appropriate labor organization.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In those cases in which a petitioner described in subparagraph (A) establishes that an appropriate peer group (including a labor organization) does not exist, the Attorney General shall adjudicate the petition without requiring an advisory opinion.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Any person or organization receiving a copy of a petition described in subparagraph (A) and supporting documents shall have no more than 15 days following the date of receipt of such documents within which to submit a written advisory opinion or comment or to provide a letter of no objection. Once the 15-day period has expired and the petitioner has had an opportunity, where appropriate, to supply rebuttal evidence, the Attorney General shall adjudicate such petition in no more than 14 days. The Attorney General may shorten any specified time period for emergency reasons if no unreasonable burden would be thus imposed on any participant in the process.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Attorney General shall establish by regulation expedited consultation procedures in the case of nonimmigrant artists or entertainers described in section 1101(a)(15)(O) or 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title to accommodate the exigencies and scheduling of a given production or event.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Attorney General shall establish by regulation expedited consultation procedures in the case of nonimmigrant athletes described in section 1101(a)(15)(O)(i) or 1101(a)(15)(P)(i) of this title in the case of emergency circumstances (including trades during a season).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/6/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> No consultation required under this subsection by the Attorney General with a nongovernmental entity shall be construed as permitting the Attorney General to delegate any authority under this subsection to such an entity. The Attorney General shall give such weight to advisory opinions provided under this section as the Attorney General determines, in his sole discretion, to be appropriate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> If a petition is filed and denied under this subsection, the Attorney General shall notify the petitioner of the determination and the reasons for the denial and of the process by which the petitioner may appeal the determination.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall submit annually to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report describing, with respect to petitions under each subcategory of subparagraphs (H), (O), (P), and (Q) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The number of such petitions which have been filed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The number of such petitions which have been approved and the number of workers (by occupation) included in such approved petitions.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The number of such petitions which have been denied and the number of workers (by occupation) requested in such denied petitions.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The number of such petitions which have been withdrawn.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The number of such petitions which are awaiting final action.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall impose a fee on an employer (excluding any employer that is a primary or secondary education institution, an institution of higher education, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001/a">section 1001(a) of title 20</ref>, a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any such institution, a nonprofit entity which engages in established curriculum-related clinical training of students registered at any such institution, a nonprofit research organization, or a governmental research organization) filing before <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002027">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002027"><num>2</num> So in original. The word “before” probably should not appear.</note> a petition under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> initially to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to extend the stay of an alien having such status (unless the employer previously has obtained an extension for such alien); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494d9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> to obtain authorization for an alien having such status to change employers.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The amount of the fee shall be $1,500 for each such petition except that the fee shall be half the amount for each such petition by any employer with not more than 25 full-time equivalent employees who are employed in the United States (determined by including any affiliate or subsidiary of such employer).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the Treasury in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s">section 1356(s) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> An amended H–1B petition shall not be required where the petitioning employer is involved in a corporate restructuring, including but not limited to a merger, acquisition, or consolidation, where a new corporate entity succeeds to the interests and obligations of the original petitioning employer and where the terms and conditions of employment remain the same but for the identity of the petitioner.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494d9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494da0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/11/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of State, as appropriate, shall impose a fee on an employer who has filed an attestation described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t">section 1182(t) of this title</ref>—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494da1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/11/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in order that an alien may be initially granted nonimmigrant status described in section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494da2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/11/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in order to satisfy the requirement of the second sentence of subsection (g)(8)(C) for an alien having such status to obtain certain extensions of stay.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494da3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/11/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The amount of the fee shall be the same as the amount imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security under paragraph (9), except that if such paragraph does not authorize such Secretary to impose any fee, no fee shall be imposed under this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494da4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/11/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the Treasury in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s">section 1356(s) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494da5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494da6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall impose a fraud prevention and detection fee on an employer filing a petition under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494da7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> initially to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in subparagraph (H)(i)(b) or (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494da8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to obtain authorization for an alien having such status to change employers.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494da9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Secretary of State shall impose a fraud prevention and detection fee on an alien filing an application abroad for a visa authorizing admission to the United States as a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, if the alien is covered under a blanket petition described in paragraph (2)(A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494daa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The amount of the fee imposed under subparagraph (A) or (B) shall be $500.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The fee imposed under subparagraph (A) or (B) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children who are accompanying or following to join such principal aliens.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> Fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the Treasury in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v">section 1356(v) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/13/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall impose a fraud prevention and detection fee on an employer filing a petition under paragraph (1) for nonimmigrant workers described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494daf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/13/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The amount of the fee imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be $150.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary of Homeland Security finds, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a substantial failure to meet any of the conditions of the petition to admit or otherwise provide status to a nonimmigrant worker under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref> or a willful misrepresentation of a material fact in such petition—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494db2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security may, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, impose such administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation) as the Secretary of Homeland Security determines to be appropriate; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494db3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security may deny petitions filed with respect to that employer under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> or paragraph (1) of this subsection during a period of at least 1 year but not more than 5 years for aliens to be employed by the employer.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security may delegate to the Secretary of Labor, with the agreement of the Secretary of Labor, any of the authority given to the Secretary of Homeland Security under subparagraph (A)(i).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In determining the level of penalties to be assessed under subparagraph (A), the highest penalties shall be reserved for willful failures to meet any of the conditions of the petition that involve harm to United States workers.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> In this paragraph, the term “substantial failure” means the willful failure to comply with the requirements of this section that constitutes a significant deviation from the terms and conditions of a petition.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494db7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of visa to fiancée or fiancé of citizen</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A visa shall not be issued under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/i">section 1101(a)(15)(K)(i) of this title</ref> until the consular officer has received a petition filed in the United States by the fiancée and fiancé of the applying alien and approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The petition shall be in such form and contain such information as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, by regulation, prescribe. Such information shall include information on any criminal convictions of the petitioner for any specified crime described in paragraph (3)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in paragraph (3)(B)(i). It shall be approved only after satisfactory evidence is submitted by the petitioner to establish that the parties have previously met in person within 2 years before the date of filing the petition, have a bona fide intention to marry, and are legally able and actually willing to conclude a valid marriage in the United States within a period of ninety days after the alien’s arrival, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security in his discretion may waive the requirement that the parties have previously met in person. In the event the marriage with the petitioner does not occur within three months after the admission of the said alien and minor children, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be removed in accordance with sections 1229a and 1231 of this title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494db9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not approve a petition under paragraph (1) unless the Secretary has verified that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the petitioner has not, previous to the pending petition, petitioned under paragraph (1) with respect to two or more applying aliens; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if the petitioner has had such a petition previously approved, 2 years have elapsed since the filing of such previously approved petition.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in the Secretary’s discretion, waive the limitations in subparagraph (A) if justification exists for such a waiver. Except in extraordinary circumstances and subject to subparagraph (C), such a waiver shall not be granted if the petitioner has a record of violent criminal offenses against a person or persons.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security is not limited by the criminal court record and shall grant a waiver of the condition described in the second sentence of subparagraph (B) in the case of a petitioner described in clause (ii).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> A petitioner described in this clause is a petitioner who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty and who is or was not the primary perpetrator of violence in the relationship upon a determination that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the petitioner was acting in self-defense;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the petitioner was found to have violated a protection order intended to protect the petitioner; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the petitioner committed, was arrested for, was convicted of, or pled guilty to committing a crime that did not result in serious bodily injury and where there was a connection between the crime and the petitioner’s having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> In acting on applications under this subparagraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Secretary.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The terms “domestic violence”, “sexual assault”, “child abuse and neglect”, “dating violence”, “elder abuse”, and “stalking” have the meaning given such terms in section 3 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.<sup>1</sup></content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> The term “specified crime” means the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494dc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, dating violence, elder abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494dc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Homicide, murder, manslaughter, rape, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment, or an attempt to commit any of the crimes described in this clause.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494dca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> At least three convictions for crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol not arising from a single act.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494dcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant professionals and annual numerical limit</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> An alien who is a citizen of Canada or Mexico, and the spouse and children of any such alien if accompanying or following to join such alien, who seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of Section D of Annex 16–A of the USMCA (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of title 19</ref>) to engage in business activities at a professional level as provided for in such Annex, may be admitted for such purpose under regulations of the Attorney General promulgated after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Labor. For purposes of this chapter, including the issuance of entry documents and the application of subsection (b), such alien shall be treated as if seeking classification, or classifiable, as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “citizen of Mexico” means “citizen” as defined in article 16.1 of the USMCA.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> In the case of an alien spouse admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E">section 1101(a)(15)(E) of this title</ref>, who is accompanying or following to join a principal alien admitted under such section, the Attorney General shall authorize the alien spouse to engage in employment in the United States and provide the spouse with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494dce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial of crewmember status in case of certain labor disputes</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (3), no alien shall be entitled to nonimmigrant status described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D">section 1101(a)(15)(D) of this title</ref> if the alien intends to land for the purpose of performing service on board a vessel of the United States (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s116">section 116 of title 46</ref>) or on an aircraft of an air carrier (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40102/a/2">section 40102(a)(2) of title 49</ref>) during a labor dispute where there is a strike or lockout in the bargaining unit of the employer in which the alien intends to perform such service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> An alien described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may not be paroled into the United States pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> unless the Attorney General determines that the parole of such alien is necessary to protect the national security of the United States; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall be considered not to be a bona fide crewman for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1282/b">section 1282(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien if the air carrier or owner or operator of such vessel that employs the alien provides documentation that satisfies the Attorney General that the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has been an employee of such employer for a period of not less than 1 year preceding the date that a strike or lawful lockout commenced;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has served as a qualified crewman for such employer at least once in each of 3 months during the 12-month period preceding such date; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/f/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> shall continue to provide the same services that such alien provided as such a crewman.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494dd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary workers and trainees; limitation on numbers</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The total number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status during any fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1992)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, may not exceed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494dda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> 65,000 in each fiscal year before fiscal year 1999;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494ddb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> 115,000 in fiscal year 1999;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494ddc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> 115,000 in fiscal year 2000;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494ddd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> 195,000 in fiscal year 2001;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494dde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> 195,000 in fiscal year 2002;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494ddf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> 195,000 in fiscal year 2003; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b494de0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> 65,000 in each succeeding fiscal year; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494de1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref> may not exceed 66,000.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494de2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The numerical limitations of paragraph (1) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494de3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Aliens who are subject to the numerical limitations of paragraph (1) shall be issued visas (or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status) in the order in which petitions are filed for such visas or status. If an alien who was issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status and counted against the numerical limitations of paragraph (1) is found to have been issued such visa or otherwise provided such status by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact and such visa or nonimmigrant status is revoked, then one number shall be restored to the total number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided such status under the numerical limitations of paragraph (1) in the fiscal year in which the petition is revoked, regardless of the fiscal year in which the petition was approved.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494de4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> In the case of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, the period of authorized admission as such a nonimmigrant may not exceed 6 years.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494de5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> The numerical limitations contained in paragraph (1)(A) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa or otherwise provided status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494de6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is employed (or has received an offer of employment) at an institution of higher education (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001/a">section 1001(a) of title 20</ref>), or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494de7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is employed (or has received an offer of employment) at a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494de8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> has earned a master’s or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001/a">section 1001(a) of title 20</ref>), until the number of aliens who are exempted from such numerical limitation during such year exceeds 20,000.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494de9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Any alien who ceases to be employed by an employer described in paragraph (5)(A) shall, if employed as a nonimmigrant alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, who has not previously been counted toward the numerical limitations contained in paragraph (1)(A), be counted toward those limitations the first time the alien is employed by an employer other than one described in paragraph (5).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Any alien who has already been counted, within the 6 years prior to the approval of a petition described in subsection (c), toward the numerical limitations of paragraph (1)(A) shall not again be counted toward those limitations unless the alien would be eligible for a full 6 years of authorized admission at the time the petition is filed. Where multiple petitions are approved for 1 alien, that alien shall be counted only once.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494deb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The agreements referred to in section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title are—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494ded-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494def-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish annual numerical limitations on approvals of initial applications by aliens for admission under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> The annual numerical limitations described in clause (i) shall not exceed—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494df2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> 1,400 for nationals of Chile (as defined in article 14.9 of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement) for any fiscal year; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494df3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> 5,400 for nationals of Singapore (as defined in Annex 1A of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement) for any fiscal year.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The annual numerical limitations described in clause (i) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The annual numerical limitation described in paragraph (1)(A) is reduced by the amount of the annual numerical limitations established under clause (i). However, if a numerical limitation established under clause (i) has not been exhausted at the end of a given fiscal year, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust upwards the numerical limitation in paragraph (1)(A) for that fiscal year by the amount remaining in the numerical limitation under clause (i). Visas under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> may be issued pursuant to such adjustment within the first 45 days of the next fiscal year to aliens who had applied for such visas during the fiscal year for which the adjustment was made.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The period of authorized admission as a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title shall be 1 year, and may be extended, but only in 1-year increments. After every second extension, the next following extension shall not be granted unless the Secretary of Labor had determined and certified to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1">section 1182(t)(1) of this title</ref> for the purpose of permitting the nonimmigrant to obtain such extension.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/8/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The numerical limitation described in paragraph (1)(A) for a fiscal year shall be reduced by one for each alien granted an extension under subparagraph (C) during such year who has obtained 5 or more consecutive prior extensions.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494df9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) during fiscal year 2013, 2014, or 2015 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2016. Such an alien shall be considered a returning worker.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> A petition to admit or otherwise provide status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref> shall include, with respect to a returning worker—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> all information and evidence that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is required to support a petition for status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the full name of the alien; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a certification to the Department of Homeland Security that the alien is a returning worker.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494dfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> An H–2B visa or grant of nonimmigrant status for a returning worker shall be approved only if the alien is confirmed to be a returning worker by—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494dff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Department of State; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if the alien is visa exempt or seeking to change to status under section 1101 (a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title, the Department of Homeland Security.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> The numerical limitations of paragraph (1)(B) shall be allocated for a fiscal year so that the total number of aliens subject to such numerical limits who enter the United States pursuant to a visa or are accorded nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref> during the first 6 months of such fiscal year is not more than 33,000.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/11/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of State may not approve a number of initial applications submitted for aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref> that is more than the applicable numerical limitation set out in this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/11/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The applicable numerical limitation referred to in subparagraph (A) is 10,500 for each fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/11/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The applicable numerical limitation referred to in subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494e06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Intention to abandon foreign residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The fact that an alien is the beneficiary of an application for a preference status filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> or has otherwise sought permanent residence in the United States shall not constitute evidence of an intention to abandon a foreign residence for purposes of obtaining a visa as a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (H)(i)(b) or (c), (L), or (V) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> or otherwise obtaining or maintaining the status of a nonimmigrant described in such subparagraph, if the alien had obtained a change of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref> to a classification as such a nonimmigrant before the alien’s most recent departure from the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494e07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> “Specialty occupation” defined</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in paragraph (3), for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref>, and paragraph (2), the term “specialty occupation” means an occupation that requires—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, the requirements of this paragraph, with respect to a specialty occupation, are—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> full state licensure to practice in the occupation, if such licensure is required to practice in the occupation,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> completion of the degree described in paragraph (1)(B) for the occupation, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> experience in the specialty equivalent to the completion of such degree, and (ii) recognition of expertise in the specialty through progressively responsible positions relating to the specialty.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> For purposes of section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title, the term “specialty occupation” means an occupation that requires—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/i/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494e13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Labor disputes</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/j/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an alien who is a citizen of Canada or Mexico who seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of Section B, Section C, or Section D of Annex 16–A of the USMCA (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of title 19</ref>), shall not be classified as a nonimmigrant under such provisions if there is in progress a strike or lockout in the course of a labor dispute in the occupational classification at the place or intended place of employment, unless such alien establishes, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Attorney General, that the alien’s entry will not affect adversely the settlement of the strike or lockout or the employment of any person who is involved in the strike or lockout. Notice of a determination under this paragraph shall be given as may be required by paragraph 3 of article 16.4 of the USMCA. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “citizen of Mexico” means “citizen” as defined in article 16.1 of the USMCA.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/j/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter except <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/t/1">section 1182(t)(1) of this title</ref>, and subject to regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, an alien who seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of an agreement listed in subsection (g)(8)(A), and the spouse and children of such an alien if accompanying or following to join the alien, may be denied admission as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (E), (L), or (H)(i)(b1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> if there is in progress a labor dispute in the occupational classification at the place or intended place of employment, unless such alien establishes, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, that the alien’s entry will not affect adversely the settlement of the labor dispute or the employment of any person who is involved in the labor dispute. Notice of a determination under this paragraph shall be given as may be required by such agreement.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494e16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Numerical limitations; period of admission; conditions for admission and stay; annual report</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The number of aliens who may be provided a visa as nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/i">section 1101(a)(15)(S)(i) of this title</ref> in any fiscal year may not exceed 200. The number of aliens who may be provided a visa as nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(S)(ii) of this title</ref> in any fiscal year may not exceed 50.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The period of admission of an alien as such a nonimmigrant may not exceed 3 years. Such period may not be extended by the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> As a condition for the admission, and continued stay in lawful status, of such a nonimmigrant, the nonimmigrant—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall report not less often than quarterly to the Attorney General such information concerning the alien’s whereabouts and activities as the Attorney General may require;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> may not be convicted of any criminal offense punishable by a term of imprisonment of 1 year or more after the date of such admission;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> must have executed a form that waives the nonimmigrant’s right to contest, other than on the basis of an application for withholding of removal, any action for removal of the alien instituted before the alien obtains lawful permanent resident status; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> shall abide by any other condition, limitation, or restriction imposed by the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall submit a report annually to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate concerning—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the number of such nonimmigrants admitted;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the number of successful criminal prosecutions or investigations resulting from cooperation of such aliens;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the number of terrorist acts prevented or frustrated resulting from cooperation of such aliens;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the number of such nonimmigrants whose admission or cooperation has not resulted in successful criminal prosecution or investigation or the prevention or frustration of a terrorist act; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/k/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the number of such nonimmigrants who have failed to report quarterly (as required under paragraph (3)) or who have been convicted of crimes in the United States after the date of their admission as such a nonimmigrant.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b494e24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Restrictions on waiver</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b494e25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> In the case of a request by an interested State agency, or by an interested Federal agency, for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref> on behalf of an alien described in clause (iii) of such section, the Attorney General shall not grant such waiver unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b494e26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of an alien who is otherwise contractually obligated to return to a foreign country, the government of such country furnishes the Director of the United States Information Agency with a statement in writing that it has no objection to such waiver;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of a request by an interested State agency, the grant of such waiver would not cause the number of waivers allotted for that State for that fiscal year to exceed 30;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> in the case of a request by an interested Federal agency or by an interested State agency—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien demonstrates a bona fide offer of full-time employment at a health facility or health care organization, which employment has been determined by the Attorney General to be in the public interest; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien agrees to begin employment with the health facility or health care organization within 90 days of receiving such waiver, and agrees to continue to work for a total of not less than 3 years (unless the Attorney General determines that extenuating circumstances exist, such as closure of the facility or hardship to the alien, which would justify a lesser period of employment at such health facility or health care organization, in which case the alien must demonstrate another bona fide offer of employment at a health facility or health care organization for the remainder of such 3-year period); and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> in the case of a request by an interested Federal agency (other than a request by an interested Federal agency to employ the alien full-time in medical research or training) or by an interested State agency, the alien agrees to practice primary care or specialty medicine in accordance with paragraph (2) for a total of not less than 3 years only in the geographic area or areas which are designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as having a shortage of health care professionals, except that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in the case of a request by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the alien shall not be required to practice medicine in a geographic area designated by the Secretary;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in the case of a request by an interested State agency, the head of such State agency determines that the alien is to practice medicine under such agreement in a facility that serves patients who reside in one or more geographic areas so designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (without regard to whether such facility is located within such a designated geographic area), and the grant of such waiver would not cause the number of the waivers granted on behalf of aliens for such State for a fiscal year (within the limitation in subparagraph (B)) in accordance with the conditions of this clause to exceed 10; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/1/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> in the case of a request by an interested Federal agency or by an interested State agency for a waiver for an alien who agrees to practice specialty medicine in a facility located in a geographic area so designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the request shall demonstrate, based on criteria established by such agency, that there is a shortage of health care professionals able to provide services in the appropriate medical specialty to the patients who will be served by the alien.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258/a/2">section 1258(a)(2) of this title</ref>, the Attorney General may change the status of an alien who qualifies under this subsection and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref> to that of an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>. The numerical limitations contained in subsection (g)(1)(A) shall not apply to any alien whose status is changed under the preceding sentence, if the alien obtained a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement upon a request by an interested Federal agency or an interested State agency.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> No person who has obtained a change of status under subparagraph (A) and who has failed to fulfill the terms of the contract with the health facility or health care organization named in the waiver application shall be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa, for permanent residence, or for any other change of nonimmigrant status, until it is established that such person has resided and been physically present in the country of his nationality or his last residence for an aggregate of at least 2 years following departure from the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the 2-year foreign residence requirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref> shall apply with respect to an alien described in clause (iii) of such section, who has not otherwise been accorded status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H">section 1101(a)(27)(H) of this title</ref>, if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> at any time the alien ceases to comply with any agreement entered into under subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/l/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the alien’s employment ceases to benefit the public interest at any time during the 3-year period described in paragraph (1)(C).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/m"><num value="m" class="bold">(m)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/m/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> An alien may not be accorded status as a nonimmigrant under clause (i) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F">section 1101(a)(15)(F) of this title</ref> in order to pursue a course of study—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/m/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> at a public elementary school or in a publicly funded adult education program; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/m/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> at a public secondary school unless—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/m/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the aggregate period of such status at such a school does not exceed 12 months with respect to any alien, and (ii) the alien demonstrates that the alien has reimbursed the local educational agency that administers the school for the full, unsubsidized per capita cost of providing education at such school for the period of the alien’s attendance.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/m/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An alien who obtains the status of a nonimmigrant under clause (i) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F">section 1101(a)(15)(F) of this title</ref> in order to pursue a course of study at a private elementary or secondary school or in a language training program that is not publicly funded shall be considered to have violated such status, and the alien’s visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F">section 1101(a)(15)(F) of this title</ref> shall be void, if the alien terminates or abandons such course of study at such a school and undertakes a course of study at a public elementary school, in a publicly funded adult education program, in a publicly funded adult education language training program, or at a public secondary school (unless the requirements of paragraph (1)(B) are met).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/n"><num value="n" class="bold">(n)</num><heading class="bold"> Increased portability of H–1B status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/n/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A nonimmigrant alien described in paragraph (2) who was previously issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> is authorized to accept new employment upon the filing by the prospective employer of a new petition on behalf of such nonimmigrant as provided under subsection (a). Employment authorization shall continue for such alien until the new petition is adjudicated. If the new petition is denied, such authorization shall cease.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/n/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> A nonimmigrant alien described in this paragraph is a nonimmigrant alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/n/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who has been lawfully admitted into the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/n/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> on whose behalf an employer has filed a nonfrivolous petition for new employment before the date of expiration of the period of stay authorized by the Attorney General; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/n/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> who, subsequent to such lawful admission, has not been employed without authorization in the United States before the filing of such petition.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o"><num value="o" class="bold">(o)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrants guilty of trafficking in persons</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> No alien shall be eligible for admission to the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> if there is substantial reason to believe that the alien has committed an act of a severe form of trafficking in persons (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102">section 7102 of title 22</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The total number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status during any fiscal year under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> may not exceed 5,000.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The numerical limitation of paragraph (2) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses, sons, daughters, siblings, or parents of such aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) of this title</ref>, and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent applied for such status, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of this title</ref>, if the alien attains 21 years of age after such parent’s application was filed but while it was pending.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> An alien described in clause (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> shall continue to be treated as an alien described in clause (ii)(I) of such section if the alien attains 21 years of age after the alien’s application for status under such clause (i) is filed but while it is pending.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> In making a determination under section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i)(III)(aa) with respect to an alien, statements from State and local law enforcement officials that the alien has complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of crimes such as kidnapping, rape, slavery, or other forced labor offenses, where severe forms of trafficking in persons (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102">section 7102 of title 22</ref>) appear to have been involved, shall be considered.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an alien who is issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> may be granted such status for a period of not more than 4 years.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> An alien who is issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> may extend the period of such status beyond the period described in subparagraph (A) if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a Federal, State, or local law enforcement official, prosecutor, judge, or other authority investigating or prosecuting activity relating to human trafficking or certifies that the presence of the alien in the United States is necessary to assist in the investigation or prosecution of such activity;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien is eligible for relief under section 1255(<i>l</i>) of this title and is unable to obtain such relief because regulations have not been issued to implement such section; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an extension of the period of such nonimmigrant status is warranted due to exceptional circumstances.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/o/7/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> shall be extended during the pendency of an application for adjustment of status under section 1255(<i>l</i>) of this title.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p"><num value="p" class="bold">(p)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements applicable to section 1101(a)(15)(U) visas</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Petitioning procedures for section 1101(a)(15)(U) visas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The petition filed by an alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) of this title</ref> shall contain a certification from a Federal, State, or local law enforcement official, prosecutor, judge, or other Federal, State, or local authority investigating criminal activity described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of this title</ref>. This certification may also be provided by an official of the Service whose ability to provide such certification is not limited to information concerning immigration violations. This certification shall state that the alien “has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful” in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Numerical limitations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided status as nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> in any fiscal year shall not exceed 10,000.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The numerical limitations in subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) of this title</ref>, and not to spouses, children, or, in the case of alien children, the alien parents of such children.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties of the Attorney General with respect to “U” visa nonimmigrants</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to nonimmigrant aliens described in subsection (a)(15)(U) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Attorney General and other government officials, where appropriate, shall provide those aliens with referrals to nongovernmental organizations to advise the aliens regarding their options while in the United States and the resources available to them; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Attorney General shall, during the period those aliens are in lawful temporary resident status under that subsection, provide the aliens with employment authorization.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Credible evidence considered</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In acting on any petition filed under this subsection, the consular officer or the Attorney General, as appropriate, shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the petition.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonexclusive relief</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this subsection limits the ability of aliens who qualify for status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> to seek any other immigration benefit or status for which the alien may be eligible.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Duration of status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The authorized period of status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> shall be for a period of not more than 4 years, but shall be extended upon certification from a Federal, State, or local law enforcement official, prosecutor, judge, or other Federal, State, or local authority investigating or prosecuting criminal activity described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of this title</ref> that the alien’s presence in the United States is required to assist in the investigation or prosecution of such criminal activity. The Secretary of Homeland Security may extend, beyond the 4-year period authorized under this section, the authorized period of status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> if the Secretary determines that an extension of such period is warranted due to exceptional circumstances. Such alien’s nonimmigrant status shall be extended beyond the 4-year period authorized under this section if the alien is eligible for relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m">section 1255(m) of this title</ref> and is unable to obtain such relief because regulations have not been issued to implement such section and shall be extended during the pendency of an application for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m">section 1255(m) of this title</ref>. The Secretary may grant work authorization to any alien who has a pending, bona fide application for nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Age determinations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) of this title</ref>, and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent petitioned for such status, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of this title</ref>, if the alien attains 21 years of age after such parent’s petition was filed but while it was pending.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/p/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Principal aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien described in clause (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> shall continue to be treated as an alien described in clause (ii)(I) of such section if the alien attains 21 years of age after the alien’s application for status under such clause (i) is filed but while it is pending.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q"><num value="q" class="bold">(q)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment of nonimmigrants described in section 1101(a)(15)(V)</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> In the case of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Attorney General shall authorize the alien to engage in employment in the United States during the period of authorized admission and shall provide the alien with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate document signifying authorization of employment; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> the period of authorized admission as such a nonimmigrant shall terminate 30 days after the date on which any of the following is denied:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> to accord the alien a status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref> (or, in the case of a child granted nonimmigrant status based on eligibility to receive a visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">section 1153(d) of this title</ref>, the petition filed to accord the child’s parent a status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2/A">section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The alien’s application for an immigrant visa pursuant to the approval of such petition.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The alien’s application for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> pursuant to the approval of such petition.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> In determining whether an alien is eligible to be admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref>, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B">section 1182(a)(9)(B) of this title</ref> shall not apply.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> The status of an alien physically present in the United States may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General and under such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, to that of a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref>, if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> applies for such adjustment;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> satisfies the requirements of such section; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/q/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is eligible to be admitted to the United States, except in determining such admissibility, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (6)(A), (7), and (9)(B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not apply.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b4bbe69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r"><num value="r" class="bold">(r)</num><heading class="bold"> Visas of nonimmigrants described in section 1101(a)(15)(K)(ii)</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A visa shall not be issued under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(K)(ii) of this title</ref> until the consular officer has received a petition filed in the United States by the spouse of the applying alien and approved by the Attorney General. The petition shall be in such form and contain such information as the Attorney General shall, by regulation, prescribe. Such information shall include information on any criminal convictions of the petitioner for any specified crime described in paragraph (5)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in subsection <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002028">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002028"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be “paragraph”.</note> (5)(B)(i).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> In the case of an alien seeking admission under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(K)(ii) of this title</ref> who concluded a marriage with a citizen of the United States outside the United States, the alien shall be considered inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B">section 1182(a)(7)(B) of this title</ref> if the alien is not at the time of application for admission in possession of a valid nonimmigrant visa issued by a consular officer in the foreign state in which the marriage was concluded.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> In the case of a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(K)(ii) of this title</ref>, and any child of such a nonimmigrant who was admitted as accompanying, or following to join, such a nonimmigrant, the period of authorized admission shall terminate 30 days after the date on which any of the following is denied:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> to accord the principal alien status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The principal alien’s application for an immigrant visa pursuant to the approval of such petition.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The principal alien’s application for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> pursuant to the approval of such petition.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall create a database for the purpose of tracking multiple visa petitions filed for fiancé(e)s and spouses under clauses (i) and (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref>. Upon approval of a second visa petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref> for a fiancé(e) or spouse filed by the same United States citizen petitioner, the petitioner shall be notified by the Secretary that information concerning the petitioner has been entered into the multiple visa petition tracking database. All subsequent fiancé(e) or spouse nonimmigrant visa petitions filed by that petitioner under such section shall be entered in the database.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Once a petitioner has had two fiancé(e) or spousal petitions approved under clause (i) or (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref>, if a subsequent petition is filed under such section less than 10 years after the date the first visa petition was filed under such section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify both the petitioner and beneficiary of any such subsequent petition about the number of previously approved fiancé(e) or spousal petitions listed in the database.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> To notify the beneficiary as required by clause (i), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide such notice to the Secretary of State for inclusion in the mailing to the beneficiary described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/i">section 1375a(a)(5)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b4bbe75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The terms “domestic violence”, “sexual assault”, “child abuse and neglect”, “dating violence”, “elder abuse”, and “stalking” have the meaning given such terms in section 3 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.<sup>1</sup></content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b4bbe77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> The term “specified crime” means the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/5/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, dating violence, elder abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/5/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Homicide, murder, manslaughter, rape, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment, or an attempt to commit any of the crimes described in this clause.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b4bbe7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r/5/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> At least three convictions for crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol not arising from a single act.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b4bbe7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 214, <ref href="/us/stat/66/189">66 Stat. 189</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/91/225/s3">Pub. 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F, title V, § 565</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2523">129 Stat. 2523</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/tIII/s311/b">Pub. L. 116–113, title III, § 311(b)</ref>, (c), formerly <ref href="/us/pl/103/182/tIII/s341/b">Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 341(b)</ref>, (c), <date date="1993-12-08">Dec. 8, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/2116">107 Stat. 2116</ref>, 2117, renumbered § 311(b), (c) of <ref href="/us/pl/116/113">Pub. L. 116–113</ref> by <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/tV/s503/b/1">Pub. L. 116–113, title V, § 503(b)(1)</ref>–(3), <date date="2020-01-29">Jan. 29, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/71">134 Stat. 71</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/tV/s503/c">Pub. L. 116–113, title V, § 503(c)</ref>, <date date="2020-01-29">Jan. 29, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/71">134 Stat. 71</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b4bbe7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I84" topic="prospectiveAmendment" id="id7b4bbe7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered fontsize8 smallCaps">Amendment of Section</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">For termination of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/78/s107/c">section 107(c) of Pub. L. 108–78</ref>, see Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">For termination of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107/c">section 107(c) of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, see Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">For termination of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/449/s501/c">section 501(c) of Pub. L. 100–449</ref>, see Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b4bbe7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b4bbe7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The International Organizations Immunities Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is <ref href="/us/act/1945-12-29/ch652/tI">act Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, title I</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/669">59 Stat. 669</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter XVIII (§ 288 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s288">section 288 of Title 22</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4605/j/1/A">Section 4605(j)(1)(A) of title 50</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(4)(F)(iii)(I), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dA/tXVII/s1766/a">Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XVII, § 1766(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-08-13">Aug. 13, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/2232">132 Stat. 2232</ref>. Provisions similar to those in former <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4605/j/1/A">section 4605(j)(1)(A) of title 50</ref> can be found in <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4813/c/1/A/i">section 4813(c)(1)(A)(i) of title 50</ref>, as enacted by <ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Pub. L. 115–232</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c)(4)(H), (e), and (j), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 3 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, referred to in subsecs. (d)(3)(A) and (r)(5)(A), is <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 109–162</ref>, which enacted sections 10447 and 12291 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, amended sections 10448, 10465, 12351, 12409, and 12464 of Title 34, repealed former <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg–2">section 3796gg–2 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t34/s10447">section 10447 of Title 34</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b4bbe80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (f)(1), “<ref href="/us/usc/t46/s116">section 116 of title 46</ref>” substituted for “<ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2101/46">section 2101(46) of title 46</ref>, United States Code” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/109/304/s18/c">Pub. L. 109–304, § 18(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-10-06">Oct. 6, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/1709">120 Stat. 1709</ref>, section 4 of which enacted subtitle I of Title 46, Shipping.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 503(b)(1)–(3) of <ref href="/us/pl/116/113">Pub. L. 116–113</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/103/182/s341">section 341 of Pub. L. 103–182</ref>, subsecs. (b) and (c) of which had amended this section, by transferring that section to the beginning of subtitle B of title III of <ref href="/us/pl/116/113">Pub. L. 116–113</ref> and renumbering it as section 311. <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/b/4">Section 503(b)(4) of Pub. L. 116–113</ref> subsequently repealed subsecs. (b) and (c) of the renumbered section 311. The amendments by section 503(b)(1)–(3) of <ref href="/us/pl/116/113">Pub. L. 116–113</ref> resulted in no change to the text of this section. See source credits above.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b4bbe81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2020—Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/c/1/C">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(c)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “Annex 16–A of the USMCA (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of title 19</ref>)” for “Annex 1603 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (in this subsection referred to as ‘NAFTA’)” and “For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘citizen of Mexico’ means ‘citizen’ as defined in article 16.1 of the USMCA.” for “The admission of an alien who is a citizen of Mexico shall be subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5). For purposes of this paragraph and paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the term ‘citizen of Mexico’ means ‘citizen’ as defined in Annex 1608 of NAFTA.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/c/1/A">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(c)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), redesignated par. (2) as (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an alien who is a citizen of Canada and seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of Annex 1502.1 (United States of America), Part C—Professionals, of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement to engage in business activities at a professional level as provided for therein may be admitted for such purpose under regulations of the Attorney General promulgated after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Labor.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/c/1/B">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(c)(1)(B)</ref>, redesignated par. (6) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3) to (5). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/c/1/A">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(c)(1)(A)</ref>, struck out pars. (3) to (5) which related to nonimmigrant professionals and annual numerical limit for citizens of Mexico.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/c/1/B">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(c)(1)(B)</ref>, redesignated par. (6) as (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/c/2">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(c)(2)</ref>, substituted, in first sentence,“Annex 16–A of the USMCA (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of title 19</ref>)” for “Annex 1603 of the North American Free Trade Agreement”, in second sentence, “article 16.4 of the USMCA” for “article 1603 of such Agreement”, and, in third sentence, “article 16.1 of the USMCA” for “Annex 1608 of such Agreement”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2015—Subsec. (g)(9)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113">Pub. L. 114–113</ref> substituted “2013, 2014, or 2015 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2016.” for “2004, 2005, or 2006 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2007.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/a/1/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “crime described in paragraph (3)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in paragraph (3)(B)(i).” for “crime.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/a/1/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “the Secretary of Homeland Security” for “a consular officer” and “the Secretary” for “the officer” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/a/1/C">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(a)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.” for “abuse, and stalking.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s805/a">Pub. L. 113–4, § 805(a)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/a/2/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(a)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “crime described in paragraph (5)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in subsection (5)(B)(i).” for “crime.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(4)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/a/2/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(a)(2)(B)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “A copy of the information and resources pamphlet on domestic violence developed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a">section 1375a(a) of this title</ref> shall be mailed to the beneficiary along with the notification required in clause (i).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(5)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/a/3">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.” for “abuse, and stalking.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> substituted “Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands” for “Guam” wherever appearing and substituted “45 days” for “fifteen days”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(D)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/362">Pub. L. 110–362</ref> substituted “10” for “5”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>)(7)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/b/1">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(b)(1)</ref>, inserted dash after “if”, designated remainder of existing provisions as cl. (i), and added cls. (ii) and (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>)(7)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/b/2">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(b)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/c">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(c)</ref>, inserted at end “The Secretary of Homeland Security may extend, beyond the 4-year period authorized under this section, the authorized period of status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> if the Secretary determines that an extension of such period is warranted due to exceptional circumstances. Such alien’s nonimmigrant status shall be extended beyond the 4-year period authorized under this section if the alien is eligible for relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m">section 1255(m) of this title</ref> and is unable to obtain such relief because regulations have not been issued to implement such section and shall be extended during the pendency of an application for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m">section 1255(m) of this title</ref>. The Secretary may grant work authorization to any alien who has a pending, bona fide application for nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (c)(4)(A)(i), (ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/463/s2/a">Pub. L. 109–463, § 2(a)</ref>, added cls. (i) and (ii) and struck out former cls. (i) and (ii) which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(i) performs as an athlete, individually or as part of a group or team, at an internationally recognized level of performance, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(ii) seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of performing as such an athlete with respect to a specific athletic competition.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(F) to (H). <ref href="/us/pl/109/463/s2/b">Pub. L. 109–463, § 2(b)</ref>–(d), added subpars. (F) to (H).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s832/a/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 832(a)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted after second sentence “Such information shall include information on any criminal convictions of the petitioner for any specified crime.”, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing, and added pars. (2) and (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(9)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/364/s1074/a/1">Pub. L. 109–364, § 1074(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) during fiscal year 2004, 2005, or 2006 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2007” for “Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitations of paragraph (1)(B) during any 1 of the 3 fiscal years prior to the fiscal year of the approved start date of a petition for a nonimmigrant worker described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref> shall not be counted toward such limitation for the fiscal year in which the petition is approved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(9)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/364/s1074/a/2">Pub. L. 109–364, § 1074(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “to admit or otherwise provide status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of this title</ref>” for “referred to in subparagraph (A)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s821/c/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 821(c)(2)</ref>, substituted “1258(a)(2)” for “1258(2)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s821/a">Pub. L. 109–162, § 821(a)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s821/b">Pub. L. 109–162, § 821(b)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s832/a/2/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 832(a)(2)(A)</ref>, inserted at end “Such information shall include information on any criminal convictions of the petitioner for any specified crime.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(4), (5). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s832/a/2/B">Pub. L. 109–162, § 832(a)(2)(B)</ref>, added pars. (4) and (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (c)(13). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/a">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(a)</ref>, added par. (13).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(14). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s404/a">Pub. L. 109–13, § 404(a)</ref>, added par. (14).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s402/a">Pub. L. 109–13, § 402(a)</ref>, added par. (9).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s405">Pub. L. 109–13, § 405</ref>, added par. (10).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s501/b">Pub. L. 109–13, § 501(b)</ref>, added par. (11).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s501/c">Pub. L. 109–13, § 501(c)</ref>, inserted “, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of this title</ref>,” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s413/a">Pub. L. 108–447, § 413(a)</ref>, struck out at end “In the case of an alien seeking admission under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, the 1-year period of continuous employment required under such section is deemed to be reduced to a 6-month period if the importing employer has filed a blanket petition under this subparagraph and met the requirements for expedited processing of aliens covered under such petition.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s412/a">Pub. L. 108–447, § 412(a)</ref>, added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(9)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s422/b/1">Pub. L. 108–447, § 422(b)(1)</ref>, struck out “<date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>” before “a petition under paragraph (1)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(9)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s422/b/2">Pub. L. 108–447, § 422(b)(2)</ref>, (3), substituted “$1,500” for “$1,000” and inserted before period at end “except that the fee shall be half the amount for each such petition by any employer with not more than 25 full-time equivalent employees who are employed in the United States (determined by including any affiliate or subsidiary of such employer)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(12). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s426/a">Pub. L. 108–447, § 426(a)</ref>, added par. (12).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s425/a/1">Pub. L. 108–447, § 425(a)(1)</ref>, struck out “is employed (or has received an offer of employment) at” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> who” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s425/a/2">Pub. L. 108–447, § 425(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “is employed (or has received an offer of employment) at” before “an institution” and struck out “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s425/a/3">Pub. L. 108–447, § 425(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “is employed (or has received an offer of employment) at” before “a nonprofit” and substituted “; or” for period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s425/a/4">Pub. L. 108–447, § 425(a)(4)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/108/441/s1/c">Pub. L. 108–441, § 1(c)</ref>, (d), substituted “agrees to practice primary care or specialty medicine” for “agrees to practice medicine” and “except that—” for “except that, in the case of a request by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the alien shall not be required to practice medicine in a geographic area designated by the Secretary.” and added cls. (i) to (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/441/s1/b">Pub. L. 108–441, § 1(b)</ref>, inserted at end “The numerical limitations contained in subsection (g)(1)(A) shall not apply to any alien whose status is changed under the preceding sentence, if the alien obtained a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement upon a request by an interested Federal agency or an interested State agency.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 404(1), temporarily substituted “(other than a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (L) or (V) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>, and other than a nonimmigrant described in any provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i) of this title</ref> except subclause (b1) of such section)” for “(other than a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (H)(i), (L), or (V) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>)”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 404(2), temporarily substituted “subparagraph (H), (L), (O), or (P)(i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> (excluding nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title)” for “section 1101(a)(15)(H), (L), (O), or (P)(i) of this title”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(d)(1), temporarily added par. (11). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(a)(2)(B), temporarily added par. (8). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(8)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/78">Pub. L. 108–78</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(1), temporarily amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “The agreement referred to in section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title is the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement.” See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(8)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/78">Pub. L. 108–78</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(2), temporarily amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “The annual numerical limitations described in clause (i) shall not exceed 1,400 for nationals of Chile for any fiscal year. For purposes of this clause, the term ‘national’ has the meaning given such term in article 14.9 of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement.” See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 404(3), temporarily substituted “(H)(i)(b) or (c)” for “(H)(i)”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(a)(2)(A)(i), temporarily substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (3), for purposes” for “For purposes”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(a)(2)(A)(ii), temporarily added par. (3). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 403, temporarily designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “this paragraph” for “this subsection” in two places, and added par. (2). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (m), relating to increased portability of H–1B status, as (n).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (m), relating to increased portability of H–1B status, as (n). Former subsec. (n), relating to nonimmigrants guilty of trafficking in persons, redesignated (<i>o</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/2/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(2)(A)</ref>, inserted “siblings,” before “or parents”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n)(4) to (6). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/2/B">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(2)(B)</ref>, added pars. (4) to (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (n) as (<i>o</i>). Former subsec. (<i>o</i>), relating to requirements applicable to section 1101(a)(15)(U) visas, redesignated (p). Another former subsec. (<i>o</i>), relating to employment of nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref>, redesignated (q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (<i>o</i>), relating to requirements applicable to section 1101(a)(15)(U) visas, as (p). Former subsec. (p) redesignated (r).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (<i>o</i>), relating to employment of nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref>, as (q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (p) as (r).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/125/s2/a">Pub. L. 107–125, § 2(a)</ref>, inserted at end “In the case of an alien seeking admission under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, the 1-year period of continuous employment required under such section is deemed to be reduced to a 6-month period if the importing employer has filed a blanket petition under this subparagraph and met the requirements for expedited processing of aliens covered under such petition.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/107/125/s1">Pub. L. 107–125, § 1</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/107/124">Pub. L. 107–124</ref> added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> substituted “30;” for “20;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/107/274">Pub. L. 107–274</ref> substituted “clause (i) or (iii) of section 1101(a)(15)(F)” for “section 1101(a)(15)(F)(i)” in two places in subsec. (m) relating to nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (k)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/45/s1/2">Pub. L. 107–45, § 1(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (3) as (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/45/s1/1">Pub. L. 107–45, § 1(1)</ref>, which directed that subsec. (k) be amended by striking (2), was executed by striking par. (2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “No alien may be admitted into the United States as such a nonimmigrant more than 7 years after <date date="1994-09-13">September 13, 1994</date>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/45/s1/2">Pub. L. 107–45, § 1(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (4) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/45/s1/2">Pub. L. 107–45, § 1(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k)(4)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/107/45/s1/3">Pub. L. 107–45, § 1(3)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (3)” for “paragraph (4)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/45/s1/2">Pub. L. 107–45, § 1(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (5) as (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/d/1">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(d)(1)]</ref>, substituted “(H)(i), (L), or (V)” for “(H)(i) or (L)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(9)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/311/s1/1">Pub. L. 106–311, § 1(1)</ref>, substituted “(excluding any employer that is a primary or secondary education institution, an institution of higher education, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001/a">section 1001(a) of title 20</ref>, a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any such institution, a nonprofit entity which engages in established curriculum-related clinical training of students registered at any such institution, a nonprofit research organization, or a governmental research organization) filing before <date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>” for “(excluding an employer described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/1">section 1182(p)(1) of this title</ref>) filing (on or after <date date="1998-12-01">December 1, 1998</date>, and before <date date="2001-10-01">October 1, 2001</date>)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(9)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/311/s1/2">Pub. L. 106–311, § 1(2)</ref>, substituted “$1,000” for “$500”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396">Pub. L. 106–396</ref> added par. (10).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/c/1">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(c)(1)]</ref>, substituted “1101(a)(15)(K)(i)” for “1101(a)(15)(K)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1)(A)(iv) to (vii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s102/a">Pub. L. 106–313, § 102(a)</ref>, added cls. (iv) to (vi), redesignated former cl. (v) as (vii), and struck out former cl. (iv) which read as follows: “107,500 in fiscal year 2001; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s108">Pub. L. 106–313, § 108</ref>, amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “Aliens who are subject to the numerical limitations of paragraph (1) shall be issued visas (or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status) in the order in which petitions are filed for such visas or status.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(5) to (7). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s103">Pub. L. 106–313, § 103</ref>, added pars. (5) to (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/d/1">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(d)(1)]</ref>, substituted “(H)(i), (L), or (V)” for “(H)(i) or (L)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/e/2/A">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(e)(2)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (<i>l</i>), relating to nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students, as (m).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/e/2/A">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(e)(2)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (<i>l</i>), relating to nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students, as (m).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s105/a">Pub. L. 106–313, § 105(a)</ref>, added subsec. (m) relating to increased portability of H–1B status.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/e/2/B">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(e)(2)(B)</ref>, added subsec. (n).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/b">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(b)]</ref>, added subsec. (<i>o</i>) relating to employment of nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1513/c">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1513(c)</ref>, added subsec. (<i>o</i>) relating to requirements applicable to section 1101(a)(15)(U) visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/b">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(b)]</ref>, added subsec. (p).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (k)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/104">Pub. L. 106–104</ref> substituted “7 years” for “5 years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (c)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s414/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 414(a)</ref>, added par. (9).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s411/a">Pub. L. 105–277, § 411(a)</ref>, amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> may not exceed 65,000, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/105/65">Pub. L. 105–65</ref> inserted before period at end “, except that, in the case of a request by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the alien shall not be required to practice medicine in a geographic area designated by the Secretary”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/G">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(G)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/3/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(3)(B)</ref>, substituted “is admitted to” for “enters”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/A/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(A)(i)</ref>, (7)(A), substituted “sections 1229a and 1231” for “sections 1252 and 1253”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/H">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(H)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “removed” for “deported”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/4/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(4)(A)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40102/a/2">section 40102(a)(2) of title 49</ref>” for “section 101(3) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(3)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (j), relating to numerical limitations on the number of aliens provided with nonimmigrant visas, as (k).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s621">Pub. L. 104–208, § 621</ref>, substituted “200” for “100” and “50” for “25”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(3)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (j), relating to numerical limitations on the number of aliens provided with nonimmigrant visas, as (k). Former (k) redesignated (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s622/c">Pub. L. 104–208, § 622(c)</ref>, amended subsec. (k) generally, substituting provisions relating to requests by interested State and Federal agencies for waivers of the two-year foreign residence requirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref> for former provisions relating to requests by interested State agencies for such waivers.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(D)</ref>, amended subsec. (k)(4)(C), as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(3)(A)</ref>, by substituting “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(3)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (k) as (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s625/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 625(a)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (<i>l</i>) relating to nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> added subsec. (j) relating to numerical limitations on the number of aliens provided with nonimmigrant visas.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> added subsec. (k).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1993—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s311/b">Pub. L. 116–113, § 311(b)</ref>, formerly <ref href="/us/pl/103/182/s341/b">Pub. L. 103–182, § 341(b)</ref>, as renumbered by <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/b/1">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(b)(1)</ref>–(3), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) to (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s311/c">Pub. L. 116–113, § 311(c)</ref>, formerly <ref href="/us/pl/103/182/s341/c">Pub. L. 103–182, § 341(c)</ref>, as renumbered by <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/b/1">Pub. L. 116–113, § 503(b)(1)</ref>–(3), added subsec. (j).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/11">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(11)</ref>, substituted “described in section 1101(a)(15)(O)” for “under section 1101(a)(15)(O)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s205/d">Pub. L. 102–232, § 205(d)</ref>, inserted “(or events)” after “event”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s206/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 206(a)</ref>, designated cl. (i) as subpar. (B) and struck out cl. (ii) which read as follows: “An alien who is admitted as a nonimmigrant under clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P">section 1101(a)(15)(P) of this title</ref> may not be readmitted as such a nonimmigrant unless the alien has remained outside the United States for at least 3 months after the date of the most recent admission. The Attorney General may waive the application of the previous sentence in the case of individual tours in which the application would work an undue hardship.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/10/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(10)(A)</ref>, substituted “individual petitions” for “individuals petitions”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/10/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(10)(B)</ref>, substituted “involves” for “involved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s205/e">Pub. L. 102–232, § 205(e)</ref>, inserted at end “The Attorney General shall provide by regulation for the waiver of the consultation requirement under subparagraph (A) in the case of aliens who have been admitted as nonimmigrants under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/O/i">section 1101(a)(15)(O)(i) of this title</ref> because of extraordinary ability in the arts and who seek readmission to perform similar services within 2 years after the date of a consultation under such subparagraph. Not later than 5 days after the date such a waiver is provided, the Attorney General shall forward a copy of the petition and all supporting documentation to the national office of an appropriate labor organization.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s204/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 204(1)</ref>, substituted “after consultation in accordance with paragraph (6)” for “after consultation with peer groups in the area of the alien’s ability”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s204/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 204(2)</ref>, substituted “after consultation in accordance with paragraph (6) or, in the case of such an alien seeking entry for a motion picture or television production, after consultation with such a labor organization and a management organization in the area of the alien’s ability” for “after consultation with labor organizations with expertise in the skill area involved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(A), (B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s203/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 203(b)</ref>, added subpars. (A) and (B) and redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as (C) and (D), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s204/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 204(3)</ref>, struck out “clause (ii) of” after “under”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s203/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 203(b)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (A) as (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s204/4">Pub. L. 102–232, § 204(4)</ref>, substituted “after consultation in accordance with paragraph (6)” for “after consultation with labor organizations with expertise in the specific field of athletics or entertainment involved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s203/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 203(b)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (B) as (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s206/c/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 206(c)(2)</ref>, struck out before period at end “, in order to assure reciprocity in fact with foreign states”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s203/b">Pub. L. 102–232, § 203(b)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (C) as (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s207/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 207(a)</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/12">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(12)</ref>, substituted “1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)” for “1101(H)(ii)(b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s204/5">Pub. L. 102–232, § 204(5)</ref>, (6), added par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s207/c/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 207(c)(1)</ref>, added par. (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s202/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 202(a)</ref>, inserted “or” at end of subpar. (A), substituted a period for “, or” at end of subpar. (B), and struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: “under section 1101(a)(15)(P)(i) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/P/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(P)(iii) of this title</ref> may not exceed 25,000.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s207/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 207(b)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(b)(1)</ref>, inserted “(other than a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (H)(i) or (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>)” after “Every alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, §§ 206(b), 207(b)(2)(B), designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted reference to section 1101(a)(15)(H), (L), (O), or (P)(i) of this title for reference to section 1101(a)(15)(H) or (L) of this title, and added pars. (2) to (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s202/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 202(a)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (g) to (i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s205/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 205(a)</ref>, (b)(2), (c)(2), added subsecs. (g) to (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(1), amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/b">Pub. L. 99–603, § 301(b)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/449">Pub. L. 100–449</ref> temporarily added subsec. (e). See Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s313/b">Pub. L. 99–603, § 313(b)</ref>, inserted provision directing that no alien admitted without a visa pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref> may be authorized to remain in the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor for a period exceeding 90 days from the date of admission.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/b">Pub. L. 99–603, § 301(b)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(1), inserted provisions re­lating to nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s3/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 3(a)</ref>, substituted “have previously met in person within 2 years before the date of filing the petition, have a bona fide intention to marry,” for “have a bona fide intention to marry”, and inserted “, except that the Attorney General in his discretion may waive the requirement that the parties have previously met in person”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s3/c">Pub. L. 99–639, § 3(c)</ref>, struck out last sentence which read: “In the event the marriage between the said alien and the petitioner shall occur within three months after the entry and they are found otherwise admissible, the Attorney General shall record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the alien and minor children as of the date of the payment of the required visa fees.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1984—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/98/454">Pub. L. 98–454</ref> inserted “No alien admitted to Guam without a visa pursuant to section 1182(<i>l</i>) of this title may be authorized to enter or stay in the United States other than in Guam or to remain in Guam for a period exceeding fifteen days from date of admission to Guam.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1970—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/91/225/s3/a">Pub. L. 91–225, § 3(a)</ref>, inserted reference to subpar. (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/91/225/s3/b">Pub. L. 91–225, § 3(b)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b4e2f82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2020 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/113/tV/s503/f">Pub. L. 116–113, title V, § 503(f)</ref>, <date date="2020-01-29">Jan. 29, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/72">134 Stat. 72</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/113/tV/s503/f"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each transfer, redesignation, and amendment made by this section [amending this section and sections 1365a and 1773 of this title and redesignating <ref href="/us/pl/103/182/s341">section 341 of Pub. L. 103–182</ref> as <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s311">section 311 of Pub. L. 116–113</ref> and transferring it from <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3401">section 3401 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties, to <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4561">section 4561 of Title 19</ref>] shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> take effect on the date on which the USMCA enters into force [<date date="2020-07-01">July 1, 2020</date>]; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> apply with respect to a visa issued on or after that date.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition from nafta</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a visa issued before the date on which the USMCA enters into force—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the transfers, redesignations, and amendments made by this section shall not apply with respect to the visa; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the provisions of law amended by subsections (b) through (d) [see bracket above], as such provisions were in effect on the day before that date, shall continue to apply on and after that date with respect to the visa.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For definition of “USMCA” as used in <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/f">section 503(f) of Pub. L. 116–113</ref>, set out above, see <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2013 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s805/b">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 805(b)</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/111">127 Stat. 111</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s805/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Public Law 106–386</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/1464">114 Stat. 1464</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/457">Pub. L. 110–457</ref> effective <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, and applicable to applications for immigration benefits filed on or after <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/f">section 201(f) of Pub. L. 110–457</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> effective on the transition program effective date described in <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s705/b">section 705(b) of Pub. L. 110–229</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/364/dA/tX/s1074/c">Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1074(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-10-17">Oct. 17, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2403">120 Stat. 2403</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/364/dA/tX/s1074/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and provisions set out as a note under this section] shall take effect on <date date="2006-10-01">October 1, 2006</date>. If this section is enacted after <date date="2006-10-01">October 1, 2006</date>, the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s832/a/3">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 832(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3068">119 Stat. 3068</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s832/a/3">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s402/b">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title IV, § 402(b)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/318">119 Stat. 318</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/364/dA/tX/s1074/b">Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1074(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-10-17">Oct. 17, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/2403">120 Stat. 2403</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/364/dA/tX/s1074/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment in subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if enacted on <date date="2004-10-01">October 1, 2004</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall begin accepting and processing petitions filed on behalf of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)</ref>], in a manner consistent with this section [amending this section] and the amendments made by this section. Notwithstanding section 214(g)(9)(B) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/9/B">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9)(B)</ref>], as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall allocate additional numbers for fiscal year 2005 based on statistical estimates and projections derived from Department of State data.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s403/c">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title IV, § 403(c)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/319">119 Stat. 319</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s403/c">“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>] shall take effect 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>] and shall apply to filings for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2005.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s404/b">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title IV, § 404(b)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/320">119 Stat. 320</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s404/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="2005-10-01">October 1, 2005</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s412/b">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 412(b)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3352">118 Stat. 3352</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s412/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to petitions filed on or after the effective date of this subtitle [subtitle A, effective 180 days after <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, see below], whether for initial, extended, or amended classification.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s413/b">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 413(b)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3352">118 Stat. 3352</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s413/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply only to petitions for initial classification filed on or after the effective date of this subtitle [subtitle A, effective 180 days after <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, see below].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s417">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 417</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3353">118 Stat. 3353</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s417">“This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 411–417) of title IV of div. J of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1380">section 1380 of this title</ref>, amending this section, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 422(b) and 426(a) of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref> effective <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, and amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s425/a">section 425(a) of Pub. L. 108–447</ref> effective 90 days after <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s430">section 430 of Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s426/c">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 426(c)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3358">118 Stat. 3358</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s426/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>], and the fees imposed under such amendments shall apply to petitions under section 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">8 U.S.C. 1184(c)</ref>], and applications for nonimmigrant visas under section 222 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202">8 U.S.C. 1202</ref>], filed on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/78">Pub. L. 108–78</ref> effective on the date the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement enters into force (<date date="2004-01-01">Jan. 1, 2004</date>), and ceases to be effective on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/78/s107">section 107 of Pub. L. 108–78</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">section 3805 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref> effective on the date the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement enters into force (<date date="2004-01-01">Jan. 1, 2004</date>), and ceases to be effective on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107">section 107 of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">section 3805 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> effective as if enacted <date date="2002-05-31">May 31, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11018/d">section 11018(d) of Pub. L. 107–273</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(b), (d)(1)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> effective <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, and applicable to alien who is beneficiary of classification petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> on or before <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, see section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(e)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(b), (c)(1)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> effective <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, and applicable to alien who is beneficiary of classification petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> before, on, or after <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, see section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(d)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s105/b">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 105(b)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1253">114 Stat. 1253</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s105/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to petitions filed before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/311/s2">Pub. L. 106–311, § 2</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1247">114 Stat. 1247</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/311/s2">“The amendment made by section 1(2) [amending this section] shall apply only to petitions that are filed on or after the date that is 2 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1998 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s411/b">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 411(b)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-642">112 Stat. 2681–642</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s411/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] applies beginning with fiscal year 1999.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(e)(1)(D), (2)(B), (f)(1)(G), (H), (3)(B), (g)(5)(A)(i), (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s625/a/1">section 625(a)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to individuals who obtain status of nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/F">section 1101(a)(15)(F) of this title</ref> after end of 60-day period beginning <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, including aliens whose status as such a nonimmigrant is extended after end of such period, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s625/c">section 625(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/3/A">section 671(a)(3)(A) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/7">section 671(a)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> applicable to aliens admitted to United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref>, or acquiring such status after admission to United States, before, on, or after <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, and before <date date="2015-09-30">Sept. 30, 2015</date>, subject to extensions, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s220/c">section 220(c) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1994 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, and bracketed notes thereunder.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1993 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/182">Pub. L. 103–182</ref> effective on date the North American Free Trade Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States (<date date="1994-01-01">Jan. 1, 1994</date>), see <ref href="/us/pl/103/182/s342">section 342 of Pub. L. 103–182</ref>, formerly set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4561">section 4561 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 202(a), 203(b), 204, 205(d), (e), 206(a), (c)(2), 207(a), (c)(1) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective <date date="1992-04-01">Apr. 1, 1992</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s208">section 208 of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 303(a)(10)–(12) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s202/a">section 202(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective 60 days after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s202/c">section 202(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 205(a), (b), (c)(2), 206(b), and 207(b) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s231">section 231 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/449">Pub. L. 100–449</ref> effective on the date the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement enters into force (<date date="1989-01-01">Jan. 1, 1989</date>), and to cease to have effect on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force, see section 501(a), (c) of <ref href="/us/pl/100/449">Pub. L. 100–449</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2112">section 2112 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b4e2f93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s3/d/1">Pub. L. 99–639, § 3(d)(1)</ref>, (3), <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3542">100 Stat. 3542</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/639/s3/d/1"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to petitions approved on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (c) [amending this section] shall apply to aliens issued visas under section 101(a)(15)(K) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(K)</ref>] on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/b">section 301(b) of Pub. L. 99–603</ref> applicable to petitions and applications filed under sections 1184(c) and 1188 of this title on or after the first day of the seventh month beginning after <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/d">section 301(d) of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">section 1188 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id7b4e2f94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Authorization for Increase in Nonagricultural Worker Visas in Certain Fiscal Years</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s105">Pub. L. 118–47, div. G, title I, § 105</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/856">138 Stat. 856</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s105">“Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)</ref>), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of United States businesses cannot be satisfied during fiscal year 2024 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, may increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)</ref>) in such fiscal year by not more than the highest number of H–2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H–2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dO/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 117–328, div. O, title III, § 303</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5227">136 Stat. 5227</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dO/tII/s204">Pub. L. 117–103, div. O, title II, § 204</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/788">136 Stat. 788</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tI/s105">Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title I, § 105</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/2148">134 Stat. 2148</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Certain Information</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s832/b">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 832(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3068">119 Stat. 3068</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s832/b">“The fact that an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(K) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(K)</ref>) is aware of any information disclosed under the amendments made by this section [amending this section] or under section 833 [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375a">section 1375a of this title</ref> and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375">section 1375 of this title</ref>] shall not be used to deny the alien eligibility for relief under any other provision of law.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Exemption From Administrative Procedure Act</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s407">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title IV, § 407</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/321">119 Stat. 321</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s407">“The requirements of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘Administrative Procedure Act’) or any other law relating to rulemaking, information collection or publication in the Federal Register, shall not apply to any action to implement sections 402, 403, and 405 [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] or the amendments made by such sections to the extent the Secretary Homeland of Security, the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary of State determine that compliance with any such requirement would impede the expeditious implementation of such sections or the amendments made by such sections.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">L Visa Interagency Task Force and Inspector General Report</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV</ref>, §§ 415, 416, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3352">118 Stat. 3352</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="415">“SEC. 415.</num><heading> INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON L VISA PROGRAM.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>], the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall, consistent with the authority granted the Department under section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s236">6 U.S.C. 236</ref>), examine and report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the vulnerabilities and potential abuses in the visa program carried out under section 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">8 U.S.C. 1184(c)</ref>) with respect to nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(L) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(L)</ref>).</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="416">“SEC. 416.</num><heading> ESTABLISHMENT OF TASK FORCE.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>], there shall be established an L Visa Interagency Task Force that consists of representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State. The Secretaries of each Department and each relevant bureau of the Department of Homeland Security shall appoint designees to the L Visa Interagency Task Force. The L Visa Interagency Task Force shall consult with other agencies deemed appropriate.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the submission of the report by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security in accordance with section 6 [probably means section 415 of div. J. of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>], the L Visa Interagency Task Force shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the efforts to implement the recommendations set forth by the Inspector General’s report. The L Visa Interagency Task Force shall note specific areas of agreement and disagreement, and make recommendations to Congress on the findings of the Task Force, including any suggestions for legislation. The Task Force shall also review other additional issues as may be raised by the Inspector General’s report or by the Task Force’s own deliberations regarding the policies and purposes of the visa program relative to national goals and transnational commerce.”</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Statistical Information on Country of Origin, Occupation, Educational Level and Compensation</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s425/b">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 425(b)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3356">118 Stat. 3356</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s425/b">“Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall maintain statistical information on the country of origin and occupation of, educational level maintained by, and compensation paid to, each alien who is issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status and is exempt under section 214(g)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/5">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(5)</ref>) for each fiscal year. The statistical information shall be included in the annual report to Congress under section 416(c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (<ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Public Law 105–277</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-655">112 Stat. 2681–655</ref>) [set out below].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Additional Visas for Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s102/b">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 102(b)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1251">114 Stat. 1251</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s102/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Notwithstanding section 214(g)(1)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1/A/ii">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>), the total number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>] in fiscal year 1999 is increased by a number equal to the number of aliens who are issued such a visa or provided such status during the period beginning on the date on which the limitation in such section 214(g)(1)(A)(ii) is reached and ending on <date date="1999-09-30">September 30, 1999</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> In the case of any alien on behalf of whom a petition for status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) is filed before <date date="2000-09-01">September 1, 2000</date>, and is subsequently approved, that alien shall be counted toward the numerical ceiling for fiscal year 2000 notwithstanding the date of the approval of the petition. Notwithstanding section 214(g)(1)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the total number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act in fiscal year 2000 is increased by a number equal to the number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status who filed a petition during the period beginning on the date on which the limitation in such section 214(g)(1)(A)(iii) is reached and ending on <date date="2000-08-31">August 31, 2000</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 411 of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (as contained in title IV of division C of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Public Law 105–277</ref>) [see Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note above].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">One-Time Protection Under Per Country Ceiling</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s104/c">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 104(c)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1253">114 Stat. 1253</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s104/c"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I00" class="inline"><num value=""/><chapeau>“Notwithstanding section 214(g)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/4">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(4)</ref>), any alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> is the beneficiary of a petition filed under section 204(a) of that Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)</ref>] for a preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(b) of that Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)</ref>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is eligible to be granted that status but for application of the per country limitations applicable to immigrants under those paragraphs,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">may apply for, and the Attorney General may grant, an extension of such nonimmigrant status until the alien’s application for adjustment of status has been processed and a decision made thereon.”</continuation> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Special Provisions in Cases of Lengthy Adjudications</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s106/a">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 106(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1253">114 Stat. 1253</ref>, 1254, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11030A">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11030A</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1836">116 Stat. 1836</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11030A"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exemption From Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The limitation contained in section 214(g)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/4">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(4)</ref>) with respect to the duration of authorized stay shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien previously issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>), if 365 days or more have elapsed since the filing of any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Any application for labor certification under section 212(a)(5)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(5)(A)</ref>), in a case in which certification is required or used by the alien to obtain status under section 203(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> A petition described in section 204(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t3/s1154/b">3 U.S.C. 1154(b)</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/b">8 U.S.C. 1154(b)</ref>] to accord the alien a status under section 203(b) of such Act.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Extension of H–</inline>1<inline class="small-caps">B Worker Status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall extend the stay of an alien who qualifies for an exemption under subsection (a) in one-year increments until such time as a final decision is made—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> to deny the application described in subsection (a)(1), or, in a case in which such application is granted, to deny a petition described in subsection (a)(2) filed on behalf of the alien pursuant to such grant;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> to deny the petition described in subsection (a)(2); or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> to grant or deny the alien’s application for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Exclusion of Certain “J” Nonimmigrants From Numerical Limitations Applicable To “H–1B” Nonimmmigrants</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s114">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 114</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1262">114 Stat. 1262</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s114">“The numerical limitations contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s102">section 102 of this title</ref> [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note above] shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien granted a waiver that is subject to the limitation contained in paragraph (1)(B) of the first section 214(<i>l</i>) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">8 U.S.C. 1184</ref>(<i>l</i>)] (relating to restrictions on waivers).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2f9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Improving Count of H–1B and H–2B Nonimmigrants</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s416">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 416</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-655">112 Stat. 2681–655</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s406">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title IV, § 406</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/320">119 Stat. 320</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tIV/s406"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Ensuring Accurate Count</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such steps as are necessary to maintain an accurate count of the number of aliens subject to the numerical limitations of section 214(g)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)</ref>) who are issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Revision of Petition Forms</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such steps as are necessary to revise the forms used for petitions for visas or nonimmigrant status under clause (i)(b) or (ii)(b) of section 101(a)(15)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)</ref>) so as to ensure that the forms provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with sufficient information to permit the Secretary of Homeland Security accurately to count the number of aliens subject to the numerical limitations of section 214(g)(1) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/g/1">8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)</ref>) who are issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Provision of Information.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Quarterly notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 60 days after the first day of fiscal year 1999, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify, on a quarterly basis, the Committees on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate of the numbers of aliens who were issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>] during the preceding 3-month period.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Annual submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2000, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit on an annual basis, to the Committees on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, information on the countries of origin and occupations of, educational levels attained by, and compensation paid to, aliens who were issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>] during the previous fiscal year. With respect to the first submission under this paragraph, the information shall relate solely to aliens provided nonimmigrant status after the date that is 60 days after the date on which final regulations are issued to carry out section 412(a) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Specification of number of petitions filed by certain employers</inline>.—</heading><content>Each notification under paragraph (1), and each submission under paragraph (2), shall include the number of aliens who were issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status pursuant to petitions filed by institutions or organizations described in section 212(p)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/p/1">8 U.S.C. 1182(p)(1)</ref>] (as added by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s415">section 415 of this title</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Provision of Information.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Semiannual notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than <date date="2006-03-01">March 1, 2006</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall notify, on a semiannual basis, the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the number of aliens who during the preceding 1-year period—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> were issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)</ref>); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> had such a visa or such status be revoked or otherwise terminated.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Annual submission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning in fiscal year 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall submit, on an annual basis, to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> information on the countries of origin of, occupations of, and compensation paid to aliens who were issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)</ref>) during the previous fiscal year;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the number of aliens who had such a visa or such status expire or be revoked or otherwise terminated during each month of such fiscal year; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the number of aliens who were provided nonimmigrant status under such section during both such fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Information maintained by state</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that information maintained by the Secretary of State is required to make a submission described in paragraph (1) or (2), the Secretary of State shall provide such information to the Secretary of Homeland Security upon request.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2fa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reporting on Studies Showing Economic Impact of H–1B Nonimmigrant Increase</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s418/b">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 418(b)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-657">112 Stat. 2681–657</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s418/b">“The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, and any other member of the Cabinet, shall promptly report to the Congress the results of any reliable study that suggests, based on legitimate economic analysis, that the increase effected by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s411/a">section 411(a) of this title</ref> [amending this section] in the number of aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)</ref>] has had an impact on any national economic indicator, such as the level of inflation or unemployment, that warrants action by the Congress.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2fa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Deadline for First Report With Respect to Petitions</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s207/c/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title II, § 207(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1742">105 Stat. 1742</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tII/s207/c/2">“The first report under section 214(c)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/8">8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(8)</ref>] shall be provided not later than <date date="1993-04-01">April 1, 1993</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2fa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Delay Until <date date="1992-04-01">April 1, 1992</date>, in Application of Subsection (g)(1)(C) of This Section</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">See <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 102–110</ref>, set out as a Delay Until <date date="1992-04-01">April 1, 1992</date>, in Implementation of Provisions Relating to Nonimmigrant Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Fashion Models note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2fa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Work Authorization During Pending Labor Disputes</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s207/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 207(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5026">104 Stat. 5026</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/13">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(a)(13)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1748">105 Stat. 1748</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/13"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> In the case of an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant (other than under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)</ref>]) and who is authorized to be employed in an occupation, if nonimmigrants constitute a majority of the members of the bargaining unit in the occupation, during the period of any strike or lockout in the occupation with the employer which strike or lockout is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> continues to be authorized to be employed in the occupation for that employer, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is authorized to be employed in any occupation for any other employer so long as such strike or lockout continues with respect to that occupation and employer.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> In the case of an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant (other than under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act) and who is authorized to be employed in an occupation, if nonimmigrants do not constitute a majority of the members of the bargaining unit in the occupation, during the period of any strike or lockout in the occupation with the employer which strike or lockout is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is not authorized to be employed in the occupation for that employer, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is authorized to be employed in any occupation for any other employer so long as there is no strike or lockout with respect to that occupation and employer.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> With respect to a nonimmigrant described in paragraph (1) or (2) who does not perform unauthorized employment, any limit on the period of authorized stay shall be extended by the period of the strike or lockout, except that any such extension may not continue beyond the maximum authorized period of stay.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The provisions of this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b4e2fa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Off-Campus Work Authorization for Students (F Nonimmigrants)</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s221">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 221</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5027">104 Stat. 5027</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(b)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1748">105 Stat. 1748</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s215/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 215(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4315">108 Stat. 4315</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s215/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> 5-<inline class="small-caps">Year Provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to work authorization for aliens admitted as nonimmigrant students described in subparagraph (F) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)</ref>] during the 5-year period beginning <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, the Attorney General shall grant such an alien work authorization to be employed off-campus if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the alien has completed 1 academic year as such a nonimmigrant and is maintaining good academic standing at the educational institution,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the employer provides the educational institution and the Secretary of Labor with an attestation that the employer (A) has recruited for at least 60 days for the position and (B) will provide for payment to the alien and to other similarly situated workers at a rate equal to not less than the actual wage level for the occupation at the place of employment or, if greater, the prevailing wage level for the occupation in the area of employment, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the alien will not be employed more than 20 hours each week during the academic term (but may be employed on a full-time basis during vacation periods and between academic terms).</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">If the Secretary of Labor determines that an employer has provided an attestation under paragraph (2) that is materially false or has failed to pay wages in accordance with the attestation, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the employer shall be disqualified from employing an alien student under this subsection.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than <date date="1996-04-01">April 1, 1996</date>, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization and the Secretary of Labor shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> whether the program of work authorization under subsection (a) should be extended, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the impact of such program on prevailing wages of workers.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b507995-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Limitation on Admission of Aliens Seeking Employment in the Virgin Islands</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General not to be authorized, on or after <date date="1982-09-30">Sept. 30, 1982</date>, to approve any petition filed under subsec. (c) of this section in the case of importing any alien as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii) of this title</ref> for employment in the Virgin Islands of the United States other than as an entertainer or as an athlete and for a period not exceeding 45 days, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/271/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 97–271</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b507996-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Importation of Sheepherders; Termination of Quota Deductions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Quota deductions authorized by acts <ref href="/us/act/1950-06-30/ch423">June 30, 1950, ch. 423</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/64/306">64 Stat. 306</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-04-09/ch171">Apr. 9, 1952, ch. 171</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/50">66 Stat. 50</ref>, terminated effective <date date="1957-07-01">July 1, 1957</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b507997-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Cancellation of Certain Nonimmigrant Departure Bonds</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/85/531">Pub. L. 85–531</ref>, <date date="1958-07-18">July 18, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/375">72 Stat. 375</ref>, authorized the Attorney General, upon application made not later than <date date="1963-07-18">July 18, 1963</date>, to cancel any departure bond posted pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1924, as amended, or the Immigration and Nationality Act [this chapter], on behalf of any refugee who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant after <date date="1945-05-06">May 6, 1945</date>, and prior to <date date="1953-07-01">July 1, 1953</date>, and who had his immigration status adjusted to that of an alien admitted for permanent residence pursuant to any public or private law.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b507998-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1184a"><num value="1184a">§ 1184a.</num><heading> Philippine Traders as nonimmigrants</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Upon a basis of reciprocity secured by agreement entered into by the President of the United States and the President of the Philippines, a national of the Philippines, and the spouse and children of any such national if accompanying or following to join him, may, if otherwise eligible for a visa and if otherwise admissible into the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] (<ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>), be considered to be classifiable as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(E) of said Act if entering solely for the purposes specified in subsection (i) or (ii) of said section.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b507999-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1954-06-18/ch323">June 18, 1954, ch. 323</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/264">68 Stat. 264</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b50799a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b50799b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b50799c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in text, is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b50799d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as a part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b50799e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185"><num value="1185">§ 1185.</num><heading> Travel control of citizens and aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b50799f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Restrictions and prohibitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Unless otherwise ordered by the President, it shall be unlawful—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> for any alien to depart from or enter or attempt to depart from or enter the United States except under such reasonable rules, regulations, and orders, and subject to such limitations and exceptions as the President may prescribe;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> for any person to transport or attempt to transport from or into the United States another person with knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that the departure or entry of such other person is forbidden by this section;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> for any person knowingly to make any false statement in an application for permission to depart from or enter the United States with intent to induce or secure the granting of such permission either for himself or for another;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> for any person knowingly to furnish or attempt to furnish or assist in furnishing to another a permit or evidence of permission to depart or enter not issued and designed for such other person’s use;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> for any person knowingly to use or attempt to use any permit or evidence of permission to depart or enter not issued and designed for his use;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> for any person to forge, counterfeit, mutilate, or alter, or cause or procure to be forged, counterfeited, mutilated, or altered, any permit or evidence of permission to depart from or enter the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> for any person knowingly to use or attempt to use or furnish to another for use any false, forged, counterfeited, mutilated, or altered permit, or evidence of permission, or any permit or evidence of permission which, though originally valid, has become or been made void or invalid.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Citizens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided by the President and subject to such limitations and exceptions as the President may authorize and prescribe, it shall be unlawful for any citizen of the United States to depart from or enter, or attempt to depart from or enter, the United States unless he bears a valid United States passport.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The term “United States” as used in this section includes the Canal Zone, and all territory and waters, continental or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The term “person” as used in this section shall be deemed to mean any individual, partnership, association, company, or other incorporated body of individuals, or corporation, or body politic.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonadmission of certain aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section shall be construed to entitle an alien to whom a permit to enter the United States has been issued to enter the United States, if, upon arrival in the United States, he is found to be inadmissible under any of the provisions of this chapter, or any other law, relative to the entry of aliens into the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation of proclamation as affecting penalties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The revocation of any rule, regulation, or order issued in pursuance of this section shall not prevent prosecution for any offense committed, or the imposition of any penalties or forfeitures, liability for which was incurred under this section prior to the revocation of such rule, regulation, or order.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1185/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Permits to enter</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Passports, visas, reentry permits, and other documents required for entry under this chapter may be considered as permits to enter for the purposes of this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5079ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 215, <ref href="/us/stat/66/190">66 Stat. 190</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/tVII/s707/a">Pub. L. 95–426, title VII, § 707(a)</ref>–(d), <date date="1978-10-07">Oct. 7, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/992">92 Stat. 992</ref>, 993; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s204/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 204(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5079ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5079ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5079af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in subsec. (c), see <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3602/b">section 3602(b) of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (d) and (f), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5079b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> inserted “United States” after “valid”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/s707/a">Pub. L. 95–426, § 707(a)</ref>, substituted provision that the enumerated acts would, unless otherwise ordered by the President, be deemed unlawful for provisions declaring it unlawful when the United States is at war or during a proclaimed national emergency, or, as to aliens, when there exists a state of war between two or more states and the President finds that the interests of the United States require restrictions to be imposed upon departure of persons from and their entry into the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/s707/b">Pub. L. 95–426, § 707(b)</ref>, substituted provisions prohibiting departure or entry except as otherwise provided by the President and subject to such limitations and exceptions as he may authorize or prescribe, for provisions prohibiting such departure or entry after proclamation of a national emergency has been made, published and in force.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/s707/d">Pub. L. 95–426, § 707(d)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c), which provided for penalties for violation of this section, was struck out.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/s707/d">Pub. L. 95–426, § 707(d)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/s707/c">Pub. L. 95–426, § 707(c)</ref>, (d), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e) and struck out “proclamation,” before “rule” in two places. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (f), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/95/426/s707/d">Pub. L. 95–426, § 707(d)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former (f) redesignated (e).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5079b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5079b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s204/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 204(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s204/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to departures and entries (and attempts thereof) occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5079b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5079b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Delegation of Authority Under Sections 1182(f) and 1185(a)(1) of This Title</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Authority of President under subsec. (a)(1) of this section to maintain custody and conduct screening of any undocumented person seeking to enter the United States who is encountered in a vessel interdicted on the high seas through <date date="2000-12-31">Dec. 31, 2000</date>, delegated to Attorney General by Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="1999-09-24">Sept. 24, 1999</date>, 64 F.R. 55809, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5079b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Trusted Traveler Programs</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/114/125/tVIII/s802/j">Pub. L. 114–125, title VIII, § 802(j)</ref>, <date date="2016-02-24">Feb. 24, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/216">130 Stat. 216</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/125/tVIII/s802/j"> -<inline>“The Secretary of Homeland Security may not enter into or renew an agreement with the government of a foreign country for a trusted traveler program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection unless the Secretary certifies in writing that such government—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> routinely submits to INTERPOL for inclusion in INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database information about lost and stolen passports and travel documents of the citizens and nationals of such country; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> makes available to the United States Government the information described in paragraph (1) through another means of reporting.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5079b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/115/79/s4/b/2">Pub. L. 115–79, § 4(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2017-11-02">Nov. 2, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1260">131 Stat. 1260</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/79/s4/b/2">“Notwithstanding the repeal under paragraph (1) [repealing <ref href="/us/pl/112/54">Pub. L. 112–54</ref>, below], an ABT Card issued pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2017-11-02">Nov. 2, 2017</date>] that, as of such date, is still valid, shall remain valid on and after such date until such time as such Card would otherwise expire.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/112/54">Pub. L. 112–54</ref>, <date date="2011-11-12">Nov. 12, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/550">125 Stat. 550</ref>, known as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011, provided for the issuance of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards for a 7-year period ending on <date date="2018-09-30">Sept. 30, 2018</date>, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/115/79/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 115–79, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="2017-11-02">Nov. 2, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/1260">131 Stat. 1260</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s218">section 218 of Title 6</ref>, Domestic Security.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5079b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s724">Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 724</ref>, <date date="2007-08-03">Aug. 3, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/350">121 Stat. 350</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s724"> -<inline>“Before the Secretary of Homeland Security publishes a final rule in the Federal Register implementing section 7209 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Public Law 108–458</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1185">8 U.S.C. 1185</ref> note) [set out below]—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete a cost-benefit analysis of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, authorized under such section 7209; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Secretary of State shall develop proposals for reducing the execution fee charged for the passport card, proposed at 71 Fed. Reg. 60928–32 (<date date="2006-10-17">October 17, 2006</date>), including the use of mobile application teams, during implementation of the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, in order to encourage United States citizens to apply for the passport card.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7209">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7209</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3823">118 Stat. 3823</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/295/tV/s546">Pub. L. 109–295, title V, § 546</ref>, <date date="2006-10-04">Oct. 4, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/1386">120 Stat. 1386</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s723">Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 723</ref>, <date date="2007-08-03">Aug. 3, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/349">121 Stat. 349</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dE/tV/s545">Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title V, § 545</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2080">121 Stat. 2080</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/161/dE/tV/s545"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Existing procedures allow many individuals to enter the United States by showing minimal identification or without showing any identification.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The planning for the terrorist attacks of <date date="2001-09-11">September 11, 2001</date>, demonstrates that terrorists study and exploit United States vulnerabilities.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Additional safeguards are needed to ensure that terrorists cannot enter the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Passports.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Development of plan and implementation.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a plan as expeditiously as possible to require a passport or other document, or combination of documents, deemed by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be sufficient to denote identity and citizenship, for all travel into the United States by United States citizens and by categories of individuals for whom documentation requirements have previously been waived under section 212(d)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)</ref>). Such plan may not be implemented earlier than the date that is the later of 3 months after the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security make the certification required in subparagraph (B) or <date date="2009-06-01">June 1, 2009</date>. The plan shall seek to expedite the travel of frequent travelers, including those who reside in border communities, and in doing so, shall make readily available a registered traveler program (as described in section 7208(k) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k">8 U.S.C. 1365b(k)</ref>]).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall jointly certify to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives that the following criteria have been met prior to implementation of section 7209(b)(1)(A)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the National Institute of Standards and Technology certifies that the Departments of Homeland Security and State have selected a card architecture that meets or exceeds International Organization for Standardization (ISO) security standards and meets or exceeds best available practices for protection of personal identification documents: <i>Provided</i>, That the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall also assist the Departments of Homeland Security and State to incorporate into the architecture of the card the best available practices to prevent the unauthorized use of information on the card: <i>Provided further</i>, That to facilitate efficient cross-border travel, the Departments of Homeland Security and State shall, to the maximum extent possible, develop an architecture that is compatible with information technology systems and infrastructure used by United States Customs and Border Protection;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the technology to be used by the United States for the passport card, and any subsequent change to that technology, has been shared with the governments of Canada and Mexico;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> an agreement has been reached with the United States Postal Service on the fee to be charged individuals for the passport card, and a detailed justification has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> an alternative procedure has been developed for groups of children traveling across an international border under adult supervision with parental consent;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="v">“(v)</num><content> the necessary technological infrastructure to process the passport cards has been installed, and all employees at ports of entry have been properly trained in the use of the new technology;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num><content> the passport card has been made available for the purpose of international travel by United States citizens through land and sea ports of entry between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vii">“(vii)</num><content> a single implementation date for sea and land borders has been established; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="viii">“(viii)</num><content> the signing of a memorandum of agreement to initiate a pilot program with not less than one State to determine if an enhanced driver’s license, which is machine-readable and tamper proof, not valid for certification of citizenship for any purpose other than admission into the United States from Canada or Mexico, and issued by such State to an individual, may permit the individual to use the driver’s license to meet the documentation requirements under subparagraph (A) for entry into the United States from Canada or Mexico at land and sea ports of entry.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the initiation of the pilot program described in subparagraph (B)(viii), the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report which includes—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> an analysis of the impact of the pilot program on national security;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> recommendations on how to expand the pilot program to other States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> any appropriate statutory changes to facilitate the expansion of the pilot program to additional States and to citizens of Canada;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> a plan to screen individuals participating in the pilot program against United States terrorist watch lists; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="v">“(v)</num><content> a recommendation for the type of machine-readable technology that should be used in enhanced driver’s licenses, based on individual privacy considerations and the costs and feasibility of incorporating any new technology into existing driver’s licenses.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirement to produce documentation</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall require all United States citizens, and categories of individuals for whom documentation requirements have previously been waived under section 212(d)(4)(B) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)</ref>], to carry and produce the documentation described in paragraph (1) when traveling from foreign countries into the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After the complete implementation of the plan described in subsection (b)—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> neither the Secretary of State nor the Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion under section 212(d)(4)(B) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4/B">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)</ref>] to waive documentary requirements for travel into the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> the President may not exercise discretion under section 215(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1185/b">8 U.S.C. 1185(b)</ref>) to waive documentary requirements for United States citizens departing from or entering, or attempting to depart from or enter, the United States except—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> where the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the alternative documentation that is the basis for the waiver of the documentary requirement is sufficient to denote identity and citizenship;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> in the case of an unforeseen emergency in individual cases; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> in the case of humanitarian or national interest reasons in individual cases.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transit Without Visa Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall not use any authorities granted under section 212(d)(4)(C) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4/C">8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(C)</ref>] until the Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, completely implements a security plan to fully ensure secure transit passage areas to prevent aliens proceeding in immediate and continuous transit through the United States from illegally entering the United States.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/s545">Pub. L. 110–161, § 545</ref>, to <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7209">section 7209 of Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out above, was executed to reflect the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding errors in the directory language.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b5079b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b5079b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12172. Delegation of Authority of President to Secretary of State and Attorney General Respecting Entry of Iranian Aliens Into the United States</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12172, <date date="1979-11-26">Nov. 26, 1979</date>, 44 F.R. 67947, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 12206, <date date="1980-04-07">Apr. 7, 1980</date>, 45 F.R. 24101, provided:</p> -<p>By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended [this chapter], 8 USC 1185 and 3 USC 301, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1–101. Delegation of Authority. The Secretary of State and the Attorney General are hereby designated and empowered to exercise in respect of Iranians the authority conferred upon the President by <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/s215/a/1">section 215(a)(1) of the Act of June 27, 1952</ref> (8 USC 1185), to prescribe limitations and exceptions on the rules and regulations governing the entry of aliens into the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1–102. Effective Date. This order is effective immediately.</p> -<signature> -<name>Jimmy Carter.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b5079ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 13323. Assignment of Functions Relating to Arrivals in and Departures From the United States</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13323, <date date="2003-12-30">Dec. 30, 2003</date>, 69 F.R. 241, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1185">8 U.S.C. 1185</ref>), and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, and to strengthen the national security of the United States through procedures and systems to manage and control the arrival and departure of persons from the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. <i>Functions of the Secretary of Homeland Security</i>. The Secretary of Homeland Security is assigned the functions of the President under section 215(a) of the INA with respect to persons other than citizens of the United States. In exercising these functions, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall not issue, amend, or revoke any rules, regulations, or orders without first obtaining the concurrence of the Secretary of State.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. <i>Functions of the Secretary of State</i>. The Secretary of State is assigned the functions of the President under section 215(a) and (b) of the INA with respect to citizens of the United States, including those functions concerning United States passports. In addition, the Secretary may amend or revoke part 46 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, which concern persons other than citizens of the United States. In exercising these functions, the Secretary of State shall not issue, amend, or revoke any rules, regulations, or orders without first consulting with the Secretary of Homeland Security.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. <i>Judicial Review</i>. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees or agents, or any other person.</p> -<signature> -<name>George W. Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5079bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186"><num value="1186">§ 1186.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5079bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5079bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5079be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 2, § 216, as added <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s301/c">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 301(c)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3411">100 Stat. 3411</ref>, which related to admission of temporary H–2A workers, was renumbered § 218 by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>, and transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">section 1188 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5079bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a"><num value="1186a">§ 1186a.</num><heading> Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditional basis for status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an alien spouse (as defined in subsection (h)(1)) and an alien son or daughter (as defined in subsection (h)(2)) shall be considered, at the time of obtaining the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, to have obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of requirements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> At time of obtaining permanent residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">At the time an alien spouse or alien son or daughter obtains permanent resident status on a conditional basis under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide for notice to such a spouse, son, or daughter respecting the provisions of this section and the requirements of subsection (c)(1) to have the conditional basis of such status removed.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> At time of required petition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In addition, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall attempt to provide notice to such a spouse, son, or daughter, at or about the beginning of the 90-day period described in subsection (d)(2)(A), of the requirements of subsections <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002029">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002029"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “subsection”.</note> (c)(1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of failure to provide notice</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The failure of the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a notice under this paragraph shall not affect the enforcement of the provisions of this section with respect to such a spouse, son, or daughter.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of status if finding that qualifying marriage improper</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under subsection (a), if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, before the second anniversary of the alien’s obtaining the status of lawful admission for permanent residence, that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the qualifying marriage—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> was entered into for the purpose of procuring an alien’s admission as an immigrant, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has been judicially annulled or terminated, other than through the death of a spouse; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a fee or other consideration was given (other than a fee or other consideration to an attorney for assistance in preparation of a lawful petition) for the filing of a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref> or subsection (d) or (p) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> with respect to the alien;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">the Secretary of Homeland Security shall so notify the parties involved and, subject to paragraph (2), shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (or aliens) involved as of the date of the determination.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing in removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under paragraph (1) may request a review of such determination in a proceeding to remove the alien. In such proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a condition described in paragraph (1) is met.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements of timely petition and interview for removal of condition</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In order for the conditional basis established under subsection (a) for an alien spouse or an alien son or daughter to be removed—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien spouse and the petitioning spouse (if not deceased) jointly must submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security, during the period described in subsection (d)(2), a petition which requests the removal of such conditional basis and which states, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1), and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in accordance with subsection (d)(3), the alien spouse and the petitioning spouse (if not deceased) must appear for a personal interview before an officer or employee of the Department of Homeland Security respecting the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of permanent resident status for failure to file petition or have personal interview</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under subsection (a), if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> no petition is filed with respect to the alien in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1)(A), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> unless there is good cause shown, the alien spouse and petitioning spouse fail to appear at the interview described in paragraph (1)(B),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing in removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In any removal proceeding with respect to an alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under subparagraph (A), the burden of proof shall be on the alien to establish compliance with the conditions of paragraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination after petition and interview</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a petition is filed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1)(A), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien spouse and petitioning spouse appear at the interview described in paragraph (1)(B),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a determination, within 90 days of the date of the interview, as to whether the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1) and alleged in the petition are true with respect to the qualifying marriage.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of conditional basis if favorable determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such facts and information are true, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall so notify the parties involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the parties effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s obtaining the status of lawful admission for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination if adverse determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such facts and information are not true, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall so notify the parties involved and, subject to subparagraph (D), shall terminate the permanent resident status of an alien spouse or an alien son or daughter as of the date of the determination.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing in removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under subparagraph (C) may request a review of such determination in a proceeding to remove the alien. In such proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1) and alleged in the petition are not true with respect to the qualifying marriage.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Hardship waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s discretion, may remove the conditional basis of the permanent resident status for an alien who fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (1) if the alien demonstrates that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> extreme hardship would result if such alien is removed;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the qualifying marriage was entered into in good faith by the alien spouse, but the qualifying marriage has been terminated (other than through the death of the spouse) and the alien was not at fault in failing to meet the requirements of paragraph (1); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the qualifying marriage was entered into in good faith by the alien spouse and during the marriage the alien spouse or child was battered by or was the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by his or her spouse or citizen or permanent resident parent and the alien was not at fault in failing to meet the requirements of paragraph (1); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the alien meets the requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A/iii/II/aa/BB">section 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(BB) of this title</ref> and following the marriage ceremony was battered by or subject to extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s intended spouse and was not at fault in failing to meet the requirements of paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In determining extreme hardship, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider circumstances occurring only during the period that the alien was admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis. In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, by regulation, establish measures to protect the confidentiality of information concerning any abused alien spouse or child, including information regarding the whereabouts of such spouse or child.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Details of petition and interview</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of petition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) shall contain the following facts and information:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Statement of proper marriage and petitioning process</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The facts are that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the qualifying marriage—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5079e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> was entered into in accordance with the laws of the place where the marriage took place,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5079e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> has not been judicially annulled or terminated, other than through the death of a spouse, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5079e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> was not entered into for the purpose of procuring an alien’s admission as an immigrant; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> no fee or other consideration was given (other than a fee or other consideration to an attorney for assistance in preparation of a lawful petition) for the filing of a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref> or subsection (d) or (p) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002030">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002030"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> with respect to the alien spouse or alien son or daughter.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Statement of additional information</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The information is a statement of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the actual residence of each party to the qualifying marriage since the date the alien spouse obtained permanent resident status on a conditional basis under subsection (a), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5079ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the place of employment (if any) of each such party since such date, and the name of the employer of such party.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Period for filing petition</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> 90-day period before second anniversary</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) must be filed during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of the alien’s obtaining the status of lawful admission for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Date petitions for good cause</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such a petition may be considered if filed after such date, but only if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security good cause and extenuating circumstances for failure to file the petition during the period described in subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing of petitions during removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien who is the subject of removal hearings as a result of failure to file a petition on a timely basis in accordance with subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Homeland Security may stay such removal proceedings against an alien pending the filing of the petition under subparagraph (B).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Personal interview</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The interview under subsection (c)(1)(B) shall be conducted within 90 days after the date of submitting a petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) and at a local office of the Department of Homeland Security, designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, which is convenient to the parties involved. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s discretion, may waive the deadline for such an interview or the requirement for such an interview in such cases as may be appropriate.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of period for purposes of naturalization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of subchapter III, in the case of an alien who is in the United States as a lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis under this section, the alien shall be considered to have been admitted as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and to be in the United States as an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of certain waivers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of an alien who has permanent residence status on a conditional basis under this section, if, in order to obtain such status, the alien obtained a waiver under subsection (h) or (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref> of certain grounds of inadmissibility, such waiver terminates upon the termination of such permanent residence status under this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Service in Armed Forces</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing petition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The 90-day period described in subsection (d)(2)(A) shall be tolled during any period of time in which the alien spouse or petitioning spouse is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and serving abroad in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces, except that, at the option of the petitioners, the petition may be filed during such active-duty service at any time after the commencement of such 90-day period.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Personal interview</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The 90-day period described in the first sentence of subsection (d)(3) shall be tolled during any period of time in which the alien spouse or petitioning spouse is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and serving abroad in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces, except that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from waiving the requirement for an interview under subsection (c)(1)(B) pursuant to the Secretary’s authority under the second sentence of subsection (d)(3).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5079f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The term “alien spouse” means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> as an immediate relative (described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>) as the spouse of a citizen of the United States,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d">section 1184(d) of this title</ref> as the fiancee or fiance of a citizen of the United States, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5079fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> as the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">by virtue of a marriage which was entered into less than 24 months before the date the alien obtains such status by virtue of such marriage, but does not include such an alien who only obtains such status as a result of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">section 1153(d) of this title</ref>.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The term “alien son or daughter” means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise) by virtue of being the son or daughter of an individual through a qualifying marriage.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The term “qualifying marriage” means the marriage described to in paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5079fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/h/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The term “petitioning spouse” means the spouse of a qualifying marriage, other than the alien.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5079ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 216, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3537">100 Stat. 3537</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/a">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2616">102 Stat. 2616</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s701/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 701(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5085">104 Stat. 5085</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/8/B">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(8)(B)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40702/a">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40702(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1955">108 Stat. 1955</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/E">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(E)</ref>, (e)(7), (f)(1)(I), (J), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-618">110 Stat. 3009–618</ref>, 3009–620, 3009–621; <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/c/2">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(c)(2)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–145; <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1</ref>, <date date="2011-11-23">Nov. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/747">125 Stat. 747</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s806">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 806</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/112">127 Stat. 112</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b507a00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b507a01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b507a02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsection (p) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii), was redesignated subsec. (r) of section 1184 by <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-19">Dec. 19, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2886">117 Stat. 2886</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b507a03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Another section 216 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, was renumbered section 218 and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">section 1188 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b507a04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s806/b/2">Pub. L. 113–4, § 806(b)(2)</ref>, which, in concluding provisions, directed the substitution of “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in the first sentence and “Secretary” for “Attorney General” in the second to fourth sentences, could not be executed because of the prior amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/b/2/B">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(b)(2)(B)</ref>. See 2011 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s806/b/1">Pub. L. 113–4, § 806(b)(1)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s” for “The Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the substitution for “The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Attorney General’s”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the prior amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/b/2/B">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(b)(2)(B)</ref>. See 2011 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s806/a">Pub. L. 113–4, § 806(a)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2011—<ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/b/2/B">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(b)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing except in subsec. (g)(2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/b/1">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “(h)(1))” for “(g)(1))” and “(h)(2))” for “(g)(2))”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/b/2/C">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(b)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “Department of Homeland Security” for “Service”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/b/2/A">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(b)(2)(A)</ref>, (C), substituted “Department of Homeland Security” for “Service” and “Secretary’s” for “Attorney General’s”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (g), (h). <ref href="/us/pl/112/58/s1/a">Pub. L. 112–58, § 1(a)</ref>, added subsec. (g) and redesignated former subsec. (g) as (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsecs. (b)(1)(B), (d)(1)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref> or subsection (d) or (p) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>” for “section 1154(a) or 1184(d) of this title”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/I">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(I)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(7)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading and “remove” for “deport” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(7)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(7)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading and “remove” for “deport” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(7)</ref>, substituted “removed” for “deported”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(i)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/J">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(J)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(7)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing in heading and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(E)</ref>, substituted “inadmissibility” for “exclusion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> inserted after second sentence “In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (g)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “section 1153(d)” for “section 1153(a)(8)” in closing provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> struck out “or” at end of subpar. (A), struck out “by the alien spouse for good cause” after “death of the spouse)” and substituted “, or” for period at end of subpar. (B), added subpar. (C), and inserted at end “The Attorney General shall, by regulation, establish measures to protect the confidentiality of information concerning any abused alien spouse or child, including information regarding the whereabouts of such spouse or child.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/a/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(a)(1)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/a">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(a)</ref>, which enacted this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/a/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “90 days” for “90-days”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b507a05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b507a06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> effective <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, and applicable to alien who is beneficiary of classification petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> before, on, or after <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, see section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(d)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40702/b">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40702(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1955">108 Stat. 1955</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40702/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>] and shall apply to applications made before, on, or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/8">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(8)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 302(e)(8) is effective as if included in section 162(e) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s701/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 701(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5086">104 Stat. 5086</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tVII/s701/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to marriages entered into before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/639">Pub. L. 99–639</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/d">section 7(d) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b52ea0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b52ea0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b"><num value="1186b">§ 1186b.</num><heading> Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditional basis for status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien investor, alien spouse, and alien child shall be considered, at the time of obtaining status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, to have obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of requirements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> At time of obtaining permanent residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">At the time an alien investor, alien spouse, or alien child obtains permanent resident status on a conditional basis under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide for notice to such an investor, spouse, or child respecting the provisions of this section and the requirements of subsection (c)(1) to have the conditional basis of such status removed.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> At time of required petition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In addition, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall attempt to provide notice to such an investor, spouse, or child, at or about the beginning of the 90-day period described in subsection (d)(2)(A), of the requirements of subsection (c)(1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of failure to provide notice</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The failure of the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a notice under this paragraph shall not affect the enforcement of the provisions of this section with respect to such an investor, spouse, or child.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of status if finding that qualifying investment improper</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien investor with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under subsection (a), if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, before the second anniversary of the alien’s obtaining the status of lawful admission for permanent residence, that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the investment in the commercial enterprise was intended solely as a means of evading the immigration laws of the United States,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the alien did not invest the requisite capital; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the alien was otherwise not conforming to the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">then the Secretary of Homeland Security shall so notify the alien involved and, subject to paragraph (2), shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and the alien spouse and alien child) involved as of the date of the determination.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing in removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under paragraph (1) may request a review of such determination in a proceeding to remove the alien. In such proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a condition described in paragraph (1) is met.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for removal of condition</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraph (3)(D), in order for the conditional basis established under subsection (a) for an alien investor, alien spouse, or alien child to be removed—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien investor shall submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security, during the period described in subsection (d)(2), a petition which requests the removal of such conditional basis and which states, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in accordance with subsection (d)(3), the alien investor shall appear for a personal interview before an officer or employee of the Department of Homeland Security respecting the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the Secretary shall have performed a site visit to the relevant corporate office or business location described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/F/iv">section 1153(b)(5)(F)(iv) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of permanent resident status for failure to file petition or have personal interview</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under subsection (a), if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b52ea21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> no petition is filed with respect to the alien in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1)(A), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b52ea22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> unless there is good cause shown, the alien investor fails to appear at the interview described in paragraph (1)(B) (if required under subsection (d)(3)),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref>) as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing in removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In any removal proceeding with respect to an alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under subparagraph (A), the burden of proof shall be on the alien to establish compliance with the conditions of paragraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination after petition and interview</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b52ea26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a petition is filed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1)(A), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b52ea27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien investor appears at any interview described in paragraph (1)(B),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a determination, within 90 days of the date of such filing or interview (whichever is later), as to whether the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1) and alleged in the petition are true with respect to the qualifying commercial enterprise.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal or extension of conditional basis</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), if the Secretary determines that the facts and information contained in a petition submitted under paragraph (1)(A) are true, including demonstrating that the alien complied with subsection (d)(1)(B)(i), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b52ea2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> notify the alien involved of such determination; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b52ea2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the petition demonstrates that the facts and information are true and that the alien is in compliance with subsection (d)(1)(B)(ii)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b52ea2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Secretary, in the Secretary’s discretion, may provide a 1-year extension of the alien’s conditional status; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b52ea2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><item style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b52ea2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/ii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> if the alien files a petition not later than 30 days after the third anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence demonstrating that the alien complied with subsection (d)(1)(B)(i), the Secretary shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status effective as of such third anniversary; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b52ea30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/B/ii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> if the alien does not file the petition described in item (aa), the conditional status shall terminate at the end of such additional year.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination if adverse determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such facts and information are not true, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall so notify the alien involved and, subject to subparagraph (D), shall terminate the permanent resident status of an alien investor, alien spouse, or alien child as of the date of the determination.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing in removal proceeding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under subparagraph (C) may request a review of such determination in a proceeding to remove the alien. In such proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the facts and information described in subsection (d)(1) and alleged in the petition are not true with respect to the qualifying commercial enterprise.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Details of petition and interview</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of petition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) shall contain facts and information demonstrating that the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> invested the requisite capital;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> created the employment required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A/ii">section 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is actively in the process of creating the employment required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A/ii">section 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> and will create such employment before the third anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence, provided that such alien’s capital will remain invested during such time; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b52ea39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is otherwise conforming to the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Period for filing petition</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Ninety-day period before second anniversary</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/2/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii) and subparagraph (B), a petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) shall be filed during the 90-day period immediately preceding the second anniversary of the alien investor’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/2/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Aliens described in subclauses (I)(bb) and (II) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/M/ii">section 1153(b)(5)(M)(ii) of this title</ref> shall file a petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of the subsequent investment.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Date petitions for good cause</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such a petition may be considered if filed after such date, but only if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security good cause and extenuating circumstances for failure to file the petition during the period described in subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing of petitions during removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien who is the subject of removal hearings as a result of failure to file a petition on a timely basis in accordance with subparagraph (A), the Attorney General may stay such removal proceedings against an alien pending the filing of the petition under subparagraph (B).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Personal interview</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The interview under subsection (c)(1)(B) shall be conducted within 90 days after the date of submitting a petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) and at a local office of the Department of Homeland Security, designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, which is convenient to the parties involved.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary’s discretion, may waive the deadline for an interview under subsection (c)(1)(B) or the requirement for such an interview according to criteria developed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in consultation with its Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, provided that such criteria do not include a reduction of case processing times or the allocation of adjudicatory resources. A waiver may not be granted under this subparagraph if the alien to be interviewed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b52ea43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> invested in a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or job-creating entity that was sanctioned under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b52ea44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is in a class of aliens determined by the Secretary to be threats to public safety or national security.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of period for purposes of naturalization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of subchapter III, in the case of an alien who is in the United States as a lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis under this section, the alien shall be considered to have been admitted as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and to be in the United States as an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b52ea46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b52ea47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The term “alien investor” means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise) under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b52ea48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The term “alien spouse” and the term “alien child” mean an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise) by virtue of being the spouse or child, respectively, of an alien investor.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b52ea49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The term “commercial enterprise” includes any entity formed for the purpose of doing for-profit business.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b52ea4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 216A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s121/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 121(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4990">104 Stat. 4990</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/b/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1743">105 Stat. 1743</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/8">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(8)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11036/b">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11036(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1847">116 Stat. 1847</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s104/a">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 104(a)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1100">136 Stat. 1100</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b52ea4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b52ea4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b52ea4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2022—<ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/2">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “investor” for “entrepreneur” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/1">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing, except in subsec. (d)(2)(C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/3">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(3)</ref>, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an alien investor (as defined in subsection (f)(1)), alien spouse, and alien child (as defined in subsection (f)(2)) shall be considered, at the time of obtaining the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, to have obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions of this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/4/A">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(4)(A)</ref>, substituted “investment” for “entrepreneurship” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/4/B">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(4)(B)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B)(i) the alien did not invest, or was not actively in the process of investing, the requisite capital; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(ii) the alien was not sustaining the actions described in clause (i) throughout the period of the alien’s residence in the United States; or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/A">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(A)</ref>, struck out “of timely petition and interview” after “Requirements” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/B/i">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(B)(i)</ref>, substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (3)(D), in order” for “In order” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/B/ii">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(B)(ii)</ref>, substituted “shall submit” for “must submit” and semicolon at end for “, and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/B/iii">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(B)(iii)</ref>, substituted “shall appear” for “must appear”, “Department of Homeland Security” for “Service”, and “; and” for period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/B/iv">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(B)(iv)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/C/i">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(C)(i)</ref>, struck out “the” before “such filing” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/5/C/ii">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(5)(C)(ii)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such facts and information are true, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/6/A/i">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(6)(A)(i)</ref>, amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(A)(i) invested, or is actively in the process of investing, the requisite capital; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(ii) sustained the actions described in clause (i) throughout the period of the alien’s residence in the United States; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1)(B), (C). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/6/A/ii">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(6)(A)(ii)</ref>, (iii), added subpar. (B) and redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/6/B">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(6)(B)</ref>, amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) must be filed during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/6/C">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(6)(C)</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, substituted “Department of Homeland Security” for “Service”, struck out “The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary of Homeland Security’s discretion, may waive the deadline for such an interview or the requirement for such an interview in such cases as may be appropriate.” after “parties involved.”, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s104/a/7">Pub. L. 117–103, § 104(a)(7)</ref>, substituted “any entity formed for the purpose of doing for-profit business” for “a limited partnership”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/b/1/A">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(b)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “investment in” for “establishment of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/b/1/B">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(b)(1)(B)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B)(i) a commercial enterprise was not established by the alien,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(ii) the alien did not invest or was not actively in the process of investing the requisite capital; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(iii) the alien was not sustaining the actions described in clause (i) or (ii) throughout the period of the alien’s residence in the United States, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/b/2">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(b)(2)</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Each petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) of this section shall contain facts and information demonstrating that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) a commercial enterprise was established by the alien;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) the alien invested or was actively in the process of investing the requisite capital; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(C) the alien sustained the actions described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) throughout the period of the alien’s residence in the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/b/3">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11036(b)(3)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading and “remove” for “deport” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading and “remove” for “deport” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing in heading and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/3/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(3)(A)</ref>, in closing provisions inserted parenthetical provision relating to alien’s spouse and children.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (c)(3)(B), (d)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/b/3/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(b)(3)(B)</ref>, struck out “obtaining the status of” before “lawful admission”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b52ea4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2022 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s104/b">Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 104(b)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1102">136 Stat. 1102</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dBB/s104/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exceptions.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Site visits</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)(5)(B)(iv) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petition beneficiaries</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to the beneficiary of a petition that is filed under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>) if the underlying petition was filed under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>) before the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date> and applicable to aliens having certain petitions pending under this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> on or after <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11036/c">section 11036(c) of Pub. L. 107–273</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b52ea52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b52ea53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/a">section 161(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b52ea54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b52ea55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Immigration Benefits</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I</ref>, §§ 11031–11034, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1837-1846">116 Stat. 1837–1846</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="11031">“SEC. 11031.</num><heading> REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN ALIEN ENTREPRENEURS, SPOUSES, AND CHILDREN.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In lieu of the provisions of section 216A(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(3)</ref>), subsection (c) shall apply in the case of an eligible alien described in subsection (b)(1).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligible Aliens Described.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is an eligible alien described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> filed, under section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)</ref>) (or any predecessor provision), a petition to accord the alien a status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>) that was approved by the Attorney General after <date date="1995-01-01">January 1, 1995</date>, and before <date date="1998-08-31">August 31, 1998</date>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> pursuant to such approval, obtained the status of an alien entrepreneur with permanent resident status on a conditional basis described in section 216A of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> timely filed, in accordance with section 216A(c)(1)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)(A)</ref>) and before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>], a petition requesting the removal of such conditional basis.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reopening petitions previously denied.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a petition described in paragraph (1)(C) that was denied under section 216A(c)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3/C">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(3)(C)</ref>) before the date of the enactment of this Act, upon a motion to reopen such petition filed by the eligible alien not later than 60 days after such date, the Attorney General shall make determinations on such petition pursuant to subsection (c).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petitioners abroad</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of such an eligible alien who is no longer physically present in the United States, the Attorney General shall establish a process under which the alien may be paroled into the United States if necessary in order to obtain the determinations under subsection (c), unless the Attorney General finds that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the alien is inadmissible or deportable on any ground; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the petition described in paragraph (1)(C) was denied on the ground that it contains a material misrepresentation in the facts and information described in section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)</ref>) and alleged in the petition with respect to a commercial enterprise.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Deportation or removal proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of such an eligible alien who was placed in deportation or removal proceedings by reason of the denial of the petition described in paragraph (1)(C), a motion to reopen filed under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a motion to reopen such proceedings. The Attorney General shall grant such motion notwithstanding any time and number limitations imposed by law on motions to reopen such proceedings, except that the scope of any proceeding reopened on this basis shall be limited to whether any order of deportation or removal should be vacated, and the alien granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (unconditionally or on a conditional basis), by reason of the determinations made under subsection (c). An alien who is inadmissible or deportable on any ground shall not be granted such status, except that this prohibition shall not apply to an alien who has been paroled into the United States under subparagraph (B).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Determinations on Petitions.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Initial determination.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each eligible alien described in subsection (b)(1), the Attorney General shall make a determination, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>], whether—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the petition described in subsection (b)(1)(C) contains any material misrepresentation in the facts and information described in section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)</ref>) and alleged in the petition with respect to a commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), such enterprise created full-time jobs for not fewer than 10 United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the eligible alien and the alien’s spouse, sons, or daughters), and those jobs exist or existed on any of the dates described in subparagraph (D); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> on any of the dates described in subparagraph (D), the alien is in substantial compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)</ref>).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Investment under pilot immigration program</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), an investment that satisfies the requirements of section 610(c) of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">8 U.S.C. 1153</ref> note), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>], shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of such subparagraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception for troubled businesses</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an eligible alien who has made a capital investment in a troubled business (as defined in 8 CFR 204.6(e), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), in lieu of the determination under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Attorney General shall determine whether the number of employees of the business, as measured on any of the dates described in subparagraph (D), is at no less than the pre-investment level.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Dates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The dates described in this subparagraph are the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> The date on which the petition described in subsection (b)(1)(C) is filed.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> 6 months after the date described in clause (i).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> The date on which the determination under subparagraph (A) or (C) is made.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Removal of conditional basis if favorable determination</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an affirmative determination with respect to clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A), and if the Attorney General renders a negative determination with respect to clause (i) of such subparagraph, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)) effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirements relating to adverse determinations.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination with respect to clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved. The notice shall be in writing and shall state the factual basis for any adverse determination. The Attorney General shall provide the alien with an opportunity to submit evidence to rebut any adverse determination. If the Attorney General reverses all adverse determinations pursuant to such rebuttal, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)) effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Continuation of conditional basis if certain adverse determinations</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination with respect to clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph (A), and the eligible alien’s rebuttal does not cause the Attorney General to reverse such determination, the Attorney General shall continue the conditional basis of the alien’s permanent resident status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)) for a 2-year period.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination if adverse determination</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination with respect to subparagraph (A)(i), and the eligible alien’s rebuttal does not cause the Attorney General to reverse such determination, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and, subject to subsection (d), shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Administrative and judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien may seek administrative review of an adverse determination made under subparagraph (A) by filing a petition for such review with the Board of Immigration Appeals. If the Board of Immigration Appeals denies the petition, the alien may seek judicial review. The procedures for judicial review under this clause shall be the same as the procedures for judicial review of a final order of removal under section 242(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/1">8 U.S.C. 1252(a)(1)</ref>). During the period in which an administrative or judicial appeal under this clause is pending, the Attorney General shall continue the conditional basis of the alien’s permanent resident status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Second determination.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization to consider investments in other commercial enterprises</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining under this paragraph whether to remove a conditional basis continued under paragraph (1)(F)(ii) with respect to an alien, the Attorney General shall consider any capital investment made by the alien in a commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation), in the United States, regardless of whether that investment was made before or after the determinations under paragraph (1) and regardless of whether the commercial enterprise is the same as that considered in the determinations under such paragraph, if facts and information with respect to the investment and the enterprise are included in the petition submitted under subparagraph (B).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petition</inline>.—</heading><content>In order for a conditional basis continued under paragraph (1)(F)(ii) for an eligible alien (and the alien’s spouse and children) to be removed, the alien must submit to the Attorney General, during the period described in subparagraph (C), a petition which requests the removal of such conditional basis and which states, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)</ref>) with respect to any commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation) which the alien desires to have considered under this paragraph, regardless of whether such enterprise was created before or after the determinations made under paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Period for filing petition.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> 90-<inline class="small-caps">day period before second anniversary</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), the petition under subparagraph (B) must be filed during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Date petitions for good cause</inline>.—</heading><content>Such a petition may be considered if filed after such date, but only if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General good cause and extenuating circumstances for failure to file the petition during the period described in clause (i).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination of permanent resident status for failure to file petition.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), if no petition is filed with respect to the alien in accordance with subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)) as of the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Hearing in removal proceeding</inline>.—</heading><content>In any removal proceeding with respect to an alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under clause (i), the burden of proof shall be on the alien to establish compliance with subparagraph (B).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Determinations after petition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a petition is filed by an eligible alien in accordance with subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall make a determination, within 90 days of the date of such filing, whether—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the petition contains any material misrepresentation in the facts and information alleged in the petition with respect to the commercial enterprises included in such petition;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><chapeau> all such enterprises, considered together, created full-time jobs for not fewer than 10 United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the eligible alien and the alien’s spouse, sons, or daughters), and those jobs exist on the date on which the determination is made, except that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> this clause shall apply only if the Attorney General made an adverse determination with respect to the eligible alien under paragraph (1)(A)(ii);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> the provisions of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall apply to a determination under this clause in the same manner as they apply to a determination under paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="III">     “(III)</num><content> if the Attorney General determined under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) that any jobs satisfying the requirement of such paragraph were created, the number of those jobs shall be subtracted from the number of jobs otherwise needed to satisfy the requirement of this clause; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><chapeau> considering all such enterprises together, on the date on which the determination is made, the eligible alien is in substantial compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)</ref>), except that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> this clause shall apply only if the Attorney General made an adverse determination with respect to the eligible alien under paragraph (1)(A)(iii); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> if the Attorney General determined under paragraph (1)(A)(iii) that any capital amount was invested that could be credited towards compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)</ref>), such amount shall be subtracted from the amount of capital otherwise needed to satisfy the requirement of this clause.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="F">“(F)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Removal of conditional basis if favorable determination</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an affirmative determination with respect to clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (E), and if the Attorney General renders a negative determination with respect to clause (i) of such subparagraph, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)) effective as of the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="G">“(G)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Requirements relating to adverse determinations.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination under subparagraph (E), the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved. The notice shall be in writing and shall state the factual basis for any adverse determination. The Attorney General shall provide the alien with an opportunity to submit evidence to rebut any adverse determination. If the Attorney General reverses all adverse determinations pursuant to such rebuttal, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)) effective as of the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination if adverse determination</inline>.—</heading><content>If the eligible alien’s rebuttal does not cause the Attorney General to reverse each adverse determination under subparagraph (E), the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and, subject to subsection (d), shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>)).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Hearing in Removal Proceeding</inline>.—</heading><content>Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under paragraph (1)(F)(iii) or (2)(G)(ii) of subsection (c) may request a review of such determination in a proceeding to remove the alien. In such proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Attorney General.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clarification With Respect to Children</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an alien who obtained the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>] by virtue of being the child of an eligible alien described in subsection (b)(1), the alien shall be considered to be a child for purposes of this section regardless of any change in age or marital status after obtaining such status.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definition of Full-Time</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘full-time’ means a position that requires at least 35 hours of service per week at any time, regardless of who fills the position.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="11032">“SEC. 11032.</num><heading> CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN ALIEN ENTREPRENEURS, SPOUSES, AND CHILDREN.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to each eligible alien described in subsection (b), the Attorney General or the Secretary of State shall approve the application described in subsection (b)(2) and grant the alien (and any spouse or child of the alien, if the spouse or child is eligible to receive a visa under section 203(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">8 U.S.C. 1153(d)</ref>)) the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis under section 216A of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 U.S.C. 1186b</ref>). Such application shall be approved not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligible Aliens Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is an eligible alien described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> filed, under section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/H">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)</ref>) (or any predecessor provision), a petition to accord the alien a status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>) that was approved by the Attorney General after <date date="1995-01-01">January 1, 1995</date>, and before <date date="1998-08-31">August 31, 1998</date>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> pursuant to such approval, timely filed before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>] an application for adjustment of status under section 245 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>) or an application for an immigrant visa under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)</ref>); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> is not inadmissible or deportable on any ground.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of Certain Applications.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Revocation of approval of petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General revoked the approval of a petition described in subsection (b)(1), such revocation shall be disregarded for purposes of this section if it was based on a determination that the alien failed to satisfy section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A/ii">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applications no longer pending.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an application described in subsection (b)(2) is not pending on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>], the Attorney General shall disregard the circumstances leading to such lack of pendency and treat it as reopened, if such lack of pendency is due to a determination that the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> failed to satisfy section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5/A/ii">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii)</ref>); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> departed the United States without advance parole.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicants abroad</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an eligible alien who filed an application for adjustment of status described in subsection (b)(2), but who is no longer physically present in the United States, the Attorney General shall establish a process under which the alien may be paroled into the United States if necessary in order to obtain adjustment of status under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Recordation of Date; Reduction of Numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the approval of an application under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence on a conditional basis as of the date of such approval and the Secretary of State shall reduce by one the number of visas authorized to be issued under sections 201(d) and 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/d">8 U.S.C. 1151(d)</ref> and 1153(b)(5)) for the fiscal year then current.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Removal of Conditional Basis.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Petition</inline>.—</heading><content>In order for a conditional basis established under this section for an alien (and the alien’s spouse and children) to be removed, the alien must satisfy the requirements of section 216A(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)</ref>), including the submission of a petition in accordance with subparagraph (A) of such section. Such petition may include the facts and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)</ref>) with respect to any commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation) in the United States in which the alien has made a capital investment at any time.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out section 216A(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/3">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(3)</ref>) with respect to an alien described in paragraph (1), the Attorney General, in lieu of the determination described in such section 216A(c)(3), shall make a determination, within 90 days of the date of such filing, whether—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the petition described in paragraph (1) contains any material misrepresentation in the facts and information alleged in the petition with respect to the commercial enterprises included in the petition;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 11031(c)(1), all such enterprises, considered together, created full-time jobs for not fewer than 10 United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the alien and the alien’s spouse, sons, or daughters), and those jobs exist or existed on either of the dates described in paragraph (3); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> considering the alien’s investments in such enterprises on either of the dates described in paragraph (3), or on both such dates, the alien is or was in substantial compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/d/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Dates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The dates described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The date on which the application described in subsection (b)(2) was filed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The date on which the determination under paragraph (2) is made.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clarification With Respect to Children</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an alien who was a child on the date on which the application described in subsection (b)(2) was filed, the alien shall be considered to be a child for purposes of this section regardless of any change in age or marital status after such date.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="11033">“SEC. 11033.</num><heading> REGULATIONS.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall promulgate regulations to implement this chapter [chapter 1 (§§ 11031–11034) of subtitle B of title I of div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref>, enacting this note] not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>]. Until such regulations are promulgated, the Attorney General shall not deny a petition filed or pending under section 216A(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b/c/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)(A)</ref>) that relates to an eligible alien described in section 11031, or on an application filed or pending under section 245 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>) that relates to an eligible alien described in section 11032. Until such regulations are promulgated, the Attorney General shall not initiate or proceed with removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">8 U.S.C. 1229a</ref>) that relate to an eligible alien described in section 11031 or 11032.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="11034">“SEC. 11034.</num><heading> DEFINITIONS.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Except as otherwise provided, the terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning given such terms in section 101(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)</ref>).”</p> -</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b553446-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187"><num value="1187">§ 1187.</num><heading> Visa waiver program for certain visitors</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553447-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of program</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State are authorized to establish a program (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “program”) under which the requirement of paragraph (7)(B)(i)(II) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> may be waived by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and in accordance with this section, in the case of an alien who meets the following requirements:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553448-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Seeking entry as tourist for 90 days or less</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien is applying for admission during the program as a nonimmigrant visitor (described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/B">section 1101(a)(15)(B) of this title</ref>) for a period not exceeding 90 days.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553449-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> National of program country</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien is a national of, and presents a passport issued by, a country which—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b55344a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> extends (or agrees to extend), either on its own or in conjunction with one or more other countries that are described in subparagraph (B) and that have established with it a common area for immigration admissions, reciprocal privileges to citizens and nationals of the United States, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b55344b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is designated as a pilot program country under subsection (c).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55344c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Passport requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien, at the time of application for admission, is in possession of a valid unexpired passport that satisfies the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55344d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Machine readable</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The passport is a machine-readable passport that is tamper-resistant, incorporates document authentication identifiers, and otherwise satisfies the internationally accepted standard for machine readability.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55344e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Electronic</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Beginning on <date date="2016-04-01">April 1, 2016</date>, the passport is an electronic passport that is fraud-resistant, contains relevant biographic and biometric information (as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security), and otherwise satisfies internationally accepted standards for electronic passports.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55344f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Executes immigration forms</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien before the time of such admission completes such immigration form as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553450-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Entry into the United States</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If arriving by sea or air, the alien arrives at the port of entry into the United States on a carrier, including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or a noncommercial aircraft that is owned or operated by a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002031">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002031"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.</note> which has entered into an agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to subsection (e). The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to require a carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title, to give suitable and proper bond, in such reasonable amount and containing such conditions as the Secretary of Homeland Security may deem sufficient to ensure compliance with the indemnification requirements of this section, as a term of such an agreement.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553451-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Not a safety threat</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien has been determined not to represent a threat to the welfare, health, safety, or security of the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553452-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> No previous violation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the alien previously was admitted without a visa under this section, the alien must not have failed to comply with the conditions of any previous admission as such a nonimmigrant.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553453-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Round-trip ticket</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien is in possession of a round-trip transportation ticket (unless this requirement is waived by the Secretary of Homeland Security under regulations or the alien is arriving at the port of entry on an aircraft operated under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or a noncommercial aircraft that is owned or operated by a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553454-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/9"><num value="9" class="bold">(9)</num><heading class="bold"> Automated system check</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The identity of the alien has been checked using an automated electronic database containing information about the inadmissibility of aliens to uncover any grounds on which the alien may be inadmissible to the United States, and no such ground has been found.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553455-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/10"><num value="10" class="bold">(10)</num><heading class="bold"> Electronic transmission of identification information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Operators of aircraft under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or operators of noncommercial aircraft that are owned or operated by a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, carrying any alien passenger who will apply for admission under this section shall furnish such information as the Secretary of Homeland Security by regulation shall prescribe as necessary for the identification of any alien passenger being transported and for the enforcement of the immigration laws. Such information shall be electronically transmitted not less than one hour prior to arrival at the port of entry for purposes of checking for inadmissibility using the automated electronic database.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553456-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/11"><num value="11" class="bold">(11)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility determination under the electronic system for travel authorization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Beginning on the date on which the electronic system for travel authorization developed under subsection (h)(3) is fully operational, each alien traveling under the program shall, before applying for admission to the United States, electronically provide to the system biographical information and such other information as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine necessary to determine the eligibility of, and whether there exists a law enforcement or security risk in permitting, the alien to travel to the United States. Upon review of such biographical information, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine whether the alien is eligible to travel to the United States under the program.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553457-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12"><num value="12" class="bold">(12)</num><heading class="bold"> Not present in Iraq, Syria, or any other country or area of concern</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553458-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553459-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the alien has not been present, at any time on or after <date date="2011-03-01">March 1, 2011</date>—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55345a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> in Iraq or Syria;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55345b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in a country that is designated by the Secretary of State under section 4605(j) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002032">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002032"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of title 50 (as continued in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701</ref> et seq.)), <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2780">section 2780 of title 22</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2371">section 2371 of title 22</ref>, or any other provision of law, as a country, the government of which has repeatedly provided support of acts of international terrorism; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55345c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> in any other country or area of concern designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security under subparagraph (D); and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b55345d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> regardless of whether the alien is a national of a program country, the alien is not a national of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55345e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Iraq or Syria;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55345f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a country that is designated, at the time the alien applies for admission, by the Secretary of State under section 4605(j) <sup>2</sup> of title 50 (as continued in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701</ref> et seq.)), <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2780">section 2780 of title 22</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2371">section 2371 of title 22</ref>, or any other provision of law, as a country, the government of which has repeatedly provided support of acts of international terrorism; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553460-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/A/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> any other country that is designated, at the time the alien applies for admission, by the Secretary of Homeland Security under subparagraph (D).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553461-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain military personnel and government employees</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A)(i) shall not apply in the case of an alien if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the alien was present—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553462-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in order to perform military service in the armed forces of a program country; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553463-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in order to carry out official duties as a full time employee of the government of a program country.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553464-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the application of subparagraph (A) to an alien if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is in the law enforcement or national security interests of the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553465-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Countries or areas of concern</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553466-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than 60 days after <date date="2015-12-18">December 18, 2015</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall determine whether the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall apply to any other country or area.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553467-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Criteria</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In making a determination under clause (i), the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553468-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> whether the presence of an alien in the country or area increases the likelihood that the alien is a credible threat to the national security of the United States;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553469-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> whether a foreign terrorist organization has a significant presence in the country or area; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55346a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> whether the country or area is a safe haven for terrorists.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55346b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/D/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall conduct a review, on an annual basis, of any determination made under clause (i).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55346c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/12/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Beginning not later than one year after <date date="2015-12-18">December 18, 2015</date>, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on each instance in which the Secretary exercised the waiver authority under subparagraph (C) during the previous year.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55346d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of rights</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien may not be provided a waiver under the program unless the alien has waived any right—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b55346e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to review or appeal under this chapter of an immigration officer’s determination as to the admissibility of the alien at the port of entry into the United States, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b55346f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to contest, other than on the basis of an application for asylum, any action for removal of the alien.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553470-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of program countries</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553471-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate any country as a program country if it meets the requirements of paragraph (2).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553472-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Qualifications</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in subsection (f), a country may not be designated as a program country unless the following requirements are met:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553473-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Either—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553474-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the average number of refusals of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country during—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553475-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the two previous full fiscal years was less than 2.0 percent of the total number of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country which were granted or refused during those years; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553476-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> either of such two previous full fiscal years was less than 2.5 percent of the total number of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country which were granted or refused during that year; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553477-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> such refusal rate for nationals of that country during the previous full fiscal year was less than 3.0 percent.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553478-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Passport program</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553479-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of passports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The government of the country certifies that it issues to its citizens passports described in subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(3), and on or after <date date="2016-04-01">April 1, 2016</date>, passports described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (a)(3).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55347a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Validation of passports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than <date date="2016-10-01">October 1, 2016</date>, the government of the country certifies that it has in place mechanisms to validate passports described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(3) at each key port of entry into that country. This requirement shall not apply to travel between countries which fall within the Schengen Zone.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55347b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Law enforcement and security interests</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b55347c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> evaluates the effect that the country’s designation would have on the law enforcement and security interests of the United States (including the interest in enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States and the existence and effectiveness of its agreements and procedures for extraditing to the United States individuals, including its own nationals, who commit crimes that violate United States law);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b55347d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> determines that such interests would not be compromised by the designation of the country; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b55347e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> submits a written report to the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding the country’s qualification for designation that includes an explanation of such determination.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55347f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting lost and stolen passports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The government of the country enters into an agreement with the United States to report, or make available through Interpol or other means as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, to the United States Government information about the theft or loss of passports not later than 24 hours after becoming aware of the theft or loss and in a manner specified in the agreement.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553480-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Repatriation of aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The government of the country accepts for repatriation any citizen, former citizen, or national of the country against whom a final executable order of removal is issued not later than three weeks after the issuance of the final order of removal. Nothing in this subparagraph creates any duty for the United States or any right for any alien with respect to removal or release. Nothing in this subparagraph gives rise to any cause of action or claim under this paragraph or any other law against any official of the United States or of any State to compel the release, removal, or consideration for release or removal of any alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553481-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Passenger information exchange</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The government of the country enters into an agreement with the United States to share information regarding whether citizens and nationals of that country traveling to the United States represent a threat to the security or welfare of the United States or its citizens, and fully implements such agreement.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553482-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/2/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Interpol screening</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 270 days after <date date="2015-12-18">December 18, 2015</date>, except in the case of a country in which there is not an international airport, the government of the country certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security that, to the maximum extent allowed under the laws of the country, it is screening, for unlawful activity, each person who is not a citizen or national of that country who is admitted to or departs that country, by using relevant databases and notices maintained by Interpol, or other means designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. This requirement shall not apply to travel between countries which fall within the Schengen Zone.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553483-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing and subsequent qualifications</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For each fiscal year after the initial period—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553484-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing qualification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a country which was a program country in the previous fiscal year, a country may not be designated as a program country unless the sum of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553485-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the total of the number of nationals of that country who were denied admission at the time of arrival or withdrew their application for admission during such previous fiscal year as a nonimmigrant visitor, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b553486-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the total number of nationals of that country who were admitted as nonimmigrant visitors during such previous fiscal year and who violated the terms of such admission,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">was less than 2 percent of the total number of nationals of that country who applied for admission as nonimmigrant visitors during such previous fiscal year.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553487-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> New countries</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of another country, the country may not be designated as a program country unless the following requirements are met:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553488-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate in previous 2-year period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The average number of refusals of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country during the two previous full fiscal years was less than 2 percent of the total number of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country which were granted or refused during those years.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553489-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate in each of the 2 previous years</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The average number of refusals of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country during either of such two previous full fiscal years was less than 2.5 percent of the total number of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country which were granted or refused during that year.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55348a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3), the term “initial period” means the period beginning at the end of the 30-day period described in subsection (b)(1) and ending on the last day of the first fiscal year which begins after such 30-day period.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55348b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Written reports on continuing qualification; designation terminations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55348c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Periodic evaluations</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55348d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, periodically (but not less than once every 2 years)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55348e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall evaluate the effect of each program country’s continued designation on the law enforcement and security interests of the United States (including the interest in enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States and the existence and effectiveness of its agreements and procedures for extraditing to the United States individuals, including its own nationals, who commit crimes that violate United States law);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55348f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall determine, based upon the evaluation in subclause (I), whether any such designation ought to be continued or terminated under subsection (d);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553490-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> shall submit a written report to the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Homeland Security, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding the continuation or termination of the country’s designation that includes an explanation of such determination and the effects described in subclause (I);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553491-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/i/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> shall submit to Congress a report regarding the implementation of the electronic system for travel authorization under subsection (h)(3) and the participation of new countries in the program through a waiver under paragraph (8); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553492-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/i/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> shall submit to the committees described in subclause (III), a report that includes an assessment of the threat to the national security of the United States of the designation of each country designated as a program country, including the compliance of the government of each such country with the requirements under subparagraphs (D) and (F) of paragraph (2), as well as each such government’s capacity to comply with such requirements.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553493-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A termination of the designation of a country under this subparagraph shall take effect on the date determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553494-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Redesignation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of a termination under this subparagraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall redesignate the country as a program country, without regard to subsection (f) or paragraph (2) or (3), when the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that all causes of the termination have been eliminated.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553495-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Emergency termination</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553496-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of a program country in which an emergency occurs that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines threatens the law enforcement or security interests of the United States (including the interest in enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall immediately terminate the designation of the country as a program country.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b553497-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of clause (i), the term “emergency” means—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553498-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the overthrow of a democratically elected government;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b553499-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> war (including undeclared war, civil war, or other military activity) on the territory of the program country;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55349a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> a severe breakdown in law and order affecting a significant portion of the program country’s territory;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55349b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> a severe economic collapse in the program country; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55349c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/ii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> any other extraordinary event in the program country that threatens the law enforcement or security interests of the United States (including the interest in enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States) and where the country’s participation in the program could contribute to that threat.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b55349d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Redesignation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security may redesignate the country as a program country, without regard to subsection (f) or paragraph (2) or (3), when the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55349e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> at least 6 months have elapsed since the effective date of the termination;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b55349f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the emergency that caused the termination has ended; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5534a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the average number of refusals of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country during the period of termination under this subparagraph was less than 3.0 percent of the total number of nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of that country which were granted or refused during such period.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Program suspension authority</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Director of National Intelligence shall immediately inform the Secretary of Homeland Security of any current and credible threat which poses an imminent danger to the United States or its citizens and originates from a country participating in the visa waiver program. Upon receiving such notification, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5534a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> may suspend a country from the visa waiver program without prior notice;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5534a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall notify any country suspended under subclause (I) and, to the extent practicable without disclosing sensitive intelligence sources and methods, provide justification for the suspension; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5534a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/B/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> shall restore the suspended country’s participation in the visa waiver program upon a determination that the threat no longer poses an imminent danger to the United States or its citizens.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of nationals after termination</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For purposes of this paragraph—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> nationals of a country whose designation is terminated under subparagraph (A) or (B) shall remain eligible for a waiver under subsection (a) until the effective date of such termination; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/5/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a waiver under this section that is provided to such a national for a period described in subsection (a)(1) shall not, by such termination, be deemed to have been rescinded or otherwise rendered invalid, if the waiver is granted prior to such termination.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Computation of visa refusal rates</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of determining the eligibility of a country to be designated as a program country, the calculation of visa refusal rates shall not include any visa refusals which incorporate any procedures based on, or are otherwise based on, race, sex, or disability, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law or regulation. No court shall have jurisdiction under this paragraph to review any visa refusal, the denial of admission to the United States of any alien by the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary’s computation of the visa refusal rate, or the designation or nondesignation of any country.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Visa waiver information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In refusing the application of nationals of a program country for United States visas, or the applications of nationals of a country seeking entry into the visa waiver program, a consular officer shall not knowingly or intentionally classify the refusal of the visa under a category that is not included in the calculation of the visa refusal rate only so that the percentage of that country’s visa refusals is less than the percentage limitation applicable to qualification for participation in the visa waiver program.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting requirement</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">On May 1 of each year, for each country under consideration for inclusion in the visa waiver program, the Secretary of State shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the total number of nationals of that country that applied for United States visas in that country during the previous calendar year;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the total number of such nationals who received United States visas during the previous calendar year;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the total number of such nationals who were refused United States visas during the previous calendar year;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the total number of such nationals who were refused United States visas during the previous calendar year under each provision of this chapter under which the visas were refused; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the number of such nationals that were refused under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/b">section 1184(b) of this title</ref> as a percentage of the visas that were issued to such nationals.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than May 1 of each year, the United States chief of mission, acting or permanent, to each country under consideration for inclusion in the visa waiver program shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the information described in subparagraph (B) is accurate and provide a copy of that certification to those committees.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Consideration of countries in the visa waiver program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Upon notification to the Secretary of Homeland Security that a country is under consideration for inclusion in the visa waiver program, the Secretary of State shall provide all of the information described in subparagraph (B) to the Secretary of Homeland Security.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/7/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In this paragraph, the term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant visa refusal rate flexibility</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">On the date on which an air exit system is in place that can verify the departure of not less than 97 percent of foreign nationals who exit through airports of the United States and the electronic system for travel authorization required under subsection (h)(3) is fully operational, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall certify to Congress that such air exit system and electronic system for travel authorization are in place.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification to Congress</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall notify Congress in writing of the date on which the air exit system under clause (i) fully satisfies the biometric requirements specified in subsection (i).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary suspension of waiver authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Notwithstanding any certification made under clause (i), if the Secretary has not notified Congress in accordance with clause (ii) by <date date="2009-06-30">June 30, 2009</date>, the Secretary’s waiver authority under subparagraph (B) shall be suspended beginning on <date date="2009-07-01">July 1, 2009</date>, until such time as the Secretary makes such notification.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/A/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as in any way abrogating the reporting requirements under subsection (i)(3).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">After certification by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may waive the application of paragraph (2)(A) for a country if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the country meets all security requirements of this section;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the totality of the country’s security risk mitigation measures provide assurance that the country’s participation in the program would not compromise the law enforcement, security interests, or enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> there has been a sustained reduction in the rate of refusals for nonimmigrant visas for nationals of the country and conditions exist to continue such reduction;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the country cooperated with the Government of the United States on counterterrorism initiatives, information sharing, and preventing terrorist travel before the date of its designation as a program country, and the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State determine that such cooperation will continue; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the rate of refusals for nonimmigrant visitor visas for nationals of the country during the previous full fiscal year was not more than ten percent; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/B/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the visa overstay rate for the country for the previous full fiscal year does not exceed the maximum visa overstay rate, once such rate is established under subparagraph (C).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Maximum visa overstay rate</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement to establish</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">After certification by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), the Secretary and the Secretary of State jointly shall use information from the air exit system referred to in such subparagraph to establish a maximum visa overstay rate for countries participating in the program pursuant to a waiver under subparagraph (B). The Secretary of Homeland Security shall certify to Congress that such rate would not compromise the law enforcement, security interests, or enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Visa overstay rate defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In this paragraph the term “visa overstay rate” means, with respect to a country, the ratio of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5534c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the total number of nationals of that country who were admitted to the United States on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa whose periods of authorized stays ended during a fiscal year but who remained unlawfully in the United States beyond such periods; to</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5534c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the total number of nationals of that country who were admitted to the United States on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa during that fiscal year.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/8/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Report and publication</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall on the same date submit to Congress and publish in the Federal Register information relating to the maximum visa overstay rate established under clause (i). Not later than 60 days after such date, the Secretary shall issue a final maximum visa overstay rate above which a country may not participate in the program.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/9"><num value="9" class="bold">(9)</num><heading class="bold"> Discretionary security-related considerations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In determining whether to waive the application of paragraph (2)(A) for a country, pursuant to paragraph (8), the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall take into consideration other factors affecting the security of the United States, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/9/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> airport security standards in the country;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/9/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> whether the country assists in the operation of an effective air marshal program;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/9/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the standards of passports and travel documents issued by the country; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/9/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> other security-related factors, including the country’s cooperation with the United States’ initiatives toward combating terrorism and the country’s cooperation with the United States intelligence community in sharing information regarding terrorist threats.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/10"><num value="10" class="bold">(10)</num><heading class="bold"> Technical assistance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall provide technical assistance to program countries to assist those countries in meeting the requirements under this section. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that the program office within the Department of Homeland Security is adequately staffed and has resources to be able to provide such technical assistance, in addition to its duties to effectively monitor compliance of the countries participating in the program with all the requirements of the program.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11"><num value="11" class="bold">(11)</num><heading class="bold"> Independent review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Prior to the admission of a new country into the program under this section, and in conjunction with the periodic evaluations required under subsection (c)(5)(A), the Director of National Intelligence shall conduct an independent intelligence assessment of a nominated country and member of the program.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Director shall provide to the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General the independent intelligence assessment required under subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The independent intelligence assessment conducted by the Director shall include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a review of all current, credible terrorist threats of the subject country;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an evaluation of the subject country’s counterterrorism efforts;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an evaluation as to the extent of the country’s sharing of information beneficial to suppressing terrorist movements, financing, or actions;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> an assessment of the risks associated with including the subject country in the program; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/11/C/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> recommendations to mitigate the risks identified in clause (iv).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12"><num value="12" class="bold">(12)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of high risk program countries</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall evaluate program countries on an annual basis based on the criteria described in subparagraph (B) and shall identify any program country, the admission of nationals from which under the visa waiver program under this section, the Secretary determines presents a high risk to the national security of the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Criteria</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In evaluating program countries under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall consider the following criteria:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The number of nationals of the country determined to be ineligible to travel to the United States under the program during the previous year.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The number of nationals of the country who were identified in United States Government databases related to the identities of known or suspected terrorists during the previous year.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The estimated number of nationals of the country who have traveled to Iraq or Syria at any time on or after <date date="2011-03-01">March 1, 2011</date> to engage in terrorism.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The capacity of the country to combat passport fraud.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> The level of cooperation of the country with the counter-terrorism efforts of the United States.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> The adequacy of the border and immigration control of the country.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5534e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> Any other criteria the Secretary of Homeland Security determines to be appropriate.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension of designation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may suspend the designation of a program country based on a determination that the country presents a high risk to the national security of the United States under subparagraph (A) until such time as the Secretary determines that the country no longer presents such a risk.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/c/12/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 60 days after <date date="2015-12-18">December 18, 2015</date>, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report, which includes an evaluation and threat assessment of each country determined to present a high risk to the national security of the United States under subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may for any reason (including national security) refrain from waiving the visa requirement in respect to nationals of any country which may otherwise qualify for designation or may, at any time, rescind any waiver or designation previously granted under this section. The Secretary of Homeland Security may not waive any eligibility requirement under this section unless the Secretary notifies, with respect to the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations, and with respect to the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations not later than 30 days before the effective date of such waiver.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Carrier agreements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The agreement referred to in subsection (a)(4) is an agreement between a carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title and the Secretary of Homeland Security under which the carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title agrees, in consideration of the waiver of the visa requirement with respect to a nonimmigrant visitor under the program—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to indemnify the United States against any costs for the transportation of the alien from the United States if the visitor is refused admission to the United States or remains in the United States unlawfully after the 90-day period described in subsection (a)(1)(A),</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to submit daily to immigration officers any immigration forms received with respect to nonimmigrant visitors provided a waiver under the program,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to be subject to the imposition of fines resulting from the transporting into the United States of a national of a designated country without a passport pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5534e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> to collect, provide, and share passenger data as required under subsection (h)(1)(B).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of agreements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security may terminate an agreement under paragraph (1) with five days’ notice to the carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title for the failure by a carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title to meet the terms of such agreement.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Business aircraft requirements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5534ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For purposes of this section, a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations <sup>1</sup> that owns or operates a noncommercial aircraft is a corporation that is organized under the laws of any of the States of the United States or the District of Columbia and is accredited by or a member of a national organization that sets business aviation standards. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall prescribe by regulation the provision of such information as the Secretary of Homeland Security deems necessary to identify the domestic corporation, its officers, employees, shareholders, its place of business, and its business activities.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/e/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Collections</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to charge and collect, on a periodic basis, an amount from each domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, for nonimmigrant visa waiver admissions on noncommercial aircraft owned or operated by such domestic corporation equal to the total amount of fees assessed for issuance of nonimmigrant visa waiver arrival/departure forms at land border ports of entry. All fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited into the Immigration User Fee Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h">section 1356(h) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Duration and termination of designation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination and notification of disqualification rate</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Upon determination by the Secretary of Homeland Security that a program country’s disqualification rate is 2 percent or more, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Secretary of State.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Probationary status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the program country’s disqualification rate is greater than 2 percent but less than 3.5 percent, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall place the program country in probationary status for a period not to exceed 2 full fiscal years following the year in which the determination under subparagraph (A) is made.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of designation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to paragraph (3), if the program country’s disqualification rate is 3.5 percent or more, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the country’s designation as a program country effective at the beginning of the second fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the determination under subparagraph (A) is made.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of probationary status</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines at the end of the probationary period described in paragraph (1)(B) that the program country placed in probationary status under such paragraph has failed to develop a machine-readable passport program as required by section <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002033">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002033"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be “subsection”.</note> (c)(2)(C), or has a disqualification rate of 2 percent or more, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the designation of the country as a program country. If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the program country has developed a machine-readable passport program and has a disqualification rate of less than 2 percent, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall redesignate the country as a program country.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A termination of the designation of a country under subparagraph (A) shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the determination under such subparagraph is made. Until such date, nationals of the country shall remain eligible for a waiver under subsection (a).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonapplicability of certain provisions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1)(C) shall not apply unless the total number of nationals of a program country described in paragraph (4)(A) exceeds 100.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> “Disqualification rate” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this subsection, the term “disqualification rate” means the percentage which—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b57a4f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the total number of nationals of the program country who were—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b57a4f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> denied admission at the time of arrival or withdrew their application for admission during the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b57a4fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> admitted as nonimmigrant visitors during such fiscal year and who violated the terms of such admission; bears to</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b57a4fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the total number of nationals of such country who applied for admission as nonimmigrant visitors during such fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to report passport thefts</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State jointly determine that the program country is not reporting the theft or loss of passports, as required by subsection (c)(2)(D), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the designation of the country as a program country.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to share information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State jointly determine that the program country is not sharing information, as required by subsection (c)(2)(F), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the designation of the country as a program country.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a4ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Redesignation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a termination under this paragraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall redesignate the country as a program country, without regard to paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (c) or paragraphs (1) through (4), when the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the country is sharing information, as required by subsection (c)(2)(F).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a500-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to screen</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a501-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Beginning on the date that is 270 days after <date date="2015-12-18">December 18, 2015</date>, if the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State jointly determine that the program country is not conducting the screening required by subsection (c)(2)(G), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate the designation of the country as a program country.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a502-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/f/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Redesignation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a termination under this paragraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall redesignate the country as a program country, without regard to paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (c) or paragraphs (1) through (4), when the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the country is conducting the screening required by subsection (c)(2)(G).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a503-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Visa application sole method to dispute denial of waiver based on a ground of inadmissibility</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of an alien denied a waiver under the program by reason of a ground of inadmissibility described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> that is discovered at the time of the alien’s application for the waiver or through the use of an automated electronic database required under subsection (a)(9), the alien may apply for a visa at an appropriate consular office outside the United States. There shall be no other means of administrative or judicial review of such a denial, and no court or person otherwise shall have jurisdiction to consider any claim attacking the validity of such a denial.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a504-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of information technology systems</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a505-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Automated entry-exit control system</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a506-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> System</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than <date date="2001-10-01">October 1, 2001</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and implement a fully automated entry and exit control system that will collect a record of arrival and departure for every alien who arrives and departs by sea or air at a port of entry into the United States and is provided a waiver under the program.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a507-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The system under subparagraph (A) shall satisfy the following requirements:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a508-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Data collection by carriers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than <date date="2001-10-01">October 1, 2001</date>, the records of arrival and departure described in subparagraph (A) shall be based, to the maximum extent practicable, on passenger data collected and electronically transmitted to the automated entry and exit control system by each carrier that has an agreement under subsection (a)(4).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a509-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Data provision by carriers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than <date date="2002-10-01">October 1, 2002</date>, no waiver may be provided under this section to an alien arriving by sea or air at a port of entry into the United States on a carrier unless the carrier is electronically transmitting to the automated entry and exit control system passenger data determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be sufficient to permit the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a50a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Calculation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The system shall contain sufficient data to permit the Secretary of Homeland Security to calculate, for each program country and each fiscal year, the portion of nationals of that country who are described in subparagraph (A) and for whom no record of departure exists, expressed as a percentage of the total number of such nationals who are so described.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a50b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a50c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Percentage of nationals lacking departure record</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">As part of the annual report required to be submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/1">section 1365a(e)(1) of this title</ref>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall include a section containing the calculation described in subparagraph (B)(iii) for each program country for the previous fiscal year, together with an analysis of that information.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a50d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> System effectiveness</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than <date date="2004-12-31">December 31, 2004</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a written report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives and of the Senate containing the following:</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a50e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> The conclusions of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the effectiveness of the automated entry and exit control system to be developed and implemented under this paragraph.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a50f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/1/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> The recommendations of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the use of the calculation described in subparagraph (B)(iii) as a basis for evaluating whether to terminate or continue the designation of a country as a program country.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> The report required by this clause may be combined with the annual report required to be submitted on that date under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/1">section 1365a(e)(1) of this title</ref>.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a510-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Automated data sharing system</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a511-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> System</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall develop and implement an automated data sharing system that will permit them to share data in electronic form from their respective records systems regarding the admissibility of aliens who are nationals of a program country.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a512-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The system under subparagraph (A) shall satisfy the following requirements:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a513-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Supplying information to immigration officers conducting inspections at ports of entry</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than <date date="2002-10-01">October 1, 2002</date>, the system shall enable immigration officers conducting inspections at ports of entry under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">section 1225 of this title</ref> to obtain from the system, with respect to aliens seeking a waiver under the program—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a514-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> any photograph of the alien that may be contained in the records of the Department of State or the Service; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a515-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> information on whether the alien has ever been determined to be ineligible to receive a visa or ineligible to be admitted to the United States.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a516-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Supplying photographs of inadmissible aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The system shall permit the Secretary of Homeland Security electronically to obtain any photograph contained in the records of the Secretary of State pertaining to an alien who is a national of a program country and has been determined to be ineligible to receive a visa.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a517-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Maintaining records on applications for admission</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The system shall maintain, for a minimum of 10 years, information about each application for admission made by an alien seeking a waiver under the program, including the following:</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a518-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> The name or Service identification number of each immigration officer conducting the inspection of the alien at the port of entry.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a519-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Any information described in clause (i) that is obtained from the system by any such officer.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a51a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/2/B/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> The results of the application.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a51b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Electronic system for travel authorization</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a51c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> System</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a fully automated electronic system for travel authorization (referred to in this paragraph as the “System”) to collect such biographical and other information as the Secretary of Homeland Security determines necessary to determine, in advance of travel, the eligibility of, and whether there exists a law enforcement or security risk in permitting, the <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002034">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002034"><num>4</num> So in original. Probably should be “an”.</note> alien to travel to the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a51d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Fees</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a51e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">No later than 6 months after <date date="2010-03-04">March 4, 2010</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a fee for the use of the System and begin assessment and collection of that fee. The initial fee shall be the sum of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a51f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> $17 per travel authorization;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a520-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> an amount of not less than $10 that will at least ensure recovery of the full costs of providing and administering the System, as determined by the Secretary; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a521-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> not less than $13 per travel authorization.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a522-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposition of amounts collected</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Amounts collected under clause (i)(I) shall be credited to the Travel Promotion Fund established by subsection (d) of <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2131">section 2131 of title 22</ref>. Amounts collected under clause (i)(II) shall be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury and made available to pay the costs incurred to administer the System.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a523-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Sunset of Travel Promotion Fund fee</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary may not collect the fee authorized by clause (i)(I) for fiscal years beginning after <date date="2034-10-31">October 31, 2034</date>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a524-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Subsequent adjustment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">During fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in clause (i)(II) for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a525-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the amount of the fee required under this subparagraph during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b57a526-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the product of the amount referred to in subclause (I) multiplied by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a527-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Validity</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a528-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall prescribe regulations that provide for a period, not to exceed three years, during which a determination of eligibility to travel under the program will be valid. Notwithstanding any other provision under this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security may revoke any such determination or shorten the period of eligibility under any such determination at any time and for any reason.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a529-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A determination by the Secretary of Homeland Security that an alien is eligible to travel to the United States under the program is not a determination that the alien is admissible to the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a52a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Not a determination of visa eligibility</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A determination by the Secretary of Homeland Security that an alien who applied for authorization to travel to the United States through the System is not eligible to travel under the program is not a determination of eligibility for a visa to travel to the United States and shall not preclude the alien from applying for a visa.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a52b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/C/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court shall have jurisdiction to review an eligibility determination under the System.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a52c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Fraud detection</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall research opportunities to incorporate into the System technology that will detect and prevent fraud and deception in the System.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a52d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional and previous countries of citizenship</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall collect from an applicant for admission pursuant to this section information on any additional or previous countries of citizenship of that applicant. The Secretary shall take any information so collected into account when making determinations as to the eligibility of the alien for admission pursuant to this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a52e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/h/3/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Report on certain limitations on travel</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 30 days after <date date="2015-12-18">December 18, 2015</date>, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on the number of individuals who were denied eligibility to travel under the program, or whose eligibility for such travel was revoked during the previous year, and the number of such individuals determined, in accordance with subsection (a)(6), to represent a threat to the national security of the United States, and shall include the country or countries of citizenship of each such individual.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a52f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Exit system</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a530-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than one year after <date date="2007-08-03">August 3, 2007</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish an exit system that records the departure on a flight leaving the United States of every alien participating in the visa waiver program established under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a531-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> System requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The system established under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b57a532-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> match biometric information of the alien against relevant watch lists and immigration information; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b57a533-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> compare such biometric information against manifest information collected by air carriers on passengers departing the United States to confirm such aliens have departed the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b57a534-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 180 days after <date date="2007-08-03">August 3, 2007</date>, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b57a535-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the progress made in developing and deploying the exit system established under this subsection; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b57a536-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187/i/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the procedures by which the Secretary shall improve the method of calculating the rates of nonimmigrants who overstay their authorized period of stay in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b57a537-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 217, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s313/a">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 313(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3435">100 Stat. 3435</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/p/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(p)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s201/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 201(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5012">104 Stat. 5012</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 303(a)(1), (2), 307(<i>l</i>)(3), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, 1756; <ref href="/us/pl/103/415/s1/m">Pub. L. 103–415, § 1(m)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4301">108 Stat. 4301</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 210, 211, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4312">108 Stat. 4312</ref>, 4313; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/F">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(F)</ref>, (e)(9), title VI, § 635(a)–(c)(1), (3), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-618">110 Stat. 3009–618</ref>, 3009–620, 3009–702, 3009–703; <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s125">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 125</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2471">111 Stat. 2471</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/173">Pub. L. 105–173</ref>, §§ 1, 3, <date date="1998-04-27">Apr. 27, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/56">112 Stat. 56</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 106–396, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, title II, §§ 201–207, title IV, § 403(a)–(d), <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1637-1644">114 Stat. 1637–1644</ref>, 1647, 1648; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s417/c">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 417(c)</ref>, (d), <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/355">115 Stat. 355</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tIII/s307/a">Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 307(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/556">116 Stat. 556</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/c">Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 711(c)</ref>, (d)(1), <date date="2007-08-03">Aug. 3, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/339">121 Stat. 339</ref>, 341; <ref href="/us/pl/111/145/s9/h">Pub. L. 111–145, § 9(h)</ref>, formerly § 9(e), <date date="2010-03-04">Mar. 4, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/62">124 Stat. 62</ref>, renumbered <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dB/tVI/s606/1">Pub. L. 113–235, div. B, title VI, § 606(1)</ref>, <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2219">128 Stat. 2219</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/198/s5/a">Pub. L. 111–198, § 5(a)</ref>, <date date="2010-07-02">July 2, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/1357">124 Stat. 1357</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dB/tVI/s605/b">Pub. L. 113–235, div. B, title VI, § 605(b)</ref>, <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2219">128 Stat. 2219</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dO/tII">Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title II</ref>, §§ 202(a), (b), 203–205(a), 206, 207(a), 209, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2989-2995">129 Stat. 2989–2995</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/123/dC/tII/s30203/a">Pub. L. 115–123, div. C, title II, § 30203(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-02-09">Feb. 9, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/126">132 Stat. 126</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dI/tVIII/s806">Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title VIII, § 806</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/3029">133 Stat. 3029</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dEE/s101">Pub. L. 117–103, div. EE, § 101</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1111">136 Stat. 1111</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/tX/s100014">Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100014</ref>, <date date="2025-07-04">July 4, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/382">139 Stat. 382</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b57a538-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b57a539-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b57a53a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4605/j">Section 4605(j) of title 50</ref>, referred to in subsec. (a)(12)(A)(i)(II), (ii)(II), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dA/tXVII/s1766/a">Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XVII, § 1766(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-08-13">Aug. 13, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/2232">132 Stat. 2232</ref>. For provisions similar to those of former <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4605/j">section 4605(j) of title 50</ref>, see <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4813/c">section 4813(c) of title 50</ref>, as enacted by <ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Pub. L. 115–232</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The International Emergency Economic Powers Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(12)(A)(i)(II), (ii)(II), is title II of <ref href="/us/pl/95/223">Pub. L. 95–223</ref>, <date date="1977-12-28">Dec. 28, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1626">91 Stat. 1626</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">section 1701 of Title 50</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (b)(1) and (c)(7)(B)(iv), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b57a53b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(i)(II), (III). <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/s100014/1">Pub. L. 119–21, § 100014(1)</ref>, inserted “of not less than $10” after “an amount” in subcl. (II) and added subcl. (III).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/s100014/2">Pub. L. 119–21, § 100014(2)</ref>, substituted “<date date="2034-10-31">October 31, 2034</date>” for “<date date="2028-10-31">October 31, 2028</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/s100014/3">Pub. L. 119–21, § 100014(3)</ref>, added cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2022—Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103">Pub. L. 117–103</ref> substituted “<date date="2028-10-31">October 31, 2028</date>” for “<date date="2027-09-30">September 30, 2027</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2019—Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/116/94">Pub. L. 116–94</ref> substituted “$17” for “$10”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2018—Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/115/123">Pub. L. 115–123</ref> substituted “<date date="2027-09-30">September 30, 2027</date>” for “<date date="2020-09-30">September 30, 2020</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2015—<ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s209/b/1">Pub. L. 114–113, § 209(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “electronic system for travel authorization” for “electronic travel authorization system” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s209/a">Pub. L. 114–113, § 209(a)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing, except in subsec. (c)(11)(B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s202/a">Pub. L. 114–113, § 202(a)</ref>, amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) related to machine readable passport requirement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s209/b/2">Pub. L. 114–113, § 209(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “electronic system for travel authorization” for “electronic travel authorization system” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(12). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s203">Pub. L. 114–113, § 203</ref>, added par. (12).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s202/b">Pub. L. 114–113, § 202(b)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) related to machine readable passport program.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(C)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s205/a/1">Pub. L. 114–113, § 205(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security” for “and the Committee on International Relations” and “, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs” for “and the Committee on Foreign Relations”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s204/a">Pub. L. 114–113, § 204(a)</ref>, substituted “not later than 24 hours after becoming aware of the theft or loss” for “within a strict time limit”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s204/c">Pub. L. 114–113, § 204(c)</ref>, inserted before period at end “, and fully implements such agreement”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s204/b">Pub. L. 114–113, § 204(b)</ref>, added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s205/a/2/A/i">Pub. L. 114–113, § 205(a)(2)(A)(i)</ref>, (ii), inserted “the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,” after “the Committee on Foreign Affairs,” and “the Select Committee on Intelligence” after “the Committee on Foreign Relations,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s205/a/2/A/iii">Pub. L. 114–113, § 205(a)(2)(A)(iii)</ref>–(C), added subcl. (V).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(12). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s206">Pub. L. 114–113, § 206</ref>, added par. (12).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s204/d">Pub. L. 114–113, § 204(d)</ref>, added pars. (6) and (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s209/b/3">Pub. L. 114–113, § 209(b)(3)</ref>, substituted “Electronic system for travel authorization” for “Electronic travel authorization system” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3)(C)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s207/a/1">Pub. L. 114–113, § 207(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “or shorten the period of eligibility under any such determination” after “any such determination”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3)(D) to (F). <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/s207/a/2">Pub. L. 114–113, § 207(a)(2)</ref>, added subpars. (D) to (F) and struck out former subpar. (D) which required submission of report regarding the implementation of the automated electronic travel authorization system.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2014—Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s605/b">Pub. L. 113–235, § 605(b)</ref>, substituted “<date date="2020-09-30">September 30, 2020</date>” for “<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2010—Subsec. (h)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/111/145/s9/h">Pub. L. 111–145, § 9(h)</ref>, formerly § 9(e), as renumbered by <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s606/1">Pub. L. 113–235, § 606(1)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of Homeland Security may charge a fee for the use of the System, which shall be—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(i) set at a level that will ensure recovery of the full costs of providing and administering the System; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(ii) available to pay the costs incurred to administer the System.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/111/198/s5/a/1">Pub. L. 111–198, § 5(a)(1)</ref>, made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to “subsection (d) of <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2131">section 2131 of title 22</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/111/198/s5/a/2">Pub. L. 111–198, § 5(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>.” for “<date date="2014-09-30">September 30, 2014</date>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2007—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/A/i">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(A)(i)</ref>, designated concluding provisions as par. (10) and inserted heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, added par. (11).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/i/I">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(i)(I)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The government of the country certifies that it reports to the United States Government on a timely basis the theft of blank passports issued by that country.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(E), (F). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/i/II">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(i)(II)</ref>, added subpars. (E) and (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/ii/I">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(ii)(I)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/ii/II/bb/AA">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(ii)(II)(bb)(AA)</ref>, substituted “, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security,” for “and the Committee on International Relations” and “, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs” for “and the Committee on Foreign Relations”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/ii/II/aa">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(ii)(II)(aa)</ref>, (bb)(BB), (cc), added subcl. (IV).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(ii), (iii), (B)(i), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/ii/I">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(ii)(I)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/ii/III">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(ii)(III)</ref>, added cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(8), (9). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/c">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(c)</ref>, added pars. (8) and (9).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(10), (11). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/B/iii">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(B)(iii)</ref>, added pars. (10) and (11).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/C">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in first sentence and inserted at end “The Secretary of Homeland Security may not waive any eligibility requirement under this section unless the Secretary notifies, with respect to the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations, and with respect to the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations not later than 30 days before the effective date of such waiver.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/D">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in two places and “theft or loss of passports” for “theft of blank passports”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/E">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(E)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/53/s711/d/1/F">Pub. L. 110–53, § 711(d)(1)(F)</ref>, added subsec. (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (c)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s307/a/1">Pub. L. 107–173, § 307(a)(1)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s307/a/2">Pub. L. 107–173, § 307(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “2 years” for “5 years” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s307/a/3">Pub. L. 107–173, § 307(a)(3)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s417/d">Pub. L. 107–56, § 417(d)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “(A) <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), on or after” for “On or after” and the addition of subpar. (B), was executed making the substitution for “On and after” and adding subpar. (B) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s417/c">Pub. L. 107–56, § 417(c)</ref>, substituted “2003,” for “2007,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—<ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(1)</ref>, in section catchline struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396">Pub. L. 106–396</ref>, §§ 101(a)(2)(A), (B), 403(c), struck out “pilot” before “program” in heading and two places in introductory provisions and inserted concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/2/C">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “program” for “pilot program period (as defined in subsection (e) of this section)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/2/D">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(2)(D)</ref>, in heading struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s201">Pub. L. 106–396, § 201</ref>, inserted “, either on its own or in conjunction with one or more other countries that are described in subparagraph (B) and that have established with it a common area for immigration admissions,” after “to extend)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s202/a">Pub. L. 106–396, § 202(a)</ref>, added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s403/a">Pub. L. 106–396, § 403(a)</ref>, substituted “, including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or a noncommercial aircraft that is owned or operated by a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations which has entered into an agreement with the Attorney General pursuant to subsection (e). The Attorney General is authorized to require a carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title, to give suitable and proper bond, in such reasonable amount and containing such conditions as the Attorney General may deem sufficient to ensure compliance with the indemnification requirements of this section, as a term of such an agreement” for “which has entered into an agreement with the Service to guarantee transport of the alien out of the United States if the alien is found inadmissible or deportable by an immigration officer”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s202/a/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 202(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s202/a/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 202(a)(1)</ref>, designated pars. (5) and (6) as (6) and (7), respectively. Former par. (7) redesignated (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s403/b">Pub. L. 106–396, § 403(b)</ref>, inserted “or the alien is arriving at the port of entry on an aircraft operated under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or a noncommercial aircraft that is owned or operated by a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations” after “regulations”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s202/a/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 202(a)(1)</ref>, designated par. (7) as (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s203/a">Pub. L. 106–396, § 203(a)</ref>, added par. (9).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/3">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(3)</ref>, struck out “pilot” before “program” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/4/A">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(4)(A)</ref>, in heading struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/4/B">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(4)(B)</ref>, struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/4/C">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(4)(C)</ref>, in introductory provisions, substituted “subsection (f)” for “subsection (g)” and struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s202/b">Pub. L. 106–396, § 202(b)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The government of the country certifies that it has or is in the process of developing a program to issue machine-readable passports to its citizens.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s204/a">Pub. L. 106–396, § 204(a)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Attorney General determines that the United States law enforcement interests would not be compromised by the designation of the country.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/4/D/i">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(4)(D)(i)</ref>, struck out “(within the pilot program period)” after “fiscal year” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/4/D/ii">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(4)(D)(ii)</ref>, struck out “pilot” before “program” in two places in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/4/D/iii">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(4)(D)(iii)</ref>, struck out “pilot” before “program” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s204/b">Pub. L. 106–396, § 204(b)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s206">Pub. L. 106–396, § 206</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s207">Pub. L. 106–396, § 207</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396">Pub. L. 106–396</ref>, §§ 101(a)(5)(A), 403(d)(1)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title” for “carrier” in two places and struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/5/B">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(5)(B)</ref>, struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s205/b">Pub. L. 106–396, § 205(b)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s403/d/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 403(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title” for “carrier” and “failure by a carrier (including any carrier conducting operations under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) or a domestic corporation conducting operations under part 91 of that title” for “carrier’s failure”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s403/d/2">Pub. L. 106–396, § 403(d)(2)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/6">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(6)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (f). Text read as follows: “For purposes of this section, the term ‘pilot program period’ means the period beginning on <date date="1988-10-01">October 1, 1988</date>, and ending on <date date="2000-04-30">April 30, 2000</date>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(1)(A), (C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/7/A">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(7)(A)</ref>, (B), struck out “pilot” before “program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(2) to (4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s101/a/7/C">Pub. L. 106–396, § 101(a)(7)(C)</ref>–(E), substituted “as a program country” for “as a pilot program country” in two places in par. (2)(A) and struck out “pilot” before “program” in pars. (3) and (4)(A).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s203/b">Pub. L. 106–396, § 203(b)</ref>, added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s205/a">Pub. L. 106–396, § 205(a)</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/105/173/s3">Pub. L. 105–173, § 3</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text consisted of introductory provisions and subpars. (A) to (D) relating to low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate for previous 2-year period, low nonimmigrant visa refusal rate for each of 2 previous years, machine readable passport program, and law enforcement interests.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/105/173/s1">Pub. L. 105–173, § 1</ref>, substituted “2000” for “1998”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119">Pub. L. 105–119</ref> reenacted subsec. heading without change and amended text generally, substituting “<date date="1998-04-30">April 30, 1998</date>” for “<date date="1997-09-30">September 30, 1997</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s635/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 635(a)(1)</ref>, in introductory provisions, substituted “Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State” for “Attorney General and the Secretary of State, acting jointly”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s635/c/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 635(c)(3)</ref>, struck out “or is designated as a pilot program country with probationary status under subsection (g) of this section” after “subsection (c)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/9">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(9)</ref>, substituted “removal of” for “deportation against”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s635/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 635(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State,” for “Attorney General and the Secretary of State acting jointly”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(F)</ref>, substituted “denied admission at the time of arrival” for “excluded from admission”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s635/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 635(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State” for “Attorney General and the Secretary of State, acting jointly”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s635/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 635(b)</ref>, substituted “1997.” for “1996”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s635/c/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 635(c)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text of subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text provided authority for Attorney General and Secretary of State to designate countries as pilot program countries with probationary status.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(4)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(F)</ref>, substituted “denied admission at the time of arrival” for “excluded from admission”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s211/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 211(1)</ref>, inserted before period at end “or is designated as a pilot program country with probationary status under subsection (g) of this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s211/3">Pub. L. 103–416, § 211(3)</ref>, substituted “Except as provided in subsection (g)(4) of this section, a country” for “A country”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s210">Pub. L. 103–416, § 210</ref>, substituted “1996” for “1995.”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/415">Pub. L. 103–415</ref> substituted “1995” for “1994”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s211/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 211(2)</ref>, added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(3), substituted “paragraph (7)(B)(i)(II)” for “paragraph (26)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/1/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(1)(A)</ref>, in heading substituted “into the United States” for “by sea or air”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/1/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(1)(B)</ref>, made technical amendment to heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s303/a/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 303(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “subsection (a)(4)” for “subsection (a)(4)(C)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “, and presents a passport issued by,” after “is a national of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(2)</ref>, in heading substituted reference to immigration forms for reference to entry control and waiver forms, and in text substituted “completes such immigration form as the Attorney General shall establish” for “—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) completes such immigration form as the Attorney General shall establish under subsection (b)(3) of this section, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) executes a waiver of review and appeal described in subsection (b)(4) of this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(3)</ref>, added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which waived visa requirement for certain aliens having round-trip transportation tickets.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(4)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(5)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (b)(4) as subsec. (b) and subpars. (A) and (B) as pars. (1) and (2), respectively, and struck out subsec. (b) heading “Conditions before pilot program can be put into operation” and pars. (1) to (3) which related to prior notice to Congress, automated data arrival and departure system, and visa waiver information form, respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/6/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(6)(A)</ref>, substituted in heading, “In general” for “Up to 8 countries” and in text substituted “any country as a pilot program country if it meets the requirements of paragraph (2)” for “up to eight countries as pilot program countries for purposes of the pilot program”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/6/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(6)(B)</ref>, substituted “Qualifications” for “Initial qualifications” in heading and “A country” for “For the initial period described in paragraph (4), a country” in introductory provisions, and added subpars. (C) and (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(7)</ref>, added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(7)</ref>, (8), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e) and added subpar. (C) at end of par. (1). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/a/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(a)(7)</ref>, (9), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f) and substituted “on <date date="1988-10-01">October 1, 1988</date>, and ending on <date date="1994-09-30">September 30, 1994</date>” for “at the end of the 30-day period referred to in subsection (b)(1) of this section and ending on the last day of the third fiscal year which begins after such 30-day period”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/p/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(p)(1)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s313/a">Pub. L. 99–603, § 313(a)</ref>, which enacted this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/p/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(p)(2)</ref>, substituted “hereinafter” for “hereafter”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b57a53c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b57a53d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, <date date="2007-01-05">Jan. 5, 2007</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b57a53e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2007 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/d/2">Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 711(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="2007-08-03">Aug. 3, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/345">121 Stat. 345</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/d/2">“Section 217(a)(11) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187/a/11">8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(11)</ref>], as added by paragraph (1)(A)(ii), shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security publishes notice in the Federal Register of the requirement under such paragraph. [Notice published in Federal Register, <date date="2008-11-13">Nov. 13, 2008</date>, 73 F.R. 67354.]”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b57a53f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(d)(4)(F), (e)(9) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b57a540-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 303(a)(1), (2) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b57a541-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s201/d">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 201(d)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5014">104 Stat. 5014</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s201/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1323">section 1323 of this title</ref>] shall take effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b57a542-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b57a543-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b57a544-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Date of Submission of First Report</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dO/tII/s205/b">Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title II, § 205(b)</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2993">129 Stat. 2993</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/113/dO/tII/s205/b">“The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit the first report described in subclause (V) of section 217(c)(5)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (c)(5)(A)(i)), as added by subsection (a), not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b57a545-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Modernizing and Strengthening of Security of Visa Waiver Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/b">Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 711(b)</ref>, <date date="2007-08-03">Aug. 3, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/338">121 Stat. 338</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/53/tVII/s711/b"> -<inline>“It is the sense of Congress that—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> the United States should modernize and strengthen the security of the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">8 U.S.C. 1187</ref>) by simultaneously—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> enhancing program security requirements; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> extending visa-free travel privileges to nationals of foreign countries that are partners in the war on terrorism—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> that are actively cooperating with the United States to prevent terrorist travel, including sharing counterterrorism and law enforcement information; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> whose nationals have demonstrated their compliance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] regarding the purpose and duration of their admission to the United States; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> the modernization described in paragraph (1) will—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> enhance bilateral cooperation on critical counterterrorism and information sharing initiatives;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> support and expand tourism and business opportunities to enhance long-term economic competitiveness; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> strengthen bilateral relationships.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b57a546-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Machine Readable Passports</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s417/a">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 417(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/355">115 Stat. 355</ref>, required the Secretary of State to perform annual audits and submit reports relating to machine readable, counterfeit, and tamper-resistant passports until <date date="2007-09-30">Sept. 30, 2007</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b57a547-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report Required</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/396/tIV/s403/e">Pub. L. 106–396, title IV, § 403(e)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1649">114 Stat. 1649</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/396/tIV/s403/e">“Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>], the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate assessing the effectiveness of the program implemented under the amendments made by this section [amending this section] for simplifying the admission of business travelers from visa waiver program countries and compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] by such travelers under that program.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b57a548-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition Provisions</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s635/c/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 635(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-703">110 Stat. 3009–703</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s635/c/2">“A country designated as a pilot program country with probationary status under section 217(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187/g">8 U.S.C. 1187(g)</ref>] (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>]) shall be considered to be designated as a pilot program country on and after such date, subject to placement in probationary status or termination of such designation under such section (as amended by paragraph (1)).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5a1649-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Operation of Automated Data Arrival and Departure Control System; Report to Congress</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s201/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 201(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5014">104 Stat. 5014</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s201/c">“By not later than <date date="1992-01-01">January 1, 1992</date>, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report on the operation of the automated data arrival and departure control system for foreign visitors and on admission refusals and overstays for such visitors who have entered under the visa waiver program.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5a164a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Visa Waiver Pilot Program</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s405">Pub. L. 99–603, title IV, § 405</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3442">100 Stat. 3442</ref>, provided that the Attorney General and the Secretary of State would jointly monitor the pilot program established under this section and report to the Congress not later than two years after the beginning of the program.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5a164b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187a"><num value="1187a">§ 1187a.</num><heading> Provision of assistance to non-program countries</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall provide assistance in a risk-based manner to countries that do not participate in the visa waiver program under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref> to assist those countries in—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a164c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> submitting to Interpol information about the theft or loss of passports of citizens or nationals of such a country; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a164d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1187a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> issuing, and validating at the ports of entry of such a country, electronic passports that are fraud-resistant, contain relevant biographic and biometric information (as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security), and otherwise satisfy internationally accepted standards for electronic passports.</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5a164e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dO/tII/s208">Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title II, § 208</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2995">129 Stat. 2995</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5a164f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5a1650-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5a1651-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5a1652-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188"><num value="1188">§ 1188.</num><heading> Admission of temporary H–2A workers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1653-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditions for approval of H–2A petitions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1654-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> A petition to import an alien as an H–2A worker (as defined in subsection (i)(2)) may not be approved by the Attorney General unless the petitioner has applied to the Secretary of Labor for a certification that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1655-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> there are not sufficient workers who are able, willing, and qualified, and who will be available at the time and place needed, to perform the labor or services involved in the petition, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1656-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the employment of the alien in such labor or services will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States similarly employed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1657-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor may require by regulation, as a condition of issuing the certification, the payment of a fee to recover the reasonable costs of processing applications for certification.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1658-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditions for denial of labor certification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Labor may not issue a certification under subsection (a) with respect to an employer if the conditions described in that subsection are not met or if any of the following conditions are met:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1659-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> There is a strike or lockout in the course of a labor dispute which, under the regulations, precludes such certification.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a165a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a165b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The employer during the previous two-year period employed H–2A workers and the Secretary of Labor has determined, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that the employer at any time during that period substantially violated a material term or condition of the labor certification with respect to the employment of domestic or nonimmigrant workers.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a165c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> No employer may be denied certification under subparagraph (A) for more than three years for any violation described in such subparagraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a165d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The employer has not provided the Secretary with satisfactory assurances that if the employment for which the certification is sought is not covered by State workers’ compensation law, the employer will provide, at no cost to the worker, insurance covering injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the worker’s employment which will provide benefits at least equal to those provided under the State workers’ compensation law for comparable employment.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a165e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The Secretary determines that the employer has not made positive recruitment efforts within a multi-state region of traditional or expected labor supply where the Secretary finds that there are a significant number of qualified United States workers who, if recruited, would be willing to make themselves available for work at the time and place needed. Positive recruitment under this paragraph is in addition to, and shall be conducted within the same time period as, the circulation through the interstate employment service system of the employer’s job offer. The obligation to engage in positive recruitment under this paragraph shall terminate on the date the H–2A workers depart for the employer’s place of employment.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a165f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for consideration of applications</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The following rules shall apply in the case of the filing and consideration of an application for a labor certification under this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1660-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline for filing applications</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Labor may not require that the application be filed more than 45 days before the first date the employer requires the labor or services of the H–2A worker.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1661-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice within seven days of deficiencies</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1662-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The employer shall be notified in writing within seven days of the date of filing if the application does not meet the standards (other than that described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) for approval.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1663-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If the application does not meet such standards, the notice shall include the reasons therefor and the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for the prompt resubmission of a modified application.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1664-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of certification</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1665-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Labor shall make, not later than 30 days before the date such labor or services are first required to be performed, the certification described in subsection (a)(1) if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a1666-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the employer has complied with the criteria for certification (including criteria for the recruitment of eligible individuals as prescribed by the Secretary), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a1667-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the employer does not actually have, or has not been provided with referrals of, qualified eligible individuals who have indicated their availability to perform such labor or services on the terms and conditions of a job offer which meets the requirements of the Secretary.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In considering the question of whether a specific qualification is appropriate in a job offer, the Secretary shall apply the normal and accepted qualifications required by non-H–2A-employers in the same or comparable occupations and crops.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1668-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1669-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> For a period of 3 years subsequent to the effective date of this section, labor certifications shall remain effective only if, from the time the foreign worker departs for the employer’s place of employment, the employer will provide employment to any qualified United States worker who applies to the employer until 50 percent of the period of the work contract, under which the foreign worker who is in the job was hired, has elapsed. In addition, the employer will offer to provide benefits, wages and working conditions required pursuant to this section and regulations.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a166a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> The requirement of clause (i) shall not apply to any employer who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a166b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s203/u">section 203(u) of title 29</ref>,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a166c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is not a member of an association which has petitioned for certification under this section for its members, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a166d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> has not otherwise associated with other employers who are petitioning for temporary foreign workers under this section.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a166e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Six months before the end of the 3-year period described in clause (i), the Secretary of Labor shall consider the findings of the report mandated by section 403(a)(4)(D) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as well as other relevant materials, including evidence of benefits to United States workers and costs to employers, addressing the advisability of continuing a policy which requires an employer, as a condition for certification under this section, to continue to accept qualified, eligible United States workers for employment after the date the H–2A workers depart for work with the employer. The Secretary’s review of such findings and materials shall lead to the issuance of findings in furtherance of the Congressional policy that aliens not be admitted under this section unless there are not sufficient workers in the United States who are able, willing, and qualified to perform the labor or service needed and that the employment of the aliens in such labor or services will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States similarly employed. In the absence of the enactment of Federal legislation prior to three months before the end of the 3-year period described in clause (i) which addresses the subject matter of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall immediately publish the findings required by this clause, and shall promulgate, on an interim or final basis, regulations based on his findings which shall be effective no later than three years from the effective date of this section.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a166f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> In complying with clause (i) of this subparagraph, an association shall be allowed to refer or transfer workers among its members: <i>Provided</i>, That for purposes of this section an association acting as an agent for its members shall not be considered a joint employer merely because of such referral or transfer.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1670-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> United States workers referred or transferred pursuant to clause (iv) of this subparagraph shall not be treated disparately.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1671-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> An employer shall not be liable for payments under section 655.202(b)(6) of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) with respect to an H–2A worker who is displaced due to compliance with the requirement of this subparagraph, if the Secretary of Labor certifies that the H–2A worker was displaced because of the employer’s compliance with clause (i) of this subparagraph.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1672-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1673-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/vii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> No person or entity shall willfully and knowingly withhold domestic workers prior to the arrival of H–2A workers in order to force the hiring of domestic workers under clause (i).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1674-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/3/B/vii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Upon the receipt of a complaint by an employer that a violation of subclause (I) has occurred the Secretary shall immediately investigate. He shall within 36 hours of the receipt of the complaint issue findings concerning the alleged violation. Where the Secretary finds that a violation has occurred, he shall immediately suspend the application of clause (i) of this subparagraph with respect to that certification for that date of need.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1675-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Housing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Employers shall furnish housing in accordance with regulations. The employer shall be permitted at the employer’s option to provide housing meeting applicable Federal standards for temporary labor camps or to secure housing which meets the local standards for rental and/or public accommodations or other substantially similar class of habitation: <i>Provided</i>, That in the absence of applicable local standards, State standards for rental and/or public accommodations or other substantially similar class of habitation shall be met: <i>Provided further</i>, That in the absence of applicable local or State standards, Federal temporary labor camp standards shall apply: <i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary of Labor shall issue regulations which address the specific requirements of housing for employees principally engaged in the range production of livestock: <i>Provided further</i>, That when it is the prevailing practice in the area and occupation of intended employment to provide family housing, family housing shall be provided to workers with families who request it: <i>And provided further</i>, That nothing in this paragraph shall require an employer to provide or secure housing for workers who are not entitled to it under the temporary labor certification regulations in effect on <date date="1986-06-01">June 1, 1986</date>. The determination as to whether the housing furnished by an employer for an H–2A worker meets the requirements imposed by this paragraph must be made prior to the date specified in paragraph (3)(A) by which the Secretary of Labor is required to make a certification described in subsection (a)(1) with respect to a petition for the importation of such worker.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1676-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Roles of agricultural associations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1677-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Permitting filing by agricultural associations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A petition to import an alien as a temporary agricultural worker, and an application for a labor certification with respect to such a worker, may be filed by an association of agricultural producers which use agricultural services.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1678-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of associations acting as employers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If an association is a joint or sole employer of temporary agricultural workers, the certifications granted under this section to the association may be used for the certified job opportunities of any of its producer members and such workers may be transferred among its producer members to perform agricultural services of a temporary or seasonal nature for which the certifications were granted.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1679-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of violations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a167a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Member’s violation does not necessarily disqualify association or other members</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If an individual producer member of a joint employer association is determined to have committed an act that under subsection (b)(2) results in the denial of certification with respect to the member, the denial shall apply only to that member of the association unless the Secretary determines that the association or other member participated in, had knowledge of, or reason to know of, the violation.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a167b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Association’s violation does not necessarily disqualify members</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a167c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> If an association representing agricultural producers as a joint employer is determined to have committed an act that under subsection (b)(2) results in the denial of certification with respect to the association, the denial shall apply only to the association and does not apply to any individual producer member of the association unless the Secretary determines that the member participated in, had knowledge of, or reason to know of, the violation.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a167d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/d/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If an association of agricultural producers certified as a sole employer is determined to have committed an act that under subsection (b)(2) results in the denial of certification with respect to the association, no individual producer member of such association may be the beneficiary of the services of temporary alien agricultural workers admitted under this section in the commodity and occupation in which such aliens were employed by the association which was denied certification during the period such denial is in force, unless such producer member employs such aliens in the commodity and occupation in question directly or through an association which is a joint employer of such workers with the producer member.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a167e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Expedited administrative appeals of certain determinations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a167f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Regulations shall provide for an expedited procedure for the review of a denial of certification under subsection (a)(1) or a revocation of such a certification or, at the applicant’s request, for a de novo administrative hearing respecting the denial or revocation.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1680-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall expeditiously, but in no case later than 72 hours after the time a new determination is requested, make a new determination on the request for certification in the case of an H–2A worker if able, willing, and qualified eligible individuals are not actually available at the time such labor or services are required and a certification was denied in whole or in part because of the availability of qualified workers. If the employer asserts that any eligible individual who has been referred is not able, willing, or qualified, the burden of proof is on the employer to establish that the individual referred is not able, willing, or qualified because of employment-related reasons.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1681-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Violators disqualified for 5 years</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien may not be admitted to the United States as a temporary agricultural worker if the alien was admitted to the United States as such a worker within the previous five-year period and the alien during that period violated a term or condition of such previous admission.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1682-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1683-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1987, $10,000,000 for the purposes—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1684-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> of recruiting domestic workers for temporary labor and services which might otherwise be performed by nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a1685-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> of monitoring terms and conditions under which such nonimmigrants (and domestic workers employed by the same employers) are employed in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1686-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor is authorized to take such actions, including imposing appropriate penalties and seeking appropriate injunctive relief and specific performance of contractual obligations, as may be necessary to assure employer compliance with terms and conditions of employment under this section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1687-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1987, such sums as may be necessary for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of Labor to make determinations and certifications under this section and under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A/i">section 1182(a)(5)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a1688-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/g/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1987, such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the Secretary’s duties and responsibilities under this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a1689-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Miscellaneous provisions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a168a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General shall provide for such endorsement of entry and exit documents of nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii) of this title</ref> as may be necessary to carry out this section and to provide notice for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5a168b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The provisions of subsections (a) and (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> and the provisions of this section preempt any State or local law regulating admissibility of nonimmigrant workers.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a168c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a168d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The term “eligible individual” means, with respect to employment, an individual who is not an unauthorized alien (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/3">section 1324a(h)(3) of this title</ref>) with respect to that employment.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a168e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1188/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The term “H–2A worker” means a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5a168f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 218, formerly § 216, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s301/c">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 301(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3411">100 Stat. 3411</ref>; renumbered § 218 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2), (3), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 307(<i>l</i>)(4), 309(b)(8), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, 1759; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/8">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)(8)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/78/tVII/s748">Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 748</ref>, <date date="1999-10-22">Oct. 22, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1167">113 Stat. 1167</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/1/tI/s105">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(1) [title I, § 105]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–11.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5a1690-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5a1691-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5a1692-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 403(a)(4)(D) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (c)(3)(B)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s403/a/4/D">section 403(a)(4)(D) of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, which is set out in a note under this section.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5a1693-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186">section 1186 of this title</ref> prior to its renumbering by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5a1694-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554">Pub. L. 106–554</ref> inserted at end “The determination as to whether the housing furnished by an employer for an H–2A worker meets the requirements imposed by this paragraph must be made prior to the date specified in paragraph (3)(A) by which the Secretary of Labor is required to make a certification described in subsection (a)(1) with respect to a petition for the importation of such worker.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/78/s748/1">Pub. L. 106–78, § 748(1)</ref>, substituted “45 days” for “60 days”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/78/s748/2">Pub. L. 106–78, § 748(2)</ref>, substituted “30 days” for “20 days” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/8">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(8)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (g)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(4), substituted “section 1182(a)(5)(A)(i)” for “section 1182(a)(14)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/8">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(8)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, substituted “1324a(h)(3)” for “1324a(h)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2)(A), made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s301/c">Pub. L. 99–603, § 301(c)</ref>, which enacted this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(3), substituted “accommodations” for “accomodations” wherever appearing.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5a1695-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5a1696-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by subsec. (z)(8) of that section is effective as if included in the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5a1697-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5a1698-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5a1699-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date; Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s301/d">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 301(d)</ref>, (e), <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3416">100 Stat. 3416</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(4), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/stat/102/2612"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section [enacting this section and amending sections 1101 and 1184] apply to petitions and applications filed under sections 214(c) and 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">8 U.S.C. 1184(c)</ref>, 1188] on or after the first day of the seventh month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>] (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘effective date’).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall approve all regulations to be issued implementing sections 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) and 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)</ref>, 1188]. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, final regulations to implement such sections shall first be issued, on an interim or other basis, not later than the effective date.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5a169a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5a169b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sense of Congress Respecting Consultation With Mexico</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s301/f">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 301(f)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3416">100 Stat. 3416</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2</ref>(<i>l</i>)(4), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/stat/102/2612">“It is the sense of Congress that the President should establish an advisory commission which shall consult with the Governments of Mexico and of other appropriate countries and advise the Attorney General regarding the operation of the alien temporary worker program established under section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">8 U.S.C. 1188</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5a169c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reports on H–2A Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 99–603, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3441">100 Stat. 3441</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s403"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Presidential Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall transmit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of the temporary agricultural worker (H–2A) program, which shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the number of foreign workers permitted to be employed under the program in each year;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the compliance of employers and foreign workers with the terms and conditions of the program;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the impact of the program on the labor needs of the United States agricultural employers and on the wages and working conditions of United States agricultural workers; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><chapeau> recommendations for modifications of the program, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> improving the timeliness of decisions regarding admission of temporary foreign workers under the program,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> removing any economic disincentives to hiring United States citizens or permanent resident aliens for jobs for which temporary foreign workers have been requested,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> improving cooperation among government agencies, employers, employer associations, workers, unions, and other worker associations to end the dependence of any industry on a constant supply of temporary foreign workers, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the relative benefits to domestic workers and burdens upon employers of a policy which requires employers, as a condition for certification under the program, to continue to accept qualified United States workers for employment after the date the H–2A workers depart for work with the employer.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The recommendations under subparagraph (D) shall be made in furtherance of the Congressional policy that aliens not be admitted under the H–2A program unless there are not sufficient workers in the United States who are able, willing, and qualified to perform the labor or services needed and that the employment of the alien in such labor or services will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States similarly employed.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Deadlines</inline>.—</heading><content>A report on the H–2A temporary worker program under subsection (a) shall be submitted not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>], and every two years thereafter.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Functions of President under <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s403">section 403 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref> delegated to Secretary of Labor by section 2(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 12789, <date date="1992-02-10">Feb. 10, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 5225, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1364">section 1364 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5a169d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189"><num value="1189">§ 1189.</num><heading> Designation of foreign terrorist organizations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a169e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a169f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary is authorized to designate an organization as a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with this subsection if the Secretary finds that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the organization is a foreign organization;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the organization engages in terrorist activity (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title</ref> or terrorism (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656f/d/2">section 2656f(d)(2) of title 22</ref>), or retains the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002035">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002035"><num>1</num> So in original. The closing parenthesis probably should follow “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title</ref>”.</note>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the terrorist activity or terrorism of the organization threatens the security of United States nationals or the national security of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> To congressional leaders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Seven days before making a designation under this subsection, the Secretary shall, by classified communication, notify the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader of the Senate, and the members of the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, in writing, of the intent to designate an organization under this subsection, together with the findings made under paragraph (1) with respect to that organization, and the factual basis therefor.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Publication in Federal Register</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall publish the designation in the Federal Register seven days after providing the notification under clause (i).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of designation</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339B">section 2339B of title 18</ref>, a designation under this subsection shall take effect upon publication under subparagraph (A)(ii).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Any designation under this subsection shall cease to have effect upon an Act of Congress disapproving such designation.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Freezing of assets</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Upon notification under paragraph (2)(A)(i), the Secretary of the Treasury may require United States financial institutions possessing or controlling any assets of any foreign organization included in the notification to block all financial transactions involving those assets until further directive from either the Secretary of the Treasury, Act of Congress, or order of court.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Record</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In making a designation under this subsection, the Secretary shall create an administrative record.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Classified information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary may consider classified information in making a designation under this subsection. Classified information shall not be subject to disclosure for such time as it remains classified, except that such information may be disclosed to a court ex parte and in camera for purposes of judicial review under subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Period of designation</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A designation under this subsection shall be effective for all purposes until revoked under paragraph (5) or (6) or set aside pursuant to subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of designation upon petition</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall review the designation of a foreign terrorist organization under the procedures set forth in clauses (iii) and (iv) if the designated organization files a petition for revocation within the petition period described in clause (ii).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Petition period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of clause (i)—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5a16b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> if the designated organization has not previously filed a petition for revocation under this subparagraph, the petition period begins 2 years after the date on which the designation was made; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b5a16b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> if the designated organization has previously filed a petition for revocation under this subparagraph, the petition period begins 2 years after the date of the determination made under clause (iv) on that petition.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any foreign terrorist organization that submits a petition for revocation under this subparagraph must provide evidence in that petition that the relevant circumstances described in paragraph (1) are sufficiently different from the circumstances that were the basis for the designation such that a revocation with respect to the organization is warranted.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/iv/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Not later than 180 days after receiving a petition for revocation submitted under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall make a determination as to such revocation.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/iv/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Classified information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Secretary may consider classified information in making a determination in response to a petition for revocation. Classified information shall not be subject to disclosure for such time as it remains classified, except that such information may be disclosed to a court ex parte and in camera for purposes of judicial review under subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/iv/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Publication of determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">A determination made by the Secretary under this clause shall be published in the Federal Register.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B/iv/IV"><num value="IV" class="bold">(IV)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Any revocation by the Secretary shall be made in accordance with paragraph (6).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Other review of designation</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If in a 5-year period no review has taken place under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall review the designation of the foreign terrorist organization in order to determine whether such designation should be revoked pursuant to paragraph (6).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If a review does not take place pursuant to subparagraph (B) in response to a petition for revocation that is filed in accordance with that subparagraph, then the review shall be conducted pursuant to procedures established by the Secretary. The results of such review and the applicable procedures shall not be reviewable in any court.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Publication of results of review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary shall publish any determination made pursuant to this subparagraph in the Federal Register.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation by Act of Congress</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Congress, by an Act of Congress, may block or revoke a designation made under paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation based on change in circumstances</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary may revoke a designation made under paragraph (1) at any time, and shall revoke a designation upon completion of a review conducted pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (4) if the Secretary finds that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5a16c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the circumstances that were the basis for the designation have changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5a16c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the national security of the United States warrants a revocation.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The procedural requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply to a revocation under this paragraph. Any revocation shall take effect on the date specified in the revocation or upon publication in the Federal Register if no effective date is specified.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of revocation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The revocation of a designation under paragraph (5) or (6) shall not affect any action or proceeding based on conduct committed prior to the effective date of such revocation.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of designation in trial or hearing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If a designation under this subsection has become effective under paragraph (2)(B) a defendant in a criminal action or an alien in a removal proceeding shall not be permitted to raise any question concerning the validity of the issuance of such designation as a defense or an objection at any trial or hearing.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Amendments to a designation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary may amend a designation under this subsection if the Secretary finds that the organization has changed its name, adopted a new alias, dissolved and then reconstituted itself under a different name or names, or merged with another organization.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Amendments made to a designation in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (a)(2) shall apply to an amended designation upon such publication. Paragraphs (2)(A)(i), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) of subsection (a) shall also apply to an amended designation.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative record</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The administrative record shall be corrected to include the amendments as well as any additional relevant information that supports those amendments.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Classified information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary may consider classified information in amending a designation in accordance with this subsection. Classified information shall not be subject to disclosure for such time as it remains classified, except that such information may be disclosed to a court ex parte and in camera for purposes of judicial review under subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review of designation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register of a designation, an amended designation, or a determination in response to a petition for revocation, the designated organization may seek judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Basis of review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Review under this subsection shall be based solely upon the administrative record, except that the Government may submit, for ex parte and in camera review, classified information used in making the designation, amended designation, or determination in response to a petition for revocation.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Scope of review</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Court shall hold unlawful and set aside a designation, amended designation, or determination in response to a petition for revocation the court finds to be—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitation, or short of statutory right;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> lacking substantial support in the administrative record taken as a whole or in classified information submitted to the court under paragraph (2),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002036">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002036"><num>2</num> So in original. The comma probably should be a semicolon.</note> or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5a16d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> not in accord with the procedures required by law.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review invoked</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The pendency of an action for judicial review of a designation, amended designation, or determination in response to a petition for revocation shall not affect the application of this section, unless the court issues a final order setting aside the designation, amended designation, or determination in response to a petition for revocation.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5a16d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a16d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the term “classified information” has the meaning given that term in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a16d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the term “national security” means the national defense, foreign relations, or economic interests of the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a16d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the term “relevant committees” means the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence, and International Relations of the House of Representatives; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5a16da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1189/d/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5a16db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 2, § 219, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIII/s302/a">Pub. L. 104–132, title III, § 302(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1248">110 Stat. 1248</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s356">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 356</ref>, title VI, § 671(c)(1), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-644">110 Stat. 3009–644</ref>, 3009–722; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s411/c">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 411(c)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/349">115 Stat. 349</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7119/a">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7119(a)</ref>–(c), <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3801">118 Stat. 3801</ref>, 3802.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5a16dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5a16dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5a16de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/96/456/s1/a">section 1(a) of Pub. L. 96–456</ref>, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5a16df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Another <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c">section 411(c) of Pub. L. 107–56</ref> enacted provisions set out as an Effective Date of 2001 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5a16e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (a)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/1/A">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “subsection (c)” for “subsection (b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/a/1">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “A designation” for “Subject to paragraphs (5) and (6), a designation” and “until revoked under paragraph (5) or (6) or set aside pursuant to subsection (c)” for “for a period of 2 years beginning on the effective date of the designation under paragraph (2)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/a/2">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(a)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which contained provisions authorizing Secretary to redesignate a foreign organization as a foreign terrorist organization for an additional 2-year period at the end of the 2-year period referred to in subpar. (A) or at the end of any 2-year redesignation period.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/a/3">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(a)(3)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/1/B/i">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(1)(B)(i)</ref>, substituted “at any time, and shall revoke a designation upon completion of a review conducted pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (4)” for “or a redesignation made under paragraph (4)(B)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/1/B/ii">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(1)(B)(ii)</ref>, struck out “or redesignation” after “the designation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/1/C">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(1)(C)</ref>, struck out “, or the revocation of a redesignation under paragraph (6),” before “shall not affect”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/1/D">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(1)(D)</ref>, struck out “, or if a redesignation under this subsection has become effective under paragraph (4)(B),” before “a defendant in a criminal action” and “or redesignation” after “such designation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/b/2">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(b)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/b/1">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(b)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/2/A">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “in the Federal Register of a designation, an amended designation, or a determination in response to a petition for revocation, the designated organization may seek judicial review” for “of the designation in the Federal Register, an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization may seek judicial review of the designation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2) to (4). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/c/2/B">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(c)(2)(B)</ref>–(D), inserted “, amended designation, or determination in response to a petition for revocation” after “designation” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7119/b/1">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7119(b)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (c) as (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/1">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(1)</ref>, inserted “or terrorism (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656f/d/2">section 2656f(d)(2) of title 22</ref>), or retains the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/2">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(2)</ref>, inserted “or terrorism” after “the terrorist activity”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/3">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(3)</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Seven days before making a designation under this subsection, the Secretary shall, by classified communication—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(i) notify the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader of the Senate, and the members of the relevant committees, in writing, of the intent to designate a foreign organization under this subsection, together with the findings made under paragraph (1) with respect to that organization, and the factual basis therefor; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(ii) seven days after such notification, publish the designation in the Federal Register.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/4">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(4)</ref>, substituted “subparagraph (A)(ii)” for “subparagraph (A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/5">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(5)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (2)(A)(i)” for “paragraph (2)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/6">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(6)</ref>, substituted “subsection (b)” for “subsection (c)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/7">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(7)</ref>, inserted after first sentence “The Secretary also may redesignate such organization at the end of any 2-year redesignation period (but not sooner than 60 days prior to the termination of such period) for an additional 2-year period upon a finding that the relevant circumstances described in paragraph (1) still exist. Any redesignation shall be effective immediately following the end of the prior 2-year designation or redesignation period unless a different effective date is provided in such redesignation.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/8/A">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(8)(A)</ref>, inserted “or a redesignation made under paragraph (4)(B)” after “paragraph (1)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/8/B">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(8)(B)</ref>, inserted “or redesignation” after “basis for the designation” and struck out “of the designation” before semicolon.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/8/C">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(8)(C)</ref>, struck out “of the designation” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/9">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(9)</ref>, substituted “and (3)” for “through (4)” and inserted “Any revocation shall take effect on the date specified in the revocation or upon publication in the Federal Register if no effective date is specified.” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/10">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(10)</ref>, inserted “, or the revocation of a redesignation under paragraph (6),” after “paragraph (5) or (6)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c/11">Pub. L. 107–56, § 411(c)(11)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (2)(B), or if a redesignation under this subsection has become effective under paragraph (4)(B)” for “paragraph (1)(B)” and inserted “or an alien in a removal proceeding” after “criminal action” and “or redesignation” before “as a defense”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/c/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(c)(1)</ref>, made technical amendment to section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3)(D), (E). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s356">Pub. L. 104–208, § 356</ref>, added subpars. (D) and (E).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5a16e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5a16e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2001 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> effective <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, and applicable to actions taken by an alien before, on, or after <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, and to all aliens, regardless of date of entry or attempted entry into the United States, in removal proceedings on or after such date (except for proceedings in which there has been a final administrative decision before such date) or seeking admission to the United States on or after such date, with special rules and exceptions, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c">section 411(c) of Pub. L. 107–56</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5fd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s356">section 356 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s358">section 358 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/c/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(c)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-723">110 Stat. 3009–723</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/c/7">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and sections 1105a and 1252a of this title] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of AEPDA [AEDPA, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5c5fd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="savings" id="id7b5c5fd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Savings Provision</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7119/d">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7119(d)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3803">118 Stat. 3803</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7119/d">“For purposes of applying section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">8 U.S.C. 1189</ref>] on or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>], the term ‘designation’, as used in that section, includes all redesignations made pursuant to section 219(a)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a/4/B">8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(B)</ref>) prior to the date of enactment of this Act, and such redesignations shall continue to be effective until revoked as provided in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189/a">8 U.S.C. 1189(a)</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b5c5fd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptIII"><num value="III" class="small-caps">Part III—</num><heading class="small-caps">Issuance of Entry Documents</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5c5fd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201"><num value="1201">§ 1201.</num><heading> Issuance of visas</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigrants; nonimmigrants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5c5fd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Under the conditions hereinafter prescribed and subject to the limitations prescribed in this chapter or regulations issued thereunder, a consular officer may issue</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c5fda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to an immigrant who has made proper application therefor, an immigrant visa which shall consist of the application provided for in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202">section 1202 of this title</ref>, visaed by such consular officer, and shall specify the foreign state, if any, to which the immigrant is charged, the immigrant’s particular status under such foreign state, the preference, immediate relative, or special immigrant classification to which the alien is charged, the date on which the validity of the visa shall expire, and such additional information as may be required; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c5fdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to a nonimmigrant who has made proper application therefor, a nonimmigrant visa, which shall specify the classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> of the nonimmigrant, the period during which the nonimmigrant visa shall be valid, and such additional information as may be required.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5c5fdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Secretary of State shall provide to the Service an electronic version of the visa file of each alien who has been issued a visa to ensure that the data in that visa file is available to immigration inspectors at the United States ports of entry before the arrival of the alien at such a port of entry.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Registration; photographs; waiver of requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each alien who applies for a visa shall be registered in connection with his application, and shall furnish copies of his photograph signed by him for such use as may be by regulations required. The requirements of this subsection may be waived in the discretion of the Secretary of State in the case of any alien who is within that class of nonimmigrants enumerated in sections 1101(a)(15)(A), and 1101(a)(15)(G) of this title, or in the case of any alien who is granted a diplomatic visa on a diplomatic passport or on the equivalent thereof.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Period of validity; renewal or replacement</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigrant visas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An immigrant visa shall be valid for such period, not exceeding six months, as shall be by regulations prescribed, except that any visa issued to a child lawfully adopted by a United States citizen and spouse while such citizen is serving abroad in the United States Armed Forces, or is employed abroad by the United States Government, or is temporarily abroad on business, shall be valid until such time, for a period not to exceed three years, as the adoptive citizen parent returns to the United States in due course of his service, employment, or business.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant visas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A nonimmigrant visa shall be valid for such periods as shall be by regulations prescribed. In prescribing the period of validity of a nonimmigrant visa in the case of nationals of any foreign country who are eligible for such visas, the Secretary of State shall, insofar as practicable, accord to such nationals the same treatment upon a reciprocal basis as such foreign country accords to nationals of the United States who are within a similar class; except that in the case of aliens who are nationals of a foreign country and who either are granted refugee status and firmly resettled in another foreign country or are granted permanent residence and residing in another foreign country, the Secretary of State may prescribe the period of validity of such a visa based upon the treatment granted by that other foreign country to alien refugees and permanent residents, respectively, in the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Visa replacement</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An immigrant visa may be replaced under the original number during the fiscal year in which the original visa was issued for an immigrant who establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer that the immigrant—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c5fe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity because of reasons beyond his control and for which he was not responsible;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c5fe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is found by a consular officer to be eligible for an immigrant visa; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c5fe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> pays again the statutory fees for an application and an immigrant visa.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Fee waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If an immigrant visa was issued, on or after <date date="2013-03-27">March 27, 2013</date>, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a United States citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or, if already paid, may be refunded upon request, subject to such criteria as the Secretary of State may prescribe, if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c5fe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the immigrant child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c5fe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> if such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents and of the immigrant.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Physical examination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa to any alien, the consular officer shall require such alien to submit to a physical and mental examination in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed. Prior to the issuance of a nonimmigrant visa to any alien, the consular officer may require such alien to submit to a physical or mental examination, or both, if in his opinion such examination is necessary to ascertain whether such alien is eligible to receive a visa.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Surrender of visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each immigrant shall surrender his immigrant visa to the immigration officer at the port of entry, who shall endorse on the visa the date and the port of arrival, the identity of the vessel or other means of transportation by which the immigrant arrived, and such other endorsements as may be by regulations required.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Surrender of documents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each nonimmigrant shall present or surrender to the immigration officer at the port of entry such documents as may be by regulation required. In the case of an alien crewman not in possession of any individual documents other than a passport and until such time as it becomes practicable to issue individual documents, such alien crewman may be admitted, subject to the provisions of this part, if his name appears in the crew list of the vessel or aircraft on which he arrives and the crew list is visaed by a consular officer, but the consular officer shall have the right to deny admission to any alien crewman from the crew list visa.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5feb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonissuance of visas or other documents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No visa or other documentation shall be issued to an alien if (1) it appears to the consular officer, from statements in the application, or in the papers submitted therewith, that such alien is ineligible to receive a visa or such other documentation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, or any other provision of law, (2) the application fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, or the regulations issued thereunder, or (3) the consular officer knows or has reason to believe that such alien is ineligible to receive a visa or such other documentation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, or any other provision of law: <i>Provided</i>, That a visa or other documentation may be issued to an alien who is within the purview of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">section 1182(a)(4) of this title</ref>, if such alien is otherwise entitled to receive a visa or other documentation, upon receipt of notice by the consular officer from the Attorney General of the giving of a bond or undertaking providing indemnity as in the case of aliens admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183">section 1183 of this title</ref>: <i>Provided further</i>, That a visa may be issued to an alien defined in section 1101(a)(15)(B) or (F) of this title, if such alien is otherwise entitled to receive a visa, upon receipt of a notice by the consular officer from the Attorney General of the giving of a bond with sufficient surety in such sum and containing such conditions as the consular officer shall prescribe, to insure that at the expiration of the time for which such alien has been admitted by the Attorney General, as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/a">section 1184(a) of this title</ref>, or upon failure to maintain the status under which he was admitted, or to maintain any status subsequently acquired under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref>, such alien will depart from the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonadmission upon arrival</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to entitle any alien, to whom a visa or other documentation has been issued, to be admitted <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002037">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002037"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “to”.</note> the United States, if, upon arrival at a port of entry in the United States, he is found to be inadmissible under this chapter, or any other provision of law. The substance of this subsection shall appear upon every visa application.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c5fed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation of visas or documents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">After the issuance of a visa or other documentation to any alien, the consular officer or the Secretary of State may at any time, in his discretion, revoke such visa or other documentation. Notice of such revocation shall be communicated to the Attorney General, and such revocation shall invalidate the visa or other documentation from the date of issuance: <i>Provided</i>, That carriers or transportation companies, and masters, commanding officers, agents, owners, charterers, or consignees, shall not be penalized under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1323/b">section 1323(b) of this title</ref> for action taken in reliance on such visas or other documentation, unless they received due notice of such revocation prior to the alien’s embarkation. There shall be no means of judicial review (including review pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref> or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title) of a revocation under this subsection, except in the context of a removal proceeding if such revocation provides the sole ground for removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/B">section 1227(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5c5fee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 3, § 221, <ref href="/us/stat/66/191">66 Stat. 191</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s4">Pub. L. 87–301, § 4</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/651">75 Stat. 651</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, §§ 11(a), (b), 17, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/918">79 Stat. 918</ref>, 919; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/f">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(f)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s5/a">Pub. L. 99–653, § 5(a)</ref>, formerly § 5(a)(a)–(c), <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3656">100 Stat. 3656</ref>, renumbered § 5(a), <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/d/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/9">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(9)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/8/C">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(8)(C)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/G">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(G)</ref>, (f)(2)(B), title VI, § 631, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-618">110 Stat. 3009–618</ref>, 3009–621, 3009–700; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/552">116 Stat. 552</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5304/a">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5304(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3736">118 Stat. 3736</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/70/s2">Pub. L. 114–70, § 2</ref>, <date date="2015-10-16">Oct. 16, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/561">129 Stat. 561</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5c5fef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5c5ff0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5c5ff1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (g), and (h), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5c5ff2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2015—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/114/70">Pub. L. 114–70</ref> amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) related to period of validity and visa requirement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref> inserted at end “There shall be no means of judicial review (including review pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref> or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title) of a revocation under this subsection, except in the context of a removal proceeding if such revocation provides the sole ground for removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/B">section 1227(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173">Pub. L. 107–173</ref> designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, of par. (1), and added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s631">Pub. L. 104–208, § 631</ref>, substituted “six months” for “four months” and inserted “; except that in the case of aliens who are nationals of a foreign country and who either are granted refugee status and firmly resettled in another foreign country or are granted permanent residence and residing in another foreign country, the Secretary of State may prescribe the period of validity of such a visa based upon the treatment granted by that other foreign country to alien refugees and permanent residents, respectively, in the United States” after “within a similar class”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/G">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(G)</ref>, substituted “deny admission to” for “exclude”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “be admitted” for “enter”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> struck out “nonpreference,” before “immediate relative”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “1182(a)(4) of this title” for “1182(a)(7), or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/15">section 1182(a)(15) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsecs. (a) to (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s5">Pub. L. 99–653, § 5</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s5/a/1">Pub. L. 99–653, § 5(a)(1)</ref>, formerly § 5(a)(a), as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, in cl. (1) substituted “specify the foreign state” for “specify the quota”, “under such foreign state” for “under such quota”, “special immigrant classification” for “special immigration classification”, and struck out “one copy of” after “shall consist of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s5/a/2">Pub. L. 99–653, § 5(a)(2)</ref>, formerly § 5(a)(b), as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, amended subsec. (b) generally, striking out “and fingerprinted” after “shall be registered” and substituting “sections 1101(a)(15)(A) and 1101(a)(15)(G) of this title” for “section 1101(a)(15)(A) and (G) of this title”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s5/a/3">Pub. L. 99–653, § 5(a)(3)</ref>, formerly § 5(a)(c), as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, amended subsec. (c) generally, substituting “during the fiscal year” for “during the year”, “<i>Provided</i>, That the immigrant” for “<i>Provided</i>, the consular officer is in possession of the duplicate signed copy of the original visa, the immigrant”, and “statutory fees” for “statutory fee”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted a comma for the period after “alien is charged”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s11/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 11(a)</ref>, substituted a reference to preference, nonpreference, immediate relative, and special immigration classification, for a reference to nonquota categories to which immigrants are classified.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s11/b">Pub. L. 89–236, § 11(b)</ref>, struck out references to “quota” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s17">Pub. L. 89–236, § 17</ref>, inserted proviso permitting issuance of student or visitors visas in cases where the alien gives a bond so as to allow resolution of doubts in borderline cases in which the consular officer is uncertain as to the bona fides of the nonimmigrant’s intention to remain in the United States temporarily.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> provided that an immigrant visa issued to a child adopted by a United States citizen and spouse while such citizen is serving abroad in the United States Armed Forces or employed abroad by our Government, or temporarily abroad on business, shall remain valid to such time, but not exceeding three years, as the adoptive parent returns to the United States in due course of service, employment or business.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5c5ff3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ff4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref> effective <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, and applicable to revocations under sections 1155 and 1201(i) of this title made before, on, or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5304/d">section 5304(d) of Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ff5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(d)(4)(G), (f)(2)(B) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ff6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/8">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(8)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 302(e)(8) is effective as if included in section 162(e) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ff7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ff8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/b">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(b)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">“The amendments made by sections 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 [amending this section and sections 1202, 1301, 1302, and 1304 of this title and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201a">section 1201a of this title</ref>] apply to applications for immigrant visas made, and visas issued, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ff9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5c5ffa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5c5ffb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5c5ffc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Processing of Visa Applications</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/228/dA/tII/s233">Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 233</ref>, <date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1373">116 Stat. 1373</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/228/dA/tII/s233"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be the policy of the Department [of State] to process each visa application from an alien classified as an immediate relative or as a K–1 nonimmigrant within 30 days of the receipt of all necessary documents from the applicant and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. In the case of an immigrant visa application where the petitioner is a relative other than an immediate relative, it should be the policy of the Department to process such an application within 60 days of the receipt of all necessary documents from the applicant and the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Immediate relative</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘immediate relative’ has the meaning given the term in section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b/2/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> K–1 <inline class="small-caps">nonimmigrant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘K–1 nonimmigrant’ means a nonimmigrant alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(K)(i)</ref>).”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5c5ffd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prevention of Consulate Shopping</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s418">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 418</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/355">115 Stat. 355</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s418"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall review how consular officers issue visas to determine if consular shopping is a problem.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Actions to be Taken</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of State determines under subsection (a) that consular shopping is a problem, the Secretary shall take steps to address the problem and shall submit a report to Congress describing what action was taken.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tII/s237">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, § 237]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1536">113 Stat. 1536</ref>, 1501A–430, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tII/s237"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be the policy of the Department of State to process immigrant visa applications of immediate relatives of United States citizens and nonimmigrant K–1 visa applications of fiances of United States citizens within 30 days of the receipt of all necessary documents from the applicant and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. In the case of an immigrant visa application where the sponsor of such applicant is a relative other than an immediate relative, it should be the policy of the Department of State to process such an application within 60 days of the receipt of all necessary documents from the applicant and the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>], and not later than 1 year thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees [Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate] a report on the extent to which the Department of State is meeting the policy standards under subsection (a). Each report shall be based on a survey of the 22 consular posts which account for approximately 72 percent of immigrant visas issued and, in addition, the consular posts in Guatemala City, Nicosia, Caracas, Naples, and Jakarta. Each report should include data on the average time for processing each category of visa application under subsection (a), a list of the embassies and consular posts which do not meet the policy standards under subsection (a), the amount of funds collected worldwide for processing of visa applications during the most recent fiscal year, the estimated costs of processing such visa applications (based on the Department of State’s most recent fee study), the steps being taken by the Department of State to achieve such policy standards, and results achieved by the interagency working group charged with the goal of reducing the overall processing time for visa applications.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5c5ffe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Permitting Extension of Period of Validity of Immigrant Visas for Certain Residents of Hong Kong</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s154">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 154</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5006">104 Stat. 5006</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/4">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(d)(4)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1745">105 Stat. 1745</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/4"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Extending Period of Validity.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), the limitation on the period of validity of an immigrant visa under section 221(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/c">8 U.S.C. 1201(c)</ref>] shall not apply in the case of an immigrant visa issued, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and before <date date="2001-09-01">September 1, 2001</date>, to an alien described in subsection (b), but only if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the alien elects, within the period of validity of the immigrant visa under such section, to have this section apply, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> before the date the alien seeks to be admitted to the United States for lawful permanent residence, the alien notifies the appropriate consular officer of the alien’s intention to seek such admission and provides such officer with such information as the officer determines to be necessary to verify that the alien remains eligible for admission to the United States as an immigrant.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on extension</inline>.—</heading><content>In no case shall the period of validity of a visa be extended under paragraph (1) beyond <date date="2002-01-01">January 1, 2002</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment under numerical limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying the numerical limitations of sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref>, 1152] in the case of aliens for whose visas the period of validity is extended under this section, such limitations shall only apply at the time of original issuance of the visas and not at the time of admission of such aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is chargeable under section 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">8 U.S.C. 1152</ref>] to Hong Kong or China, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is residing in Hong Kong as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and is issued an immigrant visa under paragraph (1), (2), (4), or (5) of section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">8 U.S.C. 1153(a)</ref>] (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act) or under section 203(a) or 203(b)(1) of such Act (as in effect on and after <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>), or (ii) is the spouse or child (as defined in subsection (d)) of an alien described in clause (i), if accompanying or following to join the alien in coming to the United States; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is issued a visa under section 124 of this Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of Certain Employees in Hong Kong.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying the proviso of section 7 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 [<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3508">50 U.S.C. 3508</ref>], in the case of an alien described in paragraph (2), the Director may charge the entry of the alien against the numerical limitation for any fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1991 and ending with fiscal year 1996) notwithstanding that the alien’s entry is not made to the United States in that fiscal year so long as such entry is made before the end of fiscal year 1997.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> is an employee of the Foreign Broadcast Information Service in Hong Kong, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is the spouse or child (as defined in subsection (d)) of an alien described in subparagraph (A), if accompanying or following to join the alien in coming to the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1" status="repealed"><num value="3">“[(3)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/d/4/C">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(d)(4)(C)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1745">105 Stat. 1745</ref>.]</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of Children</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘child’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)</ref>] and also includes (for purposes of this section and the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] as it applies to this section) an alien who was the child (as so defined) of the alien as of the date of the issuance of an immigrant visa to the alien described in subsection (b)(1) or, in the case described in subsection (c), as of the date of charging of the entry of the alien under the proviso under section 7 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 [<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3508">50 U.S.C. 3508</ref>].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s154">Section 154 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5c5fff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Cuban Political Prisoners and Immigrants</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/204/tIX/s903">Pub. L. 100–204, title IX, § 903</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1401">101 Stat. 1401</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/C/iii">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(7)(C)(iii)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-624">110 Stat. 3009–624</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/C/iii"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Processing of Certain Cuban Political Prisoners as Refugees</inline>.—</heading><content>In light of the announcement of the Government of Cuba on <date date="1987-11-20">November 20, 1987</date>, that it would reimplement immediately the agreement of <date date="1984-12-14">December 14, 1984</date>, establishing normal migration procedures between the United States and Cuba, on and after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>], consular officers of the Department of State and appropriate officers of the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall, in accordance with the procedures applicable to such cases in other countries, process any application for admission to the United States as a refugee from any Cuban national who was imprisoned for political reasons by the Government of Cuba on or after <date date="1959-01-01">January 1, 1959</date>, without regard to the duration of such imprisonment, except as may be necessary to reassure the orderly process of available applicants.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Processing of Immigrant Visa Applications of Cuban Nationals in Third Countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 212(f) and section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref>, 1253(d)], on and after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>], consular officers of the Department of State shall process immigrant visa applications by nationals of Cuba located in third countries on the same basis as immigrant visa applications by nationals of other countries.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The term ‘process’ means the acceptance and review of applications and the preparation of necessary documents and the making of appropriate determinations with respect to such applications.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The term ‘refugee’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)</ref>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/202/s101/a/tVII">Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(a) [title VII]</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1329">101 Stat. 1329</ref>, 1329–39, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/C/ii">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(7)(C)(ii)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-624">110 Stat. 3009–624</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/C/ii"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="701">“Sec. 701.</num><content> This title may be cited as ‘Cuban Political Prisoners and Immigrants’.</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="702">“Sec. 702.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Processing of Certain Cuban Political Prisoners as Refugees</inline>.—</heading><content>In light of the announcement of the Government of Cuba on <date date="1987-11-20">November 20, 1987</date>, that it would reimplement immediately the agreement of <date date="1984-12-14">December 14, 1984</date>, establishing normal migration procedures between the United States and Cuba, on and after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>], consular officer[s] of the Department of State and appropriate officers of the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall, in accordance with the procedures applicable to such cases in other countries, process any application for admission to the United States as a refugee from any Cuban national who was imprisoned for political reasons by the Government of Cuba on or after <date date="1959-01-01">January 1, 1959</date>, without regard to the duration of such imprisonment, except as may be necessary to reassure the orderly process of available applicants.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Processing of Immigrant Visa Applications of Cuban Nationals in Third Countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 212(f) and section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/f">8 U.S.C. 1182(f)</ref>, 1253(d)], on and after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>], consular officers of the Department of State shall process immigrant visa applications by nationals of Cuba located in third countries on the same basis as immigrant visa applications by nationals of other countries.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The term ‘process’ means the acceptance and review of applications and the preparation of necessary documents and the making of appropriate determinations with respect to such applications.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The term ‘refugee’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/42">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)</ref>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5c6000-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1201a"><num value="1201a">§ 1201a.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s5/b">Pub. L. 99–653, § 5(b)</ref>, formerly § 5(a)(d), <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3656">100 Stat. 3656</ref>, renumbered § 5(b), <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/d/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5c6001-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b5c6002-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s8">Pub. L. 85–316, § 8</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/641">71 Stat. 641</ref>, related to waiver of fingerprinting requirements for nonimmigrant aliens.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5c6003-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b5c6004-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Repeal applicable to applications for immigrant visas made, and visas issued, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/b">section 23(b) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1986 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5c6005-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202"><num value="1202">§ 1202.</num><heading> Application for visas</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c6006-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigrant visas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien applying for an immigrant visa and for alien registration shall make application therefor in such form and manner and at such place as shall be by regulations prescribed. In the application the alien shall state his full and true name, and any other name which he has used or by which he has been known; age and sex; the date and place of his birth; and such additional information necessary to the identification of the applicant and the enforcement of the immigration and nationality laws as may be by regulations prescribed.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c6007-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Other documentary evidence for immigrant visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien applying for an immigrant visa shall present a valid unexpired passport or other suitable travel document, or document of identity and nationality, if such document is required under the regulations issued by the Secretary of State. The immigrant shall furnish to the consular officer with his application a copy of a certification by the appropriate police authorities stating what their records show concerning the immigrant; a certified copy of any existing prison record, military record, and record of his birth; and a certified copy of all other records or documents concerning him or his case which may be required by the consular officer. The copy of each document so furnished shall be permanently attached to the application and become a part thereof. In the event that the immigrant establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer that any document or record required by this subsection is unobtainable, the consular officer may permit the immigrant to submit in lieu of such document or record other satisfactory evidence of the fact to which such document or record would, if obtainable, pertain. All immigrant visa applications shall be reviewed and adjudicated by a consular officer.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c6008-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant visas; nonimmigrant registration; form, manner and contents of application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien applying for a nonimmigrant visa and for alien registration shall make application therefor in such form and manner as shall be by regulations prescribed. In the application the alien shall state his full and true name, the date and place of birth, his nationality, the purpose and length of his intended stay in the United States; his marital status; and such additional information necessary to the identification of the applicant, the determination of his eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa, and the enforcement of the immigration and nationality laws as may be by regulations prescribed. The alien shall provide complete and accurate information in response to any request for information contained in the application. At the discretion of the Secretary of State, application forms for the various classes of nonimmigrant admissions described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> may vary according to the class of visa being requested.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c6009-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Other documentary evidence for nonimmigrant visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien applying for a nonimmigrant visa and alien registration shall furnish to the consular officer, with his application, a certified copy of such documents pertaining to him as may be by regulations required. All nonimmigrant visa applications shall be reviewed and adjudicated by a consular officer.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c600a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Signing and verification of application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as may be otherwise prescribed by regulations, each application for an immigrant visa shall be signed by the applicant in the presence of the consular officer, and verified by the oath of the applicant administered by the consular officer. The application for an immigrant visa, when visaed by the consular officer, shall become the immigrant visa. The application for a nonimmigrant visa or other documentation as a nonimmigrant shall be disposed of as may be by regulations prescribed. The issuance of a nonimmigrant visa shall, except as may be otherwise by regulations prescribed, be evidenced by a stamp, or other <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002038">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002038"><num>1</num> So in original.</note> placed in the alien’s passport.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c600b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidential nature of records</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States, except that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c600c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in the discretion of the Secretary of State certified copies of such records may be made available to a court which certifies that the information contained in such records is needed by the court in the interest of the ends of justice in a case pending before the court.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002039">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002039"><num>2</num> So in original. The period probably should be “; and”.</note></content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c600d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> the Secretary of State, in the Secretary’s discretion and on the basis of reciprocity, may provide to a foreign government information in the Department of State’s computerized visa lookout database and, when necessary and appropriate, other records covered by this section related to information in the database—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c600e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/f/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> with regard to individual aliens, at any time on a case-by-case basis for the purpose of preventing, investigating, or punishing acts that would constitute a crime in the United States, including, but not limited to, terrorism or trafficking in controlled substances, persons, or illicit weapons; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c600f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/f/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> with regard to any or all aliens in the database, pursuant to such conditions as the Secretary of State shall establish in an agreement with the foreign government in which that government agrees to use such information and records for the purposes described in subparagraph (A) or to deny visas to persons who would be inadmissible to the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c6010-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant visa void at conclusion of authorized period of stay</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5c6011-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> In the case of an alien who has been admitted on the basis of a nonimmigrant visa and remained in the United States beyond the period of stay authorized by the Attorney General, such visa shall be void beginning after the conclusion of such period of stay.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5c6012-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> An alien described in paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to be readmitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant, except—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c6013-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/g/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> on the basis of a visa (other than the visa described in paragraph (1)) issued in a consular office located in the country of the alien’s nationality (or, if there is no office in such country, in such other consular office as the Secretary of State shall specify); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c6014-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/g/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> where extraordinary circumstances are found by the Secretary of State to exist.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5c6015-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> In person interview with consular officer</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall require every alien applying for a nonimmigrant visa—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c6016-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> who is at least 14 years of age and not more than 79 years of age to submit to an in person interview with a consular officer unless the requirement for such interview is waived—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6017-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> by a consular official and such alien is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6018-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> within that class of nonimmigrants enumerated in subparagraph (A) or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6019-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> within the NATO visa category;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c601a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> within that class of nonimmigrants enumerated in section 1101(a)(15)(C)(iii) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002040">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002040"><num>3</num> So in original. Subpar. (C) of section 1101(a)(15) does not contain clauses.</note> of this title (referred to as the “C–3 visa” category); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c601b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> granted a diplomatic or official visa on a diplomatic or official passport or on the equivalent thereof;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c601c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> by a consular official and such alien is applying for a visa—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c601d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> not more than 12 months after the date on which such alien’s prior visa expired;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c601e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for the visa classification for which such prior visa was issued;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c601f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> from the consular post located in the country of such alien’s usual residence, unless otherwise prescribed in regulations that require an applicant to apply for a visa in the country of which such applicant is a national; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6020-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the consular officer has no indication that such alien has not complied with the immigration laws and regulations of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6021-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> by the Secretary of State if the Secretary determines that such waiver is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6022-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in the national interest of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6023-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> necessary as a result of unusual or emergent circumstances; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5c6024-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> notwithstanding paragraph (1), to submit to an in person interview with a consular officer if such alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6025-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is not a national or resident of the country in which such alien is applying for a visa;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6026-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> was previously refused a visa, unless such refusal was overcome or a waiver of ineligibility has been obtained;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6027-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is listed in the Consular Lookout and Support System (or successor system at the Department of State);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6028-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> is a national of a country officially designated by the Secretary of State as a state sponsor of terrorism, except such nationals who possess nationalities of countries that are not designated as state sponsors of terrorism;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c6029-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> requires a security advisory opinion or other Department of State clearance, unless such alien is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c602a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> within that class of nonimmigrants enumerated in subparagraph (A) or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c602b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> within the NATO visa category;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c602c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> within that class of nonimmigrants enumerated in section 1101(a)(15)(C)(iii) <sup>3</sup> of this title (referred to as the “C–3 visa” category); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c602d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/E/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> an alien who qualifies for a diplomatic or official visa, or its equivalent; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b5c602e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><chapeau> is identified as a member of a group or sector that the Secretary of State determines—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c602f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> poses a substantial risk of submitting inaccurate information in order to obtain a visa;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6030-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has historically had visa applications denied at a rate that is higher than the average rate of such denials; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5c6031-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1202/h/2/F/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> poses a security threat to the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5c6032-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 3, § 222, <ref href="/us/stat/66/193">66 Stat. 193</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s6">Pub. L. 87–301, § 6</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/653">75 Stat. 653</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s11/c">Pub. L. 89–236, § 11(c)</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/918">79 Stat. 918</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s6">Pub. L. 99–653, § 6</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3656">100 Stat. 3656</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 8(e), 9(j), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, 2620; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s205/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 205(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI</ref>, §§ 632(a), 634, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-701">110 Stat. 3009–701</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s413">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 413</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/353">115 Stat. 353</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV">Pub. L. 108–458, title V</ref>, §§ 5301(a), 5302, title VII, § 7203(b), <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3735">118 Stat. 3735</ref>, 3736, 3814.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5c6033-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5c6034-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5c6035-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (h), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5c6036-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7203/b/1">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7203(b)(1)</ref>, inserted at end “All immigrant visa applications shall be reviewed and adjudicated by a consular officer.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5302">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5302</ref>, inserted after second sentence “The alien shall provide complete and accurate information in response to any request for information contained in the application.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7203/b/2">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7203(b)(2)</ref>, inserted at end “All nonimmigrant visa applications shall be reviewed and adjudicated by a consular officer.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5301/a">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5301(a)</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> inserted “—” after “except that” and “(1)” before “in the discretion”, and added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s634/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 634(a)</ref>, struck out “personal description (including height, complexion, color of hair and eyes, and marks of identification);” after “United States;”, substituted “applicant, the determination of his eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa,” for “applicant”, and inserted at end “At the discretion of the Secretary of State, application forms for the various classes of nonimmigrant admissions described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> may vary according to the class of visa being requested.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s634/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 634(b)</ref>, in first sentence, substituted “for an immigrant visa” for “required by this section”, and in fourth sentence, substituted “stamp, or other” for “stamp” and struck out “by the consular officer” before “in the alien’s passport”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s632/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 632(a)</ref>, added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s205/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 205(a)</ref>, in second sentence substituted “the alien” for “the immigrant” after “In the application” and struck out “present address and places of previous residence; whether married or single, and the names and places of residence of spouse and children, if any; calling or occupation; personal description (including height, complexion, color of hair and eyes, and marks of identification); languages he can speak, read, or write; names and addresses of parents, and if neither parent living then the name and address of his next of kin in the country from which he comes; port of entry into the United States; final destination, if any, beyond the port of entry; whether he has a ticket through to such final destination; whether going to join a relative or friend, and, if so, the name and complete address of such relative or friend; the purpose for which he is going to the United States; the length of time he intends to remain in the United States; whether or not he intends to remain in the United States permanently; whether he was ever arrested, convicted or was ever in prison or almshouse; whether he has ever been the beneficiary of a pardon or an amnesty; whether he has ever been treated in an institution or hospital or other place for insanity or other mental disease; if he claims to be an immediate relative within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref> or a preference or special immigrant, the facts on which he bases such claim; whether or not he is a member of any class of individuals excluded from admission into the United States, or whether he claims to be exempt from exclusion under the immigration laws;” before “and such additional information”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/j">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(j)</ref>, substituted “whether or not he intends” for “whether or not be intends”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (b), (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/e">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(e)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s6">Pub. L. 99–653, § 6</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s6/a">Pub. L. 99–653, § 6(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/e/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(e)(1)</ref>, substituted “a copy of” for “two copies of”, “immigrant; a certified copy of” for “immigrant; two certified copies of”, “and a certified copy of” for “and two certified copies of”, “The copy of each” for “One copy of each”, and “attached to the” for “attached to each copy of the”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s6/b">Pub. L. 99–653, § 6(b)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/e/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(e)(2)</ref>, substituted “each application” for “each copy of an application”, “The application for” for “One copy of the application for”, and “the immigrant visa” for “the immigrant visa, and the other copy shall be disposed of as may be by regulations prescribed”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted “an immediate relative within the meaning of section 1151 (b) of this title or a preference or special immigrant”, for “preference quota or a nonquota immigrant”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsecs. (a), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> struck out requirement to state applicant’s race and ethnic classification.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed137-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed138-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5303">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5303</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3736">118 Stat. 3736</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5303">“Notwithstanding section 1086 [<ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref> does not contain a section 1086] or any other provision of this Act [see Tables for classification], sections 5301 and 5302 [amending this section] shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7219">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7219</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3835">118 Stat. 3835</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7219">“Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act [see Tables for classification], this subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 7201–7220) of title VII of <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, see Tables for classification] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed139-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s632/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 632(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-701">110 Stat. 3009–701</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s632/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Visas</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 222(g)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202/g/1">8 U.S.C. 1202(g)(1)</ref>], as added by subsection (a), shall apply to a visa issued before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens seeking readmission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 222(g)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subsection (a), shall apply to any alien applying for readmission to the United States after the date of the enactment of this Act, except an alien applying for readmission on the basis on a visa that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> was issued before such date; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is not void through the application of section 222(g)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subsection (a).”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed13a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s205/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 205(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s205/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to applications made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed13b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/e">section 8(e) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed13c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to applications for immigrant visas made, and visas issued, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/b">section 23(b) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed13d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed13e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed13f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sharing of Certain Information</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s834">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 834</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3077">119 Stat. 3077</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s834">“Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202/f">8 U.S.C. 1202(f)</ref>) shall not be construed to prevent the sharing of information regarding a United States petitioner for a visa under clause (i) or (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(K) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(K)</ref>) for the limited purposes of fulfilling disclosure obligations imposed by the amendments made by section 832(a) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>] or by section 833 [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375a">section 1375a of this title</ref>], including reporting obligations of the Comptroller General of the United States under section 833(f).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed140-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203"><num value="1203">§ 1203.</num><heading> Reentry permit</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed141-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Application; contents</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b5ed142-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or (2) any alien lawfully admitted to the United States pursuant to clause 6 of section 3 of the Immigration Act of 1924, between <date date="1924-07-01">July 1, 1924</date>, and <date date="1932-07-05">July 5, 1932</date>, both dates inclusive, who intends to depart temporarily from the United States may make application to the Attorney General for a permit to reenter the United States, stating the length of his intended absence or absences, and the reasons therefor. Such applications shall be made under oath, and shall be in such form, contain such information, and be accompanied by such photographs of the applicant as may be by regulations prescribed.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed143-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of permit; nonrenewability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If the Attorney General finds (1) that the applicant under subsection (a)(1) has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, or that the applicant under subsection (a)(2) has since admission maintained the status required of him at the time of his admission and such applicant desires to visit abroad and to return to the United States to resume the status existing at the time of his departure for such visit, (2) that the application is made in good faith, and (3) that the alien’s proposed departure from the United States would not be contrary to the interests of the United States, the Attorney General may, in his discretion, issue the permit, which shall be valid for not more than two years from the date of issuance and shall not be renewable. The permit shall be in such form as shall be by regulations prescribed for the complete identification of the alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed144-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Multiple reentries</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">During the period of validity, such permit may be used by the alien in making one or more applications for reentry into the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed145-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Presented and surrendered</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Upon the return of the alien to the United States the permit shall be presented to the immigration officer at the port of entry, and upon the expiration of its validity, the permit shall be surrendered to the Service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed146-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1203/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Permit in lieu of visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A permit issued under this section in the possession of the person to whom issued, shall be accepted in lieu of any visa which otherwise would be required from such person under this chapter. Otherwise a permit issued under this section shall have no effect under the immigration laws except to show that the alien to whom it was issued is returning from a temporary visit abroad; but nothing in this section shall be construed as making such permit the exclusive means of establishing that the alien is so returning.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5ed147-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 3, § 223, <ref href="/us/stat/66/194">66 Stat. 194</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s6">Pub. L. 97–116, § 6</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1615">95 Stat. 1615</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed148-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5ed149-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5ed14a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Clause (6) of section 3 of the Immigration Act of 1924, referred to in subsec. (a), which was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s203/6">section 203(6) of this title</ref>, was repealed by section 403(a)(2) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/E">section 1101(a)(15)(E) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (e), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5ed14b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “two years from the date of issuance and shall not be renewable” for “one year from the date of issuance: <i>Provided</i>, That the Attorney General may in his discretion extend the validity of the permit for a period or periods not exceeding one year in the aggregate”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed14c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed14d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed14e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed14f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1204"><num value="1204">§ 1204.</num><heading> Immediate relative and special immigrant visas</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A consular officer may, subject to the limitations provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>, issue an immigrant visa to a special immigrant or immediate relative as such upon satisfactory proof, under regulations prescribed under this chapter, that the applicant is entitled to special immigrant or immediate relative status.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b5ed150-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 3, § 224, <ref href="/us/stat/66/195">66 Stat. 195</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s11/d">Pub. L. 89–236, § 11(d)</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/918">79 Stat. 918</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed151-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5ed152-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5ed153-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5ed154-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—<ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> struck out reference to sections 1154 and 1155 of this title and substituted “special immigrant or immediate relative” for “nonquota immigrant”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed155-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed156-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed157-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1205"><num value="1205">§ 1205.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/2">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed158-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b5ed159-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s4">Pub. L. 85–316, § 4</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/639">71 Stat. 639</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/253/s2">Pub. L. 86–253, § 2</ref>, <date date="1959-09-09">Sept. 9, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/490">73 Stat. 490</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/648/s7">Pub. L. 86–648, § 7</ref>, <date date="1960-07-14">July 14, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/505">74 Stat. 505</ref>, related to nonquota immigrant visas for eligible orphans.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b5ed15a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptIV"><num value="IV" class="small-caps">Part IV—</num><heading class="small-caps">Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed15b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221"><num value="1221">§ 1221.</num><heading> Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed15c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Arrival manifests</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For each commercial vessel or aircraft transporting any person to any seaport or airport of the United States from any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of an appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to provide to any United States border officer (as defined in subsection (i)) at that port manifest information about each passenger, crew member, and other occupant transported on such vessel or aircraft prior to arrival at that port.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed15d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Departure manifests</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For each commercial vessel or aircraft taking passengers on board at any seaport or airport of the United States, who are destined to any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of an appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to provide any United States border officer (as defined in subsection (i)) before departure from such port manifest information about each passenger, crew member, and other occupant to be transported.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed15e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of manifest</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The information to be provided with respect to each person listed on a manifest required to be provided under subsection (a) or (b) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed15f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> complete name;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed160-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> date of birth;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed161-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> citizenship;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed162-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> sex;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed163-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> passport number and country of issuance;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed164-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> country of residence;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed165-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> United States visa number, date, and place of issuance, where applicable;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed166-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> alien registration number, where applicable;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed167-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> United States address while in the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b5ed168-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/c/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> such other information the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Treasury determines as being necessary for the identification of the persons transported and for the enforcement of the immigration laws and to protect safety and national security.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed169-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Appropriate officials specified</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An appropriate official specified in this subsection is the master or commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee, of the commercial vessel or aircraft concerned.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed16a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline for requirement of electronic transmission of manifest information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than <date date="2003-01-01">January 1, 2003</date>, manifest information required to be provided under subsection (a) or (b) shall be transmitted electronically by the appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to an immigration officer.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed16b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No operator of any private or public carrier that is under a duty to provide manifest information under this section shall be granted clearance papers until the appropriate official specified in subsection (d) has complied with the requirements of this subsection, except that, in the case of commercial vessels or aircraft that the Attorney General determines are making regular trips to the United States, the Attorney General may, when expedient, arrange for the provision of manifest information of persons departing the United States at a later date.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed16c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties against noncomplying shipments, aircraft, or carriers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that an appropriate official specified in subsection (d), any public or private carrier, or the agent of any transportation line, as the case may be, has refused or failed to provide manifest information required by subsection (a) or (b), or that the manifest information provided is not accurate and full based on information provided to the carrier, such official, carrier, or agent, as the case may be, shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $1,000 for each person with respect to whom such accurate and full manifest information is not provided, or with respect to whom the manifest information is not prepared as prescribed by this section or by regulations issued pursuant thereto. No commercial vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending determination of the question of the liability to the payment of such penalty, or while it remains unpaid, and no such penalty shall be remitted or refunded, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit with the Commissioner of a bond or undertaking approved by the Attorney General or a sum sufficient to cover such penalty.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed16d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may waive the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) upon such circumstances and conditions as the Attorney General may by regulation prescribe.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed16e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> United States border officer defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section, the term “United States border officer” means, with respect to a particular port of entry into the United States, any United States official who is performing duties at that port of entry.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed16f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1221/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Record of citizens and resident aliens leaving permanently for foreign countries</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may authorize immigration officers to record the following information regarding every resident person leaving the United States by way of the Canadian or Mexican borders for permanent residence in a foreign country: Names, age, and sex; whether married or single; calling or occupation; whether able to read or write; nationality; country of birth; country of which citizen or subject; race; last permanent residence in the United States; intended future permanent residence; and time and port of last arrival in the United States; and if a United States citizen or national, the facts on which claim to that status is based.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5ed170-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 231, <ref href="/us/stat/66/195">66 Stat. 195</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/g">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(g)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5057">104 Stat. 5057</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/4/A">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(4)(A)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/tI/s115">Pub. L. 107–77, title I, § 115</ref>, <date date="2001-11-28">Nov. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/768">115 Stat. 768</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tIV/s402/a">Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 402(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/557">116 Stat. 557</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed171-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5ed172-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5ed173-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—<ref href="/us/pl/107/173">Pub. L. 107–173</ref> added subsecs. (a) to (i), redesignated former subsec. (c) as (j), and struck out former subsecs. (a), (b), (d), and (e), which related to shipment or aircraft manifest, arrival, form and contents, exclusions in subsec. (a), departure, shipment or aircraft manifest, form and contents, and exclusions in subsec. (b), penalties against noncomplying shipments or aircraft in subsec. (d), and waiver of requirements in subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s115/a">Pub. L. 107–77, § 115(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment subsec. (a) read as follows: “Upon the arrival of any person by water or by air at any port within the United States from any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of the master or commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee of the vessel or aircraft, having any such person on board to deliver to the immigration officers at the port of arrival typewritten or printed lists or manifests of the persons on board such vessel or aircraft. Such lists or manifests shall be prepared at such time, be in such form and shall contain such information as the Attorney General shall prescribe by regulation as being necessary for the identification of the persons transported and for the enforcement of the immigration laws. This subsection shall not require the master or commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft to furnish a list or manifest relating (1) to an alien crewman or (2) to any other person arriving by air on a trip originating in foreign contiguous territory, except (with respect to such arrivals by air) as may be required by regulations issued pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">section 1224 of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s115/b">Pub. L. 107–77, § 115(b)</ref>, amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “It shall be the duty of the master or commanding officer or authorized agent of every vessel or aircraft taking passengers on board at any port of the United States, who are destined to any place outside the United States, to file with the immigration officers before departure from such port a list of all such persons taken on board. Such list shall be in such form, contain such information, and be accompanied by such documents, as the Attorney General shall prescribe by regulation as necessary for the identification of the persons so transported and for the enforcement of the immigration laws. No master or commanding officer of any such vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance papers for his vessel or aircraft until he or the authorized agent has deposited such list or lists and accompanying documents with the immigration officer at such port and made oath that they are full and complete as to the information required to be contained therein, except that in the case of vessels or aircraft which the Attorney General determines are making regular trips to ports of the United States, the Attorney General may, when expedient, arrange for the delivery of lists of outgoing persons at a later date. This subsection shall not require the master or commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft to furnish a list or manifest relating (1) to an alien crewman or (2) to any other person departing by air on a trip originating in the United States who is destined to foreign contiguous territory, except (with respect to such departure by air) as may be required by regulations issued pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">section 1224 of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s115/c">Pub. L. 107–77, § 115(c)</ref>, directed amendment of heading by substituting “shipments, aircraft or carriers” for “shipments or aircraft” and, in text inserted “, any public or private carrier,” after “or aircraft,” in first sentence and substituted “vessel, aircraft, train or bus” for “vessel or aircraft” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsecs. (a), (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “section 1224” for “section 1229”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” after “deposit with the”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “Commissioner the sum of $300” for “collector of customs at the port of arrival or departure the sum of $10”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “subsection” for “subsections”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed174-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed175-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tIV/s402/c">Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 402(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/559">116 Stat. 559</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/173/tIV/s402/c">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to persons arriving in, or departing from, the United States on or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed176-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed177-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed178-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5059">104 Stat. 5059</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/c">“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and sections 1227, 1229, 1282, 1284 to 1287, 1321 to 1323, and 1325 to 1328 of this title] shall apply to actions taken after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed179-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed17a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed17b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension to Land Carriers</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tIV/s402/b">Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 402(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/559">116 Stat. 559</ref>, directed the President to conduct a study, to be reported to Congress within 2 years after <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, regarding the feasibility of extending the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section to any commercial carrier transporting persons by land to or from the United States, with a focus on the manner in which such requirement would be implemented to enhance the national security of the United States and the efficient cross-border flow of commerce and persons.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed17c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1222"><num value="1222">§ 1222.</num><heading> Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed17d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1222/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention of aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For the purpose of determining whether aliens (including alien crewmen) arriving at ports of the United States belong to any of the classes inadmissible under this chapter, by reason of being afflicted with any of the diseases or mental or physical defects or disabilities set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, or whenever the Attorney General has received information showing that any aliens are coming from a country or have embarked at a place where any of such diseases are prevalent or epidemic, such aliens shall be detained by the Attorney General for a sufficient time to enable the immigration officers and medical officers to subject such aliens to observation and an examination sufficient to determine whether or not they belong to inadmissible classes.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed17e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1222/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Physical and mental examination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The physical and mental examination of arriving aliens (including alien crewmen) shall be made by medical officers of the United States Public Health Service, who shall conduct all medical examinations and shall certify, for the information of the immigration officers and the immigration judges, any physical and mental defect or disease observed by such medical officers in any such alien. If medical officers of the United States Public Health Service are not available, civil surgeons of not less than four years’ professional experience may be employed for such service upon such terms as may be prescribed by the Attorney General. Aliens (including alien crewmen) arriving at ports of the United States shall be examined by at least one such medical officer or civil surgeon under such administrative regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, and under medical regulations prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Medical officers of the United States Public Health Service who have had special training in the diagnosis of insanity and mental defects shall be detailed for duty or employed at such ports of entry as the Attorney General may designate, and such medical officers shall be provided with suitable facilities for the detention and examination of all arriving aliens who it is suspected may be inadmissible under paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, and the services of interpreters shall be provided for such examination. Any alien certified under paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, may appeal to a board of medical officers of the United States Public Health Service, which shall be convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and any such alien may introduce before such board one expert medical witness at his own cost and expense.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed17f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1222/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification of certain helpless aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If an examining medical officer determines that an alien arriving in the United States is inadmissible, is helpless from sickness, mental or physical disability, or infancy, and is accompanied by another alien whose protection or guardianship may be required, the officer may certify such fact for purposes of applying <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/10/B">section 1182(a)(10)(B) of this title</ref> with respect to the other alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5ed180-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 232, <ref href="/us/stat/66/196">66 Stat. 196</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s206/a">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 206(a), formerly § 206]</ref>, <date date="1986-10-18">Oct. 18, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/1783-39">100 Stat. 1783–39</ref>, 1783–56, renumbered § 206(a), <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2615">102 Stat. 2615</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/591/s101/b/tII/s206">Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(b) [title II, § 206]</ref>, <date date="1986-10-30">Oct. 30, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3341-39">100 Stat. 3341–39</ref>, 3341–56; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/b/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(b)(2)</ref>, (d), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2615">102 Stat. 2615</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(b)(2), (3)(C), (c)(2)(A), (d)(4)(H), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, 3009–616, 3009–618.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed181-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5ed182-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5ed183-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5ed184-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The text of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">section 1224 of this title</ref>, which was transferred to subsec. (b) of this section by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/b/3/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(b)(3)(C)</ref>, was based on acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 234, <ref href="/us/stat/66/198">66 Stat. 198</ref>; <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/k">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(k)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>; <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/10">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(10)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>; <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(b)(3)(A), (B), (d)(3)(A), 371(b)(3), <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, 3009–617, 3009–645.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5ed185-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/b/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(b)(2)(B)</ref>, amended section catchline generally.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/b/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(b)(2)(A)</ref>, inserted “(a) Detention of aliens” before “For the purpose of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/H">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(H)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible under” for “excluded by” and “inadmissible classes” for “the excluded classes”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/b/3/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(b)(3)(C)</ref>, transferred <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">section 1224 of this title</ref> to subsec. (b) of this section. See Codification note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(2)(A)</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, (2), amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/500">Pub. L. 99–500</ref> and 99–591. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s206/a">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 206(a), formerly § 206]</ref>, as redesignated and amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, (2), substituted “by the Attorney General” for “on board the vessel or at the airport of arrival of the aircraft bringing them, unless the Attorney General directs their detention in a United States immigration station or other place specified by him at the expense of such vessel or aircraft except as otherwise provided in this chapter, as circumstances may require or justify,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/591/s101/b/tII/s206">Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(b) [title II, § 206]</ref>, a corrected version of <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s206/a">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 206(a)]</ref>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/d">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(d)</ref>, effective as of <date date="1986-10-30">Oct. 30, 1986</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed186-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed187-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(b)(2), (3)(C), (c)(2)(A), (d)(4)(H) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed188-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/c">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(c)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2615">102 Stat. 2615</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s4/c">“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and sections 1223, 1227, and 1356 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>] shall be effective as if they were included in the enactment of the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1987 (as contained in <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b">section 101(b) of Public Law 99–500</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed189-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed18a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Designation of United States Military Physicians as Civil Surgeons</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/484/dA/tX/s1079">Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1079</ref>, <date date="1992-10-23">Oct. 23, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/2514">106 Stat. 2514</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, United States military physicians with not less than four years professional experience shall be considered to be civil surgeons for the purpose of the performance of physical examinations required under section 232(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">8 U.S.C. 1224</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222/b">8 U.S.C. 1222(b)</ref>]) of special immigrants described in section 101(a)(27)(K) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(K)</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed18b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1223"><num value="1223">§ 1223.</num><heading> Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed18c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1223/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Necessity of transportation contract</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall have power to enter into contracts with transportation lines for the inspection and admission of aliens coming to the United States from foreign territory or from adjacent islands. No such transportation line shall be allowed to land any such alien in the United States until and unless it has entered into any such contracts which may be required by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed18d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1223/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Landing stations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every transportation line engaged in carrying alien passengers for hire to the United States from foreign territory or from adjacent islands shall provide and maintain at its expense suitable landing stations, approved by the Attorney General, conveniently located at the point or points of entry. No such transportation line shall be allowed to land any alien passengers in the United States until such landing stations are provided, and unless such stations are thereafter maintained to the satisfaction of the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed18e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1223/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Landing agreements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall have power to enter into contracts including bonding agreements with transportation lines to guarantee the passage through the United States in immediate and continuous transit of aliens destined to foreign countries. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, such aliens may not have their classification changed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed18f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1223/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this section the terms “transportation line” and “transportation company” include, but are not limited to, the owner, charterer, consignee, or authorized agent operating any vessel or aircraft or railroad train bringing aliens to the United States, to foreign territory, or to adjacent islands.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b5ed190-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 233, formerly § 238, <ref href="/us/stat/66/202">66 Stat. 202</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/b">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; renumbered § 233 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(b)(4), (f)(4), 362, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, 3009–622, 3009–645.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed191-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5ed192-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5ed193-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5ed194-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228">section 1228 of this title</ref> prior to renumbering by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b5ed195-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1223, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 4, § 233, <ref href="/us/stat/66/197">66 Stat. 197</ref>, related to examinations of aliens upon arrival in the United States, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s206/a">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 206(a), formerly § 206]</ref>, <date date="1986-10-18">Oct. 18, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/1783-39">100 Stat. 1783–39</ref>, 1783–56; renumbered § 206(a) and amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/b/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(b)(1)</ref>, (3), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2615">102 Stat. 2615</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5ed196-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s362/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 362(a)(1)</ref>, amended section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s362/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 362(a)(2)</ref>, struck out “contiguous” after “foreign”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(4)</ref>, substituted “inspection and admission” for “entry and inspection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s362/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 362(a)(2)</ref>, struck out “contiguous” after “foreign”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s362/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 362(b)</ref>, inserted “or railroad train” after “aircraft”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s362/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 362(a)(2)</ref>, struck out “contiguous” after “foreign”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> struck out subsec. (a) which authorized the Attorney General to enter into contracts with transportation lines for the entry and inspection of aliens and to prescribe regulations, and redesignated subsecs. (b) to (e) as (a) to (d), respectively.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed197-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed198-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(b)(4), (f)(4) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed199-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to visas issued, and admissions occurring, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/a">section 23(a) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed19a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed19b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1224"><num value="1224">§ 1224.</num><heading> Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General is authorized (1) by regulation to designate as ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft any of the ports of entry for civil aircraft designated as such in accordance with law; (2) by regulation to provide such reasonable requirements for aircraft in civil air navigation with respect to giving notice of intention to land in advance of landing, or notice of landing, as shall be deemed necessary for purposes of administration and enforcement of this chapter; and (3) by regulation to provide for the application to civil air navigation of the provisions of this chapter where not expressly so provided in this chapter to such extent and upon such conditions as he deems necessary. Any person who violates any regulation made under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 which may be remitted or mitigated by the Attorney General in accordance with such proceedings as the Attorney General shall by regulation prescribe. In case the violation is by the owner or person in command of the aircraft, the penalty shall be a lien upon the aircraft, and such aircraft may be libeled therefore in the appropriate United States court. The determination by the Attorney General and remission or mitigation of the civil penalty shall be final. In case the violation is by the owner or person in command of the aircraft, the penalty shall be a lien upon the aircraft and may be collected by proceedings in rem which shall conform as nearly as may be to civil suits in admiralty. The Supreme Court of the United States, and under its direction other courts of the United States, are authorized to prescribe rules regulating such proceedings against aircraft in any particular not otherwise provided by law. Any aircraft made subject to a lien by this section may be summarily seized by, and placed in the custody of such persons as the Attorney General may by regulation prescribe. The aircraft may be released from such custody upon deposit of such amount not exceeding $2,000 as the Attorney General may prescribe, or of a bond in such sum and with such sureties as the Attorney General may prescribe, conditioned upon the payment of the penalty which may be finally determined by the Attorney General.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b5ed19c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 234, formerly § 239, <ref href="/us/stat/66/203">66 Stat. 203</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/3">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; renumbered § 234, <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-587">110 Stat. 3009–587</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b5ed19d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b5ed19e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b5ed19f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b5ed1a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229">section 1229 of this title</ref> prior to renumbering by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b5ed1a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1224, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 4, § 234, <ref href="/us/stat/66/198">66 Stat. 198</ref>, as amended, which related to physical and mental examinations, was renumbered section 232(b) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, and was transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222/b">section 1222(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b5ed1a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—<ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, substituted “$2,000” for “$500” in two places.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b5ed1a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed1a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b5ed1a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b5ed1a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b5ed1a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225"><num value="1225">§ 1225.</num><heading> Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Inspection</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens treated as applicants for admission</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien present in the United States who has not been admitted or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters) shall be deemed for purposes of this chapter an applicant for admission.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Stowaways</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An arriving alien who is a stowaway is not eligible to apply for admission or to be admitted and shall be ordered removed upon inspection by an immigration officer. Upon such inspection if the alien indicates an intention to apply for asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> or a fear of persecution, the officer shall refer the alien for an interview under subsection (b)(1)(B). A stowaway may apply for asylum only if the stowaway is found to have a credible fear of persecution under subsection (b)(1)(B). In no case may a stowaway be considered an applicant for admission or eligible for a hearing under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Inspection</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">All aliens (including alien crewmen) who are applicants for admission or otherwise seeking admission or readmission to or transit through the United States shall be inspected by immigration officers.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Withdrawal of application for admission</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien applying for admission may, in the discretion of the Attorney General and at any time, be permitted to withdraw the application for admission and depart immediately from the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Statements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An applicant for admission may be required to state under oath any information sought by an immigration officer regarding the purposes and intentions of the applicant in seeking admission to the United States, including the applicant’s intended length of stay and whether the applicant intends to remain permanently or become a United States citizen, and whether the applicant is inadmissible.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Inspection of applicants for admission</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Inspection of aliens arriving in the United States and certain other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Screening</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If an immigration officer determines that an alien (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F)) who is arriving in the United States or is described in clause (iii) is inadmissible under section 1182(a)(6)(C) or 1182(a)(7) of this title, the officer shall order the alien removed from the United States without further hearing or review unless the alien indicates either an intention to apply for asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> or a fear of persecution.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Claims for asylum</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If an immigration officer determines that an alien (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F)) who is arriving in the United States or is described in clause (iii) is inadmissible under section 1182(a)(6)(C) or 1182(a)(7) of this title and the alien indicates either an intention to apply for asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> or a fear of persecution, the officer shall refer the alien for an interview by an asylum officer under subparagraph (B).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to certain other aliens</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/A/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Attorney General may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all aliens described in subclause (II) as designated by the Attorney General. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Attorney General and may be modified at any time.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/A/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens described</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">An alien described in this clause is an alien who is not described in subparagraph (F), who has not been admitted or paroled into the United States, and who has not affirmatively shown, to the satisfaction of an immigration officer, that the alien has been physically present in the United States continuously for the 2-year period immediately prior to the date of the determination of inadmissibility under this subparagraph.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Asylum interviews</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct by asylum officers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An asylum officer shall conduct interviews of aliens referred under subparagraph (A)(ii), either at a port of entry or at such other place designated by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Referral of certain aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If the officer determines at the time of the interview that an alien has a credible fear of persecution (within the meaning of clause (v)), the alien shall be detained for further consideration of the application for asylum.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal without further review if no credible fear of persecution</heading><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/iii/I"><num value="I" class="bold">(I)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Subject to subclause (III), if the officer determines that an alien does not have a credible fear of persecution, the officer shall order the alien removed from the United States without further hearing or review.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/iii/II"><num value="II" class="bold">(II)</num><heading class="bold"> Record of determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The officer shall prepare a written record of a determination under subclause (I). Such record shall include a summary of the material facts as stated by the applicant, such additional facts (if any) relied upon by the officer, and the officer’s analysis of why, in the light of such facts, the alien has not established a credible fear of persecution. A copy of the officer’s interview notes shall be attached to the written summary.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/iii/III"><num value="III" class="bold">(III)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">The Attorney General shall provide by regulation and upon the alien’s request for prompt review by an immigration judge of a determination under subclause (I) that the alien does not have a credible fear of persecution. Such review shall include an opportunity for the alien to be heard and questioned by the immigration judge, either in person or by telephonic or video connection. Review shall be concluded as expeditiously as possible, to the maximum extent practicable within 24 hours, but in no case later than 7 days after the date of the determination under subclause (I).</p> -</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I72" class="indent6 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/iii/IV"><num value="IV" class="bold">(IV)</num><heading class="bold"> Mandatory detention</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4">Any alien subject to the procedures under this clause shall be detained pending a final determination of credible fear of persecution and, if found not to have such a fear, until removed.</p> -</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Information about interviews</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General shall provide information concerning the asylum interview described in this subparagraph to aliens who may be eligible. An alien who is eligible for such interview may consult with a person or persons of the alien’s choosing prior to the interview or any review thereof, according to regulations prescribed by the Attorney General. Such consultation shall be at no expense to the Government and shall not unreasonably delay the process.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> “Credible fear of persecution” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “credible fear of persecution” means that there is a significant possibility, taking into account the credibility of the statements made by the alien in support of the alien’s claim and such other facts as are known to the officer, that the alien could establish eligibility for asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on administrative review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(III), a removal order entered in accordance with subparagraph (A)(i) or (B)(iii)(I) is not subject to administrative appeal, except that the Attorney General shall provide by regulation for prompt review of such an order under subparagraph (A)(i) against an alien who claims under oath, or as permitted under penalty of perjury under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1746">section 1746 of title 28</ref>, after having been warned of the penalties for falsely making such claim under such conditions, to have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, to have been admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, or to have been granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Limit on collateral attacks</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In any action brought against an alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1325/a">section 1325(a) of this title</ref> or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1326">section 1326 of this title</ref>, the court shall not have jurisdiction to hear any claim attacking the validity of an order of removal entered under subparagraph (A)(i) or (B)(iii).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> “Asylum officer” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">As used in this paragraph, the term “asylum officer” means an immigration officer who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5ed1c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has had professional training in country conditions, asylum law, and interview techniques comparable to that provided to full-time adjudicators of applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b5ed1c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is supervised by an officer who meets the condition described in clause (i) and has had substantial experience adjudicating asylum applications.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an alien who is a native or citizen of a country in the Western Hemisphere with whose government the United States does not have full diplomatic relations and who arrives by aircraft at a port of entry.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b5ed1c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize or require any person described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/e">section 1158(e) of this title</ref> to be permitted to apply for asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> at any time before <date date="2014-01-01">January 1, 2014</date>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Inspection of other aliens</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), in the case of an alien who is an applicant for admission, if the examining immigration officer determines that an alien seeking admission is not clearly and beyond a doubt entitled to be admitted, the alien shall be detained for a proceeding under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6141ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who is a crewman,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6141cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to whom paragraph (1) applies, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6141cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> who is a stowaway.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of aliens arriving from contiguous territory</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien described in subparagraph (A) who is arriving on land (whether or not at a designated port of arrival) from a foreign territory contiguous to the United States, the Attorney General may return the alien to that territory pending a proceeding under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement by attorney general of a state</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention and removal requirements under paragraph (1) or (2) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this paragraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Challenge of decision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The decision of the examining immigration officer, if favorable to the admission of any alien, shall be subject to challenge by any other immigration officer and such challenge shall operate to take the alien whose privilege to be admitted is so challenged, before an immigration judge for a proceeding under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of aliens inadmissible on security and related grounds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal without further hearing</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If an immigration officer or an immigration judge suspects that an arriving alien may be inadmissible under subparagraph (A) (other than clause (ii)), (B), or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>, the officer or judge shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> order the alien removed, subject to review under paragraph (2);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> report the order of removal to the Attorney General; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> not conduct any further inquiry or hearing until ordered by the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of order</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Attorney General shall review orders issued under paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> If the Attorney General—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is satisfied on the basis of confidential information that the alien is inadmissible under subparagraph (A) (other than clause (ii)), (B), or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> after consulting with appropriate security agencies of the United States Government, concludes that disclosure of the information would be prejudicial to the public interest, safety, or security,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">the Attorney General may order the alien removed without further inquiry or hearing by an immigration judge.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If the Attorney General does not order the removal of the alien under subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall specify the further inquiry or hearing that shall be conducted in the case.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Submission of statement and information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien or the alien’s representative may submit a written statement and additional information for consideration by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority relating to inspections</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to search conveyances</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Immigration officers are authorized to board and search any vessel, aircraft, railway car, or other conveyance or vehicle in which they believe aliens are being brought into the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to order detention and delivery of arriving aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Immigration officers are authorized to order an owner, agent, master, commanding officer, person in charge, purser, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft bringing an alien (except an alien crewmember) to the United States—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to detain the alien on the vessel or at the airport of arrival, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6141e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to deliver the alien to an immigration officer for inspection or to a medical officer for examination.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Administration of oath and consideration of evidence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General and any immigration officer shall have power to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence of or from any person touching the privilege of any alien or person he believes or suspects to be an alien to enter, reenter, transit through, or reside in the United States or concerning any matter which is material and relevant to the enforcement of this chapter and the administration of the Service.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Subpoena authority</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Attorney General and any immigration officer shall have power to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses before immigration officers and the production of books, papers, and documents relating to the privilege of any person to enter, reenter, reside in, or pass through the United States or concerning any matter which is material and relevant to the enforcement of this chapter and the administration of the Service, and to that end may invoke the aid of any court of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225/d/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Any United States district court within the jurisdiction of which investigations or inquiries are being conducted by an immigration officer may, in the event of neglect or refusal to respond to a subpoena issued under this paragraph or refusal to testify before an immigration officer, issue an order requiring such persons to appear before an immigration officer, produce books, papers, and documents if demanded, and testify, and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6141e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 235, <ref href="/us/stat/66/198">66 Stat. 198</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/11">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(11)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 422(a), 423(b), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1270">110 Stat. 1270</ref>, 1272; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 302(a), 308(d)(5), 371(b)(4), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-579">110 Stat. 3009–579</ref>, 3009–619, 3009–645; <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/tVII/s702/j/5">Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(j)(5)</ref>, <date date="2008-05-08">May 8, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/867">122 Stat. 867</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/a">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(a)</ref>, <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/3">139 Stat. 3</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6141e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6141e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b6141e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (d)(3), (4)(A), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6141e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (b)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1">Pub. L. 119–1</ref> added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (b)(1)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> added subpar. (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s302/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 302(a)</ref>, amended section generally, revising and restating former subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to inspection of aliens arriving in the United States, powers of immigration officers, detention of aliens for further inquiry, temporary and permanent exclusion of aliens, and collateral attacks on orders of exclusion and deportation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(b)(4)</ref>, substituted “an immigration judge” for “a special inquiry officer”, “immigration judge” for “special inquiry officer”, and “immigration judges” for “special inquiry officers”, wherever appearing in subsecs. (a) to (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s422/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 422(a)</ref>, which directed the general amendment of subsec. (b) by substituting pars. (1) to (3) relating to asylum interviews and hearings, detention for further inquiry, and challenges of favorable decisions, for former subsec. (b) consisting of single par., was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(5)</ref>. See Construction of 1996 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s423/b">Pub. L. 104–132, § 423(b)</ref>, added subsec. (d) which read as follows: “In any action brought for the assessment of penalties for improper entry or re-entry of an alien under section 1325 or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1326">section 1326 of this title</ref>, no court shall have jurisdiction to hear claims collaterally attacking the validity of orders of exclusion, special exclusion, or deportation entered under this section or sections 1226 and 1252 of this title.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “subparagraph (A) (other than clause (ii)), (B), or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref>” for “paragraph (27), (28), or (29) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6141ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6141eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/229">Pub. L. 110–229</ref> effective on the transition program effective date described in <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/229/s705/b">section 705(b) of Pub. L. 110–229</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806">section 1806 of Title 48</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6141ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s302/a">section 302(a) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/5">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(5)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 308(d)(5) is effective as of <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>. See Construction of 1996 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/4">section 371(b)(4) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/d/1">section 371(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s422/c">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 422(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1272">110 Stat. 1272</ref>, which provided that the amendments made by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s422">section 422 of Pub. L. 104–132</ref> [amending this section and former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>] were to take effect on the first day of the first month that began more than 180 days after <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/5">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(5)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>. See Construction of 1996 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6141ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6141ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Construction of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/5">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(5)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/5">“Effective as of the date of the enactment of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>, approved <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>], section 422 of such Act [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as a note above] is repealed and the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall be applied as if such section had not been enacted.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6141ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6141f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">GAO Study on Operation of Expedited Removal Procedures</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s302/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 302(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-584">110 Stat. 3009–584</ref>, required the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the expedited removal procedures under subsec. (b)(1) of this section and submit to Congress a report on the study no later than 18 months after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6141f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6141f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a"><num value="1225a">§ 1225a.</num><heading> Preinspection at foreign airports</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of preinspection stations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6141f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">New stations</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (5), not later than <date date="1998-10-31">October 31, 1998</date>, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish and maintain preinspection stations in at least 5 of the foreign airports that are among the 10 foreign airports which the Attorney General identifies as serving as last points of departure for the greatest numbers of inadmissible alien passengers who arrive from abroad by air at ports of entry within the United States. Such preinspection stations shall be in addition to any preinspection stations established prior to <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6141f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than <date date="1998-10-31">October 31, 1998</date>, the Attorney General shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on the implementation of paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6141f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Data collection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than <date date="1997-11-01">November 1, 1997</date>, and each subsequent November 1, the Attorney General shall compile data identifying—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the foreign airports which served as last points of departure for aliens who arrived by air at United States ports of entry without valid documentation during the preceding fiscal years;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the number and nationality of such aliens arriving from each such foreign airport; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the primary routes such aliens followed from their country of origin to the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6141fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Subject to paragraph (5), not later than <date date="2008-01-01">January 1, 2008</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish preinspection stations in at least 25 additional foreign airports, which the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines, based on the data compiled under paragraph (3) and such other information as may be available, would most effectively facilitate the travel of admissible aliens and reduce the number of inadmissible aliens, especially aliens who are potential terrorists, who arrive from abroad by air at points of entry within the United States. Such preinspection stations shall be in addition to those established before <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, or pursuant to paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6141fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Prior to the establishment of a preinspection station, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> employees of the United States stationed at the preinspection station and their accompanying family members will receive appropriate protection;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> such employees and their families will not be subject to unreasonable risks to their welfare and safety; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6141fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/a/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the country in which the preinspection station is to be established maintains practices and procedures with respect to asylum seekers and refugees in accordance with the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (done at Geneva, <date date="1951-07-28">July 28, 1951</date>), or the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (done at New York, <date date="1967-01-31">January 31, 1967</date>), or that an alien in the country otherwise has recourse to avenues of protection from return to persecution.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6141ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1225a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of carrier consultant program and immigration security initiative</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall assign additional immigration officers to assist air carriers in the detection of fraudulent documents at foreign airports which, based on the records maintained pursuant to subsection (a)(3), served as a point of departure for a significant number of arrivals at United States ports of entry without valid documentation, but where no preinspection station exists. Beginning not later than <date date="2006-12-31">December 31, 2006</date>, the number of airports selected for an assignment under this subsection shall be at least 50.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b614200-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 235A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s123/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 123(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-560">110 Stat. 3009–560</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII</ref>, §§ 7206(a), 7210(d)(1), <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3817">118 Stat. 3817</ref>, 3825.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b614201-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b614202-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b614203-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original “the date of the enactment of such Act”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, which enacted this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b614204-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7210/d/1">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7210(d)(1)</ref>, amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: “(4)<inline class="small-caps"> Additional stations</inline>.—Subject to paragraph (5), not later than <date date="2000-10-31">October 31, 2000</date>, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish preinspection stations in at least 5 additional foreign airports which the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines, based on the data compiled under paragraph (3) and such other information as may be available, would most effectively reduce the number of aliens who arrive from abroad by air at points of entry within the United States who are inadmissible to the United States. Such preinspection stations shall be in addition to those established prior to <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, or pursuant to paragraph (1).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s7206/a">Pub. L. 108–458, § 7206(a)</ref>, inserted “and immigration security initiative” after “program” in heading, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in text, and inserted at end “Beginning not later than <date date="2006-12-31">December 31, 2006</date>, the number of airports selected for an assignment under this subsection shall be at least 50.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b614205-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b614206-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b614207-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Exchange of Terrorist Information and Increased Preinspection at Foreign Airports</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7210/a">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7210(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3824">118 Stat. 3824</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7210/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The exchange of terrorist information with other countries, consistent with privacy requirements, along with listings of lost and stolen passports, will have immediate security benefits.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The further away from the borders of the United States that screening occurs, the more security benefits the United States will gain.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the Federal Government should exchange terrorist information with trusted allies;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the Federal Government should move toward real-time verification of passports with issuing authorities;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> where practicable, the Federal Government should conduct screening before a passenger departs on a flight destined for the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> the Federal Government should work with other countries to ensure effective inspection regimes at all airports;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> the Federal Government should work with other countries to improve passport standards and provide foreign assistance to countries that need help making the transition to the global standard for identification; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Department of State and other Federal agencies, should implement the initiatives called for in this subsection.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b614208-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226"><num value="1226">§ 1226.</num><heading> Apprehension and detention of aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614209-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Arrest, detention, and release</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">On a warrant issued by the Attorney General, an alien may be arrested and detained pending a decision on whether the alien is to be removed from the United States. Except as provided in subsection (c) and pending such decision, the Attorney General—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b61420a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> may continue to detain the arrested alien; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b61420b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> may release the alien on—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b61420c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> bond of at least $1,500 with security approved by, and containing conditions prescribed by, the Attorney General; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b61420d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> conditional parole; but</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b61420e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> may not provide the alien with work authorization (including an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit), unless the alien is lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise would (without regard to removal proceedings) be provided such authorization.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61420f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation of bond or parole</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General at any time may revoke a bond or parole authorized under subsection (a), rearrest the alien under the original warrant, and detain the alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614210-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention of criminal aliens</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614211-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Custody</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall take into custody any alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614212-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is inadmissible by reason of having committed any offense covered in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">section 1182(a)(2) of this title</ref>,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614213-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is deportable by reason of having committed any offense covered in section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii), (A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614214-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> is deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref> on the basis of an offense for which the alien has been sentence <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002041">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002041"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “sentenced”.</note> to a term of imprisonment of at least 1 year,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614215-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title</ref> or deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref>, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614216-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614217-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is inadmissible under paragraph (6)(A), (6)(C), or (7) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614218-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/1/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, or assault of a law enforcement officer offense, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person,</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">when the alien is released, without regard to whether the alien is released on parole, supervised release, or probation, and without regard to whether the alien may be arrested or imprisoned again for the same offense.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614219-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the terms “burglary”, “theft”, “larceny”, “shoplifting”, “assault of a law enforcement officer”, and “serious bodily injury” have the meanings given such terms in the jurisdiction in which the acts occurred.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61421a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Detainer</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61421b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Release</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may release an alien described in paragraph (1) only if the Attorney General decides pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3521">section 3521 of title 18</ref> that release of the alien from custody is necessary to provide protection to a witness, a potential witness, a person cooperating with an investigation into major criminal activity, or an immediate family member or close associate of a witness, potential witness, or person cooperating with such an investigation, and the alien satisfies the Attorney General that the alien will not pose a danger to the safety of other persons or of property and is likely to appear for any scheduled proceeding. A decision relating to such release shall take place in accordance with a procedure that considers the severity of the offense committed by the alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61421c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Identification of criminal aliens</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b61421d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall devise and implement a system—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b61421e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to make available, daily (on a 24-hour basis), to Federal, State, and local authorities the investigative resources of the Service to determine whether individuals arrested by such authorities for aggravated felonies are aliens;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b61421f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to designate and train officers and employees of the Service to serve as a liaison to Federal, State, and local law enforcement and correctional agencies and courts with respect to the arrest, conviction, and release of any alien charged with an aggravated felony; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b614220-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> which uses computer resources to maintain a current record of aliens who have been convicted of an aggravated felony, and indicates those who have been removed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b614221-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The record under paragraph (1)(C) shall be made available—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b614222-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to inspectors at ports of entry and to border patrol agents at sector headquarters for purposes of immediate identification of any alien who was previously ordered removed and is seeking to reenter the United States, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b614223-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to officials of the Department of State for use in its automated visa lookout system.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b614224-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Upon the request of the governor or chief executive officer of any State, the Service shall provide assistance to State courts in the identification of aliens unlawfully present in the United States pending criminal prosecution.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614225-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General’s discretionary judgment regarding the application of this section shall not be subject to review. No court may set aside any action or decision by the Attorney General under this section regarding the detention of any alien or the revocation or denial of bond or parole.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614226-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement by attorney general of a State</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging an action or decision by the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security under this section to release any alien or grant bond or parole to any alien that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b614227-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 236, <ref href="/us/stat/66/200">66 Stat. 200</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s504/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 504(b)</ref>, title VI, § 603(a)(12), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5050">104 Stat. 5050</ref>, 5083; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/5">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(a)(5)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1751">105 Stat. 1751</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 303(a), 371(b)(5), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-585">110 Stat. 3009–585</ref>, 3009–645; <ref href="/us/pl/119/1">Pub. L. 119–1</ref>, §§ 2, 3(b), <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/3">139 Stat. 3</ref>, 4.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b614228-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b614229-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b61422a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (c)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s2/1">Pub. L. 119–1, § 2(1)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2) to (4). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s2/2">Pub. L. 119–1, § 2(2)</ref>, (3), added pars. (2) and (3) and redesignated former par. (2) as (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/b/1">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(b)(1)</ref>, struck out “or release” after “the detention” and substituted “revocation or denial” for “grant, revocation, or denial”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/b/2">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(b)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s303/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 303(a)</ref>, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section consisted of subsecs. (a) to (e) related to proceedings to determine whether aliens detained under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">section 1225 of this title</ref> should be allowed to enter or should be excluded and deported.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (a) to (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(b)(5)</ref>, substituted “An immigration judge” for “A special inquiry officer”, “an immigration judge” for “a special inquiry officer”, and “immigration judge” for “special inquiry officer”, wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “upon release of the alien (regardless of whether or not such release is on parole, supervised release, or probation, and regardless of the possibility of rearrest or further confinement in respect of the same offense)” for “upon completion of the alien’s sentence for such conviction”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/12">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(12)</ref>, substituted “has a disease, illness, or addiction which would make the alien excludable under paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>” for “is afflicted with a disease specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6">section 1182(a)(6) of this title</ref>, or with any mental disease, defect, or disability which would bring such alien within any of the classes excluded from admission to the United States under paragraphs (1) to (4) or (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>” and struck out at end “If an alien is excluded by a special inquiry officer because of the existence of a physical disease, defect, or disability, other than one specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6">section 1182(a)(6) of this title</ref>, the alien may appeal from the excluding decision in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, and the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183">section 1183 of this title</ref> may be invoked.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s504/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 504(b)</ref>, added subsec. (e).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b61422b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b61422c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s303/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 303(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-586">110 Stat. 3009–586</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s303/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall become effective on the title III–A effective date [see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notification regarding custody</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General, not later than 10 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], notifies in writing the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate that there is insufficient detention space and Immigration and Naturalization Service personnel available to carry out section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c">8 U.S.C. 1226(c)</ref>], as amended by subsection (a), or the amendments made by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/c">section 440(c) of Public Law 104–132</ref> [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>], the provisions in paragraph (3) shall be in effect for a 1-year period beginning on the date of such notification, instead of such section or such amendments. [The Attorney General so notified the committees on <date date="1996-10-09">Oct. 9, 1996</date>.] The Attorney General may extend such 1-year period for an additional year if the Attorney General provides the same notice not later than 10 days before the end of the first 1-year period. After the end of such 1-year or 2-year periods, the provisions of such section 236(c) shall apply to individuals released after such periods.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition period custody rules.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period in which this paragraph is in effect pursuant to paragraph (2), the Attorney General shall take into custody any alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> has been convicted of an aggravated felony (as defined under section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)</ref>], as amended by section 321 of this division),</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> is inadmissible by reason of having committed any offense covered in section 212(a)(2) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)</ref>],</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> is deportable by reason of having committed any offense covered in section 241(a)(2)(A)(ii), (A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of such Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/2/A/ii">8 U.S.C. 1251(a)(2)(A)(ii)</ref>, (A)(iii), (B), (C), (D)] (before redesignation under this subtitle), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> is inadmissible under section 212(a)(3)(B) of such Act or deportable under section 241(a)(4)(B) of such Act (before redesignation under this subtitle),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">when the alien is released, without regard to whether the alien is released on parole, supervised release, or probation, and without regard to whether the alien may be arrested or imprisoned again for the same offense.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Release</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General may release the alien only if the alien is an alien described in subparagraph (A)(ii) or (A)(iii) and—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the alien was lawfully admitted to the United States and satisfies the Attorney General that the alien will not pose a danger to the safety of other persons or of property and is likely to appear for any scheduled proceeding, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the alien was not lawfully admitted to the United States, cannot be removed because the designated country of removal will not accept the alien, and satisfies the Attorney General that the alien will not pose a danger to the safety of other persons or of property and is likely to appear for any scheduled proceeding.”</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/5">section 371(b)(5) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/d/1">section 371(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b61422d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b61422e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/12">section 603(a)(12) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b61422f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b614230-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Identification of Certain Deportable Aliens Awaiting Arraignment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/141">Pub. L. 105–141</ref>, <date date="1997-12-05">Dec. 5, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2647">111 Stat. 2647</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/141"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> PROGRAM OF IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN DEPORTABLE ALIENS AWAITING ARRAIGNMENT.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment of Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-12-05">Dec. 5, 1997</date>], and subject to such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts, the Attorney General shall establish and implement a program to identify, from among the individuals who are incarcerated in local governmental incarceration facilities prior to arraignment on criminal charges, those individuals who are within 1 or more of the following classes of deportable aliens:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Aliens unlawfully present in the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Aliens described in paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)</ref>, (4)] (as redesignated by section 305(a)(2) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Description of Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program authorized by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the detail, to each incarceration facility selected under subsection (c), of at least one employee of the Immigration and Naturalization Service who has expertise in the identification of aliens described in subsection (a); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> provision of funds sufficient to provide for—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the detail of such employees to each selected facility on a full-time basis, including the portions of the day or night when the greatest number of individuals are incarcerated prior to arraignment;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> access for such employees to records of the Service and other Federal law enforcement agencies that are necessary to identify such aliens; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> in the case of an individual identified as such an alien, pre-arraignment reporting to the court regarding the Service’s intention to remove the alien from the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Selection of Facilities.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall select for participation in the program each incarceration facility that satisfies the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The facility is owned by the government of a local political subdivision described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (C).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Such government has submitted a request for such selection to the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><chapeau> The facility is located—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> in a county that is determined by the Attorney General to have a high concentration of aliens described in subsection (a); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> in a city, town, or other analogous local political subdivision, that is determined by the Attorney General to have a high concentration of such aliens (but only in the case of a facility that is not located in a county).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> The facility incarcerates or processes individuals prior to their arraignment on criminal charges.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Number of qualifying subdivisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For any fiscal year, the total number of local political subdivisions determined under clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(C) to meet the standard in such clauses shall be the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> For fiscal year 1999, not less than 10 and not more than 25.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> For fiscal year 2000, not less than 25 and not more than 50.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> For fiscal year 2001, not more than 75.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> For fiscal year 2002, not more than 100.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><content> For fiscal year 2003 and subsequent fiscal years, 100, or such other number of political subdivisions as may be specified in appropriations Acts.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Facilities in interior states</inline>.—</heading><content>For any fiscal year, of the local political subdivisions determined under clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(C) to meet the standard in such clauses, not less than 20 percent shall be in States that are not contiguous to a land border.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of certain facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>All of the incarceration facilities within the county of Orange, California, and the county of Ventura, California, that are owned by the government of a local political subdivision, and satisfy the requirements of paragraph (1)(D), shall be selected for participation in the program.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> STUDY AND REPORT.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-12-05">Dec. 5, 1997</date>], the Attorney General shall complete a study, and submit a report to the Congress, concerning the logistical and technological feasibility of implementing the program under section 1 in a greater number of locations than those selected under such section through—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the assignment of a single Immigration and Naturalization Service employee to more than 1 incarceration facility; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the development of a system to permit the Attorney General to conduct off-site verification, by computer or other electronic means, of the immigration status of individuals who are incarcerated in local governmental incarceration facilities prior to arraignment on criminal charges.”</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b614231-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Criminal Alien Tracking Center</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130002">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130002</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2023">108 Stat. 2023</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s432">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 432</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1273">110 Stat. 1273</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(5)(B), 326, 327, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-623">110 Stat. 3009–623</ref>, 3009–630, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Operation and Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization shall, under the authority of section 236(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226/d">8 U.S.C. 1226(d)</ref>] operate a criminal alien identification system. The criminal alien identification system shall be used to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in identifying and locating aliens who may be subject to removal by reason of their conviction of aggravated felonies, subject to prosecution under section 275 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1325">8 U.S.C. 1325</ref>], not lawfully present in the United States, or otherwise removable. Such system shall include providing for recording of fingerprint records of aliens who have been previously arrested and removed into appropriate automated fingerprint identification systems.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> $3,400,000 for fiscal year 1996; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 through 2001.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b614232-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a"><num value="1226a">§ 1226a.</num><heading> Mandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614233-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention of terrorist aliens</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614234-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Custody</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall take into custody any alien who is certified under paragraph (3).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614235-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Release</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraphs (5) and (6), the Attorney General shall maintain custody of such an alien until the alien is removed from the United States. Except as provided in paragraph (6), such custody shall be maintained irrespective of any relief from removal for which the alien may be eligible, or any relief from removal granted the alien, until the Attorney General determines that the alien is no longer an alien who may be certified under paragraph (3). If the alien is finally determined not to be removable, detention pursuant to this subsection shall terminate.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614236-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may certify an alien under this paragraph if the Attorney General has reasonable grounds to believe that the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614237-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is described in section 1182(a)(3)(A)(i), 1182(a)(3)(A)(iii), 1182(a)(3)(B), 1227(a)(4)(A)(i), 1227(a)(4)(A)(iii), or 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b614238-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is engaged in any other activity that endangers the national security of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614239-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Nondelegation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may delegate the authority provided under paragraph (3) only to the Deputy Attorney General. The Deputy Attorney General may not delegate such authority.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61423a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Commencement of proceedings</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall place an alien detained under paragraph (1) in removal proceedings, or shall charge the alien with a criminal offense, not later than 7 days after the commencement of such detention. If the requirement of the preceding sentence is not satisfied, the Attorney General shall release the alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61423b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on indefinite detention</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien detained solely under paragraph (1) who has not been removed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/A">section 1231(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref>, and whose removal is unlikely in the reasonably foreseeable future, may be detained for additional periods of up to six months only if the release of the alien will threaten the national security of the United States or the safety of the community or any person.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61423c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of certification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall review the certification made under paragraph (3) every 6 months. If the Attorney General determines, in the Attorney General’s discretion, that the certification should be revoked, the alien may be released on such conditions as the Attorney General deems appropriate, unless such release is otherwise prohibited by law. The alien may request each 6 months in writing that the Attorney General reconsider the certification and may submit documents or other evidence in support of that request.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61423d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Habeas corpus and judicial review</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61423e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Judicial review of any action or decision relating to this section (including judicial review of the merits of a determination made under subsection (a)(3) or (a)(6)) is available exclusively in habeas corpus proceedings consistent with this subsection. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, no court shall have jurisdiction to review, by habeas corpus petition or otherwise, any such action or decision.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b61423f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Application</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614240-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241/a">section 2241(a) of title 28</ref>, habeas corpus proceedings described in paragraph (1) may be initiated only by an application filed with—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b614241-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Supreme Court;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b614242-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any justice of the Supreme Court;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b614243-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> any circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b614244-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> any district court otherwise having jurisdiction to entertain it.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614245-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Application transfer</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241/b">Section 2241(b) of title 28</ref> shall apply to an application for a writ of habeas corpus described in subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614246-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Appeals</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2253">section 2253 of title 28</ref>, in habeas corpus proceedings described in paragraph (1) before a circuit or district judge, the final order shall be subject to review, on appeal, by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. There shall be no right of appeal in such proceedings to any other circuit court of appeals.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614247-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of decision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The law applied by the Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall be regarded as the rule of decision in habeas corpus proceedings described in paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614248-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Statutory construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to any other provision of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b614249-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 236A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s412/a">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 412(a)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/350">115 Stat. 350</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b61424a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b61424b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b61424c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b61424d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b61424e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b61424f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reports</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s412/c">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 412(c)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/352">115 Stat. 352</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s412/c"> -<inline>“Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>], and every 6 months thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, with respect to the reporting period, on—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the number of aliens certified under section 236A(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226a/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1226a(a)(3)</ref>], as added by subsection (a);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the grounds for such certifications;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the nationalities of the aliens so certified;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> the length of the detention for each alien so certified; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><chapeau> the number of aliens so certified who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> were granted any form of relief from removal;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> were removed;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the Attorney General has determined are no longer aliens who may be so certified; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> were released from detention.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b614250-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227"><num value="1227">§ 1227.</num><heading> Deportable aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b614251-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Classes of deportable aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien (including an alien crewman) in and admitted to the United States shall, upon the order of the Attorney General, be removed if the alien is within one or more of the following classes of deportable aliens:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Inadmissible at time of entry or of adjustment of status or violates status</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Inadmissible aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who at the time of entry or adjustment of status was within one or more of the classes of aliens inadmissible by the law existing at such time is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Present in violation of law</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who is present in the United States in violation of this chapter or any other law of the United States, or whose nonimmigrant visa (or other documentation authorizing admission into the United States as a nonimmigrant) has been revoked under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/i">section 1201(i) of this title</ref>, is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Violated nonimmigrant status or condition of entry</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrant status violators</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who was admitted as a nonimmigrant and who has failed to maintain the nonimmigrant status in which the alien was admitted or to which it was changed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref>, or to comply with the conditions of any such status, is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Violators of conditions of entry</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien whom the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifies has failed to comply with terms, conditions, and controls that were imposed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/g">section 1182(g) of this title</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of conditional permanent residence</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref> (relating to conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters) or under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref> (relating to conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children) who has had such status terminated under such respective section is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply in the cases described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a/c/4">section 1186a(c)(4) of this title</ref> (relating to certain hardship waivers).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Smuggling</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who (prior to the date of entry, at the time of any entry, or within 5 years of the date of any entry) knowingly has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any other alien to enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule in the case of family reunification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply in the case of alien who is an eligible immigrant (as defined in section 301(b)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990), was physically present in the United States on <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, and is seeking admission as an immediate relative or under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a/2">section 1153(a)(2) of this title</ref> (including under section 112 of the Immigration Act of 1990) or benefits under section 301(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990 if the alien, before <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided only the alien’s spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and no other individual) to enter the United States in violation of law.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/E/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General may, in his discretion for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest, waive application of clause (i) in the case of any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided only an individual who at the time of the offense was the alien’s spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and no other individual) to enter the United States in violation of law.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/d/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(d)(1)(C)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-723">110 Stat. 3009–723</ref></heading><content/> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Marriage fraud</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien shall be considered to be deportable as having procured a visa or other documentation by fraud (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/i">section 1182(a)(6)(C)(i) of this title</ref>) and to be in the United States in violation of this chapter (within the meaning of subparagraph (B)) if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien obtains any admission into the United States with an immigrant visa or other documentation procured on the basis of a marriage entered into less than 2 years prior to such admission of the alien and which, within 2 years subsequent to any admission of the alien in the United States, shall be judicially annulled or terminated, unless the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such marriage was not contracted for the purpose of evading any provisions of the immigration laws, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> it appears to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the alien has failed or refused to fulfill the alien’s marital agreement which in the opinion of the Attorney General was made for the purpose of procuring the alien’s admission as an immigrant.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/H"><num value="H" class="bold">(H)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized for certain misrepresentations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The provisions of this paragraph relating to the removal of aliens within the United States on the ground that they were inadmissible at the time of admission as aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/C/i">section 1182(a)(6)(C)(i) of this title</ref>, whether willful or innocent, may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, be waived for any alien (other than an alien described in paragraph (4)(D)) who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/H/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/H/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a citizen of the United States or of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/H/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> was in possession of an immigrant visa or equivalent document and was otherwise admissible to the United States at the time of such admission except for those grounds of inadmissibility specified under paragraphs (5)(A) and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> which were a direct result of that fraud or misrepresentation.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/1/H/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is a VAWA self-petitioner.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">A waiver of removal for fraud or misrepresentation granted under this subparagraph shall also operate to waive removal based on the grounds of inadmissibility directly resulting from such fraud or misrepresentation.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal offenses</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> General crimes</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Crimes of moral turpitude</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b638c5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude committed within five years (or 10 years in the case of an alien provided lawful permanent resident status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j">section 1255(j) of this title</ref>) after the date of admission, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b638c5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is convicted of a crime for which a sentence of one year or longer may be imposed,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> is deportable.</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Multiple criminal convictions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who at any time after admission is convicted of two or more crimes involving moral turpitude, not arising out of a single scheme of criminal misconduct, regardless of whether confined therefor and regardless of whether the convictions were in a single trial, is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Aggravated felony</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who is convicted of an aggravated felony at any time after admission is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> High speed flight</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who is convicted of a violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s758">section 758 of title 18</ref> (relating to high speed flight from an immigration checkpoint) is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to register as a sex offender</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who is convicted under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2250">section 2250 of title 18</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/vi"><num value="vi" class="bold">(vi)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) shall not apply in the case of an alien with respect to a criminal conviction if the alien subsequent to the criminal conviction has been granted a full and unconditional pardon by the President of the United States or by the Governor of any of the several States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Controlled substances</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Conviction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who at any time after admission has been convicted of a violation of (or a conspiracy or attempt to violate) any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>), other than a single offense involving possession for one’s own use of 30 grams or less of marijuana, is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Drug abusers and addicts</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who is, or at any time after admission has been, a drug abuser or addict is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain firearm offenses</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who at any time after admission is convicted under any law of purchasing, selling, offering for sale, exchanging, using, owning, possessing, or carrying, or of attempting or conspiring to purchase, sell, offer for sale, exchange, use, own, possess, or carry, any weapon, part, or accessory which is a firearm or destructive device (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921/a">section 921(a) of title 18</ref>) in violation of any law is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Miscellaneous crimes</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who at any time has been convicted (the judgment on such conviction becoming final) of, or has been so convicted of a conspiracy or attempt to violate—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any offense under chapter 37 (relating to espionage), chapter 105 (relating to sabotage), or chapter 115 (relating to treason and sedition) of title 18 for which a term of imprisonment of five or more years may be imposed;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any offense under section 871 or 960 of title 18;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a violation of any provision of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3801">50 U.S.C. 3801</ref> et seq.] or the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4301">50 U.S.C. 4301</ref> et seq.]; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/D/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> a violation of section 1185 or 1328 of this title,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is deportable.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Crimes of domestic violence, stalking, or violation of protection order, crimes against children and</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who at any time after admission is convicted of a crime of domestic violence, a crime of stalking, or a crime of child abuse, child neglect, or child abandonment is deportable. For purposes of this clause, the term “crime of domestic violence” means any crime of violence (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s16">section 16 of title 18</ref>) against a person committed by a current or former spouse of the person, by an individual with whom the person shares a child in common, by an individual who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the person as a spouse, by an individual similarly situated to a spouse of the person under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction where the offense occurs, or by any other individual against a person who is protected from that individual’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the United States or any State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Violators of protection orders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who at any time after admission is enjoined under a protection order issued by a court and whom the court determines has engaged in conduct that violates the portion of a protection order that involves protection against credible threats of violence, repeated harassment, or bodily injury to the person or persons for whom the protection order was issued is deportable. For purposes of this clause, the term “protection order” means any injunction issued for the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts of domestic violence, including temporary or final orders issued by civil or criminal courts (other than support or child custody orders or provisions) whether obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceeding.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Trafficking</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/H">section 1182(a)(2)(H) of this title</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to register and falsification of documents</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Change of address</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien who has failed to comply with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1305">section 1305 of this title</ref> is deportable, unless the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such failure was reasonably excusable or was not willful.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to register or falsification of documents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who at any time has been convicted—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1306/c">section 1306(c) of this title</ref> or under section 36(c) of the Alien Registration Act, 1940,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> of a violation of, or an attempt or a conspiracy to violate, any provision of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s611">22 U.S.C. 611</ref> et seq.), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> of a violation of, or an attempt or a conspiracy to violate, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1546">section 1546 of title 18</ref> (relating to fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other entry documents),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is deportable.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Document fraud</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien who is the subject of a final order for violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver authorized</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General may waive clause (i) in the case of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if no previous civil money penalty was imposed against the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> and the offense was incurred solely to assist, aid, or support the alien’s spouse or child (and no other individual). No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision of the Attorney General to grant or deny a waiver under this clause.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Falsely claiming citizenship</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any alien who falsely represents, or has falsely represented, himself to be a citizen of the United States for any purpose or benefit under this chapter (including <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>) or any Federal or State law is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/3/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of an alien making a representation described in clause (i), if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of making such representation that he or she was a citizen, the alien shall not be considered to be deportable under any provision of this subsection based on such representation.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Security and related grounds</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who has engaged, is engaged, or at any time after admission engages in—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any activity to violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage or to violate or evade any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, technology, or sensitive information,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any other criminal activity which endangers public safety or national security, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> any activity a purpose of which is the opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unlawful means,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">is deportable.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Terrorist activities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who is described in subparagraph (B) or (F) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Foreign policy</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien whose presence or activities in the United States the Secretary of State has reasonable ground to believe would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States is deportable.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The exceptions described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C">section 1182(a)(3)(C) of this title</ref> shall apply to deportability under clause (i) in the same manner as they apply to inadmissibility under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/C/i">section 1182(a)(3)(C)(i) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Participated in Nazi persecution, genocide, or the commission of any act of torture or extrajudicial killing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Participated in the commission of severe violations of religious freedom</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2/G">section 1182(a)(2)(G) of this title</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Recruitment or use of child soldiers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who has engaged in the recruitment or use of child soldiers in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2442">section 2442 of title 18</ref> is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Public charge</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any alien who, within five years after the date of entry, has become a public charge from causes not affirmatively shown to have arisen since entry is deportable.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Unlawful voters</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who has voted in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation is deportable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien who voted in a Federal, State, or local election (including an initiative, recall, or referendum) in violation of a lawful restriction of voting to citizens, if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of such violation that he or she was a citizen, the alien shall not be considered to be deportable under any provision of this subsection based on such violation.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver for victims of domestic violence</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General is not limited by the criminal court record and may waive the application of paragraph (2)(E)(i) (with respect to crimes of domestic violence and crimes of stalking) and (ii) in the case of an alien who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty and who is not and was not the primary perpetrator of violence in the relationship—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b638c8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002042">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002042"><num>1</num> So in original. No cl. (ii) has been enacted.</note> upon a determination that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b638c8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien was acting is <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002043">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002043"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “in”.</note> self-defense;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b638c8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien was found to have violated a protection order intended to protect the alien; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b638c90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><chapeau> the alien committed, was arrested for, was convicted of, or pled guilty to committing a crime—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b638c91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A/i/III/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> that did not result in serious bodily injury; and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I580434" class="indent5" id="id7b638c92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/A/i/III/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> where there was a connection between the crime and the alien’s having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Credible evidence considered</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Deportation of certain nonimmigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien, admitted as a nonimmigrant under the provisions of either section 1101(a)(15)(A)(i) or 1101(a)(15)(G)(i) of this title, and who fails to maintain a status under either of those provisions, shall not be required to depart from the United States without the approval of the Secretary of State, unless such alien is subject to deportation under paragraph (4) of subsection (a).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of grounds for deportation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), (1)(D), and (3)(A) of subsection (a) (other than so much of paragraph (1) as relates to a ground of inadmissibility described in paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>) shall not apply to a special immigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">section 1101(a)(27)(J) of this title</ref> based upon circumstances that existed before the date the alien was provided such special immigrant status.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b638c96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative stay</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b638c97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an application for nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (T) or (U) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> filed for an alien in the United States sets forth a prima facie case for approval, the Secretary may grant the alien an administrative stay of a final order of removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2">section 1231(c)(2) of this title</ref> until—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b638c98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the application for nonimmigrant status under such subparagraph (T) or (U) is approved; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b638c99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> there is a final administrative denial of the application for such nonimmigrant status after the exhaustion of administrative appeals.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b638c9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The denial of a request for an administrative stay of removal under this subsection shall not preclude the alien from applying for a stay of removal, deferred action, or a continuance or abeyance of removal proceedings under any other provision of the immigration laws of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b638c9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> During any period in which the administrative stay of removal is in effect, the alien shall not be removed.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b638c9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1227/d/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to grant a stay of removal or deportation in any case not described in this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b638c9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 237, formerly ch. 5, § 241, <ref href="/us/stat/66/204">66 Stat. 204</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1956-07-18/ch629">July 18, 1956, ch. 629</ref>, title III, § 301(b), (c), <ref href="/us/stat/70/575">70 Stat. 575</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/648/s9">Pub. L. 86–648, § 9</ref>, <date date="1960-07-14">July 14, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/505">74 Stat. 505</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s16">Pub. L. 87–301, § 16</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/655">75 Stat. 655</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s11/e">Pub. L. 89–236, § 11(e)</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/918">79 Stat. 918</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s7/e">Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(e)</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2706">90 Stat. 2706</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/549/tI/s103">Pub. L. 95–549, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="1978-10-30">Oct. 30, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2065">92 Stat. 2065</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s8">Pub. L. 97–116, § 8</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1616">95 Stat. 1616</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/b">Pub. L. 99–570, title I, § 1751(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3207-47">100 Stat. 3207–47</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s303/b">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 303(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3431">100 Stat. 3431</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3541">100 Stat. 3541</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/c">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 2(n)(2), 9(m), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>, 2620; <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII</ref>, §§ 7344(a), 7348(a), <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4470">102 Stat. 4470</ref>, 4473; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s153/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 153(b)</ref>, title V, §§ 505(a), 508(a), 544(b), title VI, § 602(a), (b), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5006">104 Stat. 5006</ref>, 5050, 5051, 5061, 5077, 5081; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 302(d)(3), 307(h), (k), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1745">105 Stat. 1745</ref>, 1755, 1756; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130003/d">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130003(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2026">108 Stat. 2026</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 203(b), 219(g), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>, 4317; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 414(a), 435(a), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1270">110 Stat. 1270</ref>, 1274; renumbered ch. 4, § 237, and amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s108/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 108(c)</ref>, title III, §§ 301(d), 305(a)(2), 308(d)(2), (3)(A), (e)(1)(E), (2)(C), (f)(1)(L)–(N), (5), 344(b), 345(b), 347(b), 350(a), 351(b), title VI, § 671(a)(4)(B), (d)(1)(C), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-558">110 Stat. 3009–558</ref>, 3009–579, 3009–598, 3009–617, 3009–619 to 3009–622, 3009–637 to 3009–640, 3009–721, 3009–723; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1505/b/1">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1505(b)(1)</ref>, (c)(2), <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1525">114 Stat. 1525</ref>, 1526; <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/c/1">Pub. L. 106–395, title II, § 201(c)(1)</ref>, (2), <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1634">114 Stat. 1634</ref>, 1635; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s411/b/1">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 411(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/348">115 Stat. 348</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV">Pub. L. 108–458, title V</ref>, §§ 5304(b), 5402, 5501(b), 5502(b), <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3736">118 Stat. 3736</ref>, 3737, 3740, 3741; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s105/a/1">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 105(a)(1)</ref>, (b), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/309">119 Stat. 309</ref>, 310; <ref href="/us/pl/109/248/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 109–248, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/622">120 Stat. 622</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/c">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/763">120 Stat. 763</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/340/s2/c">Pub. L. 110–340, § 2(c)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-03">Oct. 3, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/3736">122 Stat. 3736</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII">Pub. L. 110–457, title II</ref>, §§ 204, 222(f)(2), <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5060">122 Stat. 5060</ref>, 5071.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b638c9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b638c9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b638ca0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(B), (G), (3)(D)(i), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(E)(ii), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 112 of the Immigration Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(E)(ii), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s112">section 112 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">section 1153 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Military Selective Service Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(D)(iii), is <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-24/ch625">act June 24, 1948, ch. 625</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/604">62 Stat. 604</ref>, which was classified principally to section 451 et seq. of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as chapter 49 (§ 3801 et seq.) of Title 50. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Trading With the Enemy Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(D)(iii), is <ref href="/us/act/1917-10-06/ch106">act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/40/411">40 Stat. 411</ref>, which was classified to sections 1 to 6, 7 to 39 and 41 to 44 of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as chapter 53 (§ 4301 et seq.) of Title 50. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Alien Registration Act, 1940, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i), is <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/670">54 Stat. 670</ref>. Section 36(a) of that act was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s457/c">section 457(c) of this title</ref> and was repealed by section 403(a)(39) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii), is <ref href="/us/act/1938-06-08/ch327">act June 8, 1938, ch. 327</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/52/631">52 Stat. 631</ref>, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 611 et seq.) of chapter 11 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s611">section 611 of Title 22</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref> prior to renumbering by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b638ca1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1227, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 237, <ref href="/us/stat/66/201">66 Stat. 201</ref>; <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s7">Pub. L. 97–116, § 7</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1615">95 Stat. 1615</ref>; <date date="1986-10-18">Oct. 18, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s206/b/2">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 206(b)(2)]</ref>, as added <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/b/4">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(b)(4)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2615">102 Stat. 2615</ref>; <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9</ref>(<i>l</i>), <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>; <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(2)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5057">104 Stat. 5057</ref>; <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/4/B">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(4)(B)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s422/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 422(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1272">110 Stat. 1272</ref>; <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/5">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(5)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, related to immediate deportation of aliens excluded from admission or entering in violation of law, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 305(a)(1), 309, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-597">110 Stat. 3009–597</ref>, 3009–625, effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231">section 1231 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b638ca2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (a)(2)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s222/f/2">Pub. L. 110–457, § 222(f)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/110/340">Pub. L. 110–340</ref> added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s204">Pub. L. 110–457, § 204</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (a)(1)(H)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271">Pub. L. 109–271</ref> amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “is an alien who qualifies for classification under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref> or clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(v), (vi). <ref href="/us/pl/109/248">Pub. L. 109–248</ref> added cl. (v) and redesignated former cl. (v) as (vi).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s105/a/1">Pub. L. 109–13, § 105(a)(1)</ref>, reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who has engaged, is engaged, or at any time after admission engages in any terrorist activity (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv">section 1182(a)(3)(B)(iv) of this title</ref>) is deportable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s105/b">Pub. L. 109–13, § 105(b)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5402">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5402</ref>. See 2004 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5304/b">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5304(b)</ref>, substituted “United States, or whose nonimmigrant visa (or other documentation authorizing admission into the United States as a nonimmigrant) has been revoked under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/i">section 1201(i) of this title</ref>, is” for “United States is”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5501/b">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5501(b)</ref>, substituted “Participated in Nazi persecution, genocide, or the commission of any act of torture or extrajudicial killing” for “Assisted in Nazi persecution or engaged in genocide” in heading and “clause (i), (ii), or (iii)” for “clause (i) or (ii)” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5502/b">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5502(b)</ref>, added subpar. (E) relating to participation in the commission of severe violations of religious freedom.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5402">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5402</ref>, which added subpar. (E) relating to recipient of military-type training, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s105/b">Pub. L. 109–13, § 105(b)</ref>. See Effective Date of 2005 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (a)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iv">section 1182(a)(3)(B)(iv) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B/iii">section 1182(a)(3)(B)(iii) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/c/2">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(c)(2)</ref>, redesignated cls. (i) and (ii) as subcls. (I) and (II), respectively, of cl. (i), and added cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s201/c/2">Pub. L. 106–395, § 201(c)(2)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who falsely represents, or has falsely represented, himself to be a citizen of the United States for any purpose or benefit under this chapter (including <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>) or any Federal or State law is deportable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s201/c/1">Pub. L. 106–395, § 201(c)(1)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who has voted in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation is deportable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/b/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/2/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “removed” for “deported” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/d/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “in and admitted to the United States” for “in the United States” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/d/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “Inadmissible” for “Excludable” in par. heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, §§ 301(d)(3), 308(d)(3)(A), amended subpar. (A) identically, substituting “inadmissible” for “excludable”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/d/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “Inadmissible” for “Excludable” in subpar. heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/d/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(d)(4)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General or is in the United States in violation of this chapter or any other law of the United States is deportable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(E)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s351/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 351(b)</ref>, inserted “an individual who at the time of the offense was” after “aided only”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/d/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(d)(1)(C)</ref>, struck out heading and text of subpar. (F). Text read as follows: “Any alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1161">section 1161 of this title</ref> who fails to meet the requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1161/d/5/A">section 1161(d)(5)(A) of this title</ref> by the end of the applicable period is deportable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/L">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(L)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(5)</ref>, which directed amendment of subsec. (a)(1)(H)(ii) by striking “at entry”, was executed by striking “at entry” after “grounds of inadmissibility” in concluding provisions of subpar. (H) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/M">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(M)</ref>, substituted “admission as aliens” for “entry as aliens” in introductory provisions and “such admission” for “such entry” in cl. (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(E)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(2)(A)</ref>, (3)(A), amended subpar. (H) identically, substituting “inadmissible” for “excludable” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/4/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(4)(B)</ref>, substituted “1255(j)” for “1255(i)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s435/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 435(a)</ref>, amended subcl. (II) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (II) read as follows: “either is sentenced to confinement or is confined therefor in a prison or correctional institution for one year or longer,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s108/c/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 108(c)(2)</ref>, added cl. (iv). Former cl. (iv) redesignated (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s108/c/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 108(c)(3)</ref>, substituted “(iii), and (iv)” for “and (iii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s108/c/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 108(c)(1)</ref>, redesignated cl. (iv) as (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry” in cls. (i) and (ii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s350/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 350(a)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(E)(i), (ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s345/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 345(b)</ref>, amended heading and text of subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any alien who is the subject of a final order for violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> is deportable.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s344/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 344(b)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(A), (B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “inadmissibility” for “excludability”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s347/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 347(b)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/2/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “inadmissibility” for “exclusion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/2/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(2)(D)</ref>, struck out subsec. (d) which read as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, an alien found in the United States who has not been admitted to the United States after inspection in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">section 1225 of this title</ref> is deemed for purposes of this chapter to be seeking entry and admission to the United States and shall be subject to examination and exclusion by the Attorney General under part IV of this subchapter. In the case of such an alien the Attorney General shall provide by regulation an opportunity for the alien to establish that the alien was so admitted.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s414/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 414(a)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref> inserted “(or 10 years in the case of an alien provided lawful permanent resident status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i">section 1255(i) of this title</ref>)” after “five years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/b/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 203(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “, or of attempting or conspiring to purchase, sell, offer for sale, exchange, use, own, possess, or carry,” for “in violation of any law,” and inserted “in violation of any law” after “title 18)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/b/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 203(b)(2)</ref>, inserted “an attempt or” before “a conspiracy”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/g">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(g)</ref>, substituted “and (3)(A) of subsection (a)” for “or (3)(A) of subsection (a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(1)</ref>, substituted “if the alien is within one or more of the following classes of deportable aliens” for “if the alien is deportable as being within one or more of the following classes of aliens”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(2)</ref>, inserted “respective” after “terminated under such”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(E)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(3)</ref>, inserted “any” after “at the time of” and after “within 5 years of the date of” in parenthetical provision.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(E)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/4">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(4)</ref>, added cl. (ii) and redesignated former cl. (ii) as (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/5">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(5)</ref>, substituted “section 1182(a)(6)(C)(i)” for “section 1182(a)(5)(C)(i)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/6">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(6)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (4)(D)” for “paragraph (6) or (7)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(7)</ref>, inserted “or attempt” after “conspiracy”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/8">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(8)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(A), (B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/9">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(9)</ref>, substituted “after entry engages” for “after entry has engaged”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/h/10">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(h)(10)</ref>, substituted “excludability” for “excluability”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/k/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(k)(2)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (h) as (c) and substituted “existed” for “exist”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/k/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(k)(1)</ref>, struck out subsec. (d) which related to applicability of this section to aliens belonging to any of the classes enumerated in subsection (a) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/k/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(k)(2)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (h) as (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/d/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(d)(3)</ref>, struck out comma after “(3)(A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 602(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (a) generally, consolidating 20 categories of excludable aliens into 5 broader classes.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s544/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 544(b)</ref>, added par. (21) which read as follows: “is the subject of a final order for violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s508/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 508(a)</ref>, substituted “conspiracy or attempt” for “conspiracy” in par. (11).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 602(b)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as (b), substituted “paragraph (4) of subsection (a)” for “subsection (a)(6) or (7) of this section” and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to nonapplicability of subsec. (a)(4) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s505/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 505(a)</ref>, struck out “(1)” after “crimes shall not apply” and “, or (2) if the court sentencing such alien for such crime shall make, at the time of first imposing judgment or passing sentence, or within thirty days thereafter, a recommendation to the Attorney General that such alien not be deported, due notice having been given prior to making such recommendation to representatives of the interested State, the Service, and prosecution authorities, who shall be granted an opportunity to make representations in the matter” at end of first sentence, and inserted “or who has been convicted of an aggravated felony” after “subsection (a)(11) of this section” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 602(b)(1)</ref>, struck out subsec. (c) which related to fraudulent entry.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/b/2/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 602(b)(2)(B)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as (b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (f), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 602(b)(1)</ref>, struck out subsecs. (f) and (g) which related to waiver of deportation in specified cases and hardship waivers, respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s153/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 153(b)(2)</ref>, amended subsec. (h) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (h) read as follows: “Paragraphs (1), (2), (5), (9), or (12) of subsection (a) of this section (other than so much of paragraph (1) as relates to a ground of exclusion described in paragraph (9), (10), (23), (27), (29), or (33) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>) shall not apply to a special immigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">section 1101(a)(27)(J) of this title</ref> based upon circumstances that exist before the date the alien was provided such special immigrant status.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s153/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 153(b)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/s7344/a">Pub. L. 100–690, § 7344(a)</ref>, inserted cl. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(14). <ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref> inserted “any firearm or destructive device (as defined in paragraphs (3) and (4)), respectively, of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921/a">section 921(a) of title 18</ref>, or any revolver or” after “law”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(17). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/m">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(m)</ref>, substituted “amendment, thereof, known as the Trading With the Enemy Act” for “amendment thereof; the Trading With the Enemy Act”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(20). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/n/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(n)(2)</ref>, substituted “an alien lawfully admitted” for “an alien who becomes lawfully admitted”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/b/1">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(b)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions as cl. (A) and added cl. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> repealed par. (10). Prior to repeal, par. (10) read as follows: “entered the United States from foreign contiguous territory or adjacent islands, having arrived there on a vessel or aircraft of a nonsignatory transportation company under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a">section 1228(a) of this title</ref> and was without the required period of stay in such foreign contiguous territory or adjacent islands following such arrival (other than an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> and aliens born in the Western Hemisphere);”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/99/570">Pub. L. 99–570</ref> substituted “any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">section 802 of title 21</ref>)” for “any law or regulation relating to the illicit possession of or traffic in narcotic drugs or marihuana, or who has been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, any law or regulation governing or controlling the taxing, manufacture, production, compounding, transportation, sale, exchange, dispensing, giving away, importation, exportation, or the possession for the purpose of the manufacture, production, compounding, transportation, sale, exchange, dispensing, giving away, importation, or exportation of opium, coca leaves, heroin, marihuana, any salt derivative or preparation of opium or coca leaves or isonipecaine or any addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining opiate”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(20). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref> added par. (20).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/b/2">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(b)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> designated existing provision as par. (1)(A), substituted provision authorizing discretionary waiver of deportation based on visa fraud or misrepresentation in the case of an alien, other than an alien described in subsec. (a)(19) of this section, who is the spouse, parent, or child of a citizen of the United States or of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and who was in possession of an immigrant visa or equivalent document and was otherwise admissible to the United States at the time of such entry except for those grounds specified in section 1182(a)(14), (20), and (21) of this title which were a direct result of that fraud or misrepresentation, with relief available to those who have made innocent, as well as fraudulent, misrepresentations, for provision requiring mandatory waiver of deportation based on visa fraud or misrepresentation at the time of entry in the case of an alien who is the spouse, parent, or child of a United States citizen or of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who is otherwise admissible, and added pars. (1)(B) and (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a)(19). <ref href="/us/pl/95/549">Pub. L. 95–549</ref> added par. (19).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> substituted “(other than an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> and aliens born in the Western Hemisphere)” for “(other than an alien who is a native-born citizen of any of the countries enumerated in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref> and an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/B">section 1101(a)(27)(B) of this title</ref>)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/A">section 1101(a)(27)(A) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C">section 1101(a)(27)(C) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1960—Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/86/648">Pub. L. 86–648</ref> inserted “or marihuana” after “narcotic drugs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1956—Subsec. (a)(11). Act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>, § 301(b), included conspiracy to violate any narcotic law, and the illicit possession of narcotics, as additional grounds for deportation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). Act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>, § 301(c), inserted at end “The provisions of this subsection shall not apply in the case of any alien who is charged with being deportable from the United States under subsection (a)(11) of this section.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b638ca3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b638ca4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/340">Pub. L. 110–340</ref> applicable to offenses committed before, on, or after <date date="2008-10-03">Oct. 3, 2008</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/111/122/s3/c">section 3(c) of Pub. L. 111–122</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b638ca5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s105/a/2">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 105(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/309">119 Stat. 309</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s105/a/2"> -<inline>“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>], and the amendment, and section 237(a)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(4)(B)</ref>), as amended by such paragraph, shall apply to—</inline> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> removal proceedings instituted before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>]; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> acts and conditions constituting a ground for inadmissibility, excludability, deportation, or removal occurring or existing before, on, or after such date.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s105/b">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 105(b)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/310">119 Stat. 310</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s105/b">“Effective as of the date of the enactment of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Public Law 108–458</ref>) [<date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>], section 5402 of such Act [amending this section] is repealed, and the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall be applied as if such section had not been enacted.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b638ca6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5304/b">section 5304(b) of Pub. L. 108–458</ref> effective <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, and applicable to revocations under sections 1155 and 1201(i) of this title made before, on, or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5304/d">section 5304(d) of Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1155">section 1155 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5501/b">section 5501(b) of Pub. L. 108–458</ref> applicable to offenses committed before, on, or after <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5501/c">section 5501(c) of Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b638ca7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2001 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> effective <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, and applicable to actions taken by an alien before, on, or after <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, and to all aliens, regardless of date of entry or attempted entry into the United States, in removal proceedings on or after such date (except for proceedings in which there has been a final administrative decision before such date) or seeking admission to the United States on or after such date, with special rules and exceptions, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s411/c">section 411(c) of Pub. L. 107–56</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b638ca8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/c/3">Pub. L. 106–395, title II, § 201(c)(3)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1635">114 Stat. 1635</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/395/tII/s201/c/3">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 347 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-638">110 Stat. 3009–638</ref>) and shall apply to voting occurring before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>. The amendment made by paragraph (2) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 344 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-637">110 Stat. 3009–637</ref>) and shall apply to representations made on or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>. Such amendments shall apply to individuals in proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] on or after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b638ca9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 301(d), 305(a)(2), and 308(d)(2)(A)–(C), (3)(A), (e)(1)(E), (2)(C), (f)(1)(L)–(N), (5) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/2/D">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(2)(D)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 308(d)(2)(D) is effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s344/b">section 344(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to representations made on or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s344/c">section 344(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s347/b">section 347(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to voting occurring before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s347/c">section 347(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s350/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 350(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-640">110 Stat. 3009–640</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s350/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to convictions, or violations of court orders, occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s351/b">section 351(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to applications for waivers filed before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, but not applicable to such an application for which a final determination has been made as of <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s351/c">section 351(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/4/B">section 671(a)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/7">section 671(a)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s414/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 414(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1270">110 Stat. 1270</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s414/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s435/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 435(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1275">110 Stat. 1275</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s435/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to aliens against whom deportation proceedings are initiated after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/b">section 203(b) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> applicable to convictions occurring before, on, or after <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s203/c">section 203(c) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1994 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/g">section 219(g) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 302(d)(3), 307(h) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307/k">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307(k)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(k) is effective as if included in section 602(b) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s153/b/1">section 153(b)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and (unless otherwise provided) applicable to fiscal year 1991, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s153/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 153(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5006">104 Stat. 5006</ref>, provided that the amendment of subsec. (h) as added by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s153/b/1">section 153(b)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> is effective on the date that the amendments made by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602">section 602 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> become effective. See <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/d">section 602(d) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out below.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s505/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 505(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5050">104 Stat. 5050</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s505/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and shall apply to convictions entered before, on, or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s508/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 508(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5051">104 Stat. 5051</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s508/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to convictions occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s544/d">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 544(d)</ref>, formerly § 544(c), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5061">104 Stat. 5061</ref>, as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/5/B">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(5)(B)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/5/B">“The amendments made by this section [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref> and amending this section] shall apply to persons or entities that have committed violations on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s602/d">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 602(d)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5082">104 Stat. 5082</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s602/d">“The amendments made by this section, and by section 603(b) of this Act [amending this section, sections 1161, 1252, 1253, and 1254 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s402">section 402 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare], shall not apply to deportation proceedings for which notice has been provided to the alien before <date date="1991-03-01">March 1, 1991</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7344/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7344(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7344/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any alien who has been convicted, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>], of an aggravated felony.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7348/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7348(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4473">102 Stat. 4473</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7348/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any alien convicted, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>], of possessing any firearm or destructive device referred to in such subsection.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/n/2">section 2(n)(2) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to visas issued, and admissions occurring, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/a">section 23(a) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/570">Pub. L. 99–570</ref> applicable to convictions occurring before, on, or after <date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/570/s1751/c">section 1751(c) of Pub. L. 99–570</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1956 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>, effective <date date="1956-07-19">July 19, 1956</date>, see section 401 of act <date date="1956-07-18">July 18, 1956</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="savings" id="id7b65fcb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Savings Provision</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s602/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 602(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5081">104 Stat. 5081</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s602/c">“Notwithstanding the amendments made by this section [amending this section], any alien who was deportable because of a conviction (before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>]) of an offense referred to in paragraph (15), (16), (17), or (18) of section 241(a) [now 237] of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">8 U.S.C. 1227</ref>], as in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be considered to remain so deportable. Except as otherwise specifically provided in such section and subsection (d) [set out as a note above], the provisions of such section, as amended by this section, shall apply to all aliens described in subsection (a) thereof notwithstanding that (1) any such alien entered the United States before the date of the enactment of this Act, or (2) the facts, by reason of which an alien is described in such subsection, occurred before the date of the enactment of this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fcb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fcb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Criminal Aliens</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s510">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 510</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5051">104 Stat. 5051</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/8">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(a)(8)</ref>, (9), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1751">105 Stat. 1751</ref>, provided that the Attorney General was to submit to appropriate Committees of Congress, by not later than <date date="1991-12-01">Dec. 1, 1991</date>, a report describing efforts of Immigration and Naturalization Service to identify, apprehend, detain, and remove from the United States aliens who have been convicted of crimes in the United States and including a criminal alien census and removal plan.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b65fcb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228"><num value="1228">§ 1228.</num><heading> Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of criminal aliens</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide for the availability of special removal proceedings at certain Federal, State, and local correctional facilities for aliens convicted of any criminal offense covered in section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to the date of their commission, otherwise covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>. Such proceedings shall be conducted in conformity with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> (except as otherwise provided in this section), and in a manner which eliminates the need for additional detention at any processing center of the Service and in a manner which assures expeditious removal following the end of the alien’s incarceration for the underlying sentence. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Implementation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to an alien convicted of an aggravated felony who is taken into custody by the Attorney General pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c">section 1226(c) of this title</ref>, the Attorney General shall, to the maximum extent practicable, detain any such felon at a facility at which other such aliens are detained. In the selection of such facility, the Attorney General shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the alien’s access to counsel and right to counsel under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1362">section 1362 of this title</ref> are not impaired.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Expedited proceedings</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall provide for the initiation and, to the extent possible, the completion of removal proceedings, and any administrative appeals thereof, in the case of any alien convicted of an aggravated felony before the alien’s release from incarceration for the underlying aggravated felony.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the Attorney General to effect the removal of any alien sentenced to actual incarceration, before release from the penitentiary or correctional institution where such alien is confined.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Attorney General shall review and evaluate removal proceedings conducted under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Comptroller General shall monitor, review, and evaluate removal proceedings conducted under this section. Within 18 months after the effective date of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to such Committees concerning the extent to which removal proceedings conducted under this section may adversely affect the ability of such aliens to contest removal effectively.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of aliens who are not permanent residents</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fcc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General may, in the case of an alien described in paragraph (2), determine the deportability of such alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/iii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii) of this title</ref> (relating to conviction of an aggravated felony) and issue an order of removal pursuant to the procedures set forth in this subsection or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fcc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time at which proceedings under this section commenced; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> had permanent resident status on a conditional basis (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref>) at the time that proceedings under this section commenced.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fcc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Attorney General may not execute any order described in paragraph (1) until 14 calendar days have passed from the date that such order was issued, unless waived by the alien, in order that the alien has an opportunity to apply for judicial review under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fcc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> Proceedings before the Attorney General under this subsection shall be in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe. The Attorney General shall provide that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien is given reasonable notice of the charges and of the opportunity described in subparagraph (C);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the alien shall have the privilege of being represented (at no expense to the government) by such counsel, authorized to practice in such proceedings, as the alien shall choose;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the alien has a reasonable opportunity to inspect the evidence and rebut the charges;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a determination is made for the record that the individual upon whom the notice for the proceeding under this section is served (either in person or by mail) is, in fact, the alien named in such notice;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fccb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> a record is maintained for judicial review; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fccc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/4/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the final order of removal is not adjudicated by the same person who issues the charges.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fccd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> No alien described in this section shall be eligible for any relief from removal that the Attorney General may grant in the Attorney General’s discretion.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002044">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002044"><num>1</num> So in original. Two subsecs. (c) have been enacted.</note> Presumption of deportability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien convicted of an aggravated felony shall be conclusively presumed to be deportable from the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fccf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> <sup>1</sup> Judicial removal</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a United States district court shall have jurisdiction to enter a judicial order of removal at the time of sentencing against an alien who is deportable, if such an order has been requested by the United States Attorney with the concurrence of the Commissioner and if the court chooses to exercise such jurisdiction.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The United States Attorney shall file with the United States district court, and serve upon the defendant and the Service, prior to commencement of the trial or entry of a guilty plea a notice of intent to request judicial removal.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Notwithstanding section 1252b <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002045">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002045"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title, the United States Attorney, with the concurrence of the Commissioner, shall file at least 30 days prior to the date set for sentencing a charge containing factual allegations regarding the alienage of the defendant and identifying the crime or crimes which make the defendant deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A">section 1227(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If the court determines that the defendant has presented substantial evidence to establish prima facie eligibility for relief from removal under this chapter, the Commissioner shall provide the court with a recommendation and report regarding the alien’s eligibility for relief. The court shall either grant or deny the relief sought.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against him or her, to present evidence on his or her own behalf, and to cross-examine witnesses presented by the Government.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The court, for the purposes of determining whether to enter an order described in paragraph (1), shall only consider evidence that would be admissible in proceedings conducted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Nothing in this subsection shall limit the information a court of the United States may receive or consider for the purposes of imposing an appropriate sentence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/2/D/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The court may order the alien removed if the Attorney General demonstrates that the alien is deportable under this chapter.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice, appeal, and execution of judicial order of removal</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> A judicial order of removal or denial of such order may be appealed by either party to the court of appeals for the circuit in which the district court is located.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Except as provided in clause (iii), such appeal shall be considered consistent with the requirements described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Upon execution by the defendant of a valid waiver of the right to appeal the conviction on which the order of removal is based, the expiration of the period described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/1">section 1252(b)(1) of this title</ref>, or the final dismissal of an appeal from such conviction, the order of removal shall become final and shall be executed at the end of the prison term in accordance with the terms of the order. If the conviction is reversed on direct appeal, the order entered pursuant to this section shall be void.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b65fcdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> As soon as is practicable after entry of a judicial order of removal, the Commissioner shall provide the defendant with written notice of the order of removal, which shall designate the defendant’s country of choice for removal and any alternate country pursuant to section 1253(a) <sup>2</sup> of this title.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fce0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Denial of judicial order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Denial of a request for a judicial order of removal shall not preclude the Attorney General from initiating removal proceedings pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> upon the same ground of deportability or upon any other ground of deportability provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fce1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Stipulated judicial order of removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The United States Attorney, with the concurrence of the Commissioner, may, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, enter into a plea agreement which calls for the alien, who is deportable under this chapter, to waive the right to notice and a hearing under this section, and stipulate to the entry of a judicial order of removal from the United States as a condition of the plea agreement or as a condition of probation or supervised release, or both. The United States district court, in both felony and misdemeanor cases, and a United States magistrate judge in misdemeanor cases, may accept such a stipulation and shall have jurisdiction to enter a judicial order of removal pursuant to the terms of such stipulation.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b65fce2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 238, formerly ch. 5, § 242A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7347/a">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7347(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s506/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 506(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5050">104 Stat. 5050</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s309/b/10">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 309(b)(10)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1759">105 Stat. 1759</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130004/a">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130004(a)</ref>, (c), <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2026">108 Stat. 2026</ref>, 2027; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 223(a), 224(a), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4322">108 Stat. 4322</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 440(g), 442(a), (c), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1278-1280">110 Stat. 1278–1280</ref>; renumbered ch. 4, § 238, and amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 304(c)(1), 306(d), 308(b)(5), (c)(1), (4)(A), (e)(1)(F), (2)(D), (10), (g)(1), (2)(A), (C), (5)(A)(ii), (C), (D), (10)(H), 374(a), title VI, § 671(b)(13), (c)(5), (6), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-597">110 Stat. 3009–597</ref>, 3009–612, 3009–615, 3009–616, 3009–619, 3009–620, 3009–622, 3009–623, 3009–625, 3009–647, 3009–722, 3009–723.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b65fce3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b65fce4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b65fce5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of this section, referred to in subsec. (a)(4)(B), see Effective Date note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), (2)(C), (D)(iv), (5), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b">Section 1252b of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(B), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/6">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(6)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253">Section 1253 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(3)(B), was amended generally by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s307/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, and, as so amended, subsec. (a) no longer contains provisions relating to alternate countries. Provisions similar to those contained in former subsec. (a) of section 1253 are now contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b">section 1231(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, referred to in subsec. (c)(5), is set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b65fce6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252a">section 1252a of this title</ref> prior to renumbering by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b65fce7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1228, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 4, § 238, <ref href="/us/stat/66/202">66 Stat. 202</ref>, as amended, which related to entry through or from foreign contiguous territory and adjacent islands, was renumbered section 233 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/4">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(4)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, and was transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1223">section 1223 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b65fce8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/b/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(b)(5)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/10">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(10)</ref>, substituted “Removal” for “Deportation” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, substituted “1227(a)(2)(A)(iii)” for “1251(a)(2)(A)(iii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/4/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(4)(A)</ref>, inserted at end “Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “section 1229a” for “section 1252”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/g/1/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(g)(1)(B)</ref>, struck out “, where warranted,” after “assures expeditious deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/g/1/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(g)(1)(A)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, §§ 306(d), 308(g)(10)(H), 671(c)(5), substituted “any criminal offense covered in section 1251(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to the date of their commission, otherwise covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>” for “aggravated felonies (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/43">section 1101(a)(43) of this title</ref>)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “section 1226(c)” for “section 1252(a)(2)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/g/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(g)(2)</ref>, which directed substitution of “any criminal offense covered in section 1251(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/2/A/ii">section 1251(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/2/A/i">section 1251(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.” for “aggravated felony” and all that follows through “before any scheduled hearings.”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/c/6">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(c)(6)</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/10">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(10)</ref>, substituted “Removal” for “Deportation” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(C)</ref>, substituted “section 1229a” for “section 1252(b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii)” for “section 1251(a)(2)(A)(iii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/1/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “or” for “and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/1/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(1)(B)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “is not eligible for any relief from deportation under this chapter.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “section 1252” for “section 1105a”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “14 calendar days” for “30 calendar days”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/3">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “proceedings” for “proccedings”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s304/c/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 304(c)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), redesignated subpar. (E) as (D) and amended it generally, and struck out former subpar. (D). Prior to amendments, subpars. (D) and (E) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(D) such proceedings are conducted in, or translated for the alien into, a language the alien understands;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(E) a determination is made for the record at such proceedings that the individual who appears to respond in such a proceeding is an alien subject to such an expedited proceeding under this section and is, in fact, the alien named in the notice for such proceeding;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/4/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(4)(B)</ref>, added subpar. (D). Former subpar. (D) redesignated (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s304/c/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 304(c)(1)(C)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (F) as (E). Former subpar. (E) amended generally and redesignated (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/4/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(4)(B)</ref>, added subpar. (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s304/c/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 304(c)(1)(C)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (G) as (F). Former subpar. (F) redesignated (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/4/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (D) as (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(G). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s304/c/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 304(c)(1)(C)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (G) as (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/4/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated subpar. (E) as (G).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a/5">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(a)(5)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/13">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(13)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) relating to judicial removal as (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/10">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(10)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/c">Pub. L. 104–132, § 442(c)</ref>, added subsec. (c), relating to presumption of deportability.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, substituted “section 1227(a)(2)(A)” for “section 1251(a)(2)(A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(D)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(D)</ref>, substituted “section 1229a” for “section 1252(b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(D)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/2/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(2)(D)</ref>, substituted “removed” for “deported”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/10">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(10)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/2/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “section 1252” for “section 1105a”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/2/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “section 1252(b)(1)” for “section 1105a(a)(1)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/A/ii">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(A)(ii)</ref>, substituted “section 1229a” for “section 1252”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, substituted “section 1227(a)” for “section 1251(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/10">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(10)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/F">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/13">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(13)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) relating to judicial removal as (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s374/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 374(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “who is deportable” for “whose criminal conviction causes such alien to be deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/2/A">section 1251(a)(2)(A) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s374/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 374(a)(2)</ref>, struck out “without a decision on the merits” after “Denial”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s374/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 374(a)(3)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/1">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(1)</ref>, struck out “procedures for” after “Expedited” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/2">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(2)</ref>, substituted subsec. heading for one which read “In general”, redesignated existing subsec. (a) as par. (1) of subsec. (a), and inserted heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/3">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (b) as par. (2) of subsec. (a).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/5">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(5)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) as par. (3) of subsec. (a), and redesignated pars. (1) and (2) of former subsec. (d) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, of subsec. (a)(3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/6">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(6)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as par. (4) of subsec. (a), redesignated par. (1) of former subsec. (e) as subpar. (A) of subsec. (a)(4) and struck out at end “Within 12 months after the effective date of this section, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate concerning the effectiveness of such deportation proceedings in facilitating the deportation of aliens convicted of aggravated felonies.”, and redesignated par. (2) of former subsec. (e) as subpar. (B) of subsec. (a)(4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/a">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(a)</ref>, added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated par. (2) of subsec. (a).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(D), (E). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s223/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 223(a)</ref>, struck out “the determination of deportability is supported by clear, convincing, and unequivocal evidence and” before “a record is” in subpar. (D) and substituted “adjudicated” for “entered” in subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/4">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(4)</ref>, struck out heading and text of subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “An alien convicted of an aggravated felony shall be conclusively presumed to be deportable from the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s224/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 224(a)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/5">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(5)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) as par. (3) of subsec. (a).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130004/c/6">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130004(c)(6)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as par. (4) of subsec. (a).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> inserted closing parenthesis before period at end of first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> struck out before period at end “, unless the chief prosecutor or the judge in whose jurisdiction conviction occurred submits a written request to the Attorney General that such alien be so deported”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b65fce9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/c/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-597">110 Stat. 3009–597</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/c/2">“The amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s442/a">section 442(a) of Public Law 104–132</ref>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(b)(5), (c)(1), (4)(A), (e)(1)(F), (2)(D), (10), (g)(1), (2)(A), (C), (5)(A)(ii), (C), (D), (10)(H) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/d">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(d)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 306(d) is effective as if included in the enactment of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s374/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 374(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-648">110 Stat. 3009–648</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s374/c">“The amendment made by subsection (a)(2) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 224(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/13">section 671(b)(13) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/14">section 671(b)(14) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 671(c)(5), (6) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/c/7">section 671(c)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1189">section 1189 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s442/d">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 442(d)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1280">110 Stat. 1280</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s442/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>] shall become effective no later than 60 days after the publication by the Attorney General of implementing regulations that shall be published on or before <date date="1997-01-01">January 1, 1997</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fceb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s224/a">section 224(a) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> applicable to all aliens whose adjudication of guilt or guilty plea is entered in the record after <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s224/c">section 224(c) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130004/d">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130004(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2028">108 Stat. 2028</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130004/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>] shall apply to all aliens against whom deportation proceedings are initiated after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fcec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s506/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 506(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5050">104 Stat. 5050</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s506/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b65fced-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7347/c">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7347(c)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4472">102 Stat. 4472</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7347/c">“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [enacting this section and amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>] shall apply in the case of any alien convicted of an aggravated felony on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fcee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fcef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fcf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Expanded Special Removal Proceedings</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130007">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130007</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2029">108 Stat. 2029</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/5/F">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(5)(F)</ref>, (10)(F), title VI, § 671(a)(6), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-623">110 Stat. 3009–623</ref>, 3009–625, 3009–721, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/5/F"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General may expand the program authorized by section[s] 238(a)(3) and 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1228(a)(3)</ref>, 1229(d)] to ensure that such aliens are immediately deportable upon their release from incarceration.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Detention and Removal of Criminal Aliens</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General may—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> construct or contract for the construction of 2 Immigration and Naturalization Service Processing Centers to detain criminal aliens; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> provide for the detention and removal of such aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>By <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, and <date date="1998-09-30">September 30, 1998</date> the Attorney General shall report to the Congress on the programs referred to in subsections (a) and (b). The report shall include an evaluation of the programs, an outcome-based measurement of performance, and an analysis of the cost effectiveness of the additional resources provided under this Act [see Tables for classification].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1995;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> $54,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> $49,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1998.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b65fcf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229"><num value="1229">§ 1229.</num><heading> Initiation of removal proceedings</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to appear</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fcf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In removal proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, written notice (in this section referred to as a “notice to appear”) shall be given in person to the alien (or, if personal service is not practicable, through service by mail to the alien or to the alien’s counsel of record, if any) specifying the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The nature of the proceedings against the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The legal authority under which the proceedings are conducted.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The acts or conduct alleged to be in violation of law.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The charges against the alien and the statutory provisions alleged to have been violated.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The alien may be represented by counsel and the alien will be provided (i) a period of time to secure counsel under subsection (b)(1) and (ii) a current list of counsel prepared under subsection (b)(2).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The requirement that the alien must immediately provide (or have provided) the Attorney General with a written record of an address and telephone number (if any) at which the alien may be contacted respecting proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The requirement that the alien must provide the Attorney General immediately with a written record of any change of the alien’s address or telephone number.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/F/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The consequences under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5">section 1229a(b)(5) of this title</ref> of failure to provide address and telephone information pursuant to this subparagraph.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/G/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The time and place at which the proceedings will be held.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fcff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/G/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The consequences under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5">section 1229a(b)(5) of this title</ref> of the failure, except under exceptional circumstances, to appear at such proceedings.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of change in time or place of proceedings</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In removal proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, in the case of any change or postponement in the time and place of such proceedings, subject to subparagraph (B) a written notice shall be given in person to the alien (or, if personal service is not practicable, through service by mail to the alien or to the alien’s counsel of record, if any) specifying—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b65fd02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the new time or place of the proceedings, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b65fd03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the consequences under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5">section 1229a(b)(5) of this title</ref> of failing, except under exceptional circumstances, to attend such proceedings.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien not in detention, a written notice shall not be required under this paragraph if the alien has failed to provide the address required under paragraph (1)(F).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Central address files</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall create a system to record and preserve on a timely basis notices of addresses and telephone numbers (and changes) provided under paragraph (1)(F).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Securing of counsel</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In order that an alien be permitted the opportunity to secure counsel before the first hearing date in proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, the hearing date shall not be scheduled earlier than 10 days after the service of the notice to appear, unless the alien requests in writing an earlier hearing date.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Current lists of counsel</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide for lists (updated not less often than quarterly) of persons who have indicated their availability to represent pro bono aliens in proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>. Such lists shall be provided under subsection (a)(1)(E) and otherwise made generally available.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the Attorney General from proceeding against an alien pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> if the time period described in paragraph (1) has elapsed and the alien has failed to secure counsel.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Service by mail</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Service by mail under this section shall be sufficient if there is proof of attempted delivery to the last address provided by the alien in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(F).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Prompt initiation of removal</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fd0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> In the case of an alien who is convicted of an offense which makes the alien deportable, the Attorney General shall begin any removal proceeding as expeditiously as possible after the date of the conviction.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b65fd0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification of compliance with restrictions on disclosure</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In cases where an enforcement action leading to a removal proceeding was taken against an alien at any of the locations specified in paragraph (2), the Notice to Appear shall include a statement that the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1367">section 1367 of this title</ref> have been complied with.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Locations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The locations specified in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fd11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> At a domestic violence shelter, a rape crisis center, supervised visitation center, family justice center, a victim services, or victim services provider, or a community-based organization.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b65fd12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> At a courthouse (or in connection with that appearance of the alien at a courthouse) if the alien is appearing in connection with a protection order case, child custody case, or other civil or criminal case relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking in which the alien has been battered or subject to extreme cruelty or if the alien is described in subparagraph (T) or (U) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b65fd13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 239, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-587">110 Stat. 3009–587</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s825/c/1">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 825(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3065">119 Stat. 3065</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/d">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(d)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/763">120 Stat. 763</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b65fd14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b65fd15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b65fd16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1229, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 4, § 239, <ref href="/us/stat/66/203">66 Stat. 203</ref>, as amended, which related to designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft, was renumbered section 234 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-587">110 Stat. 3009–587</ref>, and was transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1224">section 1224 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b65fd17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271">Pub. L. 109–271</ref> substituted “(U)” for “(V)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b65fd18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s825/c/2">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 825(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3065">119 Stat. 3065</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s825/c/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>] and shall apply to apprehensions occurring on or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b65fd19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b65fd1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fd1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b65fd1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Consideration of Military Service in Removal Determinations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/s570B/b">Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title V, § 570B(b)</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/1399">133 Stat. 1399</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/s570B/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With regards to an individual, an immigration officer shall take into consideration evidence of military service by that individual in determining whether—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> to issue to that individual a notice to appear in removal proceedings, an administrative order of removal, or a reinstatement of a final removal order; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> to execute a final order of removal regarding that individual.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The term ‘evidence of service’ means evidence that an individual served as a member of the Armed Forces, and the characterization of each period of service of that individual in the Armed Forces.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The term ‘immigration officer’ has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.).”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b65fd1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a"><num value="1229a">§ 1229a.</num><heading> Removal proceedings</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Proceeding</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An immigration judge shall conduct proceedings for deciding the inadmissibility or deportability of an alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Charges</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien placed in proceedings under this section may be charged with any applicable ground of inadmissibility under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> or any applicable ground of deportability under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusive procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, a proceeding under this section shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for determining whether an alien may be admitted to the United States or, if the alien has been so admitted, removed from the United States. Nothing in this section shall affect proceedings conducted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228">section 1228 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct of proceeding</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority of immigration judge</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The immigration judge shall administer oaths, receive evidence, and interrogate, examine, and cross-examine the alien and any witnesses. The immigration judge may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and presentation of evidence. The immigration judge shall have authority (under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General) to sanction by civil money penalty any action (or inaction) in contempt of the judge’s proper exercise of authority under this chapter.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Form of proceeding</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The proceeding may take place—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b65fd26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in person,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b65fd27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> where agreed to by the parties, in the absence of the alien,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b65fd28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> through video conference, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b65fd29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> subject to subparagraph (B), through telephone conference.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Consent required in certain cases</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An evidentiary hearing on the merits may only be conducted through a telephone conference with the consent of the alien involved after the alien has been advised of the right to proceed in person or through video conference.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b65fd2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Presence of alien</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If it is impracticable by reason of an alien’s mental incompetency for the alien to be present at the proceeding, the Attorney General shall prescribe safeguards to protect the rights and privileges of the alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68471c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien’s rights in proceeding</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In proceedings under this section, under regulations of the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68471d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien shall have the privilege of being represented, at no expense to the Government, by counsel of the alien’s choosing who is authorized to practice in such proceedings,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68471e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against the alien, to present evidence on the alien’s own behalf, and to cross-examine witnesses presented by the Government but these rights shall not entitle the alien to examine such national security information as the Government may proffer in opposition to the alien’s admission to the United States or to an application by the alien for discretionary relief under this chapter, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68471f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a complete record shall be kept of all testimony and evidence produced at the proceeding.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684720-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Consequences of failure to appear</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684721-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien who, after written notice required under paragraph (1) or (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref> has been provided to the alien or the alien’s counsel of record, does not attend a proceeding under this section, shall be ordered removed in absentia if the Service establishes by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence that the written notice was so provided and that the alien is removable (as defined in subsection (e)(2)). The written notice by the Attorney General shall be considered sufficient for purposes of this subparagraph if provided at the most recent address provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/F">section 1229(a)(1)(F) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684722-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> No notice if failure to provide address information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">No written notice shall be required under subparagraph (A) if the alien has failed to provide the address required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/1/F">section 1229(a)(1)(F) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684723-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Rescission of order</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such an order may be rescinded only—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684724-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> upon a motion to reopen filed within 180 days after the date of the order of removal if the alien demonstrates that the failure to appear was because of exceptional circumstances (as defined in subsection (e)(1)), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684725-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> upon a motion to reopen filed at any time if the alien demonstrates that the alien did not receive notice in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref> or the alien demonstrates that the alien was in Federal or State custody and the failure to appear was through no fault of the alien.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">The filing of the motion to reopen described in clause (i) or (ii) shall stay the removal of the alien pending disposition of the motion by the immigration judge.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684726-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect on judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any petition for review under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref> of an order entered in absentia under this paragraph shall (except in cases described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/5">section 1252(b)(5) of this title</ref>) be confined to (i) the validity of the notice provided to the alien, (ii) the reasons for the alien’s not attending the proceeding, and (iii) whether or not the alien is removable.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684727-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional application to certain aliens in contiguous territory</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The preceding provisions of this paragraph shall apply to all aliens placed in proceedings under this section, including any alien who remains in a contiguous foreign territory pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/2/C">section 1225(b)(2)(C) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684728-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of frivolous behavior</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall, by regulation—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684729-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> define in a proceeding before an immigration judge or before an appellate administrative body under this subchapter, frivolous behavior for which attorneys may be sanctioned,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68472a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> specify the circumstances under which an administrative appeal of a decision or ruling will be considered frivolous and will be summarily dismissed, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68472b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> impose appropriate sanctions (which may include suspension and disbarment) in the case of frivolous behavior.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Attorney General to take actions with respect to inappropriate behavior.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68472c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on discretionary relief for failure to appear</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any alien against whom a final order of removal is entered in absentia under this subsection and who, at the time of the notice described in paragraph (1) or (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref>, was provided oral notice, either in the alien’s native language or in another language the alien understands, of the time and place of the proceedings and of the consequences under this paragraph of failing, other than because of exceptional circumstances (as defined in subsection (e)(1)) to attend a proceeding under this section, shall not be eligible for relief under section 1229b, 1229c, 1255, 1258, or 1259 of this title for a period of 10 years after the date of the entry of the final order of removal.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68472d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Decision and burden of proof</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68472e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Decision</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68472f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">At the conclusion of the proceeding the immigration judge shall decide whether an alien is removable from the United States. The determination of the immigration judge shall be based only on the evidence produced at the hearing.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684730-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain medical decisions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If a medical officer or civil surgeon or board of medical officers has certified under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222/b">section 1222(b) of this title</ref> that an alien has a disease, illness, or addiction which would make the alien inadmissible under paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, the decision of the immigration judge shall be based solely upon such certification.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684731-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Burden on alien</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the proceeding the alien has the burden of establishing—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684732-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> if the alien is an applicant for admission, that the alien is clearly and beyond doubt entitled to be admitted and is not inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684733-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> by clear and convincing evidence, that the alien is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to a prior admission.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In meeting the burden of proof under subparagraph (B), the alien shall have access to the alien’s visa or other entry document, if any, and any other records and documents, not considered by the Attorney General to be confidential, pertaining to the alien’s admission or presence in the United States.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684734-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Burden on service in cases of deportable aliens</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684735-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the proceeding the Service has the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that, in the case of an alien who has been admitted to the United States, the alien is deportable. No decision on deportability shall be valid unless it is based upon reasonable, substantial, and probative evidence.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684736-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Proof of convictions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In any proceeding under this chapter, any of the following documents or records (or a certified copy of such an official document or record) shall constitute proof of a criminal conviction:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684737-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> An official record of judgment and conviction.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684738-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> An official record of plea, verdict, and sentence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684739-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> A docket entry from court records that indicates the existence of the conviction.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68473a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> Official minutes of a court proceeding or a transcript of a court hearing in which the court takes notice of the existence of the conviction.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68473b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> An abstract of a record of conviction prepared by the court in which the conviction was entered, or by a State official associated with the State’s repository of criminal justice records, that indicates the charge or section of law violated, the disposition of the case, the existence and date of conviction, and the sentence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68473c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> Any document or record prepared by, or under the direction of, the court in which the conviction was entered that indicates the existence of a conviction.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68473d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> Any document or record attesting to the conviction that is maintained by an official of a State or Federal penal institution, which is the basis for that institution’s authority to assume custody of the individual named in the record.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68473e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Electronic records</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In any proceeding under this chapter, any record of conviction or abstract that has been submitted by electronic means to the Service from a State or court shall be admissible as evidence to prove a criminal conviction if it is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68473f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> certified by a State official associated with the State’s repository of criminal justice records as an official record from its repository or by a court official from the court in which the conviction was entered as an official record from its repository, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684740-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/3/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> certified in writing by a Service official as having been received electronically from the State’s record repository or the court’s record repository.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">A certification under clause (i) may be by means of a computer-generated signature and statement of authenticity.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684741-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Applications for relief from removal</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684742-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien applying for relief or protection from removal has the burden of proof to establish that the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684743-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> satisfies the applicable eligibility requirements; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684744-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> with respect to any form of relief that is granted in the exercise of discretion, that the alien merits a favorable exercise of discretion.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684745-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Sustaining burden</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The applicant must comply with the applicable requirements to submit information or documentation in support of the applicant’s application for relief or protection as provided by law or by regulation or in the instructions for the application form. In evaluating the testimony of the applicant or other witness in support of the application, the immigration judge will determine whether or not the testimony is credible, is persuasive, and refers to specific facts sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant has satisfied the applicant’s burden of proof. In determining whether the applicant has met such burden, the immigration judge shall weigh the credible testimony along with other evidence of record. Where the immigration judge determines that the applicant should provide evidence which corroborates otherwise credible testimony, such evidence must be provided unless the applicant demonstrates that the applicant does not have the evidence and cannot reasonably obtain the evidence.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684746-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Credibility determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Considering the totality of the circumstances, and all relevant factors, the immigration judge may base a credibility determination on the demeanor, candor, or responsiveness of the applicant or witness, the inherent plausibility of the applicant’s or witness’s account, the consistency between the applicant’s or witness’s written and oral statements (whenever made and whether or not under oath, and considering the circumstances under which the statements were made), the internal consistency of each such statement, the consistency of such statements with other evidence of record (including the reports of the Department of State on country conditions), and any inaccuracies or falsehoods in such statements, without regard to whether an inconsistency, inaccuracy, or falsehood goes to the heart of the applicant’s claim, or any other relevant factor. There is no presumption of credibility, however, if no adverse credibility determination is explicitly made, the applicant or witness shall have a rebuttable presumption of credibility on appeal.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684747-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the immigration judge decides that the alien is removable and orders the alien to be removed, the judge shall inform the alien of the right to appeal that decision and of the consequences for failure to depart under the order of removal, including civil and criminal penalties.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684748-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Motions to reconsider</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684749-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien may file one motion to reconsider a decision that the alien is removable from the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68474a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The motion must be filed within 30 days of the date of entry of a final administrative order of removal.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68474b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The motion shall specify the errors of law or fact in the previous order and shall be supported by pertinent authority.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68474c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Motions to reopen</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68474d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien may file one motion to reopen proceedings under this section, except that this limitation shall not apply so as to prevent the filing of one motion to reopen described in subparagraph (C)(iv).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68474e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The motion to reopen shall state the new facts that will be proven at a hearing to be held if the motion is granted, and shall be supported by affidavits or other evidentiary material.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68474f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684750-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in this subparagraph, the motion to reopen shall be filed within 90 days of the date of entry of a final administrative order of removal.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684751-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Asylum</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">There is no time limit on the filing of a motion to reopen if the basis of the motion is to apply for relief under sections <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002046">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002046"><num>1</num> So in original.</note> 1158 or 1231(b)(3) of this title and is based on changed country conditions arising in the country of nationality or the country to which removal has been ordered, if such evidence is material and was not available and would not have been discovered or presented at the previous proceeding.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684752-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to appear</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The filing of a motion to reopen an order entered pursuant to subsection (b)(5) is subject to the deadline specified in subparagraph (C) of such subsection.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684753-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for battered spouses, children, and parents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Any limitation under this section on the deadlines for filing such motions shall not apply—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b684754-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> if the basis for the motion is to apply for relief under clause (iii) or (iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title</ref>, clause (ii) or (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">section 1154(a)(1)(B) of this title</ref>,,<sup>1</sup> <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b">section 1229b(b) of this title</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect on <date date="1997-03-31">March 31, 1997</date>);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b684755-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> if the motion is accompanied by a cancellation of removal application to be filed with the Attorney General or by a copy of the self-petition that has been or will be filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service upon the granting of the motion to reopen;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b684756-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> if the motion to reopen is filed within 1 year of the entry of the final order of removal, except that the Attorney General may, in the Attorney General’s discretion, waive this time limitation in the case of an alien who demonstrates extraordinary circumstances or extreme hardship to the alien’s child; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b684757-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iv/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> if the alien is physically present in the United States at the time of filing the motion.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> The filing of a motion to reopen under this clause shall only stay the removal of a qualified alien (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641/c/1/B">section 1641(c)(1)(B) of this title</ref> <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002047">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002047"><num>2</num> So in original. A closing parenthesis probably should appear.</note> pending the final disposition of the motion, including exhaustion of all appeals if the motion establishes that the alien is a qualified alien.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684758-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Stipulated removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall provide by regulation for the entry by an immigration judge of an order of removal stipulated to by the alien (or the alien’s representative) and the Service. A stipulated order shall constitute a conclusive determination of the alien’s removability from the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684759-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b">section 1229b of this title</ref>:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68475a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptional circumstances</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “exceptional circumstances” refers to exceptional circumstances (such as battery or extreme cruelty to the alien or any child or parent of the alien, serious illness of the alien, or serious illness or death of the spouse, child, or parent of the alien, but not including less compelling circumstances) beyond the control of the alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68475b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Removable</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “removable” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68475c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of an alien not admitted to the United States, that the alien is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68475d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of an alien admitted to the United States, that the alien is deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b68475e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 240, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-589">110 Stat. 3009–589</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/c/1/A">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1506(c)(1)(A)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1528">114 Stat. 1528</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/d">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(d)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/304">119 Stat. 304</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII</ref>, §§ 813(a)(1), 825(a), <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3057">119 Stat. 3057</ref>, 3063.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b68475f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b684760-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b684761-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3), (b)(1), (4)(B), and (c)(3)(B), (C), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">Section 1254 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(7)(C)(iv)(I), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b684762-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 240 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, was renumbered section 240C, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1230">section 1230 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b684763-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (c)(7)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s825/a/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 825(a)(1)</ref>, inserted before period at end “, except that this limitation shall not apply so as to prevent the filing of one motion to reopen described in subparagraph (C)(iv)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"> Subsec. (c)(7)(C)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s825/a/2/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 825(a)(2)(A)</ref>, (B), substituted “spouses, children, and parents” for “spouses and children” in heading and “Any limitation under this section on the deadlines for filing such motions shall not apply” for “The deadline specified in subsection (b)(5)(C) of this section for filing a motion to reopen does not apply” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(7)(C)(iv)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s825/a/2/C">Pub. L. 109–162, § 825(a)(2)(C)</ref>, which directed substitution of “, <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b">section 1229b(b) of this title</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect on <date date="1997-03-31">March 31, 1997</date>)” for “or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b">section 1229b(b) of this title</ref>”, was executed by making the substitution for “or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2">section 1229b(b)(2) of this title</ref>”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(7)(C)(iv)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s825/a/2/D">Pub. L. 109–162, § 825(a)(2)(D)</ref>–(F), added subcl. (IV).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s813/a/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 813(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “battery or extreme cruelty to the alien or any child or parent of the alien, serious illness of the alien,” for “serious illness of the alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (c)(4) to (7). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Pub. L. 109–13</ref> added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (6) as (5) to (7), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (c)(6)(C)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Pub. L. 106–386</ref> added cl. (iv).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b684764-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b684765-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s813/a/2">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 813(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3058">119 Stat. 3058</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s813/a/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to a failure to appear that occurs before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b684766-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Pub. L. 109–13</ref> effective <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, and applicable to applications for asylum, withholding, or other relief from removal made on or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/h/2">section 101(h)(2) of Pub. L. 109–13</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b684767-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/c/1/B">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1506(c)(1)(B)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1528">114 Stat. 1528</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/c/1/B">“The amendment made by subparagraph (A) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 304 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229–122">8 U.S.C. 1229–122</ref>9c) [<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b684768-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3)(B), (C) of this section applicable to proving convictions entered before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s322/c">section 322(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b684769-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b68476a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Elimination of Time Limitations on Motions To Reopen Deportation Proceedings for Victims of Domestic Violence</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/c/2">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1506(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1528">114 Stat. 1528</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII</ref>, §§ 814(a), 825(b), <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3058">119 Stat. 3058</ref>, 3064, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII"> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any limitation imposed by law on motions to reopen or rescind deportation proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note))—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="I">“(I)</num><chapeau> there is no time limit on the filing of a motion to reopen such proceedings, and the deadline specified in section 242B(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as so in effect) (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b/c/3">8 U.S.C. 1252b(c)(3)</ref>) does not apply—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="aa">“(aa)</num><content> if the basis of the motion is to apply for relief under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 204(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)</ref>), clause (ii) or (iii) of section 204(a)(1)(B) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)</ref>), or section 244(a)(3) of such Act (as so in effect) (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)</ref>); and</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="bb">“(bb)</num><content> if the motion is accompanied by a suspension of deportation application to be filed with the Secretary of Homeland Security or by a copy of the self-petition that will be filed with the Department of Homeland Security upon the granting of the motion to reopen; and</content> -</item> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="II">“(II)</num><content> any such limitation shall not apply so as to prevent the filing of one motion to reopen described in section 240(c)(7)(C)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7">8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)</ref>).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Prima facie case</inline>.—</heading><content>The filing of a motion to reopen under this subparagraph shall only stay the removal of a qualified alien (as defined in section 431(c)(1)(B) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641/c/1/B">8 U.S.C. 1641(c)(1)(B)</ref>)[)] pending the final disposition of the motion, including exhaustion of all appeals if the motion establishes that the alien is a qualified alien.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subparagraph (A) shall apply to motions filed by aliens who are physically present in the United States and who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> are, or were, in deportation or exclusion proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note)); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><chapeau> have become eligible to apply for relief described in subparagraph (A)(i) as a result of the amendments made by—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="I">“(I)</num><content> subtitle G [§ 40701 et seq.] of title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Public Law 103–322</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/108/1953">108 Stat. 1953</ref> et seq.) [see Tables for classification]; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="II">“(II)</num><content> this title [see Short Title of 2000 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>].”</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b68476b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b68476c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b"><num value="1229b">§ 1229b.</num><heading> Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68476d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Cancellation of removal for certain permanent residents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may cancel removal in the case of an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b68476e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> has been an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence for not less than 5 years,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b68476f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> has resided in the United States continuously for 7 years after having been admitted in any status, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b684770-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> has not been convicted of any aggravated felony.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684771-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain nonpermanent residents</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684772-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684773-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 10 years immediately preceding the date of such application;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684774-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has been a person of good moral character during such period;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684775-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> has not been convicted of an offense under section 1182(a)(2), 1227(a)(2), or 1227(a)(3) of this title, subject to paragraph (5); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b684776-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> establishes that removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien’s spouse, parent, or child, who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684777-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for battered spouse or child</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684778-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien demonstrates that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684779-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68477a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent who is or was a United States citizen (or is the parent of a child of a United States citizen and the child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by such citizen parent);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68477b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent who is or was a lawful permanent resident (or is the parent of a child of an alien who is or was a lawful permanent resident and the child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by such permanent resident parent); or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68477c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident whom the alien intended to marry, but whose marriage is not legitimate because of that United States citizen’s or lawful permanent resident’s bigamy;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68477d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of such application, and the issuance of a charging document for removal proceedings shall not toll the 3-year period of continuous physical presence in the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68477e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the alien has been a person of good moral character during such period, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (C);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68477f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the alien is not inadmissible under paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, is not deportable under paragraphs (1)(G) or (2) through (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>, subject to paragraph (5), and has not been convicted of an aggravated felony; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684780-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the removal would result in extreme hardship to the alien, the alien’s child, or the alien’s parent.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684781-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Physical presence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding subsection (d)(2), for purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii) or for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reason of an absence if the alien demonstrates a connection between the absence and the battering or extreme cruelty perpetrated against the alien. No absence or portion of an absence connected to the battering or extreme cruelty shall count toward the 90-day or 180-day limits established in subsection (d)(2). If any absence or aggregate absences exceed 180 days, the absences or portions of the absences will not be considered to break the period of continuous presence. Any such period of time excluded from the 180-day limit shall be excluded in computing the time during which the alien has been physically present for purposes of the 3-year requirement set forth in this subparagraph, subparagraph (A)(ii), and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684782-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Good moral character</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/f">section 1101(f) of this title</ref>, an act or conviction that does not bar the Attorney General from granting relief under this paragraph by reason of subparagraph (A)(iv) shall not bar the Attorney General from finding the alien to be of good moral character under subparagraph (A)(iii) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), if the Attorney General finds that the act or conviction was connected to the alien’s having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty and determines that a waiver is otherwise warranted.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684783-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Credible evidence considered</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684784-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Recordation of date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to aliens who the Attorney General adjusts to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under paragraph (1) or (2), the Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date of the Attorney General’s cancellation of removal under paragraph (1) or (2).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684785-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Children of battered aliens and parents of battered alien children</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684786-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall grant parole under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> to any alien who is a—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684787-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> child of an alien granted relief under section 1229b(b)(2) or 1254(a)(3) of this title (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684788-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> parent of a child alien granted relief under section 1229b(b)(2) or 1254(a)(3) of this title (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684789-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Duration of parole</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The grant of parole shall extend from the time of the grant of relief under subsection (b)(2) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) to the time the application for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under this paragraph has been finally adjudicated. Applications for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under this paragraph shall be treated as if the applicants were VAWA self-petitioners. Failure by the alien granted relief under subsection (b)(2) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) to exercise due diligence in filing a visa petition on behalf of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) may result in revocation of parole.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68478a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Application of domestic violence waiver authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The authority provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7">section 1227(a)(7) of this title</ref> may apply under paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(C), and (2)(A)(iv) in a cancellation of removal and adjustment of status proceeding.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68478b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Relatives of trafficking victims</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68478c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Upon written request by a law enforcement official, the Secretary of Homeland Security may parole under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref> any alien who is a relative of an alien granted continued presence under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7105/c/3/A">section 7105(c)(3)(A) of title 22</ref>, if the relative—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b68478d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> was, on the date on which law enforcement applied for such continued presence—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b68478e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> in the case of an alien granted continued presence who is under 21 years of age, the spouse, child, parent, or unmarried sibling under 18 years of age, of the alien; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b68478f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of an alien granted continued presence who is 21 years of age or older, the spouse or child of the alien; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684790-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is a parent or sibling of the alien who the requesting law enforcement official, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, as appropriate, determines to be in present danger of retaliation as a result of the alien’s escape from the severe form of trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement, irrespective of age.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684791-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Duration of parole</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684792-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Secretary may extend the parole granted under subparagraph (A) until the final adjudication of the application filed by the principal alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684793-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Other limits on duration</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If an application described in clause (i) is not filed, the parole granted under subparagraph (A) may extend until the later of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b684794-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the date on which the principal alien’s authority to remain in the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7105/c/3/A">section 7105(c)(3)(A) of title 22</ref> is terminated; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b684795-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the date on which a civil action filed by the principal alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1595">section 1595 of title 18</ref> is concluded.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684796-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Due diligence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Failure by the principal alien to exercise due diligence in filing a visa petition on behalf of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), or in pursuing the civil action described in clause (ii)(II) (as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security in consultation with the Attorney General), may result in revocation of parole.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b684797-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Other limitations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A relative may not be granted parole under this paragraph if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684798-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General has reason to believe that the relative was knowingly complicit in the trafficking of an alien permitted to remain in the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7105/c/3/A">section 7105(c)(3)(A) of title 22</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b684799-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/6/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the relative is an alien described in paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> or paragraph (2) or (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b68479a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens ineligible for relief</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions of subsections (a) and (b)(1) shall not apply to any of the following aliens:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b68479b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> An alien who entered the United States as a crewman subsequent to <date date="1964-06-30">June 30, 1964</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b68479c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An alien who was admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant exchange alien as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref>, or has acquired the status of such a nonimmigrant exchange alien after admission, in order to receive graduate medical education or training, regardless of whether or not the alien is subject to or has fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b68479d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> An alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68479e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> was admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant exchange alien as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> or has acquired the status of such a nonimmigrant exchange alien after admission other than to receive graduate medical education or training,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b68479f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6847a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> has not fulfilled that requirement or received a waiver thereof.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6847a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> An alien who is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3">section 1182(a)(3) of this title</ref> or deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4">section 1227(a)(4) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6847a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> An alien who is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/i">section 1231(b)(3)(B)(i) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6847a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/c/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> An alien whose removal has previously been cancelled under this section or whose deportation was suspended under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">section 1254(a) of this title</ref> or who has been granted relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/c">section 1182(c) of this title</ref>, as such sections were in effect before <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules relating to continuous residence or physical presence</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of continuous period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this section, any period of continuous residence or continuous physical presence in the United States shall be deemed to end (A) except in the case of an alien who applies for cancellation of removal under subsection (b)(2), when the alien is served a notice to appear under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref>, or (B) when the alien has committed an offense referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">section 1182(a)(2) of this title</ref> that renders the alien inadmissible to the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/2">section 1182(a)(2) of this title</ref> or removable from the United States under section 1227(a)(2) or 1227(a)(4) of this title, whichever is earliest.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of certain breaks in presence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States under subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) if the alien has departed from the United States for any period in excess of 90 days or for any periods in the aggregate exceeding 180 days.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuity not required because of honorable service in Armed Forces and presence upon entry into service</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The requirements of continuous residence or continuous physical presence in the United States under subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to an alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6847a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has served for a minimum period of 24 months in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States and, if separated from such service, was separated under honorable conditions, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6847a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> at the time of the alien’s enlistment or induction was in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual limitation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Aggregate limitation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Attorney General may not cancel the removal and adjust the status under this section, nor suspend the deportation and adjust the status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">section 1254(a) of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>), of a total of more than 4,000 aliens in any fiscal year. The previous sentence shall apply regardless of when an alien applied for such cancellation and adjustment, or such suspension and adjustment, and whether such an alien had previously applied for suspension of deportation under such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">section 1254(a) of this title</ref>. The numerical limitation under this paragraph shall apply to the aggregate number of decisions in any fiscal year to cancel the removal (and adjust the status) of an alien, or suspend the deportation (and adjust the status) of an alien, under this section or such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">section 1254(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Fiscal year 1997</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For fiscal year 1997, paragraph (1) shall only apply to decisions to cancel the removal of an alien, or suspend the deportation of an alien, made after <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General may cancel the removal or suspend the deportation, in addition to the normal allotment for fiscal year 1998, of a number of aliens equal to 4,000 less the number of such cancellations of removal and suspensions of deportation granted in fiscal year 1997 after <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6847ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for certain aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6847ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Aliens described in section 309(c)(5)(C)(i) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (as amended by the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6847af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/e/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Aliens in deportation proceedings prior to <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>, who applied for suspension of deportation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6847b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 240A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-594">110 Stat. 3009–594</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s204/a">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 204(a)</ref>–(c), <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2200">111 Stat. 2200</ref>, 2201; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V</ref>, §§ 1504(a), (b), 1505(b)(2), 1506(b)(1), <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1522">114 Stat. 1522</ref>, 1524, 1525, 1527; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII</ref>, §§ 813(c)(1), 822(a), (b), <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3058">119 Stat. 3058</ref>, 3062, 3063; <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/e">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(e)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/763">120 Stat. 763</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s205/b">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 205(b)</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5062">122 Stat. 5062</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6847b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6847b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b6847b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">Section 1254 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2)(B), (C), (4), (c)(6), and (e)(1), (3)(B), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/c">Section 1182(c) of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(6), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-597">110 Stat. 3009–597</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2)(B), (C), (4), and (e)(3)(A), is <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s309">section 309 of title III of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6847b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457">Pub. L. 110–457</ref> added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s813/c/1/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 813(c)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “, subject to paragraph (5)” for “(except in a case described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7">section 1227(a)(7) of this title</ref> where the Attorney General exercises discretion to grant a waiver)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s813/c/1/B">Pub. L. 109–162, § 813(c)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “, subject to paragraph (5)” for “(except in a case described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7">section 1227(a)(7) of this title</ref> where the Attorney General exercises discretion to grant a waiver)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s822/a/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 822(a)(2)</ref>, which directed amendment of fourth sentence by substituting “this subparagraph, subparagraph (A)(ii),” for “subsection (b)(2)(B) of this section”, was executed by making the substitution for language which read in the original “section 240A(b)(2)(B)”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s822/a/1">Pub. L. 109–162, § 822(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “(A)(ii)” for “(A)(i)(II)” in first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s822/b">Pub. L. 109–162, § 822(b)</ref>, substituted “(A)(iii)” for “(A)(i)(III)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271">Pub. L. 109–271</ref> substituted “the applicants were VAWA self-petitioners” for “they were applications filed under section 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of this title for purposes of section 1255 (a) and (c) of this title”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s813/c/1/C">Pub. L. 109–162, § 813(c)(1)(C)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1505/b/2">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1505(b)(2)</ref>, inserted before semicolon “(except in a case described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/7">section 1227(a)(7) of this title</ref> where the Attorney General exercises discretion to grant a waiver)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1504/a">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1504(a)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “(2) The Attorney General may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien demonstrates that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by a spouse or parent who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident (or is the parent of a child of a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident and the child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by such citizen or permanent resident parent);</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) the alien has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of such application;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(C) the alien has been a person of good moral character during such period;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(D) the alien is not inadmissible under paragraph (2) or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>, is not deportable under paragraph (1)(G) or (2) through (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>, and has not been convicted of an aggravated felony; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(E) the removal would result in extreme hardship to the alien, the alien’s child, or (in the case of an alien who is a child) to the alien’s parent.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1504/b">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1504(b)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1506/b/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1506(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “(A) except in the case of an alien who applies for cancellation of removal under subsection (b)(2), when the alien is served a notice to appear under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref>, or (B)” for “when the alien is served a notice to appear under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref> or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (b)(1), (2). <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s204/b">Pub. L. 105–100, § 204(b)</ref>, in introductory provisions, substituted “may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien” for “may cancel removal in the case of an alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s204/c">Pub. L. 105–100, § 204(c)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Attorney General may adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence any alien who the Attorney General determines meets the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2). The number of adjustments under this paragraph shall not exceed 4,000 for any fiscal year. The Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date the Attorney General’s cancellation of removal under paragraph (1) or (2) or determination under this paragraph.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s204/a">Pub. L. 105–100, § 204(a)</ref>, amended heading and text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Attorney General may not cancel the removal and adjust the status under this section, nor suspend the deportation and adjust the status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">section 1254(a) of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>), of a total of more than 4,000 aliens in any fiscal year. The previous sentence shall apply regardless of when an alien applied for such cancellation and adjustment and whether such an alien had previously applied for suspension of deportation under such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a">section 1254(a) of this title</ref>.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6847b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6847b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1504/c">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1504(c)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1524">114 Stat. 1524</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1504/c">“Any individual who becomes eligible for relief by reason of the enactment of the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section], shall be eligible to file a motion to reopen pursuant to section 240(c)(6)(C)(iv) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/7/C/iv">8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)(C)(iv)</ref>]. The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 304 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/587">110 Stat. 587</ref> [3009–587]). Such portions of the amendments made by subsection (b) that relate to section 244(a)(3) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)</ref>] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) shall take effect as if included in subtitle G [§ 40701 et seq.] of title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Public Law 103–322</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/108/1953">108 Stat. 1953</ref> et seq.) [see Tables for classification].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/b/2">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1506(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1527">114 Stat. 1527</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/b/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 304 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/587">110 Stat. 587</ref> [3009–587]).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6847b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1997 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s204/e">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 204(e)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2201">111 Stat. 2201</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s204/e">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b6847b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, with certain transitional provisions including provision that subsec. (d)(1), (2) of this section be applicable to notices to appear issued before, on, or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6847b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6ab7ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Discretion To Consent to an Alien’s Reapplication for Admission</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s813/b">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 813(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3058">119 Stat. 3058</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s813/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State shall continue to have discretion to consent to an alien’s reapplication for admission after a previous order of removal, deportation, or exclusion.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the officials described in paragraph (1) should particularly consider exercising this authority in cases under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV</ref>, see Tables for classification], cases involving nonimmigrants described in subparagraph (T) or (U) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)</ref>), and relief under section 240A(b)(2) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2">8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)(2)</ref>] or 244(a)(3) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)</ref>] of such Act (as in effect on <date date="1997-03-31">March 31, 1997</date>) pursuant to regulations under section 212.2 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="definitions" id="id7b6ab7bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Definitions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For definition of the term “removable” used in subsec. (d)(1), see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/e">section 1229a(e) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6ab7bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c"><num value="1229c">§ 1229c.</num><heading> Voluntary departure</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain conditions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may permit an alien voluntarily to depart the United States at the alien’s own expense under this subsection, in lieu of being subject to proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> or prior to the completion of such proceedings, if the alien is not deportable under section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Period</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (B), permission to depart voluntarily under this subsection shall not be valid for a period exceeding 120 days.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Three-year pilot program waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">During the period <date date="2000-10-01">October 1, 2000</date>, through <date date="2003-09-30">September 30, 2003</date>, and subject to subparagraphs (C) and (D)(ii), the Attorney General may, in the discretion of the Attorney General for humanitarian purposes, waive application of subparagraph (A) in the case of an alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab7c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> who was admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor (described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/B">section 1101(a)(15)(B) of this title</ref>) under the provisions of the visa waiver pilot program established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>, seeks the waiver for the purpose of continuing to receive medical treatment in the United States from a physician associated with a health care facility, and submits to the Attorney General—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab7c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a detailed diagnosis statement from the physician, which includes the treatment being sought and the expected time period the alien will be required to remain in the United States;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab7c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a statement from the health care facility containing an assurance that the alien’s treatment is not being paid through any Federal or State public health assistance, that the alien’s account has no outstanding balance, and that such facility will notify the Service when the alien is released or treatment is terminated; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab7c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> evidence of financial ability to support the alien’s day-to-day expenses while in the United States (including the expenses of any family member described in clause (ii)) and evidence that any such alien or family member is not receiving any form of public assistance; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab7c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab7c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is a spouse, parent, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other family member of a principal alien described in clause (i); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab7c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> entered the United States accompanying, and with the same status as, such principal alien.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver limitations</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Waivers under subparagraph (B) may be granted only upon a request submitted by a Service district office to Service headquarters.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Not more than 300 waivers may be granted for any fiscal year for a principal alien under subparagraph (B)(i).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Except as provided in subclause (II), in the case of each principal alien described in subparagraph (B)(i) not more than one adult may be granted a waiver under subparagraph (B)(ii).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> Not more than two adults may be granted a waiver under subparagraph (B)(ii) in a case in which—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab7cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/iii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> the principal alien described in subparagraph (B)(i) is a dependent under the age of 18; or</content> -</item> -<item style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab7d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/C/iii/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> one such adult is age 55 or older or is physically handicapped.</content> -</item> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Report to Congress; suspension of waiver authority</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Not later than March 30 of each year, the Commissioner shall submit to the Congress an annual report regarding all waivers granted under subparagraph (B) during the preceding fiscal year.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authority of the Attorney General under subparagraph (B) shall be suspended during any period in which an annual report under clause (i) is past due and has not been submitted.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Bond</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may require an alien permitted to depart voluntarily under this subsection to post a voluntary departure bond, to be surrendered upon proof that the alien has departed the United States within the time specified.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of aliens arriving in the United States</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien who is arriving in the United States and with respect to whom proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> are (or would otherwise be) initiated at the time of such alien’s arrival, paragraph (1) shall not apply. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as preventing such an alien from withdrawing the application for admission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/4">section 1225(a)(4) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> At conclusion of proceedings</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may permit an alien voluntarily to depart the United States at the alien’s own expense if, at the conclusion of a proceeding under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, the immigration judge enters an order granting voluntary departure in lieu of removal and finds that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien has been physically present in the United States for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date the notice to appear was served under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a">section 1229(a) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the alien is, and has been, a person of good moral character for at least 5 years immediately preceding the alien’s application for voluntary departure;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the alien is not deportable under section 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii) or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4">section 1227(a)(4) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the alien has established by clear and convincing evidence that the alien has the means to depart the United States and intends to do so.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Permission to depart voluntarily under this subsection shall not be valid for a period exceeding 60 days.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Bond</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien permitted to depart voluntarily under this subsection shall be required to post a voluntary departure bond, in an amount necessary to ensure that the alien will depart, to be surrendered upon proof that the alien has departed the United States within the time specified.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens not eligible</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall not permit an alien to depart voluntarily under this section if the alien was previously permitted to so depart after having been found inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/6/A">section 1182(a)(6)(A) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Civil penalty for failure to depart</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraph (2), if an alien is permitted to depart voluntarily under this section and voluntarily fails to depart the United States within the time period specified, the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab7e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall be ineligible, for a period of 10 years, to receive any further relief under this section and sections 1229b, 1255, 1258, and 1259 of this title.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Application of VAWA protections</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The restrictions on relief under paragraph (1) shall not apply to relief under section 1229b or 1255 of this title on the basis of a petition filed by a VAWA self-petitioner, or a petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2">section 1229b(b)(2) of this title</ref>, or under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254/a/3">section 1254(a)(3) of this title</ref> (as in effect prior to <date date="1997-03-31">March 31, 1997</date>), if the extreme cruelty or battery was at least one central reason for the alien’s overstaying the grant of voluntary departure.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of penalties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The order permitting an alien to depart voluntarily shall inform the alien of the penalties under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional conditions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may by regulation limit eligibility for voluntary departure under this section for any class or classes of aliens. No court may review any regulation issued under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1229c/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No court shall have jurisdiction over an appeal from denial of a request for an order of voluntary departure under subsection (b), nor shall any court order a stay of an alien’s removal pending consideration of any claim with respect to voluntary departure.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6ab7e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 240B, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s304/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 304(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-596">110 Stat. 3009–596</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/106/406/s2">Pub. L. 106–406, § 2</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1755">114 Stat. 1755</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s812">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 812</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3057">119 Stat. 3057</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6ab7e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6ab7e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b6ab7ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">Section 1254 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6ab7eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref> reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If an alien is permitted to depart voluntarily under this section and fails voluntarily to depart the United States within the time period specified, the alien shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000, and be ineligible for a period of 10 years for any further relief under this section and sections 1229b, 1255, 1258, and 1259 of this title. The order permitting the alien to depart voluntarily shall inform the alien of the penalties under this subsection.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/406">Pub. L. 106–406</ref> amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Permission to depart voluntarily under this subsection shall not be valid for a period exceeding 120 days.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6ab7ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b6ab7ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6ab7ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6ab7ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1230"><num value="1230">§ 1230.</num><heading> Records of admission</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab7f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1230/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> The Attorney General shall cause to be filed, as a record of admission of each immigrant, the immigrant visa required by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/e">section 1201(e) of this title</ref> to be surrendered at the port of entry by the arriving alien to an immigration officer.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab7f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1230/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The Attorney General shall cause to be filed such record of the admission into the United States of each immigrant admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1181/b">section 1181(b) of this title</ref> and of each nonimmigrant as the Attorney General deems necessary for the enforcement of the immigration laws.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6ab7f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 240C, formerly § 240, <ref href="/us/stat/66/204">66 Stat. 204</ref>; renumbered § 240C and amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 304(a)(2), 308(f)(1)(K), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-587">110 Stat. 3009–587</ref>, 3009–621.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6ab7f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6ab7f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6ab7f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/K">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(K)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6ab7f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6ab7f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6ab7f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6ab7f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231"><num value="1231">§ 1231.</num><heading> Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention, release, and removal of aliens ordered removed</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal period</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as otherwise provided in this section, when an alien is ordered removed, the Attorney General shall remove the alien from the United States within a period of 90 days (in this section referred to as the “removal period”).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab7fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Beginning of period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The removal period begins on the latest of the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab7fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The date the order of removal becomes administratively final.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab7ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If the removal order is judicially reviewed and if a court orders a stay of the removal of the alien, the date of the court’s final order.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab800-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> If the alien is detained or confined (except under an immigration process), the date the alien is released from detention or confinement.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab801-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension of period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The removal period shall be extended beyond a period of 90 days and the alien may remain in detention during such extended period if the alien fails or refuses to make timely application in good faith for travel or other documents necessary to the alien’s departure or conspires or acts to prevent the alien’s removal subject to an order of removal.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab802-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab803-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">During the removal period, the Attorney General shall detain the alien. Under no circumstance during the removal period shall the Attorney General release an alien who has been found inadmissible under section 1182(a)(2) or 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title or deportable under section 1227(a)(2) or 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab804-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement by attorney general of a State</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention requirement under subparagraph (A) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab805-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Supervision after 90-day period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the alien does not leave or is not removed within the removal period, the alien, pending removal, shall be subject to supervision under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General. The regulations shall include provisions requiring the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab806-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to appear before an immigration officer periodically for identification;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab807-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to submit, if necessary, to a medical and psychiatric examination at the expense of the United States Government;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab808-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to give information under oath about the alien’s nationality, circumstances, habits, associations, and activities, and other information the Attorney General considers appropriate; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab809-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> to obey reasonable written restrictions on the alien’s conduct or activities that the Attorney General prescribes for the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab80a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens imprisoned, arrested, or on parole, supervised release, or probation</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab80b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in section 259(a) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002048">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002048"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of title 42 and paragraph (2),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002049">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002049"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “subparagraph (B),”.</note> the Attorney General may not remove an alien who is sentenced to imprisonment until the alien is released from imprisonment. Parole, supervised release, probation, or possibility of arrest or further imprisonment is not a reason to defer removal.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab80c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for removal of nonviolent offenders prior to completion of sentence of imprisonment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General is authorized to remove an alien in accordance with applicable procedures under this chapter before the alien has completed a sentence of imprisonment—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab80d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in the case of an alien in the custody of the Attorney General, if the Attorney General determines that (I) the alien is confined pursuant to a final conviction for a nonviolent offense (other than an offense related to smuggling or harboring of aliens or an offense described in section 1101(a)(43)(B), (C), (E), (I), or (L) of this title <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002050">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002050"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by a closing parenthesis.</note> and (II) the removal of the alien is appropriate and in the best interest of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab80e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in the case of an alien in the custody of a State (or a political subdivision of a State), if the chief State official exercising authority with respect to the incarceration of the alien determines that (I) the alien is confined pursuant to a final conviction for a nonviolent offense (other than an offense described in section 1101(a)(43)(C) or (E) of this title), (II) the removal is appropriate and in the best interest of the State, and (III) submits a written request to the Attorney General that such alien be so removed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab80f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any alien removed pursuant to this paragraph shall be notified of the penalties under the laws of the United States relating to the reentry of deported aliens, particularly the expanded penalties for aliens removed under subparagraph (B).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab810-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> No private right</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">No cause or claim may be asserted under this paragraph against any official of the United States or of any State to compel the release, removal, or consideration for release or removal of any alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab811-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Reinstatement of removal orders against aliens illegally reentering</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the Attorney General finds that an alien has reentered the United States illegally after having been removed or having departed voluntarily, under an order of removal, the prior order of removal is reinstated from its original date and is not subject to being reopened or reviewed, the alien is not eligible and may not apply for any relief under this chapter, and the alien shall be removed under the prior order at any time after the reentry.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab812-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Inadmissible or criminal aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien ordered removed who is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, removable under section 1227(a)(1)(C), 1227(a)(2), or 1227(a)(4) of this title or who has been determined by the Attorney General to be a risk to the community or unlikely to comply with the order of removal, may be detained beyond the removal period and, if released, shall be subject to the terms of supervision in paragraph (3).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab813-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment authorization</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No alien ordered removed shall be eligible to receive authorization to be employed in the United States unless the Attorney General makes a specific finding that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab814-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien cannot be removed due to the refusal of all countries designated by the alien or under this section to receive the alien, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab815-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the removal of the alien is otherwise impracticable or contrary to the public interest.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab816-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Countries to which aliens may be removed</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab817-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens arriving at the United States</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab818-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided by subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who arrives at the United States and with respect to whom proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> were initiated at the time of such alien’s arrival shall be removed to the country in which the alien boarded the vessel or aircraft on which the alien arrived in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab819-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Travel from contiguous territory</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the alien boarded the vessel or aircraft on which the alien arrived in the United States in a foreign territory contiguous to the United States, an island adjacent to the United States, or an island adjacent to a foreign territory contiguous to the United States, and the alien is not a native, citizen, subject, or national of, or does not reside in, the territory or island, removal shall be to the country in which the alien boarded the vessel that transported the alien to the territory or island.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab81a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Alternative countries</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the government of the country designated in subparagraph (A) or (B) is unwilling to accept the alien into that country’s territory, removal shall be to any of the following countries, as directed by the Attorney General:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab81b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The country of which the alien is a citizen, subject, or national.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab81c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The country in which the alien was born.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab81d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The country in which the alien has a residence.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab81e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/1/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> A country with a government that will accept the alien into the country’s territory if removal to each country described in a previous clause of this subparagraph is impracticable, inadvisable, or impossible.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab81f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Other aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab820-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Selection of country by alien</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab821-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any alien not described in paragraph (1) who has been ordered removed may designate one country to which the alien wants to be removed, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab822-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the Attorney General shall remove the alien to the country the alien so designates.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab823-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on designation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien may designate under subparagraph (A)(i) a foreign territory contiguous to the United States, an adjacent island, or an island adjacent to a foreign territory contiguous to the United States as the place to which the alien is to be removed only if the alien is a native, citizen, subject, or national of, or has resided in, that designated territory or island.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab824-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Disregarding designation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may disregard a designation under subparagraph (A)(i) if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab825-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien fails to designate a country promptly;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab826-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the government of the country does not inform the Attorney General finally, within 30 days after the date the Attorney General first inquires, whether the government will accept the alien into the country;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab827-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the government of the country is not willing to accept the alien into the country; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab828-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the Attorney General decides that removing the alien to the country is prejudicial to the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab829-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Alternative country</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If an alien is not removed to a country designated under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall remove the alien to a country of which the alien is a subject, national, or citizen unless the government of the country—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab82a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> does not inform the Attorney General or the alien finally, within 30 days after the date the Attorney General first inquires or within another period of time the Attorney General decides is reasonable, whether the government will accept the alien into the country; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab82b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is not willing to accept the alien into the country.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab82c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional removal countries</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If an alien is not removed to a country under the previous subparagraphs of this paragraph, the Attorney General shall remove the alien to any of the following countries:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab82d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The country from which the alien was admitted to the United States.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab82e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The country in which is located the foreign port from which the alien left for the United States or for a foreign territory contiguous to the United States.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab82f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> A country in which the alien resided before the alien entered the country from which the alien entered the United States.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab830-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The country in which the alien was born.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab831-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> The country that had sovereignty over the alien’s birthplace when the alien was born.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab832-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> The country in which the alien’s birthplace is located when the alien is ordered removed.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab833-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/E/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> If impracticable, inadvisable, or impossible to remove the alien to each country described in a previous clause of this subparagraph, another country whose government will accept the alien into that country.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab834-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal country when United States is at war</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">When the United States is at war and the Attorney General decides that it is impracticable, inadvisable, inconvenient, or impossible to remove an alien under this subsection because of the war, the Attorney General may remove the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab835-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to the country that is host to a government in exile of the country of which the alien is a citizen or subject if the government of the host country will permit the alien’s entry; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab836-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/2/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if the recognized government of the country of which the alien is a citizen or subject is not in exile, to a country, or a political or territorial subdivision of a country, that is very near the country of which the alien is a citizen or subject, or, with the consent of the government of the country of which the alien is a citizen or subject, to another country.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab837-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Restriction on removal to a country where alien’s life or freedom would be threatened</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab838-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the Attorney General may not remove an alien to a country if the Attorney General decides that the alien’s life or freedom would be threatened in that country because of the alien’s race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab839-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) does not apply to an alien deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/D">section 1227(a)(4)(D) of this title</ref> or if the Attorney General decides that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab83a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of an individual because of the individual’s race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab83b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien, having been convicted by a final judgment of a particularly serious crime is a danger to the community of the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab83c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> there are serious reasons to believe that the alien committed a serious nonpolitical crime outside the United States before the alien arrived in the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab83d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> there are reasonable grounds to believe that the alien is a danger to the security of the United States.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">For purposes of clause (ii), an alien who has been convicted of an aggravated felony (or felonies) for which the alien has been sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment of at least 5 years shall be considered to have committed a particularly serious crime. The previous sentence shall not preclude the Attorney General from determining that, notwithstanding the length of sentence imposed, an alien has been convicted of a particularly serious crime. For purposes of clause (iv), an alien who is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref> shall be considered to be an alien with respect to whom there are reasonable grounds for regarding as a danger to the security of the United States.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab83e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Sustaining burden of proof; credibility determinations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In determining whether an alien has demonstrated that the alien’s life or freedom would be threatened for a reason described in subparagraph (A), the trier of fact shall determine whether the alien has sustained the alien’s burden of proof, and shall make credibility determinations, in the manner described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/1/B">section 1158(b)(1)(B) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab83f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of aliens arriving at port of entry</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab840-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Vessels and aircraft</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien arriving at a port of entry of the United States who is ordered removed either without a hearing under section 1225(b)(1) or 1225(c) of this title or pursuant to proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> initiated at the time of such alien’s arrival shall be removed immediately on a vessel or aircraft owned by the owner of the vessel or aircraft on which the alien arrived in the United States, unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab841-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> it is impracticable to remove the alien on one of those vessels or aircraft within a reasonable time, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab842-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> the alien is a stowaway—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab843-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> who has been ordered removed in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/1">section 1225(a)(1) of this title</ref>,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab844-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> who has requested asylum, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab845-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> whose application has not been adjudicated or whose asylum application has been denied but who has not exhausted all appeal rights.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab846-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Stay of removal</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab847-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may stay the removal of an alien under this subsection if the Attorney General decides that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab848-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> immediate removal is not practicable or proper; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab849-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien is needed to testify in the prosecution of a person for a violation of a law of the United States or of any State.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab84a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Payment of detention costs</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">During the period an alien is detained because of a stay of removal under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Attorney General may pay from the appropriation “Immigration and Naturalization Service—Salaries and Expenses”—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab84b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the cost of maintenance of the alien; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab84c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a witness fee of $1 a day.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab84d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Release during stay</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may release an alien whose removal is stayed under subparagraph (A)(ii) on—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab84e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien’s filing a bond of at least $500 with security approved by the Attorney General;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab84f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> condition that the alien appear when required as a witness and for removal; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab850-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> other conditions the Attorney General may prescribe.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab851-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs of detention and maintenance pending removal</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab852-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B) and subsection (d),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002051">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002051"><num>4</num> So in original. Probably should be subsection “(e),”.</note> an owner of a vessel or aircraft bringing an alien to the United States shall pay the costs of detaining and maintaining the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab853-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> while the alien is detained under subsection (d)(1), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab854-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> in the case of an alien who is a stowaway, while the alien is being detained pursuant to—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab855-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> subsection (d)(2)(A) or (d)(2)(B)(i),</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab856-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> subsection (d)(2)(B)(ii) or (iii) for the period of time reasonably necessary for the owner to arrange for repatriation or removal of the stowaway, including obtaining necessary travel documents, but not to extend beyond the date on which it is ascertained that such travel documents cannot be obtained from the country to which the stowaway is to be returned, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab857-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/A/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/ii">section 1225(b)(1)(B)(ii) of this title</ref>, for a period not to exceed 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) commencing on the first such day which begins on the earlier of 72 hours after the time of the initial presentation of the stowaway for inspection or at the time the stowaway is determined to have a credible fear of persecution.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab858-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonapplication</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab859-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien is a crewmember;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab85a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien has an immigrant visa;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab85b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the alien has a nonimmigrant visa or other documentation authorizing the alien to apply for temporary admission to the United States and applies for admission not later than 120 days after the date the visa or documentation was issued;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab85c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the alien has a reentry permit and applies for admission not later than 120 days after the date of the alien’s last inspection and admission;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab85d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab85e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the alien has a nonimmigrant visa or other documentation authorizing the alien to apply for temporary admission to the United States or a reentry permit;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab85f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the alien applies for admission more than 120 days after the date the visa or documentation was issued or after the date of the last inspection and admission under the reentry permit; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab860-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/v/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the owner of the vessel or aircraft satisfies the Attorney General that the existence of the condition relating to inadmissibility could not have been discovered by exercising reasonable care before the alien boarded the vessel or aircraft; or</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab861-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/c/3/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> the individual claims to be a national of the United States and has a United States passport.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab862-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements of persons providing transportation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab863-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal at time of arrival</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An owner, agent, master, commanding officer, person in charge, purser, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft bringing an alien (except an alien crewmember) to the United States shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab864-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> receive an alien back on the vessel or aircraft or another vessel or aircraft owned or operated by the same interests if the alien is ordered removed under this part; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab865-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> take the alien to the foreign country to which the alien is ordered removed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab866-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien stowaways</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An owner, agent, master, commanding officer, charterer, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft arriving in the United States with an alien stowaway—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab867-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall detain the alien on board the vessel or aircraft, or at such place as the Attorney General shall designate, until completion of the inspection of the alien by an immigration officer;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab868-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> may not permit the stowaway to land in the United States, except pursuant to regulations of the Attorney General temporarily—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab869-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for medical treatment,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab86a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for detention of the stowaway by the Attorney General, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6ab86b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> for departure or removal of the stowaway; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab86c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> if ordered by an immigration officer, shall remove the stowaway on the vessel or aircraft or on another vessel or aircraft.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">The Attorney General shall grant a timely request to remove the stowaway under subparagraph (C) on a vessel or aircraft other than that on which the stowaway arrived if the requester has obtained any travel documents necessary for departure or repatriation of the stowaway and removal of the stowaway will not be unreasonably delayed.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab86d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal upon order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An owner, agent, master, commanding officer, person in charge, purser, or consignee of a vessel, aircraft, or other transportation line shall comply with an order of the Attorney General to take on board, guard safely, and transport to the destination specified any alien ordered to be removed under this chapter.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab86e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Payment of expenses of removal</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab86f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs of removal at time of arrival</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien who is a stowaway or who is ordered removed either without a hearing under section 1225(a)(1) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002052">5</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002052"><num>5</num> So in original. Probably should be “1225(b)(1)”.</note> or 1225(c) of this title or pursuant to proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> initiated at the time of such alien’s arrival, the owner of the vessel or aircraft (if any) on which the alien arrived in the United States shall pay the transportation cost of removing the alien. If removal is on a vessel or aircraft not owned by the owner of the vessel or aircraft on which the alien arrived in the United States, the Attorney General may—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab870-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> pay the cost from the appropriation “Immigration and Naturalization Service—Salaries and Expenses”; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6ab871-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> recover the amount of the cost in a civil action from the owner, agent, or consignee of the vessel or aircraft (if any) on which the alien arrived in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab872-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs of removal to port of removal for aliens admitted or permitted to land</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien who has been admitted or permitted to land and is ordered removed, the cost (if any) of removal of the alien to the port of removal shall be at the expense of the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab873-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs of removal from port of removal for aliens admitted or permitted to land</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab874-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Through appropriation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case of an alien who has been admitted or permitted to land and is ordered removed, the cost (if any) of removal of the alien from the port of removal shall be at the expense of the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab875-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Through owner</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab876-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the case of an alien described in clause (ii), the cost of removal of the alien from the port of removal may be charged to any owner of the vessel, aircraft, or other transportation line by which the alien came to the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab877-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien described in this clause is an alien who—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab878-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is admitted to the United States (other than lawfully admitted for permanent residence) and is ordered removed within 5 years of the date of admission based on a ground that existed before or at the time of admission, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6ab879-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is an alien crewman permitted to land temporarily under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1282">section 1282 of this title</ref> and is ordered removed within 5 years of the date of landing.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab87a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/e/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs of removal of certain aliens granted voluntary departure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien who has been granted voluntary departure under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229c">section 1229c of this title</ref> and who is financially unable to depart at the alien’s own expense and whose removal the Attorney General deems to be in the best interest of the United States, the expense of such removal may be paid from the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab87b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens requiring personal care during removal</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab87c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the Attorney General believes that an alien being removed requires personal care because of the alien’s mental or physical condition, the Attorney General may employ a suitable person for that purpose who shall accompany and care for the alien until the alien arrives at the final destination.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab87d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The costs of providing the service described in paragraph (1) shall be defrayed in the same manner as the expense of removing the accompanied alien is defrayed under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab87e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Places of detention</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab87f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall arrange for appropriate places of detention for aliens detained pending removal or a decision on removal. When United States Government facilities are unavailable or facilities adapted or suitably located for detention are unavailable for rental, the Attorney General may expend from the appropriation “Immigration and Naturalization Service—Salaries and Expenses”, without regard to <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6101">section 6101 of title 41</ref>, amounts necessary to acquire land and to acquire, build, remodel, repair, and operate facilities (including living quarters for immigration officers if not otherwise available) necessary for detention.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab880-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention facilities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Prior to initiating any project for the construction of any new detention facility for the Service, the Commissioner shall consider the availability for purchase or lease of any existing prison, jail, detention center, or other comparable facility suitable for such use.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab881-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Statutory construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6ab882-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Incarceration</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab883-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> If the chief executive officer of a State (or, if appropriate, a political subdivision of the State) exercising authority with respect to the incarceration of an undocumented criminal alien submits a written request to the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall, as determined by the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab884-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> enter into a contractual arrangement which provides for compensation to the State or a political subdivision of the State, as may be appropriate, with respect to the incarceration of the undocumented criminal alien; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab885-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> take the undocumented criminal alien into the custody of the Federal Government and incarcerate the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab886-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Compensation under paragraph (1)(A) shall be the average cost of incarceration of a prisoner in the relevant State as determined by the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab887-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection, the term “undocumented criminal alien” means an alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab888-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has been convicted of a felony or two or more misdemeanors; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab889-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab88a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab88b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> was the subject of exclusion or deportation proceedings at the time he or she was taken into custody by the State or a political subdivision of the State; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab88c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> was admitted as a nonimmigrant and at the time he or she was taken into custody by the State or a political subdivision of the State has failed to maintain the nonimmigrant status in which the alien was admitted or to which it was changed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref>, or to comply with the conditions of any such status.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab88d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab88e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall give priority to the Federal incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens who have committed aggravated felonies.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab88f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Attorney General shall ensure that undocumented criminal aliens incarcerated in Federal facilities pursuant to this subsection are held in facilities which provide a level of security appropriate to the crimes for which they were convicted.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab890-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab891-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab892-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> $850,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6ab893-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> $950,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b6ab894-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1231/i/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in paragraph (5) that are distributed to a State or political subdivision of a State, including a municipality, may be used only for correctional purposes.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6ab895-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 4, § 241, as added and amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 305(a)(3), 306(a)(1), 328(a)(1), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-598">110 Stat. 3009–598</ref>, 3009–607, 3009–630; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11014">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11014</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1824">116 Stat. 1824</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/c">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(c)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/303">119 Stat. 303</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tXI/s1196/a">Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1196(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3130">119 Stat. 3130</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/e">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(e)</ref>, <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/5">139 Stat. 5</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6ab896-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6ab897-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b6ab898-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s259">Section 259 of title 42</ref>, referred to in subsec. (a)(4)(A), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/106/310/dB/tXXXIV/s3405/a">Pub. L. 106–310, div. B, title XXXIV, § 3405(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1221">114 Stat. 1221</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(4)(B), (5), (d)(3), and (e)(2), (3)(A), (C), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b6ab899-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (g)(1), “<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6101">section 6101 of title 41</ref>” substituted for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s5">41 U.S.C. 5</ref>)” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/111/350/s6/c">Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-04">Jan. 4, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3854">124 Stat. 3854</ref>, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The text of subsec. (j) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>, which was redesignated as subsec. (i) of this section by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 306(a)(1)</ref>, was based on section 242(j) of <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 5, as added <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tII/s20301/a">Pub. L. 103–322, title II, § 20301(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1823">108 Stat. 1823</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b6ab89a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 241 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, was renumbered section 237, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6ab89b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1">Pub. L. 119–1</ref> designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (i)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s1196/a">Pub. L. 109–162, § 1196(a)</ref>, substituted “appropriated to carry out this subsection—” for “appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection in fiscal years 2003 and 2004.” and added subpars. (A) to (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s1196/b">Pub. L. 109–162, § 1196(b)</ref>, amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “To the extent of available appropriations, funds otherwise made available under this section with respect to a State (or political subdivision, including a municipality) for incarceration of an undocumented criminal alien may, at the discretion of the recipient of the funds, be used for the costs of imprisonment of such alien in a State, local, or municipal prison or jail.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (b)(3)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Pub. L. 109–13</ref> added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (i)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> substituted “in fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for provisions which authorized specified amounts to be appropriated from the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund for fiscal years 1995 to 2002 as set out in subpars. (A) to (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 306(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (j) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref> as subsec. (i) of this section. See Codification note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s328/a/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 328(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “felony or two or more misdemeanors” for “felony and sentenced to a term of imprisonment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s328/a/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 328(a)(1)(B)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6ab89c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6ab89d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2006 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tXI/s1196/d">Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1196(d)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s8/n/6">Pub. L. 109–271, § 8(n)(6)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/768">120 Stat. 768</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/271/s8/n/6">“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="2006-10-01">October 1, 2006</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6ab89e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13">Pub. L. 109–13</ref> effective <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, and applicable to applications for asylum, withholding, or other relief from removal made on or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/h/2">section 101(h)(2) of Pub. L. 109–13</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6ab89f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/a/1">section 306(a)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable as provided under <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> (see Effective Date note below), see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/c">section 306(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s328/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 328(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-630">110 Stat. 3009–630</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s328/a/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply beginning with fiscal year 1997.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b6ab8a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6ab8a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6ab8a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">United States Policy With Respect to Involuntary Return of Persons in Danger of Subjection to Torture</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dG">Pub. L. 105–277, div. G</ref>, subdiv. B, title XXII, § 2242, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-822">112 Stat. 2681–822</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dG"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be the policy of the United States not to expel, extradite, or otherwise effect the involuntary return of any person to a country in which there are substantial grounds for believing the person would be in danger of being subjected to torture, regardless of whether the person is physically present in the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>], the heads of the appropriate agencies shall prescribe regulations to implement the obligations of the United States under Article 3 of the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, subject to any reservations, understandings, declarations, and provisos contained in the United States Senate resolution of ratification of the Convention.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exclusion of Certain Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent consistent with the obligations of the United States under the Convention, subject to any reservations, understandings, declarations, and provisos contained in the United States Senate resolution of ratification of the Convention, the regulations described in subsection (b) shall exclude from the protection of such regulations aliens described in section 241(b)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)(B)</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Review and Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in the regulations described in subsection (b), no court shall have jurisdiction to review the regulations adopted to implement this section, and nothing in this section shall be construed as providing any court jurisdiction to consider or review claims raised under the Convention or this section, or any other determination made with respect to the application of the policy set forth in subsection (a), except as part of the review of a final order of removal pursuant to section 242 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">8 U.S.C. 1252</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authority To Detain</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Attorney General to detain any person under any provision of law, including, but not limited to, any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Convention defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘Convention’ means the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York on <date date="1984-12-10">December 10, 1984</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Same terms as in the convention</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the terms used in this section have the meanings given those terms in the Convention, subject to any reservations, understandings, declarations, and provisos contained in the United States Senate resolution of ratification of the Convention.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6d28a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6d28a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Pilot Program on Use of Closed Military Bases for Detention of Inadmissible or Deportable Aliens</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s387">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 387</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-655">110 Stat. 3009–655</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s387"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense shall establish one or more pilot programs for up to 2 years each to determine the feasibility of the use of military bases, available because of actions under a base closure law, as detention centers by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. In selecting real property at a military base for use as a detention center under the pilot program, the Attorney General and the Secretary shall consult with the redevelopment authority established for the military base and give substantial deference to the redevelopment plan prepared for the military base.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], the Attorney General, together with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, and the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, on the feasibility of using military bases closed under a base closure law as detention centers by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the term ‘base closure law’ means each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of <ref href="/us/pl/101/510">Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2687">10 U.S.C. 2687</ref> note).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (<ref href="/us/pl/100/526">Public Law 100–526</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2687">10 U.S.C. 2687</ref> note).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2687">Section 2687 of title 10</ref>, United States Code.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Any other similar law enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6d28a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Interior Repatriation Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s388">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 388</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-655">110 Stat. 3009–655</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s388">“Not later than 30 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on the operation of the program of interior repatriation developed under section 437 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Public Law 104–132</ref>) [set out as a note below].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s437">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 437</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1275">110 Stat. 1275</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s437">“Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>], the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization shall develop and implement a program in which aliens who previously have illegally entered the United States not less than 3 times and are deported or returned to a country contiguous to the United States will be returned to locations not less than 500 kilometers from that country’s border with the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6d28a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination of Limitation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tII/s20301/c">Pub. L. 103–322, title II, § 20301(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1824">108 Stat. 1824</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/5/G">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(5)(G)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-623">110 Stat. 3009–623</ref>, provided that notwithstanding subsec. (h)(5) [(i)(5)] of this section the requirements of subsec. (h) [i] of this section were not to be subject to the availability of appropriations on and after <date date="2004-10-01">Oct. 1, 2004</date>, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tXI/s1172/c">Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1172(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3123">119 Stat. 3123</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6d28a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232"><num value="1232">§ 1232.</num><heading> Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Combating child trafficking at the border and ports of entry of the United States</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Policies and procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In order to enhance the efforts of the United States to prevent trafficking in persons, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall develop policies and procedures to ensure that unaccompanied alien children in the United States are safely repatriated to their country of nationality or of last habitual residence.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for children from contiguous countries</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Determinations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any unaccompanied alien child who is a national or habitual resident of a country that is contiguous with the United States shall be treated in accordance with subparagraph (B), if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, on a case-by-case basis, that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> such child has not been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and there is no credible evidence that such child is at risk of being trafficked upon return to the child’s country of nationality or of last habitual residence;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> such child does not have a fear of returning to the child’s country of nationality or of last habitual residence owing to a credible fear of persecution; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the child is able to make an independent decision to withdraw the child’s application for admission to the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Return</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An immigration officer who finds an unaccompanied alien child described in subparagraph (A) at a land border or port of entry of the United States and determines that such child is inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.) may—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> permit such child to withdraw the child’s application for admission pursuant to section 235(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1225(a)(4)</ref>); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> return such child to the child’s country of nationality or country of last habitual residence.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Contiguous country agreements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of State shall negotiate agreements between the United States and countries contiguous to the United States with respect to the repatriation of children. Such agreements shall be designed to protect children from severe forms of trafficking in persons, and shall, at a minimum, provide that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> no child shall be returned to the child’s country of nationality or of last habitual residence unless returned to appropriate employees or officials, including child welfare officials where available, of the accepting country’s government;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> no child shall be returned to the child’s country of nationality or of last habitual residence outside of reasonable business hours; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> border personnel of the countries that are parties to such agreements are trained in the terms of such agreements.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule for other children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The custody of unaccompanied alien children not described in paragraph (2)(A) who are apprehended at the border of the United States or at a United States port of entry shall be treated in accordance with subsection (b).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Screening</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Within 48 hours of the apprehension of a child who is believed to be described in paragraph (2)(A), but in any event prior to returning such child to the child’s country of nationality or of last habitual residence, the child shall be screened to determine whether the child meets the criteria listed in paragraph (2)(A). If the child does not meet such criteria, or if no determination can be made within 48 hours of apprehension, the child shall immediately be transferred to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and treated in accordance with subsection (b). Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to preclude an earlier transfer of the child.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Ensuring the safe repatriation of children</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Repatriation pilot program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">To protect children from trafficking and exploitation, the Secretary of State shall create a pilot program, in conjunction with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security, nongovernmental organizations, and other national and international agencies and experts, to develop and implement best practices to ensure the safe and sustainable repatriation and reintegration of unaccompanied alien children into their country of nationality or of last habitual residence, including placement with their families, legal guardians, or other sponsoring agencies.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Assessment of country conditions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult the Department of State’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and the Trafficking in Persons Report in assessing whether to repatriate an unaccompanied alien child to a particular country.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Report on repatriation of unaccompanied alien children</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 18 months after <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with assistance from the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives on efforts to improve repatriation programs for unaccompanied alien children. Such report shall include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the number of unaccompanied alien children ordered removed and the number of such children actually removed from the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a statement of the nationalities, ages, and gender of such children;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a description of the policies and procedures used to effect the removal of such children from the United States and the steps taken to ensure that such children were safely and humanely repatriated to their country of nationality or of last habitual residence, including a description of the repatriation pilot program created pursuant to subparagraph (A);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> a description of the type of immigration relief sought and denied to such children;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> any information gathered in assessments of country and local conditions pursuant to paragraph (2); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/C/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> statistical information and other data on unaccompanied alien children as provided for in <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/b/1/J">section 279(b)(1)(J) of title 6</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Placement in removal proceedings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any unaccompanied alien child sought to be removed by the Department of Homeland Security, except for an unaccompanied alien child from a contiguous country subject to exceptions under subsection (a)(2), shall be—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> placed in removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">8 U.S.C. 1229a</ref>);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> eligible for relief under section 240B of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229c">8 U.S.C. 1229c</ref>) at no cost to the child; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/a/5/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> provided access to counsel in accordance with subsection (c)(5).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Combating child trafficking and exploitation in the United States</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Care and custody of unaccompanied alien children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279">section 279 of title 6</ref>, and except as otherwise provided under subsection (a), the care and custody of all unaccompanied alien children, including responsibility for their detention, where appropriate, shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each department or agency of the Federal Government shall notify the Department of Health and Human services <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002053">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002053"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be capitalized.</note> within 48 hours upon—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d28c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the apprehension or discovery of an unaccompanied alien child; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d28ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any claim or suspicion that an alien in the custody of such department or agency is under 18 years of age.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Transfers of unaccompanied alien children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except in the case of exceptional circumstances, any department or agency of the Federal Government that has an unaccompanied alien child in custody shall transfer the custody of such child to the Secretary of Health and Human Services not later than 72 hours after determining that such child is an unaccompanied alien child.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Age determinations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall develop procedures to make a prompt determination of the age of an alien, which shall be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services for children in their respective custody. At a minimum, these procedures shall take into account multiple forms of evidence, including the non-exclusive use of radiographs, to determine the age of the unaccompanied alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Providing safe and secure placements for children</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Policies and programs</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Homeland Security, Attorney General, and Secretary of State shall establish policies and programs to ensure that unaccompanied alien children in the United States are protected from traffickers and other persons seeking to victimize or otherwise engage such children in criminal, harmful, or exploitative activity, including policies and programs reflecting best practices in witness security programs.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Safe and secure placements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Minors in department of health and human services custody</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/b/2">section 279(b)(2) of title 6</ref>, an unaccompanied alien child in the custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall be promptly placed in the least restrictive setting that is in the best interest of the child. In making such placements, the Secretary may consider danger to self, danger to the community, and risk of flight. Placement of child trafficking victims may include placement in an Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program, pursuant to section 412(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d">8 U.S.C. 1522(d)</ref>), if a suitable family member is not available to provide care. A child shall not be placed in a secure facility absent a determination that the child poses a danger to self or others or has been charged with having committed a criminal offense. The placement of a child in a secure facility shall be reviewed, at a minimum, on a monthly basis, in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Secretary, to determine if such placement remains warranted.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens transferred from Department of Health and Human Services to Department of Homeland Security custody</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If a minor described in subparagraph (A) reaches 18 years of age and is transferred to the custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary shall consider placement in the least restrictive setting available after taking into account the alien’s danger to self, danger to the community, and risk of flight. Such aliens shall be eligible to participate in alternative to detention programs, utilizing a continuum of alternatives based on the alien’s need for supervision, which may include placement of the alien with an individual or an organizational sponsor, or in a supervised group home.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Safety and suitability assessments</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to the requirements of subparagraph (B), an unaccompanied alien child may not be placed with a person or entity unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services makes a determination that the proposed custodian is capable of providing for the child’s physical and mental well-being. Such determination shall, at a minimum, include verification of the custodian’s identity and relationship to the child, if any, as well as an independent finding that the individual has not engaged in any activity that would indicate a potential risk to the child.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Home studies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Before placing the child with an individual, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall determine whether a home study is first necessary. A home study shall be conducted for a child who is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, a special needs child with a disability (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12102">section 12102 of title 42</ref>), a child who has been a victim of physical or sexual abuse under circumstances that indicate that the child’s health or welfare has been significantly harmed or threatened, or a child whose proposed sponsor clearly presents a risk of abuse, maltreatment, exploitation, or trafficking to the child based on all available objective evidence. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct follow-up services, during the pendency of removal proceedings, on children for whom a home study was conducted and is authorized to conduct follow-up services in cases involving children with mental health or other needs who could benefit from ongoing assistance from a social welfare agency.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Access to information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 2 weeks after receiving a request from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide information necessary to conduct suitability assessments from appropriate Federal, State, and local law enforcement and immigration databases.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Legal orientation presentations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall cooperate with the Executive Office for Immigration Review to ensure that custodians receive legal orientation presentations provided through the Legal Orientation Program administered by the Executive Office for Immigration Review. At a minimum, such presentations shall address the custodian’s responsibility to attempt to ensure the child’s appearance at all immigration proceedings and to protect the child from mistreatment, exploitation, and trafficking.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Access to counsel</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1362">8 U.S.C. 1362</ref>), that all unaccompanied alien children who are or have been in the custody of the Secretary or the Secretary of Homeland Security, and who are not described in subsection (a)(2)(A), have counsel to represent them in legal proceedings or matters and protect them from mistreatment, exploitation, and trafficking. To the greatest extent practicable, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make every effort to utilize the services of pro bono counsel who agree to provide representation to such children without charge.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Child advocates</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to appoint independent child advocates for child trafficking victims and other vulnerable unaccompanied alien children. A child advocate shall be provided access to materials necessary to effectively advocate for the best interest of the child. The child advocate shall not be compelled to testify or provide evidence in any proceeding concerning any information or opinion received from the child in the course of serving as a child advocate. The child advocate shall be presumed to be acting in good faith and be immune from civil liability for lawful conduct of duties as described in this provision.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Appointment of child advocates</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial sites</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than 2 years after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall appoint child advocates at 3 new immigration detention sites to provide independent child advocates for trafficking victims and vulnerable unaccompanied alien children.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional sites</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than 3 years after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, the Secretary shall appoint child advocates at not more than 3 additional immigration detention sites.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Selection of sites</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Sites at which child advocate programs will be established under this subparagraph shall be located at immigration detention sites at which more than 50 children are held in immigration custody, and shall be selected sequentially, with priority given to locations with—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the largest number of unaccompanied alien children; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the most vulnerable populations of unaccompanied children.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Restrictions</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative expenses</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A child advocate program may not use more that 10 percent of the Federal funds received under this section for administrative expenses.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonexclusivity</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this section may be construed to restrict the ability of a child advocate program under this section to apply for or obtain funding from any other source to carry out the programs described in this section.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Contribution of funds</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A child advocate program selected under this section shall contribute non-Federal funds, either directly or through in-kind contributions, to the costs of the child advocate program in an amount that is not less than 25 percent of the total amount of Federal funds received by the child advocate program under this section. In-kind contributions may not exceed 40 percent of the matching requirement under this clause.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual report to Congress</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 1 year after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit a report describing the activities undertaken by the Secretary to authorize the appointment of independent Child Advocates for trafficking victims and vulnerable unaccompanied alien children to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Assessment of Child Advocate Program</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">As soon as practicable after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study regarding the effectiveness of the Child Advocate Program operated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Matters to be studied</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In the study required under clause (i), the Comptroller General shall— <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002054">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002054"><num>2</num> So in original.</note> collect information and analyze the following:</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> analyze the effectiveness of existing child advocate programs in improving outcomes for trafficking victims and other vulnerable unaccompanied alien children;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> evaluate the implementation of child advocate programs in new sites pursuant to subparagraph (B);</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> evaluate the extent to which eligible trafficking victims and other vulnerable unaccompanied children are receiving child advocate services and assess the possible budgetary implications of increased participation in the program;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> evaluate the barriers to improving outcomes for trafficking victims and other vulnerable unaccompanied children; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/ii/V"><num value="V">(V)</num><content> make recommendations on statutory changes to improve the Child Advocate Program in relation to the matters analyzed under subclauses (I) through (IV).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> GAO report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Not later than 3 years after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit the results of the study required under this subparagraph to—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b6d28f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/E/iii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out this subsection—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 and 2015; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/c/6/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Permanent protection for certain at-risk children</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Expeditious adjudication</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">All applications for special immigrant status under section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)</ref>) shall be adjudicated by the Secretary of Homeland Security not later than 180 days after the date on which the application is filed.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility for assistance</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A child who has been granted special immigrant status under section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)</ref>) and who was in the custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services at the time a dependency order was granted for such child, was receiving services pursuant to section 501(a) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">8 U.S.C. 1522</ref> note) at the time such dependency order was granted, or has been granted status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)</ref>),,<sup>2</sup> shall be eligible for placement and services under section 412(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d">8 U.S.C. 1522(d)</ref>) until the earlier of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the date on which the child reaches the age designated in section 412(d)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B">8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)(B)</ref>); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d28fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the date on which the child is placed in a permanent adoptive home.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> State reimbursement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to the availability of appropriations, if State foster care funds are expended on behalf of a child who is not described in subparagraph (A) and has been granted special immigrant status under section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)</ref>), or status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)</ref>),,<sup>2</sup> the Federal Government shall reimburse the State in which the child resides for such expenditures by the State.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> State courts acting in loco parentis</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A department or agency of a State, or an individual or entity appointed by a State court or juvenile court located in the United States, acting in loco parentis, shall not be considered a legal guardian for purposes of this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279">section 279 of title 6</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d28ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Transition rule</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien described in section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)</ref>), as amended by paragraph (1), may not be denied special immigrant status under such section after <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>, based on age if the alien was a child on the date on which the alien applied for such status.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2900-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2901-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/d/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Specialized needs of unaccompanied alien children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Applications for asylum and other forms of relief from removal in which an unaccompanied alien child is the principal applicant shall be governed by regulations which take into account the specialized needs of unaccompanied alien children and which address both procedural and substantive aspects of handling unaccompanied alien children’s cases.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2902-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Training</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Attorney General shall provide specialized training to all Federal personnel, and upon request, state <sup>1</sup> and local personnel, who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children. Such personnel shall be trained to work with unaccompanied alien children, including identifying children who are victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons, and children for whom asylum or special immigrant relief may be appropriate, including children described in subsection (a)(2).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2903-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2904-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition of unaccompanied alien child</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “unaccompanied alien child” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279/g">section 279(g) of title 6</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2905-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">This section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6d2906-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6d2907-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> shall also apply to all aliens in the United States in pending proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security or the Executive Office for Immigration Review, or related administrative or Federal appeals, on <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2908-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1232/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Grants and contracts</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to, and enter into contracts with, voluntary agencies to carry out this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279">section 279 of title 6</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6d2909-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s235">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 235</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5074">122 Stat. 5074</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tXII">Pub. L. 113–4, title XII</ref>, §§ 1261–1263, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/156-159">127 Stat. 156–159</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/393/tIII/s301/d">Pub. L. 115–393, title III, § 301(d)</ref>, <date date="2018-12-21">Dec. 21, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/5272">132 Stat. 5272</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6d290a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6d290b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b6d290c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, referred to in subsec. (c)(6)(E)(iii), was in the original “the date of the enactment of this Act”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/113/4">Pub. L. 113–4</ref>, known as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, which enacted subsec. (c)(6)(B) to (F), to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Other references to <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, in subpars. (B) to (F) of subsec. (c)(6) were in the original “the date of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b6d290d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section is comprised of <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235">section 235 of Pub. L. 110–457</ref>. Pars. (1), (3), and (7) of <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d">section 235(d) of Pub. L. 110–457</ref> amended sections 1101, 1255, and 1158 of this title, respectively. <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/f">Section 235(f) of Pub. L. 110–457</ref> amended <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279">section 279 of Title 6</ref>, Domestic Security.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6d290e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2018—Subsec. (c)(6)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/115/393/s301/d/1">Pub. L. 115–393, § 301(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary and Human Services” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(6)(F)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/115/393/s301/d/2">Pub. L. 115–393, § 301(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “fiscal years 2018 through 2021” for “the fiscal years 2016 and 2017”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1261">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1261</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1262">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1262</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, struck out “and criminal” after “immune from civil”, and added subpars. (B) to (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1263/1">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1263(1)</ref>, in introductory provisions, struck out “either” before “in the custody”, substituted “such child,” for “such child or who”, and inserted “, or has been granted status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)</ref>),” before “, shall be eligible for placement”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1263/2">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1263(2)</ref>, inserted “, or status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)</ref>),” before “, the Federal Government”.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b6d290f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptV"><num value="V" class="small-caps">Part V—</num><heading class="small-caps">Adjustment and Change of Status</heading> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6d2910-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1251"><num value="1251">§ 1251.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6d2911-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6d2912-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b6d2913-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1251, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 5, § 241, <ref href="/us/stat/66/204">66 Stat. 204</ref>, as amended, which related to deportable aliens, was renumbered section 237 of ch. 4 of title II of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s305/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 305(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-598">110 Stat. 3009–598</ref>, and was transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6d2914-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1251a"><num value="1251a">§ 1251a.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/3">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6d2915-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b6d2916-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s7">Pub. L. 85–316, § 7</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/640">71 Stat. 640</ref>, excepted spouse, child or parent of a United States citizen, and aliens admitted between <date date="1945-12-22">Dec. 22, 1945</date>, and <date date="1954-11-01">Nov. 1, 1954</date>, inclusive, who misrepresented their nationality, place of birth, identity or residence, provided this latter group did so misrepresent because of fear of persecution because of race, religion or politics if repatriated and not to evade quota restrictions, or an investigation of themselves, from the deportation provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251">section 1251 of this title</ref> which declared excludable, those aliens who sought to procure or procured entry into the United States by fraud and misrepresentation, or who were not of the nationality specified in their visas, and authorized the admission, after <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, of any alien spouse, parent or child of a United States citizen or of an alien admitted for permanent residence who sought, or had procured fraudulent entry into the United States or admitted committing perjury in connection therewith, if otherwise admissible and the Attorney General consented. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/h">section 1182(h) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6d2917-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252"><num value="1252">§ 1252.</num><heading> Judicial review of orders of removal</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2918-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicable provisions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2919-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> General orders of removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Judicial review of a final order of removal (other than an order of removal without a hearing pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref>) is governed only by chapter 158 of title 28, except as provided in subsection (b) and except that the court may not order the taking of additional evidence under section 2347(c) of such title.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d291a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Matters not subject to judicial review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d291b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Review relating to section 1225(b)(1)</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have jurisdiction to review—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d291c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (e), any individual determination or to entertain any other cause or claim arising from or relating to the implementation or operation of an order of removal pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref>,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d291d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (e), a decision by the Attorney General to invoke the provisions of such section,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d291e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the application of such section to individual aliens, including the determination made under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B">section 1225(b)(1)(B) of this title</ref>, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d291f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (e), procedures and policies adopted by the Attorney General to implement the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2920-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Denials of discretionary relief</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and except as provided in subparagraph (D), and regardless of whether the judgment, decision, or action is made in removal proceedings, no court shall have jurisdiction to review—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d2921-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any judgment regarding the granting of relief under section 1182(h), 1182(i), 1229b, 1229c, or 1255 of this title, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d2922-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any other decision or action of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority for which is specified under this subchapter to be in the discretion of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security, other than the granting of relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a">section 1158(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2923-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Orders against criminal aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and except as provided in subparagraph (D), no court shall have jurisdiction to review any final order of removal against an alien who is removable by reason of having committed a criminal offense covered in section 1182(a)(2) or 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to their date of commission, otherwise covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2924-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review of certain legal claims</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Nothing in subparagraph (B) or (C), or in any other provision of this chapter (other than this section) which limits or eliminates judicial review, shall be construed as precluding review of constitutional claims or questions of law raised upon a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2925-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of certain decisions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No alien shall have a right to appeal from a decision of an immigration judge which is based solely on a certification described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/c/1/B">section 1229a(c)(1)(B) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2926-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Claims under the United Nations Convention</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with this section shall be the sole and exclusive means for judicial review of any cause or claim under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, except as provided in subsection (e).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2927-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusive means of review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with this section shall be the sole and exclusive means for judicial review of an order of removal entered or issued under any provision of this chapter, except as provided in subsection (e). For purposes of this chapter, in every provision that limits or eliminates judicial review or jurisdiction to review, the terms “judicial review” and “jurisdiction to review” include habeas corpus review pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and review pursuant to any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2928-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for review of orders of removal</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">With respect to review of an order of removal under subsection (a)(1), the following requirements apply:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2929-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The petition for review must be filed not later than 30 days after the date of the final order of removal.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d292a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Venue and forms</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The petition for review shall be filed with the court of appeals for the judicial circuit in which the immigration judge completed the proceedings. The record and briefs do not have to be printed. The court of appeals shall review the proceeding on a typewritten record and on typewritten briefs.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d292b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Service</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d292c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The respondent is the Attorney General. The petition shall be served on the Attorney General and on the officer or employee of the Service in charge of the Service district in which the final order of removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> was entered.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d292d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Stay of order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Service of the petition on the officer or employee does not stay the removal of an alien pending the court’s decision on the petition, unless the court orders otherwise.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d292e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien’s brief</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien shall serve and file a brief in connection with a petition for judicial review not later than 40 days after the date on which the administrative record is available, and may serve and file a reply brief not later than 14 days after service of the brief of the Attorney General, and the court may not extend these deadlines except upon motion for good cause shown. If an alien fails to file a brief within the time provided in this paragraph, the court shall dismiss the appeal unless a manifest injustice would result.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d292f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Scope and standard for review</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraph (5)(B)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2930-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the court of appeals shall decide the petition only on the administrative record on which the order of removal is based,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2931-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the administrative findings of fact are conclusive unless any reasonable adjudicator would be compelled to conclude to the contrary,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2932-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a decision that an alien is not eligible for admission to the United States is conclusive unless manifestly contrary to law, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2933-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the Attorney General’s discretionary judgment whether to grant relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/a">section 1158(a) of this title</ref> shall be conclusive unless manifestly contrary to the law and an abuse of discretion.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">No court shall reverse a determination made by a trier of fact with respect to the availability of corroborating evidence, as described in section 1158(b)(1)(B), 1229a(c)(4)(B), or 1231(b)(3)(C) of this title, unless the court finds, pursuant to subsection (b)(4)(B), that a reasonable trier of fact is compelled to conclude that such corroborating evidence is unavailable.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2934-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of nationality claims</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2935-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Court determination if no issue of fact</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the petitioner claims to be a national of the United States and the court of appeals finds from the pleadings and affidavits that no genuine issue of material fact about the petitioner’s nationality is presented, the court shall decide the nationality claim.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2936-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Transfer if issue of fact</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the petitioner claims to be a national of the United States and the court of appeals finds that a genuine issue of material fact about the petitioner’s nationality is presented, the court shall transfer the proceeding to the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the petitioner resides for a new hearing on the nationality claim and a decision on that claim as if an action had been brought in the district court under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2201">section 2201 of title 28</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2937-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The petitioner may have such nationality claim decided only as provided in this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2938-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Consolidation with review of motions to reopen or reconsider</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">When a petitioner seeks review of an order under this section, any review sought of a motion to reopen or reconsider the order shall be consolidated with the review of the order.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2939-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Challenge to validity of orders in certain criminal proceedings</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d293a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the validity of an order of removal has not been judicially decided, a defendant in a criminal proceeding charged with violating <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a">section 1253(a) of this title</ref> may challenge the validity of the order in the criminal proceeding only by filing a separate motion before trial. The district court, without a jury, shall decide the motion before trial.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d293b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Claims of United States nationality</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the defendant claims in the motion to be a national of the United States and the district court finds that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d293c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> no genuine issue of material fact about the defendant’s nationality is presented, the court shall decide the motion only on the administrative record on which the removal order is based and the administrative findings of fact are conclusive if supported by reasonable, substantial, and probative evidence on the record considered as a whole; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6d293d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a genuine issue of material fact about the defendant’s nationality is presented, the court shall hold a new hearing on the nationality claim and decide that claim as if an action had been brought under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2201">section 2201 of title 28</ref>.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">The defendant may have such nationality claim decided only as provided in this subparagraph.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d293e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Consequence of invalidation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the district court rules that the removal order is invalid, the court shall dismiss the indictment for violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a">section 1253(a) of this title</ref>. The United States Government may appeal the dismissal to the court of appeals for the appropriate circuit within 30 days after the date of the dismissal.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d293f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/7/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on filing petitions for review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The defendant in a criminal proceeding under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a">section 1253(a) of this title</ref> may not file a petition for review under subsection (a) during the criminal proceeding.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2940-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">This subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2941-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> does not prevent the Attorney General, after a final order of removal has been issued, from detaining the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a">section 1231(a) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2942-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> does not relieve the alien from complying with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4">section 1231(a)(4) of this title</ref> and section 1253(g) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002055">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002055"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6d2943-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/8/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> does not require the Attorney General to defer removal of the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6d2944-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/b/9"><num value="9" class="bold">(9)</num><heading class="bold"> Consolidation of questions for judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Judicial review of all questions of law and fact, including interpretation and application of constitutional and statutory provisions, arising from any action taken or proceeding brought to remove an alien from the United States under this subchapter shall be available only in judicial review of a final order under this section. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no court shall have jurisdiction, by habeas corpus under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref> or any other habeas corpus provision, by section 1361 or 1651 of such title, or by any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), to review such an order or such questions of law or fact.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7335-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for petition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A petition for review or for habeas corpus of an order of removal—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6f7336-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> shall attach a copy of such order, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6f7337-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> shall state whether a court has upheld the validity of the order, and, if so, shall state the name of the court, the date of the court’s ruling, and the kind of proceeding.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7338-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of final orders</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A court may review a final order of removal only if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6f7339-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the alien has exhausted all administrative remedies available to the alien as of right, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6f733a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> another court has not decided the validity of the order, unless the reviewing court finds that the petition presents grounds that could not have been presented in the prior judicial proceeding or that the remedy provided by the prior proceeding was inadequate or ineffective to test the validity of the order.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f733b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review of orders under section 1225(b)(1)</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f733c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitations on relief</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Without regard to the nature of the action or claim and without regard to the identity of the party or parties bringing the action, no court may—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f733d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> enter declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief in any action pertaining to an order to exclude an alien in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref> except as specifically authorized in a subsequent paragraph of this subsection, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f733e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> certify a class under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in any action for which judicial review is authorized under a subsequent paragraph of this subsection.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f733f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Habeas corpus proceedings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Judicial review of any determination made under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref> is available in habeas corpus proceedings, but shall be limited to determinations of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7340-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> whether the petitioner is an alien,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7341-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> whether the petitioner was ordered removed under such section, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7342-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> whether the petitioner can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, has been admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, or has been granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, such status not having been terminated, and is entitled to such further inquiry as prescribed by the Attorney General pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/C">section 1225(b)(1)(C) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7343-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Challenges on validity of the system</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7344-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Judicial review of determinations under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b">section 1225(b) of this title</ref> and its implementation is available in an action instituted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, but shall be limited to determinations of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6f7345-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> whether such section, or any regulation issued to implement such section, is constitutional; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b6f7346-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> whether such a regulation, or a written policy directive, written policy guideline, or written procedure issued by or under the authority of the Attorney General to implement such section, is not consistent with applicable provisions of this subchapter or is otherwise in violation of law.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7347-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadlines for bringing actions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any action instituted under this paragraph must be filed no later than 60 days after the date the challenged section, regulation, directive, guideline, or procedure described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) is first implemented.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7348-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of appeal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A notice of appeal of an order issued by the District Court under this paragraph may be filed not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of such order.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7349-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Expeditious consideration of cases</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">It shall be the duty of the District Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any case considered under this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f734a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Decision</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In any case where the court determines that the petitioner—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f734b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is an alien who was not ordered removed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref>, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f734c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the alien is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, has been admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, or has been granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, the court may order no remedy or relief other than to require that the petitioner be provided a hearing in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>. Any alien who is provided a hearing under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> pursuant to this paragraph may thereafter obtain judicial review of any resulting final order of removal pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f734d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/e/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Scope of inquiry</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In determining whether an alien has been ordered removed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1">section 1225(b)(1) of this title</ref>, the court’s inquiry shall be limited to whether such an order in fact was issued and whether it relates to the petitioner. There shall be no review of whether the alien is actually inadmissible or entitled to any relief from removal.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f734e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Limit on injunctive relief</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f734f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Regardless of the nature of the action or claim or of the identity of the party or parties bringing the action, no court (other than the Supreme Court) shall have jurisdiction or authority to enjoin or restrain the operation of the provisions of part IV of this subchapter, as amended by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, other than with respect to the application of such provisions to an individual alien against whom proceedings under such part have been initiated.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7350-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Particular cases</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court shall enjoin the removal of any alien pursuant to a final order under this section unless the alien shows by clear and convincing evidence that the entry or execution of such order is prohibited as a matter of law.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7351-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain actions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an action brought pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/3">section 1225(b)(3) of this title</ref>, subsections (e) or (f) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">section 1226 of this title</ref>, or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/2/B">section 1231(a)(2)(B) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7352-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusive jurisdiction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as provided in this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have jurisdiction to hear any cause or claim by or on behalf of any alien arising from the decision or action by the Attorney General to commence proceedings, adjudicate cases, or execute removal orders against any alien under this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6f7353-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 242, <ref href="/us/stat/66/208">66 Stat. 208</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1263/s17">Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 17</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1232">68 Stat. 1232</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/h/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(h)(1)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/98/473/tII/s220/b">Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 220(b)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-12">Oct. 12, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/2028">98 Stat. 2028</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tVII/s701">Pub. L. 99–603, title VII, § 701</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3445">100 Stat. 3445</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/n">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(n)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7343/a">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7343(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4470">102 Stat. 4470</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV">Pub. L. 101–649, title V</ref>, §§ 504(a), 545(e), title VI, § 603(b)(2), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5049">104 Stat. 5049</ref>, 5066, 5085; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 306(a)(4), (c)(7), 307(m)(2), 309(b)(9), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1751">105 Stat. 1751</ref>, 1753, 1757, 1759; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tII/s20301/a">Pub. L. 103–322, title II, § 20301(a)</ref>, title XIII, § 130001(a), <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1823">108 Stat. 1823</ref>, 2023; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 219(h), 224(b), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>, 4324; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 436(a), (b)(1), 438(a), 440(c), (h), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1275">110 Stat. 1275</ref>, 1277, 1279; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 306(a), (d), 308(g)(10)(H), 371(b)(6), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-607">110 Stat. 3009–607</ref>, 3009–612, 3009–625, 3009–645; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I</ref>, §§ 101(e), (f), 106(a), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/305">119 Stat. 305</ref>, 310; <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/f">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(f)</ref>, <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/5">139 Stat. 5</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6f7354-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6f7355-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b6f7356-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(D), (5), and (g), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253">Section 1253 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (b)(8)(B), was amended generally by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s307/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, and, as so amended, no longer contains a subsec. (g). Provisions similar to those contained in former subsec. (g) of section 1253 are now contained in subsec. (d) of section 1253.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, referred to in subsec. (e)(1)(B), is set out in the Appendix to Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (f)(1), is div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1996 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6f7357-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1">Pub. L. 119–1</ref> added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/1/A/i">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(1)(A)(i)</ref>, inserted “(statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title” after “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, inserted “(statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and except as provided in subparagraph (D)” after “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/f/2">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(f)(2)</ref>, inserted “and regardless of whether the judgment, decision, or action is made in removal proceedings,” before “no court shall” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/f/1">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(f)(1)</ref>, inserted “or the Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Attorney General” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, inserted “(statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and except as provided in subparagraph (D)” after “Notwithstanding any other provision of law”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/1/A/iii">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(1)(A)(iii)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4), (5). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/1/B">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(1)(B)</ref>, added pars. (4) and (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s101/e">Pub. L. 109–13, § 101(e)</ref>, added concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/2">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(2)</ref>, inserted at end “Except as otherwise provided in this section, no court shall have jurisdiction, by habeas corpus under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref> or any other habeas corpus provision, by section 1361 or 1651 of such title, or by any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), to review such an order or such questions of law or fact.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s106/a/3">Pub. L. 109–13, § 106(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “(statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title” after “notwithstanding any other provision of law”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 306(a)(2)</ref>, amended section generally, substituting subsecs. (a) to (g) relating to judicial review of orders of removal for former subsecs. (a) to (i) relating to apprehension and deportation of aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/c/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(c)(2)</ref>, struck out subpar. (B) which read as follows: “The Attorney General may not release from custody any lawfully admitted alien who has been convicted of an aggravated felony, either before or after a determination of deportability, unless the alien demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such alien is not a threat to the community and that the alien is likely to appear before any scheduled hearings.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/c/1/C">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(c)(1)(C)</ref>, struck out “but subject to subparagraph (B)” before “, the Attorney General shall not release”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/c/1/B">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(c)(1)(B)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, §§ 306(d), 308(g)(10)(H), substituted “any criminal offense covered in section 1251(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D) of this title, or any offense covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/ii">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to the date of their commission, otherwise covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2/A/i">section 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>” for “an aggravated felony upon release of the alien (regardless of whether or not such release is on parole, supervised release, or probation, and regardless of the possibility of rearrest or further confinement in respect of the same offense)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/c/1/A">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(c)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “(2) The Attorney” for “(2)(A) The Attorney”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/6">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(b)(6)</ref>, substituted “An immigration judge” for “A special inquiry officer”, “an immigration judge” for “a special inquiry officer” in two places, and “immigration judge” for “special inquiry officer” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s436/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 436(a)</ref>, inserted before period at end of second sentence “; except that nothing in this subsection shall preclude the Attorney General from authorizing proceedings by electronic or telephonic media (with the consent of the alien) or, where waived or agreed to by the parties, in the absence of the alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/h/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(h)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions of subsec. (c) as par. (1) and substituted “Subject to paragraph (2), when a final order” for “When a final order”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/h/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 440(h)(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, §§ 306(d), 308(g)(10)(H), added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s438/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 438(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (h) generally, restating prior single par. as par. (1) and adding pars. (2) and (3) authorizing the Attorney General to deport an alien prior to the completion of a sentence of imprisonment and requiring notice to deported aliens of penalties for reentry.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s436/b/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 436(b)(1)</ref>, inserted at end “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 306(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (j) as subsec. (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231">section 1231 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s224/b">Pub. L. 103–416, § 224(b)</ref>, substituted “Except as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252a/d">section 1252a(d) of this title</ref>, the” for “The” in ninth sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130001/a">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130001(a)</ref>, struck out “paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of” before “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a">section 1251(a) of this title</ref>” and substituted “shall be imprisoned not more than four years, or shall be imprisoned not more than ten years if the alien is a member of any of the classes described in paragraph (1)(E), (2), (3), or (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a">section 1251(a) of this title</ref>.” for “shall be imprisoned not more than ten years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/h">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(h)</ref>, substituted “Parole,” for “Parole,,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s20301/a">Pub. L. 103–322, § 20301(a)</ref>, added subsec. (j).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/a/4">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(a)(4)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “The Attorney General shall release from custody an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence on bond or such other conditions as the Attorney General may prescribe if the Attorney General determines that the alien is not a threat to the community and that the alien is likely to appear before any scheduled hearings.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/c/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(c)(7)</ref>, amended eighth sentence generally, substituting “Such regulations shall include requirements that are consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b">section 1252b of this title</ref> and that provide that—” and pars. (1) to (4) for “Such regulations shall include requirements consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b">section 1252b of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/m/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307(m)(2)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (2), (3), or (4)” for “paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), or (19)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/9">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(9)</ref>, inserted a comma after “Parole”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s504/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 504(a)</ref>, designated existing text as subpar. (A), substituted “upon release of the alien (regardless of whether or not such release is on parole, supervised release, or probation, and regardless of the possibility of rearrest or further confinement in respect of the same offense)” for “upon completion of the alien’s sentence for such conviction” and “Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or subsections (c) and (d) of this section but subject to subparagraph (B)” for “Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section”, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/b/2/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(b)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “(2), (3), or (4)” for “(4), (5), (6), (7), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), or (19)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s545/e">Pub. L. 101–649, § 545(e)</ref>, amended eighth sentence generally. Prior to amendment, eighth sentence read as follows: “Such regulations shall include requirements that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) the alien shall be given notice, reasonable under all the circumstances, of the nature of the charges against him and of the time and place at which the proceedings will be held;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) the alien shall have the privilege of being represented (at no expense to the Government) by such counsel, authorized to practice in such proceedings, as he shall choose;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(3) the alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against him, to present evidence in his own behalf, and to cross-examine witnesses presented by the Government; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(4) no decision of deportability shall be valid unless it is based upon reasonable, substantial, and probative evidence.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/b/2/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(b)(2)(B)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “paragraph (2), (3) or (4)” for “paragraph (4), (5), (6), (7), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), or (19)”, could not be executed because the quoted language differed from the text. See 1991 Amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref> designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (2), any” for “Any”, redesignated cls. (1) to (3) as (A) to (C), respectively, and added pars. (2) and (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> struck out “or from <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, whichever is the later,” after “from the date of the final order of the court,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref> added subsec. (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1984—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/98/473">Pub. L. 98–473</ref>, which directed that “supervised release,” be inserted after “parole,”, was executed by inserting “supervised release,” after “Parole,” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/h/1/A">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(h)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “(18), or (19)” for “or (18)” in provision following par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/h/1/B">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(h)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “(18), or (19)” for “or (18)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1954—Subsec. (d). Act <date date="1954-09-03">Sept. 3, 1954</date>, struck out “shall upon conviction be guilty of a felony.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6f7358-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f7359-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/h/3">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 101(h)(3)</ref>, (4), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/305">119 Stat. 305</ref>, 306, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s101/h/3"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (e) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>] and shall apply to all cases in which the final administrative removal order is or was issued before, on, or after such date.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The amendments made by subsection (f) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>] and shall apply to all cases pending before any court on or after such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s106/b">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 106(b)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/311">119 Stat. 311</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s106/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect upon the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>] and shall apply to cases in which the final administrative order of removal, deportation, or exclusion was issued before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this division.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f735a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/302/s2/1">Pub. L. 104–302, § 2(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3657">110 Stat. 3657</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/302/s2/1"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231">section 1231 of this title</ref> and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>] shall apply as provided under section 309 [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note], except that subsection (g) of section 242 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/g">8 U.S.C. 1252(g)</ref>] (as added by subsection (a)), shall apply without limitation to claims arising from all past, pending, or future exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings under such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not be considered to invalidate or to require the reconsideration of any judgment or order entered under section 106 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">8 U.S.C. 1105a</ref>], as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440">section 440 of Public Law 104–132</ref>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/104/302/s2">Pub. L. 104–302, § 2</ref>, <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3657">110 Stat. 3657</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 2(1) to <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s306/c/1">section 306(c)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out above, is effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/d">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(d)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 306(d) is effective as if included in the enactment of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/H">section 308(g)(10)(H) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/6">section 371(b)(6) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/d/1">section 371(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For delayed effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s440/c">section 440(c) of Pub. L. 104–132</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s303/b/2">section 303(b)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">section 1226 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s436/b/3">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 436(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1275">110 Stat. 1275</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s436/b/3">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Public Law 103–416</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f735b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/h">section 219(h) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s224/c">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 224(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4324">108 Stat. 4324</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s224/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252a">section 1252a of this title</ref>] shall apply to all aliens whose adjudication of guilt or guilty plea is entered in the record after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tII/s20301/b">Pub. L. 103–322, title II, § 20301(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1824">108 Stat. 1824</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/322/tII/s20301/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect <date date="1994-10-01">October 1, 1994</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f735c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 306(a)(4), (c)(7) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>, provided that the amendment made by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307/m/2">section 307(m)(2) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> is effective as if included in section 603(b) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f735d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s504/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 504(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5050">104 Stat. 5050</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s504/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">section 1226 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s545/g">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 545(g)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5066">104 Stat. 5066</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/6/B">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(6)(B)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-623">110 Stat. 3009–623</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/6/B"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notice-related provisions.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (e)(1) of section 242B of the Immigration and Nationality Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252b/a">8 U.S.C. 1252b(a)</ref>, (b), (c) and (e)(1)] (as inserted by the amendment made by subsection (a)), and the amendment made by subsection (e) [amending this section], shall be effective on a date specified by the Attorney General in the certification described in subparagraph (B), which date may not be earlier than 6 months after the date of such certification.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The Attorney General shall certify to the Congress when the central address file system (described in section 239(a)(4) [probably means 239(a)(3)] of the Immigration and Nationality Act) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1229(a)(3)</ref>] has been established.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> The Comptroller General shall submit to Congress, within 3 months after the date of the Attorney General’s certification under subparagraph (B), a report on the adequacy of such system.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Certain limits on discretionary relief; sanctions for frivolous behavior</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (d), (e)(2), and (e)(3) of section 242B of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as inserted by the amendment made by subsection (a)) shall be effective on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limits on discretionary relief for failure to appear in asylum hearing</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(4) of section 242B of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as inserted by the amendment made by subsection (a)) shall be effective on <date date="1991-02-01">February 1, 1991</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consolidation of relief in judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>] shall apply to final orders of deportation entered on or after <date date="1991-01-01">January 1, 1991</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/b/2">section 603(b)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> not applicable to deportation proceedings for which notice has been provided to the alien before <date date="1991-03-01">Mar. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/d">section 602(d) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f735e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7343/c">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7343(c)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4470">102 Stat. 4470</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7343/c">“The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">section 1254 of this title</ref>] shall apply to any alien who has been convicted, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>], of an aggravated felony.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f735f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1984 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/98/473">Pub. L. 98–473</ref> effective <date date="1987-11-01">Nov. 1, 1987</date>, and applicable only to offenses committed after the taking effect of such amendment, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/473/s235/a/1">section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3551">section 3551 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f7360-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f7361-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s545/d">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 545(d)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5066">104 Stat. 5066</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s545/d"> -<inline>“Within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>], the Attorney General shall issue regulations with respect to—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the period of time in which motions to reopen and to reconsider may be offered in deportation proceedings, which regulations include a limitation on the number of such motions that may be filed and a maximum time period for the filing of such motions; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the time period for the filing of administrative appeals in deportation proceedings and for the filing of appellate and reply briefs, which regulations include a limitation on the number of administrative appeals that may be made, a maximum time period for the filing of such motions and briefs, the items to be included in the notice of appeal, and the consolidation of motions to reopen or to reconsider with the appeal of the order of deportation.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f7362-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f7363-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Cases</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s106/c">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 106(c)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/311">119 Stat. 311</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s106/c">“If an alien’s case, brought under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, United States Code, and challenging a final administrative order of removal, deportation, or exclusion, is pending in a district court on the date of the enactment of this division [<date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>], then the district court shall transfer the case (or the part of the case that challenges the order of removal, deportation, or exclusion) to the court of appeals for the circuit in which a petition for review could have been properly filed under section 242(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">8 U.S.C. 1252</ref>), as amended by this section, or under section 309(c)(4)(D) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note). The court of appeals shall treat the transferred case as if it had been filed pursuant to a petition for review under such section 242, except that subsection (b)(1) of such section shall not apply.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f7364-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transitional Rule Cases</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s106/d">Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title I, § 106(d)</ref>, <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/311">119 Stat. 311</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/13/dB/tI/s106/d">“A petition for review filed under former section 106(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a/a">8 U.S.C. 1105a(a)</ref>] (as in effect before its repeal by section 306(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">8 U.S.C. 1252</ref> note)) shall be treated as if it had been filed as a petition for review under section 242 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">8 U.S.C. 1252</ref>), as amended by this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2241">section 2241 of title 28</ref>, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, such petition for review shall be the sole and exclusive means for judicial review of an order of deportation or exclusion.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f7365-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f7366-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Authority To Accept Certain Assistance</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130008">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130008</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2029">108 Stat. 2029</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130008"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General, may accept, hold, administer, and utilize gifts of property and services (which may not include cash assistance) from State and local governments for the purpose of assisting the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the transportation of deportable aliens who are arrested for misdemeanor or felony crimes under State or Federal law and who are either unlawfully within the United States or willing to submit to voluntary departure under safeguards. Any property acquired pursuant to this section shall be acquired in the name of the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall terminate or rescind the exercise of the authority under subsection (a) if the Attorney General determines that the exercise of such authority has resulted in discrimination by law enforcement officials on the basis of race, color, or national origin.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="transferred" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6f7367-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252a"><num value="1252a">§ 1252a.</num><heading> Transferred</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6f7368-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6f7369-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b6f736a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1252a, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 5, § 242A, as added <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7347/a">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7347(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>, as amended, which related to expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies, was renumbered section 238 of ch. 4 of title II of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/5">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(5)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, and was transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228">section 1228 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6f736b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252b"><num value="1252b">§ 1252b.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/6">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(6)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6f736c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b6f736d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 5, § 242B, as added <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s545/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 545(a)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5061">104 Stat. 5061</ref>; amended <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/6">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(6)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1753">105 Stat. 1753</ref>; <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/i">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(i)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>; <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s371/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 371(b)(7)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-645">110 Stat. 3009–645</ref>, related to deportation procedures. See sections 1229 and 1229a of this title.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6f736e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b6f736f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Repeal effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6f7370-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252c"><num value="1252c">§ 1252c.</num><heading> Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7371-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252c/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to the extent permitted by relevant State and local law, State and local law enforcement officials are authorized to arrest and detain an individual who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6f7372-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252c/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> is an alien illegally present in the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b6f7373-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252c/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> has previously been convicted of a felony in the United States and deported or left the United States after such conviction,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">but only after the State or local law enforcement officials obtain appropriate confirmation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the status of such individual and only for such period of time as may be required for the Service to take the individual into Federal custody for purposes of deporting or removing the alien from the United States.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7374-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1252c/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Cooperation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall cooperate with the States to assure that information in the control of the Attorney General, including information in the National Crime Information Center, that would assist State and local law enforcement officials in carrying out duties under subsection (a) is made available to such officials.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6f7375-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s439">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 439</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1276">110 Stat. 1276</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6f7376-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6f7377-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b6f7378-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This section was enacted as part of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6f7379-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f737a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6f737b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253"><num value="1253">§ 1253.</num><heading> Penalties related to removal</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f737c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalty for failure to depart</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f737d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any alien against whom a final order of removal is outstanding by reason of being a member of any of the classes described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>, who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f737e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> willfully fails or refuses to depart from the United States within a period of 90 days from the date of the final order of removal under administrative processes, or if judicial review is had, then from the date of the final order of the court,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f737f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> willfully fails or refuses to make timely application in good faith for travel or other documents necessary to the alien’s departure,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7380-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> connives or conspires, or takes any other action, designed to prevent or hamper or with the purpose of preventing or hampering the alien’s departure pursuant to such, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7381-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> willfully fails or refuses to present himself or herself for removal at the time and place required by the Attorney General pursuant to such order,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than four years (or 10 years if the alien is a member of any of the classes described in paragraph (1)(E), (2), (3), or (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>), or both.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7382-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">It is not a violation of paragraph (1) to take any proper steps for the purpose of securing cancellation of or exemption from such order of removal or for the purpose of securing the alien’s release from incarceration or custody.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7383-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The court may for good cause suspend the sentence of an alien under this subsection and order the alien’s release under such conditions as the court may prescribe. In determining whether good cause has been shown to justify releasing the alien, the court shall take into account such factors as—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7384-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the age, health, and period of detention of the alien;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7385-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the effect of the alien’s release upon the national security and public peace or safety;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7386-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the likelihood of the alien’s resuming or following a course of conduct which made or would make the alien deportable;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7387-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the character of the efforts made by such alien himself and by representatives of the country or countries to which the alien’s removal is directed to expedite the alien’s departure from the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7388-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the reason for the inability of the Government of the United States to secure passports, other travel documents, or removal facilities from the country or countries to which the alien has been ordered removed; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f7389-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a/3/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the eligibility of the alien for discretionary relief under the immigration laws.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f738a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Willful failure to comply with terms of release under supervision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien who shall willfully fail to comply with regulations or requirements issued pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/3">section 1231(a)(3) of this title</ref> or knowingly give false information in response to an inquiry under such section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f738b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties relating to vessels and aircraft</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f738c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Civil penalties</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f738d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to carry out certain orders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Attorney General is satisfied that a person has violated subsection (d) or (e) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231">section 1231 of this title</ref>, the person shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $2,000 for each violation.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f738e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to remove alien stowaways</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Attorney General is satisfied that a person has failed to remove an alien stowaway as required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/d/2">section 1231(d)(2) of this title</ref>, the person shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $5,000 for each alien stowaway not removed.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f738f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> No compromise</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may not compromise the amount of such penalty under this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7390-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Clearing vessels and aircraft</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7391-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Clearance before decision on liability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A vessel or aircraft may be granted clearance before a decision on liability is made under paragraph (1) only if a bond approved by the Attorney General or an amount sufficient to pay the civil penalty is deposited with the Commissioner.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7392-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition on clearance while penalty unpaid</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A vessel or aircraft may not be granted clearance if a civil penalty imposed under paragraph (1) is not paid.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7393-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Discontinuing granting visas to nationals of country denying or delaying accepting alien</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">On being notified by the Attorney General that the government of a foreign country denies or unreasonably delays accepting an alien who is a citizen, subject, national, or resident of that country after the Attorney General asks whether the government will accept the alien under this section, the Secretary of State shall order consular officers in that foreign country to discontinue granting immigrant visas or nonimmigrant visas, or both, to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents of that country until the Attorney General notifies the Secretary that the country has accepted the alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f7394-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1253/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement by attorney general of a State</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the requirement to discontinue granting visas to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents as described in subsection (d) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of State on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b6f7395-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 243, <ref href="/us/stat/66/212">66 Stat. 212</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s11/f">Pub. L. 89–236, § 11(f)</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/918">79 Stat. 918</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/549/tI/s104">Pub. L. 95–549, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="1978-10-30">Oct. 30, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2066">92 Stat. 2066</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/e">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(e)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/107">94 Stat. 107</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/i">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(i)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s515/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 515(a)(2)</ref>, title VI, § 603(b)(3), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5053">104 Stat. 5053</ref>, 5085; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s413/a">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 413(a)</ref>, (f), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1269">110 Stat. 1269</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s307/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/1/s3/c">Pub. L. 119–1, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="2025-01-29">Jan. 29, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/4">139 Stat. 4</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6f7396-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b6f7397-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b6f7398-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/119/1">Pub. L. 119–1</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section consisted of subsecs. (a) to (h) relating to countries to which aliens were to be deported.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s413/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 413(a)</ref>, inserted at end “For purposes of subparagraph (D), an alien who is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/4/B">section 1251(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref> shall be considered to be an alien for whom there are reasonable grounds for regarding as a danger to the security of the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s413/f">Pub. L. 104–132, § 413(f)</ref>, added par. (3) which read as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, paragraph (1) shall apply to any alien if the Attorney General determines, in the discretion of the Attorney General, that—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) such alien’s life or freedom would be threatened, in the country to which such alien would be deported or returned, on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) the application of paragraph (1) to such alien is necessary to ensure compliance with the 1967 United Nations Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (h)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(b)(3)</ref>, substituted “1251(a)(4)(D)” for “1251(a)(19)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s515/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 515(a)(2)</ref>, inserted sentence at end relating to aliens who have been convicted of aggravated felonies.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> inserted a comma after “subject” in fourth sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1980—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> substituted provisions relating to deportation or return of an alien where the Attorney General determines that the return would threaten the life or freedom of the alien on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, for provisions relating to withholding of deportation for any necessary period of time where the Attorney General decides the alien would be subject to persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/95/549">Pub. L. 95–549</ref> inserted “(other than an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a">section 1251(a) of this title</ref>)” before “within the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted “persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion” for “physical persecution”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6f7399-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f739a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s413/g">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 413(g)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1269">110 Stat. 1269</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s413/g">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1254, 1255, and 1259 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>] and shall apply to applications filed before, on, or after such date if final action has not been taken on them before such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f739b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s515/a/2">section 515(a)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to convictions entered before, on, or after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, and to applications for withholding of deportation made on or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s515/b/2">section 515(b)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/b/3">section 603(b)(3) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> not applicable to deportation proceedings for which notice has been provided to the alien before <date date="1991-03-01">Mar. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s602/d">section 602(d) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f739c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f739d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212">Pub. L. 96–212</ref> effective <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, and applicable to fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year beginning <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s204">section 204 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b6f739e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f739f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f73a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b6f73a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sense of Congress Respecting Treatment of Cuban Political Prisoners</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s315/c">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 315(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3440">100 Stat. 3440</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/C/i">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(7)(C)(i)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-623">110 Stat. 3009–623</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/C/i">“It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should provide for the issuance of visas to nationals of Cuba who are or were imprisoned in Cuba for political activities without regard to section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/d">8 U.S.C. 1253(d)</ref>).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6f73a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254"><num value="1254">§ 1254.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b6f73a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b6f73a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 244, <ref href="/us/stat/66/214">66 Stat. 214</ref>; <date date="1962-10-24">Oct. 24, 1962</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/87/885/s4">Pub. L. 87–885, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/76/1247">76 Stat. 1247</ref>; <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s12">Pub. L. 89–236, § 12</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/918">79 Stat. 918</ref>; <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s7/f">Pub. L. 94–571, § 7(f)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2706">90 Stat. 2706</ref>; <date date="1978-10-30">Oct. 30, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/95/549/tI/s105">Pub. L. 95–549, title I, § 105</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2066">92 Stat. 2066</ref>; <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/d">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(d)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/107">94 Stat. 107</ref>; <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, §§ 9, 18(h)(2), (j), <ref href="/us/stat/95/1616">95 Stat. 1616</ref>, 1620; <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s315/b">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 315(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3439">100 Stat. 3439</ref>; <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/q/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(q)(1)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>; <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7343/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7343(b)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4470">102 Stat. 4470</ref>; <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/e/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 162(e)(2)</ref>, title VI, § 603(b)(3), (4), <ref href="/us/stat/104/5011">104 Stat. 5011</ref>, 5085; <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307/m/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307(m)(1)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>; <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tIV/s40703">Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40703</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1955">108 Stat. 1955</ref>; <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s413/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 413(b)</ref>, (c), <ref href="/us/stat/110/1269">110 Stat. 1269</ref>, related to suspension of deportation. See sections 1229b and 1229c of this title.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b6f73a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b6f73a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Repeal effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b6f73a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a"><num value="1254a">§ 1254a.</num><heading> Temporary protected status</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f73a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Granting of status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f73a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case of an alien who is a national of a foreign state designated under subsection (b) (or in the case of an alien having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in such designated state) and who meets the requirements of subsection (c), the Attorney General, in accordance with this section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f73aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may grant the alien temporary protected status in the United States and shall not remove the alien from the United States during the period in which such status is in effect, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b6f73ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall authorize the alien to engage in employment in the United States and provide the alien with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b6f73ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Duration of work authorization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Work authorization provided under this section shall be effective throughout the period the alien is in temporary protected status under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Upon the granting of temporary protected status under this section, the Attorney General shall provide the alien with information concerning such status under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If, at the time of initiation of a removal proceeding against an alien, the foreign state (of which the alien is a national) is designated under subsection (b), the Attorney General shall promptly notify the alien of the temporary protected status that may be available under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If, at the time of designation of a foreign state under subsection (b), an alien (who is a national of such state) is in a removal proceeding under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall promptly notify the alien of the temporary protected status that may be available under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Notices under this paragraph shall be provided in a form and language that the alien can understand.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary treatment for eligible aliens</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> In the case of an alien who can establish a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), but for the fact that the period of registration under subsection (c)(1)(A)(iv) has not begun, until the alien has had a reasonable opportunity to register during the first 30 days of such period, the Attorney General shall provide for the benefits of paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In the case of an alien who establishes a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), until a final determination with respect to the alien’s eligibility for such benefits under paragraph (1) has been made, the alien shall be provided such benefits.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Clarification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Attorney General to deny temporary protected status to an alien based on the alien’s immigration status or to require any alien, as a condition of being granted such status, either to relinquish nonimmigrant or other status the alien may have or to execute any waiver of other rights under this chapter. The granting of temporary protected status under this section shall not be considered to be inconsistent with the granting of nonimmigrant status under this chapter.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Designations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General, after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, may designate any foreign state (or any part of such foreign state) under this subsection only if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Attorney General finds that there is an ongoing armed conflict within the state and, due to such conflict, requiring the return of aliens who are nationals of that state to that state (or to the part of the state) would pose a serious threat to their personal safety;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> the Attorney General finds that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> there has been an earthquake, flood, drought, epidemic, or other environmental disaster in the state resulting in a substantial, but temporary, disruption of living conditions in the area affected,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the foreign state is unable, temporarily, to handle adequately the return to the state of aliens who are nationals of the state, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the foreign state officially has requested designation under this subparagraph; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the Attorney General finds that there exist extraordinary and temporary conditions in the foreign state that prevent aliens who are nationals of the state from returning to the state in safety, unless the Attorney General finds that permitting the aliens to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the national interest of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">A designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under this paragraph shall not become effective unless notice of the designation (including a statement of the findings under this paragraph and the effective date of the designation) is published in the Federal Register. In such notice, the Attorney General shall also state an estimate of the number of nationals of the foreign state designated who are (or within the effective period of the designation are likely to become) eligible for temporary protected status under this section and their immigration status in the United States.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective period of designation for foreign states</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> take effect upon the date of publication of the designation under such paragraph, or such later date as the Attorney General may specify in the notice published under such paragraph, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall remain in effect until the effective date of the termination of the designation under paragraph (3)(B).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">For purposes of this section, the initial period of designation of a foreign state (or part thereof) under paragraph (1) is the period, specified by the Attorney General, of not less than 6 months and not more than 18 months.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Periodic review, terminations, and extensions of designations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Periodic review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">At least 60 days before end of the initial period of designation, and any extended period of designation, of a foreign state (or part thereof) under this section the Attorney General, after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, shall review the conditions in the foreign state (or part of such foreign state) for which a designation is in effect under this subsection and shall determine whether the conditions for such designation under this subsection continue to be met. The Attorney General shall provide on a timely basis for the publication of notice of each such determination (including the basis for the determination, and, in the case of an affirmative determination, the period of extension of designation under subparagraph (C)) in the Federal Register.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of designation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Attorney General determines under subparagraph (A) that a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall terminate the designation by publishing notice in the Federal Register of the determination under this subparagraph (including the basis for the determination). Such termination is effective in accordance with subsection (d)(3), but shall not be effective earlier than 60 days after the date the notice is published or, if later, the expiration of the most recent previous extension under subparagraph (C).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Extension of designation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Attorney General does not determine under subparagraph (A) that a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) no longer meets the conditions for designation under paragraph (1), the period of designation of the foreign state is extended for an additional period of 6 months (or, in the discretion of the Attorney General, a period of 12 or 18 months).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Information concerning protected status at time of designations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">At the time of a designation of a foreign state under this subsection, the Attorney General shall make available information respecting the temporary protected status made available to aliens who are nationals of such designated foreign state.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Designations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">There is no judicial review of any determination of the Attorney General with respect to the designation, or termination or extension of a designation, of a foreign state under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to individuals</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall establish an administrative procedure for the review of the denial of benefits to aliens under this subsection. Such procedure shall not prevent an alien from asserting protection under this section in removal proceedings if the alien demonstrates that the alien is a national of a state designated under paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens eligible for temporary protected status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Nationals of designated foreign states</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to paragraph (3), an alien, who is a national of a state designated under subsection (b)(1) (or in the case of an alien having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in such designated state), meets the requirements of this paragraph only if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien has been continuously physically present in the United States since the effective date of the most recent designation of that state;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien has continuously resided in the United States since such date as the Attorney General may designate;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the alien is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under paragraph (2)(A), and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under paragraph (2)(B); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> to the extent and in a manner which the Attorney General establishes, the alien registers for the temporary protected status under this section during a registration period of not less than 180 days.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Registration fee</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General may require payment of a reasonable fee as a condition of registering an alien under subparagraph (A)(iv) (including providing an alien with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit under this section). The amount of any such fee shall not exceed $500, subject to the adjustments required under clause (ii). In the case of aliens registered pursuant to a designation under this section made after <date date="1991-07-17">July 17, 1991</date>, the Attorney General may impose a separate, additional fee for providing an alien with documentation of work authorization. Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">section 3302 of title 31</ref>, all fees collected under this subparagraph shall be credited to the appropriation to be used in carrying out this section.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual adjustments for inflation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the maximum amount of the fee authorized under clause (i) shall be equal to the sum of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b71e3d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the maximum amount of the fee authorized under this subparagraph for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b71e3d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subclause (I) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposition of temporary protected status fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">All of the fees collected pursuant to this subparagraph shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> No fee waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Fees required to be paid under this subparagraph shall not be waived or reduced.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility standards</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of certain grounds for inadmissibility</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the determination of an alien’s admissibility for purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii) of paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not apply;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> except as provided in clause (iii), the Attorney General may waive any other provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> in the case of individual aliens for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest; but</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> the Attorney General may not waive—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b71e3dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B) (relating to criminals) of such section,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b71e3dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> paragraph (2)(C) of such section (relating to drug offenses), except for so much of such paragraph as relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b71e3de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> paragraphs (3)(A), (3)(B), (3)(C), and (3)(E) of such section (relating to national security and participation in the Nazi persecutions or those who have engaged in genocide).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens ineligible</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien shall not be eligible for temporary protected status under this section if the Attorney General finds that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien has been convicted of any felony or 2 or more misdemeanors committed in the United States, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b71e3e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A">section 1158(b)(2)(A) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Withdrawal of temporary protected status</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall withdraw temporary protected status granted to an alien under this section if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Attorney General finds that the alien was not in fact eligible for such status under this section,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> except as provided in paragraph (4) and permitted in subsection (f)(3), the alien has not remained continuously physically present in the United States from the date the alien first was granted temporary protected status under this section, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the alien fails, without good cause, to register with the Attorney General annually, at the end of each 12-month period after the granting of such status, in a form and manner specified by the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of brief, casual, and innocent departures and certain other absences</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> For purposes of paragraphs (1)(A)(i) and (3)(B), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States by virtue of brief, casual, and innocent absences from the United States, without regard to whether such absences were authorized by the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> For purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous residence in the United States by reason of a brief, casual, and innocent absence described in subparagraph (A) or due merely to a brief temporary trip abroad required by emergency or extenuating circumstances outside the control of the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing an alien to apply for admission to, or to be admitted to, the United States in order to apply for temporary protected status under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidentiality of information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall establish procedures to protect the confidentiality of information provided by aliens under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Documentation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial issuance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Upon the granting of temporary protected status to an alien under this section, the Attorney General shall provide for the issuance of such temporary documentation and authorization as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Period of validity</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraph (3), such documentation shall be valid during the initial period of designation of the foreign state (or part thereof) involved and any extension of such period. The Attorney General may stagger the periods of validity of the documentation and authorization in order to provide for an orderly renewal of such documentation and authorization and for an orderly transition (under paragraph (3)) upon the termination of a designation of a foreign state (or any part of such foreign state).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date of terminations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the Attorney General terminates the designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under subsection (b)(3)(B), such termination shall only apply to documentation and authorization issued or renewed after the effective date of the publication of notice of the determination under that subsection (or, at the Attorney General’s option, after such period after the effective date of the determination as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate in order to provide for an orderly transition).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention of alien</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien provided temporary protected status under this section shall not be detained by the Attorney General on the basis of the alien’s immigration status in the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Relation of period of temporary protected status to cancellation of removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">With respect to an alien granted temporary protected status under this section, the period of such status shall not be counted as a period of physical presence in the United States for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a">section 1229b(a) of this title</ref>, unless the Attorney General determines that extreme hardship exists. Such period shall not cause a break in the continuity of residence of the period before and after such period for purposes of such section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Benefits and status during period of temporary protected status</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">During a period in which an alien is granted temporary protected status under this section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the alien shall not be considered to be permanently residing in the United States under color of law;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the alien may be deemed ineligible for public assistance by a State (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/36">section 1101(a)(36) of this title</ref>) or any political subdivision thereof which furnishes such assistance;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the alien may travel abroad with the prior consent of the Attorney General; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e3f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/f/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> for purposes of adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref> and change of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref>, the alien shall be considered as being in, and maintaining, lawful status as a nonimmigrant.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusive remedy</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise specifically provided, this section shall constitute the exclusive authority of the Attorney General under law to permit aliens who are or may become otherwise deportable or have been paroled into the United States to remain in the United States temporarily because of their particular nationality or region of foreign state of nationality.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on consideration in Senate of legislation adjusting status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, or amendment that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> provides for adjustment to lawful temporary or permanent resident alien status for any alien receiving temporary protected status under this section, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has the effect of amending this subsection or limiting the application of this subsection.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Supermajority required</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate duly chosen and sworn shall be required in the Senate to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraphs (1) and (2) are enacted—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and as such they are deemed a part of the rules of the Senate, but applicable only with respect to the matters described in paragraph (1) and supersede other rules of the Senate only to the extent that such paragraphs are inconsistent therewith; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e3fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/h/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> with full recognition of the constitutional right of the Senate to change such rules at any time, in the same manner as in the case of any other rule of the Senate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e3ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual report and review</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e400-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/i/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than March 1 of each year (beginning with 1992), the Attorney General, after consultation with the appropriate agencies of the Government, shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on the operation of this section during the previous year. Each report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e401-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/i/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a listing of the foreign states or parts thereof designated under this section,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e402-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/i/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the number of nationals of each such state who have been granted temporary protected status under this section and their immigration status before being granted such status, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e403-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/i/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> an explanation of the reasons why foreign states or parts thereof were designated under subsection (b)(1) and, with respect to foreign states or parts thereof previously designated, why the designation was terminated or extended under subsection (b)(3).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e404-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/i/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Committee report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No later than 180 days after the date of receipt of such a report, the Committee on the Judiciary of each House of Congress shall report to its respective House such oversight findings and legislation as it deems appropriate.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b71e405-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 244, formerly § 244A, as added and amended <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIII/s302/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title III, § 302(a)</ref>, title VI, § 603(a)(24), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5030">104 Stat. 5030</ref>, 5084; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 304(b), 307(<i>l</i>)(5), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1749">105 Stat. 1749</ref>, 1756; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/j">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(j)</ref>, (z)(2), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>, 4318; renumbered § 244 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7)</ref>, (e)(1)(G), (11), (g)(7)(E)(i), (8)(A)(i), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-615">110 Stat. 3009–615</ref>, 3009–619, 3009–620, 3009–624; <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/tX/s100006">Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100006</ref>, <date date="2025-07-04">July 4, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/369">139 Stat. 369</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b71e406-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b71e407-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b71e408-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(5), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b71e409-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (c)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/119/21">Pub. L. 119–21</ref> designated existing provisions as cl. (i), inserted cl. (i) heading, substituted “$500, subject to the adjustments required under clause (ii)” for “$50”, and added cls. (ii) to (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/11">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(11)</ref>, substituted “remove” for “deport”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B), (C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/G">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(G)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/G">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(G)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/7/E/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(7)(E)(i)</ref>, substituted “section 1158(b)(2)(A)” for “section 1253(h)(2)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/8/A/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(8)(A)(i)</ref>, substituted “section 1229b(a)” for “section 1254(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/11">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(11)</ref>, amended heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (c)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(2)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s304/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 304(b)(2)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/j">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(j)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs” for “Paragraphs” and “and (3)(E)” for “or (3)(E)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s304/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 304(b)(1)</ref>, inserted parenthetical relating to alien having no nationality.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s304/b/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 304(b)(3)</ref>, inserted parenthetical relating to alien having no nationality.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s304/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 304(b)(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(2)</ref>, inserted provisions requiring separate fee of aliens registered pursuant to designation made after <date date="1991-07-17">July 17, 1991</date>, and directing that all fees be credited to appropriation to be used to carry out this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(A), substituted “paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B)” for “paragraphs (9) and (10)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(B), amended subcl. (III) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (III) read as follows: “paragraphs (3) (relating to security and related grounds).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/24/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(24)(A)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “(5) and (7)(A)” for “(14), (20), (21), (25), and (32)”, was executed by making the substitution for “(14), (15), (20), (21), (25), and (32)”, as the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/24/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(24)(B)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “Paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B)” for “Paragraphs (9) and (10)”, could not be executed because the quoted language differed from the text. See 1991 Amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/24/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(24)(C)</ref>, substituted “(2)(C)” for “(23)” and inserted “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/24/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(24)(D)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “(3) (relating to security and related grounds)” for “(27) and (29) (relating to national security)”, and a period for “; or”, was executed by substituting “(3) (relating to security and related grounds)” for “(27) and (29) of such section (relating to national security)”, and a period for “, or”, as the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(iii)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/24/E">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(24)(E)</ref>, struck out subcl. (IV) which referred to par. (33).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b71e40a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b71e40b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b71e40c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/j">section 219(j) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by subsec. (z)(2) of section 219 is effective as if included in the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b71e40d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s304/b">section 304(b) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b71e40e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/24">section 603(a)(24) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b71e40f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b71e410-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Limitation on Suspension of Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Attorney General may not suspend deportation and adjust status under this section of more than 4,000 aliens in any fiscal year, beginning after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, regardless of when aliens applied for such suspension and adjustment, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/c/7">section 309(c)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b71e411-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Aliens Authorized To Travel Abroad Temporarily</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s304/c">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 304(c)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1749">105 Stat. 1749</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, (8)(A)(ii), (C), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, 3009–624, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> In the case of an alien described in paragraph (2) whom the Attorney General authorizes to travel abroad temporarily and who returns to the United States in accordance with such authorization—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> the alien shall be inspected and admitted in the same immigration status the alien had at the time of departure if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> in the case of an alien described in paragraph (2)(A), the alien is found not to be excludable on a ground of exclusion referred to in section 301(a)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>], or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> in the case of an alien described in paragraph (2)(B), the alien is found not to be excludable on a ground of exclusion referred to in section 244(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/2/A/iii">8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(A)(iii)</ref>]; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the alien shall not be considered, by reason of such authorized departure, to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States for purposes of section 240A(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/a">8 U.S.C. 1229b(a)</ref>] if the absence meets the requirements of section 240A(b)(2) of such Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> Aliens described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> Aliens provided benefits under section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (relating to family unity).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Aliens provided temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including aliens provided such status under section 303 of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out below].”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b71e412-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effect on Executive Order 12711</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIII/s302/c">Pub. L. 101–649, title III, § 302(c)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5036">104 Stat. 5036</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s304/a">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 304(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1749">105 Stat. 1749</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/y">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(y)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">“Notwithstanding subsection (g) of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/g">8 U.S.C. 1254a(g)</ref>] (inserted by the amendment made by subsection (a)), such section shall not supersede or affect Executive Order 12711 (<date date="1990-04-11">April 11, 1990</date> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note], relating to policy implementation with respect to nationals of the People’s Republic of China).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b71e413-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Special Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 101–649, title III, § 303</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5036">104 Stat. 5036</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/65/s1">Pub. L. 102–65, § 1</ref>, <date date="1991-07-02">July 2, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/322">105 Stat. 322</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, (6)(A), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, 3009–623, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Designation.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>El Salvador is hereby designated under section 244(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/b">8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)</ref>], subject to the provisions of this section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Period of designation</inline>.—</heading><content>Such designation shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and shall remain in effect until the end of the 18-month period beginning <date date="1991-01-01">January 1, 1991</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Eligible.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In applying section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a">8 U.S.C. 1254a</ref>] pursuant to the designation under this section, subject to section 244(c)(3) of such Act, an alien who is a national of El Salvador meets the requirements of section 244(c)(1) of such Act only if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the alien has been continuously physically present in the United States since <date date="1990-09-19">September 19, 1990</date>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the alien is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under section 244(c)(2)(A) of such Act, and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under section 244(c)(2)(B) of such Act; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> in a manner which the Attorney General shall establish, the alien registers for temporary protected status under this section during the registration period beginning <date date="1991-01-01">January 1, 1991</date>, and ending <date date="1991-10-31">October 31, 1991</date>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Registration fee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall require payment of a reasonable fee as a condition of registering an alien under paragraph (1)(C) (including providing an alien with an ‘employment authorized’ endorsement or other appropriate work permit under this section). The amount of the fee shall be sufficient to cover the costs of administration of this section. Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">section 3302 of title 31</ref>, United States Code, all such registration fees collected shall be credited to the appropriation to be used in carrying out this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Certain Provisions.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in this subsection, the provisions of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a">8 U.S.C. 1254a</ref>] (including subsection (h) thereof) shall apply to El Salvador (and aliens provided temporary protected status) under this section in the same manner as they apply to a foreign state designated (and aliens provided temporary protected status) under such section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Provisions not applicable</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (c)(1), (c)(4), (d)(3), and (i) of such section 244 shall not apply under this section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> 6-<inline class="small-caps">month period of registration and work authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 244(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the work authorization provided under this section shall be effective for periods of 6 months. In applying section 244(c)(3)(C) of such Act under this section, ‘semiannually, at the end of each 6-month period’ shall be substituted for ‘annually, at the end of each 12-month period’ and, notwithstanding section 244(d)(2) of such Act, the period of validity of documentation under this section shall be 6 months.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reentry permitted after departure for emergency circumstances</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying section 244(f)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act under this section, the Attorney General shall provide for advance parole in the case of an alien provided special temporary protected status under this section if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that emergency and extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the alien requires the alien to depart for a brief, temporary trip abroad.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Enforcement of Requirement to Depart at Time of Termination of Designation.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Show cause order at time of final registration</inline>.—</heading><content>At the registration occurring under this section closest to the date of termination of the designation of El Salvador under subsection (a), the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall serve on the alien granted temporary protected status an order to show cause that establishes a date for deportation proceedings which is after the date of such termination of designation. If El Salvador is subsequently designated under section 244(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a">8 U.S.C. 1254a</ref>], the Service shall cancel such orders.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sanction for failure to appear</inline>.—</heading><content>If an alien is provided an order to show cause under paragraph (1) and fails to appear at such proceedings, except for exceptional circumstances, the alien may be deported in absentia under section 240(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a/b/5">8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)</ref>] (inserted by section 545(a) of this Act) and certain discretionary forms of relief are no longer available to the alien pursuant to such section.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b71e414-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254b"><num value="1254b">§ 1254b.</num><heading> Collection of fees under temporary protected status program</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e415-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254b/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> In addition to collection of registration fees described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/c/1/B">section 1254a(c)(1)(B) of this title</ref>, fees for fingerprinting services, biometric services, and other necessary services may be collected when administering the program described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a">section 1254a of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e416-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1254b/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Subsection (a) shall be construed to apply for fiscal year 1998 and each fiscal year thereafter.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b71e417-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV/s549">Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 549</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2177">123 Stat. 2177</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b71e418-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b71e419-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b71e41a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This section was enacted as part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b71e41b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255"><num value="1255">§ 1255.</num><heading> Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e41c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Status as person admitted for permanent residence on application and eligibility for immigrant visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States or the status of any other alien having an approved petition for classification as a VAWA self-petitioner may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if (1) the alien makes an application for such adjustment, (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and (3) an immigrant visa is immediately available to him at the time his application is filed.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e41d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Record of lawful admission for permanent residence; reduction of preference visas</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Upon the approval of an application for adjustment made under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date the order of the Attorney General approving the application for the adjustment of status is made, and the Secretary of State shall reduce by one the number of the preference visas authorized to be issued under sections 1152 and 1153 of this title within the class to which the alien is chargeable for the fiscal year then current.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e41e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien crewmen, aliens continuing or accepting unauthorized employment, and aliens admitted in transit without visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Other than an alien having an approved petition for classification as a VAWA self-petitioner, subsection (a) shall not be applicable to (1) an alien crewman; (2) subject to subsection (k), an alien (other than an immediate relative as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref> or a special immigrant described in section 1101(a)(27)(H), (I), (J), or (K) of this title) who hereafter continues in or accepts unauthorized employment prior to filing an application for adjustment of status or who is in unlawful immigration status on the date of filing the application for adjustment of status or who has failed (other than through no fault of his own or for technical reasons) to maintain continuously a lawful status since entry into the United States; (3) any alien admitted in transit without visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4/C">section 1182(d)(4)(C) of this title</ref>; (4) an alien (other than an immediate relative as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>) who was admitted as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under section 1182(<i>l</i>) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>; (5) an alien who was admitted as a nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S">section 1101(a)(15)(S) of this title</ref>,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002056">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002056"><num>1</num> So in original. The comma probably should be a semicolon.</note> (6) an alien who is deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref>; (7) any alien who seeks adjustment of status to that of an immigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> and is not in a lawful nonimmigrant status; or (8) any alien who was employed while the alien was an unauthorized alien, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/3">section 1324a(h)(3) of this title</ref>, or who has otherwise violated the terms of a nonimmigrant visa.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e41f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien admitted for permanent residence on conditional basis; fiancee or fiance of citizen</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may not adjust, under subsection (a), the status of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence on a conditional basis under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref>. The Attorney General may not adjust, under subsection (a), the status of a nonimmigrant alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref> except to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States on a conditional basis under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref> as a result of the marriage of the nonimmigrant (or, in the case of a minor child, the parent) to the citizen who filed the petition to accord that alien’s nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e420-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Restriction on adjustment of status based on marriages entered while in admissibility or deportation proceedings; bona fide marriage exception</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e421-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (3), an alien who is seeking to receive an immigrant visa on the basis of a marriage which was entered into during the period described in paragraph (2) may not have the alien’s status adjusted under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e422-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The period described in this paragraph is the period during which administrative or judicial proceedings are pending regarding the alien’s right to be admitted or remain in the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e423-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Paragraph (1) and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/g">section 1154(g) of this title</ref> shall not apply with respect to a marriage if the alien establishes by clear and convincing evidence to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the marriage was entered into in good faith and in accordance with the laws of the place where the marriage took place and the marriage was not entered into for the purpose of procuring the alien’s admission as an immigrant and no fee or other consideration was given (other than a fee or other consideration to an attorney for assistance in preparation of a lawful petition) for the filing of a petition under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref> or subsection (d) or (p) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002057">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002057"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> with respect to the alien spouse or alien son or daughter. In accordance with regulations, there shall be only one level of administrative appellate review for each alien under the previous sentence.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e424-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on adjustment of status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may not adjust, under subsection (a), the status of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence on a conditional basis under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">section 1186b of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e425-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Special immigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In applying this section to a special immigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/K">section 1101(a)(27)(K) of this title</ref>, such an immigrant shall be deemed, for purposes of subsection (a), to have been paroled into the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e426-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Application with respect to special immigrants</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In applying this section to a special immigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">section 1101(a)(27)(J) of this title</ref>—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e427-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> such an immigrant shall be deemed, for purposes of subsection (a), to have been paroled into the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e428-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> in determining the alien’s admissibility as an immigrant—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e429-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/h/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> paragraphs (4), (5)(A), (6)(A), (6)(C), (6)(D), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not apply; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e42a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/h/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Attorney General may waive other paragraphs of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> (other than paragraphs (2)(A), (2)(B), (2)(C) (except for so much of such paragraph as related to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana), (3)(A), (3)(B), (3)(C), and (3)(E)) in the case of individual aliens for humanitarian purposes, family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The relationship between an alien and the alien’s natural parents or prior adoptive parents shall not be considered a factor in making a waiver under paragraph (2)(B). Nothing in this subsection or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">section 1101(a)(27)(J) of this title</ref> shall be construed as authorizing an alien to apply for admission or be admitted to the United States in order to obtain special immigrant status described in such section.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e42b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment in status of certain aliens physically present in United States</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e42c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (c) of this section, an alien physically present in the United States—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e42d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e42e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> entered the United States without inspection; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e42f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> is within one of the classes enumerated in subsection (c) of this section;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e430-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> who is the beneficiary (including a spouse or child of the principal alien, if eligible to receive a visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/d">section 1153(d) of this title</ref>) of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e431-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a petition for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> that was filed with the Attorney General on or before <date date="2001-04-30">April 30, 2001</date>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b71e432-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an application for a labor certification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">section 1182(a)(5)(A) of this title</ref> that was filed pursuant to the regulations of the Secretary of Labor on or before such date; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e433-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> who, in the case of a beneficiary of a petition for classification, or an application for labor certification, described in subparagraph (B) that was filed after <date date="1998-01-14">January 14, 1998</date>, is physically present in the United States on <date date="2000-12-21">December 21, 2000</date>;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">may apply to the Attorney General for the adjustment of his or her status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The Attorney General may accept such application only if the alien remits with such application a sum equalling $1,000 as of the date of receipt of the application, but such sum shall not be required from a child under the age of seventeen, or an alien who is the spouse or unmarried child of an individual who obtained temporary or permanent resident status under section 1160 or 1255a of this title or section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 at any date, who—</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e434-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> as of <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, was the unmarried child or spouse of the individual who obtained temporary or permanent resident status under section 1160 or 1255a of this title or section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e435-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> entered the United States before <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, resided in the United States on <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date>, and is not a lawful permanent resident; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e436-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/1/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> applied for benefits under section 301(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990. The sum specified herein shall be in addition to the fee normally required for the processing of an application under this section.</content> -</clause> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e437-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Upon receipt of such an application and the sum hereby required, the Attorney General may adjust the status of the alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e438-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e439-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an immigrant visa is immediately available to the alien at the time the application is filed.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e43a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e43b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The portion of each application fee (not to exceed $200) that the Attorney General determines is required to process an application under this section and is remitted to the Attorney General pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be disposed of by the Attorney General as provided in subsections (m), (n), and (<i>o</i>) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e43c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Any remaining portion of such fees remitted under such paragraphs shall be deposited by the Attorney General into the Breached Bond/Detention Fund established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r">section 1356(r) of this title</ref>, except that in the case of fees attributable to applications for a beneficiary with respect to whom a petition for classification, or an application for labor certification, described in paragraph (1)(B) was filed after <date date="1998-01-14">January 14, 1998</date>, one-half of such remaining portion shall be deposited by the Attorney General into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b71e43d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment to permanent resident status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b71e43e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> If, in the opinion of the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e43f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a nonimmigrant admitted into the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/i">section 1101(a)(15)(S)(i) of this title</ref> has supplied information described in subclause (I) of such section; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b71e440-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the provision of such information has substantially contributed to the success of an authorized criminal investigation or the prosecution of an individual described in subclause (III) of that section,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the Attorney General may adjust the status of the alien (and the spouse, married and unmarried sons and daughters, and parents of the alien if admitted under that section) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien is not described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref>.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745541-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> If, in the sole discretion of the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745542-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a nonimmigrant admitted into the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/S/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(S)(ii) of this title</ref> has supplied information described in subclause (I) of such section, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745543-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> the provision of such information has substantially contributed to—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b745544-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the prevention or frustration of an act of terrorism against a United States person or United States property, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b745545-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the success of an authorized criminal investigation of, or the prosecution of, an individual involved in such an act of terrorism, and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745546-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the nonimmigrant has received a reward under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2708/a">section 2708(a) of title 22</ref>,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the Attorney General may adjust the status of the alien (and the spouse, married and unmarried sons and daughters, and parents of the alien if admitted under such section) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien is not described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref>.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745547-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/j/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Upon the approval of adjustment of status under paragraph (1) or (2), the Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date of such approval and the Secretary of State shall reduce by one the number of visas authorized to be issued under sections 1151(d) and 1153(b)(4) of this title for the fiscal year then current.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b745548-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Inapplicability of certain provisions for certain employment-based immigrants</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien who is eligible to receive an immigrant visa under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref> (or, in the case of an alien who is an immigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/C">section 1101(a)(27)(C) of this title</ref>, under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/4">section 1153(b)(4) of this title</ref>) may adjust status pursuant to subsection (a) and notwithstanding subsection (c)(2), (c)(7), and (c)(8), if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745549-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/k/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the alien, on the date of filing an application for adjustment of status, is present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b74554a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/k/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> the alien, subsequent to such lawful admission has not, for an aggregate period exceeding 180 days—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b74554b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/k/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> failed to maintain, continuously, a lawful status;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b74554c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/k/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> engaged in unauthorized employment; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b74554d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/k/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> otherwise violated the terms and conditions of the alien’s admission.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b74554e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment of status for victims of trafficking</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74554f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> If, in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, or in the case of subparagraph (C)(i), in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, as appropriate <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002058">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002058"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.</note> a nonimmigrant admitted into the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) of this title</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745550-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of at least 3 years since the date of admission as a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) of this title</ref>, or has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period during the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking and that, in the opinion of the Attorney General, the investigation or prosecution is complete, whichever period of time is less;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745551-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> subject to paragraph (6), has, throughout such period, been a person of good moral character; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745552-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745553-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has, during such period, complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745554-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the alien <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002059">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002059"><num>4</num> So in original. The words “the alien” probably should not appear.</note> would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745555-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/1/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the victimization qualifying the alien for relief under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref>.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002060">5</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002060"><num>5</num> So in original. The period probably should be a comma.</note></content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of the alien (and any person admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of this title</ref> as the spouse, parent, sibling, or child of the alien) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745556-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">section 1101(a)(15)(T) of this title</ref> who is inadmissible to the United States by reason of a ground that has not been waived under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>, except that, if the Secretary of Homeland Security considers it to be in the national interest to do so, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Attorney General’s <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002061">6</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002061"><num>6</num> So in original. Probably should be “Secretary’s”.</note> discretion, may waive the application of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745557-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> paragraphs (1) and (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745558-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any other provision of such section (excluding paragraphs (3), (10)(C), and (10(E)),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002062">7</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002062"><num>7</num> So in original. Probably should be “(10)(E)),”.</note> if the activities rendering the alien inadmissible under the provision were caused by, or were incident to, the victimization described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/I">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i)(I) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745559-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> An alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States under paragraph (1)(A) if the alien has departed from the United States for any period in excess of 90 days or for any periods in the aggregate exceeding 180 days, unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b74555a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the absence was necessary to assist in the investigation or prosecution described in paragraph (1)(A); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b74555b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an official involved in the investigation or prosecution certifies that the absence was otherwise justified.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74555c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74555d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The total number of aliens whose status may be adjusted under paragraph (1) during any fiscal year may not exceed 5,000.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74555e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The numerical limitation of subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses, sons, daughters, siblings, or parents of such aliens.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74555f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Upon the approval of adjustment of status under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date of such approval.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745560-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive consideration of a disqualification from good moral character with respect to an alien if the disqualification was caused by, or incident to, the trafficking described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/i/I">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i)(I) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745561-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/l/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit aliens to apply for a waiver of any fees associated with filing an application for relief through final adjudication of the adjustment of status for a VAWA self-petitioner and for relief under sections 1101(a)(15)(T), 1101(a)(15)(U), 1105a, 1229b(b)(2), and 1254a(a)(3) of this title (as in effect on <date date="1997-03-31">March 31, 1997</date>).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b745562-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m"><num value="m" class="bold">(m)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment of status for victims of crimes against women</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745563-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien admitted into the United States (or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status) under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref> to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien is not described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref>, unless the Secretary determines based on affirmative evidence that the alien unreasonably refused to provide assistance in a criminal investigation or prosecution, if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745564-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the alien has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of at least 3 years since the date of admission as a nonimmigrant under clause (i) or (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">section 1101(a)(15)(U) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b745565-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the alien’s continued presence in the United States is justified on humanitarian grounds, to ensure family unity, or is otherwise in the public interest.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745566-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States under paragraph (1)(A) if the alien has departed from the United States for any period in excess of 90 days or for any periods in the aggregate exceeding 180 days unless the absence is in order to assist in the investigation or prosecution or unless an official involved in the investigation or prosecution certifies that the absence was otherwise justified.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745567-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Upon approval of adjustment of status under paragraph (1) of an alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/i">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) of this title</ref> the Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of or issue an immigrant visa to a spouse, a child, or, in the case of an alien child, a parent who did not receive a nonimmigrant visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of this title</ref> if the Secretary considers the grant of such status or visa necessary to avoid extreme hardship.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745568-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Upon the approval of adjustment of status under paragraph (1) or (3), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date of such approval.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b745569-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74556a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Attorney General, as appropriate, in making a determination under paragraph (1) whether affirmative evidence demonstrates that the alien unreasonably refused to provide assistance to a Federal law enforcement official, Federal prosecutor, Federal judge, or other Federal authority investigating or prosecuting criminal activity described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b74556b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/m/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Nothing in paragraph (1)(B) may be construed to prevent the Secretary from consulting with the Attorney General in making a determination whether affirmative evidence demonstrates that the alien unreasonably refused to provide assistance to a State or local law enforcement official, State or local prosecutor, State or local judge, or other State or local authority investigating or prosecuting criminal activity described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b74556c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255/n"><num value="n" class="bold">(n)</num><heading class="bold"> Concurrent or subsequent filing of application for adjustment of status based on visa petition approval</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If the approval of a petition for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/5">section 1153(b)(5) of this title</ref> would make a visa immediately available to the alien beneficiary, the alien beneficiary’s application for adjustment of status under this section shall be considered to be properly filed whether the application is submitted concurrently with, or subsequent to, the visa petition.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b74556d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 245, <ref href="/us/stat/66/217">66 Stat. 217</ref>; 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BB, § 102(d)</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/1075">136 Stat. 1075</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b74556e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b74556f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b745570-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsection (p) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (e)(3), was redesignated subsec. (r) of section 1184 by <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/3">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-19">Dec. 19, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2886">117 Stat. 2886</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (i)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s202">section 202 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (i)(1)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">section 1255a of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b745571-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2022—Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/d/1">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “(3), or (5)” for “or (3)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/s102/d/2">Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(d)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (n).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (h)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s235/d/3">Pub. L. 110–457, § 235(d)(3)</ref>, amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “paragraphs (4), (5)(A), and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not apply, and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/1/C/ii">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(1)(C)(ii)</ref>, which directed amendment of subpar. (C)(ii) by striking out “, or in the case of subparagraph (C)(i), the Attorney General, as appropriate”, was executed by striking out “, or in the case of subparagraph (C)(i), the Attorney General,” before “may adjust” in concluding provisions of par. (1), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/1/A">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, as appropriate” for “the Attorney General,,” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/1/B">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(1)(B)</ref>, inserted “subject to paragraph (6),” after subpar. designation and substituted “; and” for “, and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(C)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/1/C/i">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(1)(C)(i)</ref>, substituted semicolon for “, or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(C)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/1/C/iii">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(1)(C)(iii)</ref>, which directed amendment of subpar. (C) by substituting “; or” for period at end and adding cl. (iii), was executed by making the substitution for comma at end of cl. (ii) and adding cl. (iii), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/2">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “, unless—” for period at end and added subpars. (A) and (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/d/3">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(d)(3)</ref>, added pars. (6) and (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/e/1">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(e)(1)</ref>, substituted “unless the Secretary” for “unless the Attorney General” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/e/2">Pub. L. 110–457, § 201(e)(2)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/f/1">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(f)(1)</ref>, substituted “as a VAWA self-petitioner” for “under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1">section 1154(a)(1) of this title</ref> or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/f/2">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(f)(2)</ref>, substituted “as a VAWA self-petitioner” for “under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (A)(v), (A)(vi), (B)(ii), (B)(iii), or (B)(iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1">section 1154(a)(1) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/a/1/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security, or in the case of subparagraph (C)(i), the Attorney General,” for “Attorney General” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1)(A), <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/a/1/B">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(a)(1)(B)</ref>, inserted at end “or has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period during the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking and that, in the opinion of the Attorney General, the investigation or prosecution is complete, whichever period of time is less;”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/a/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/a/3">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/b/1/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(b)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust” for “Attorney General may adjust” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"> Subsec. (m)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/b/1/B">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(b)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/b/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust” for “Attorney General may adjust” and “Secretary considers” for “Attorney General considers”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s803/b/3">Pub. L. 109–162, § 803(b)(3)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/4/B">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(4)(B)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (<i>l</i>), relating to adjustment of status for victims of crimes against women, as (m).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/3/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(3)(A)</ref>, in concluding provisions, substituted “admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of this title</ref>” for “admitted under that section” and inserted “sibling,” after “parent,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/4/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated par. (2), relating to alien’s maintenance of continuous physical presence, as (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/4/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated par. (2), relating to alien’s maintenance of continuous physical presence, as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s4/b/3/B">Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(b)(3)(B)</ref>, inserted “siblings,” after “daughters,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>)(4), (5). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/4/A">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/108/193/s8/a/4/B">Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(a)(4)(B)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (<i>l</i>), relating to adjustment of status for victims of crimes against women, as (m).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1506/a/1/A">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1506(a)(1)(A)</ref>, which directed the insertion of “or the status of any other alien having an approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1">section 1154(a)(1) of this title</ref> or” after “into the United States.”, was executed by making the insertion after “into the United States” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1506/a/1/B">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1506(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “Other than an alien having an approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (A)(v), (A)(vi), (B)(ii), (B)(iii), or (B)(iv) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1">section 1154(a)(1) of this title</ref>, subsection (a) shall not be applicable to” for “Subsection (a) shall not be applicable to”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/b/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(b)(2)]</ref>, struck out “or (m)” after “under subsection (a)” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/c/3/A">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(c)(3)(A)]</ref>, struck out “(relating to an alien fiancee or fiance or the minor child of such alien)” before “except to that of an alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/d/2/A">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(d)(2)(A)]</ref>, substituted “under subsection (a) or (m),” for “under subsection (a),” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/b/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(b)(2)]</ref>, struck out “or (m)” after “under subsection (a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/d/2/B">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(d)(2)(B)]</ref>, substituted “subsection (a) or (m)” for “subsection (a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1103/c/3/B">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(c)(3)(B)]</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref> or subsection (d) or (p) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>” for “section 1154(a) or 1184(d) of this title”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/b/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(b)(2)]</ref>, struck out “or (m)” after “under subsection (a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/d/2/A">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(d)(2)(A)]</ref>, substituted “under subsection (a) or (m),” for “under subsection (a),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/a/1/B">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(a)(1)(B)]</ref>, substituted “<date date="2001-04-30">April 30, 2001</date>” for “<date date="1998-01-14">January 14, 1998</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/a/1/A">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(a)(1)(A), (C), (D)]</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/a/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(a)(2)]</ref>, inserted before period at end “, except that in the case of fees attributable to applications for a beneficiary with respect to whom a petition for classification, or an application for labor certification, described in paragraph (1)(B) was filed after <date date="1998-01-14">January 14, 1998</date>, one-half of such remaining portion shall be deposited by the Attorney General into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1513/f">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1513(f)</ref>, added subsec. (<i>l</i>) relating to adjustment of status for victims of crimes against women.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s107/f">Pub. L. 106–386, § 107(f)</ref>, added subsec. (<i>l</i>) relating to adjustment of status for victims of trafficking.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1502/b/1">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1502(b)(1)]</ref>, struck out subsec. (m), which related to adjustment of status of nonimmigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/V">section 1101(a)(15)(V) of this title</ref> who was determined to have been physically present in the United States at any time during period beginning <date date="2000-07-01">July 1, 2000</date>, and ending <date date="2000-10-01">Oct. 1, 2000</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tXI/s1102/c">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(c)]</ref>, added subsec. (m).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s111/c/1">Pub. L. 105–119, § 111(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “(2) subject to subsection (k), an alien (other than” for “(2) an alien (other than”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s111/a">Pub. L. 105–119, § 111(a)</ref>, substituted first sentence for prior first sentence which read as follows: “Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (c) of this section, an alien physically present in the United States who—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) entered the United States without inspection; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) is within one of the classes enumerated in subsection (c) of this section,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">may apply to the Attorney General for the adjustment of his or her status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s110/3">Pub. L. 105–119, § 110(3)</ref>, substituted “Breached Bond/Detention Fund established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r">section 1356(r) of this title</ref>” for “Immigration Detention Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s">section 1356(s) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s111/c/2">Pub. L. 105–119, § 111(c)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (k).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (c)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(10)(B)</ref>, substituted “section 1227(a)(4)(B)” for “section 1251(a)(4)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref> added cl. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(7), (8). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s375">Pub. L. 104–208, § 375</ref>, added cls. (7) and (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/2/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(2)(C)</ref>, substituted “be admitted” for “enter”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/f/1/O">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(1)(O)</ref>, substituted “admission” for “entry”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/4/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (i), relating to adjustment to permanent resident status, as (j).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s376/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 376(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “$1,000” for “five times the fee required for the processing of applications under this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s376/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 376(a)(2)</ref>, amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “Sums remitted to the Attorney General pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be disposed of by the Attorney General as provided in sections 1356(m), (n), and (<i>o</i>) of this title.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/4/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(4)(A)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (i), relating to adjustment to permanent resident status, as (j).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(5)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (1) or (2)” for “paragraphs (1) or (2)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130003/c/2">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130003(c)(2)</ref>, added cl. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “and (3)(E)” for “or (3)(E)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130003/c/1">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130003(c)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (i) relating to adjustment to permanent resident status.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/317/s506/b">Pub. L. 103–317, § 506(b)</ref>, added subsec. (i) relating to adjustment in status of certain aliens physically present in United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/e/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(7)</ref>, substituted “sections 1152 and 1153” for “sections 1151(a)” and “for the fiscal year then current” for “for the succeeding fiscal year”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/d/2/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(d)(2)(A)</ref>, inserted “(J),” after “(I),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/c/1">Pub. L. 102–110, § 2(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “, (I), or (K)” for “or (I)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s308/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 308(a)</ref>, substituted “section 1154(g)” for “section 1154(h)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/c/2">Pub. L. 102–110, § 2(c)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s302/d/2/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(d)(2)(B)</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s162/e/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(e)(3)</ref>, struck out “or nonpreference” after “number of the preference” and substituted “1151(a)” for “1152(e) or 1153(a)” and “succeeding fiscal year” for “fiscal year then current”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s702/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 702(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (3), an alien” for “An alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s702/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 702(a)(2)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s121/b/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 121(b)(4)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/f/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(f)(1)</ref>, substituted “1101(a)(27)(H) or (I)” for “1101(a)(27)(H)”, inserted “or” after “no fault of his own”, and substituted “in unlawful” for “not in legal” and “lawful status” for “legal status”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/p/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(p)(3)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s313/c">Pub. L. 99–603, § 313(c)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(b)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s3/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 3(b)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s5/a/1">Pub. L. 99–639, § 5(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Subsection (a) of this section” for “The provisions of this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s117">Pub. L. 99–603, § 117</ref>, inserted “or who is not in legal immigration status on the date of filing the application for adjustment or who has failed (other than through no fault of his own for technical reasons) to maintain continuously a legal status since entry into the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s313/c">Pub. L. 99–603, § 313(c)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/p/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(p)(3)</ref>, added cl. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s3/b">Pub. L. 99–639, § 3(b)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 7(b)</ref>, inserted “The Attorney General may not adjust, under subsection (a), the status of a nonimmigrant alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref> (relating to an alien fiancee or fiance or the minor child of such alien) except to that of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States on a conditional basis under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186a">section 1186a of this title</ref> as a result of the marriage of the nonimmigrant (or, in the case of a minor child, the parent) to the citizen who filed the petition to accord that alien’s nonimmigrant status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/e">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(e)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s5/a/2">Pub. L. 99–639, § 5(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> inserted “or a special immigrant described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/H">section 1101(a)(27)(H) of this title</ref>” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151/b">section 1151(b) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> struck out “, other than alien crewman,” after “status of an alien” and substituted “filed” for “approved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> inserted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/e">section 1152(e) of this title</ref> and struck out comma after “chargeable”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> substituted provision making the section inapplicable to alien crewmen, aliens continuing or accepting unauthorized employment, and aliens admitted in transit without visa for provision making the section inapplicable to natives of contiguous country or adjacent island.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s13/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 13(a)</ref>, struck out reference to quota area to which the alien is chargeable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">section 1152 of this title</ref> and substituted reference to number of preference or nonpreference visas authorized to be issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/a">section 1153(a) of this title</ref> within the class to which the alien is chargeable.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s13/b">Pub. L. 89–236, § 13(b)</ref>, substituted “any country of the Western Hemisphere” for “any country contiguous to the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1960—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/86/648">Pub. L. 86–648</ref> substituted “alien, other than an alien crewman, who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States” for “alien who was admitted to the United States as a bona fide nonimmigrant”, struck out former cl. (3) which read “an immigrant visa was immediately available to him at the time of his application”, redesignated cl. (4) as (3), and struck out concluding sentence which read as follows: “A quota immigrant visa shall be considered immediately available for the purposes of this subsection only if the portion of the quota to which the alien is chargeable is undersubscribed by applicants registered on a consular waiting list.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—<ref href="/us/pl/85/700">Pub. L. 85–700</ref> among other changes, substituted provisions allowing adjustment of status of alien who was admitted as a bona fide nonimmigrant to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, for provisions allowing adjustment of status of alien who was lawfully admitted as a bona fide nonimmigrant and continued to maintain that status, to that of a permanent resident either as a quota immigrant or as a nonquota immigrant claiming nonquota status as the spouse or child of a citizen under certain specified conditions, by striking out provision terminating nonimmigrant quota status of alien who files application for adjustment of status, and by adding subsec. (c).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b745572-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745573-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201">section 201 of Pub. L. 110–457</ref> effective <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, and applicable to applications for immigration benefits filed on or after <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/457/s201/f">section 201(f) of Pub. L. 110–457</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745574-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1506">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1506]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–328, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1506">“This title [amending this section, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act [see Short Title of 2000 Amendments note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(c), (d)(2)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> effective <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, and applicable to an alien who is the beneficiary of a classification petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> on or before <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, see section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1102(e)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(c)(3)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> effective <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, and applicable to an alien who is the beneficiary of a classification petition filed under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> before, on, or after <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, see section 1(a)(2) [title XI, § 1103(d)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/a/2">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1506(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1527">114 Stat. 1527</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1506/a/2">“The amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to applications for adjustment of status pending on or made on or after <date date="1998-01-14">January 14, 1998</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745575-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(f)(1)(O), (2)(C), (g)(10)(B) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s376/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 376(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-649">110 Stat. 3009–649</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s376/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>] shall apply to applications made on or after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 671(a)(4)(A), (5) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/7">section 671(a)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref> effective <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, and applicable to applications filed before, on, or after such date if final action not yet taken on them before such date see <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s413/g">section 413(g) of Pub. L. 104–132</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253">section 1253 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745576-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/317">Pub. L. 103–317</ref> effective <date date="1994-10-01">Oct. 1, 1994</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/317/s506/c">section 506(c) of Pub. L. 103–317</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1994 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745577-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 302(d)(2), (e)(7) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s308/a">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 308(a)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 308(a) is effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/110">Pub. L. 102–110</ref> effective 60 days after <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/110/s2/d">section 2(d) of Pub. L. 102–110</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745578-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 121(b)(4), 162(e)(3) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/a">section 161(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s702/a">section 702(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to marriages entered into before, on, or after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s702/c">section 702(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b745579-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/f/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(f)(2)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2611">102 Stat. 2611</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s2/f/2">“The amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] and by section 117 of IRCA [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s117">section 117 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, amending this section] shall apply to applications for adjustment of status filed on or after <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 2(f)(1), (p)(3) of <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/b">section 7(b) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/639">Pub. L. 99–639</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s7/d">section 7(d) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b74557a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendments</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s3/d/2">Pub. L. 99–639, § 3(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3542">100 Stat. 3542</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/639/s3/d/2">“The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply to adjustments occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s5/a">section 5(a) of Pub. L. 99–639</ref> applicable to marriages entered into on or after <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s5/c">section 5(c) of Pub. L. 99–639</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s117">section 117 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref> applicable to applications for adjustment of status filed on or after <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/f/2">section 2(f)(2) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note above.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b74557b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b74557c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1976 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571">Pub. L. 94–571</ref> effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s10">section 10 of Pub. L. 94–571</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b74557d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b74557e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b74557f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/92/dF/tLXXVI/s7611">Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXVI, § 7611</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2309">133 Stat. 2309</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tIX/s901">Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title IX, § 901</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/2155">134 Stat. 2155</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tIX/s901"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act [probably should be “this section”] that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given the term in the immigration laws.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Immigration laws</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘immigration laws’ has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/17">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Secretary shall adjust the status of an alien described in subsection (c) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> applies for adjustment not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>];</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> subject to paragraph (2), is admissible to the United States for permanent residence.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicability of grounds of inadmissibility</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the admissibility of an alien under paragraph (1)(C), the grounds of inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)</ref>) shall not apply.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien shall not be eligible for adjustment of status under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> has been convicted of any aggravated felony;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> has been convicted of two or more crimes involving moral turpitude (other than a purely political offense); or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> has ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relationship of application to certain orders.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien present in the United States who has been subject to an order of exclusion, deportation, removal, or voluntary departure under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.) may, notwithstanding such order, submit an application for adjustment of status under this subsection if the alien is otherwise eligible for adjustment of status under paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Separate motion not required</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien described in subparagraph (A) shall not be required, as a condition of submitting or granting an application under this subsection, to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate an order described in subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Effect of decision by secretary.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Grant</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary adjusts the status of an alien pursuant to an application under this subsection, the Secretary shall cancel any order described in subparagraph (A) to which the alien has been subject.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Denial</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary makes a final decision to deny such application, any such order shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent that such order would be effective and enforceable if the application had not been made.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The benefits provided under subsection (b) shall apply to any alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is a national of Liberia; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> has been continuously present in the United States during the period beginning on <date date="2014-11-20">November 20, 2014</date>, and ending on the date on which the alien submits an application under subsection (b); or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien described in subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Determination of continuous physical presence</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of establishing the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence based on one or more absences from the United States for one or more periods amounting, in the aggregate, of not more than 180 days.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Stay of Removal.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promulgate regulations establishing procedures by which an alien who is subject to a final order of deportation, removal, or exclusion, may seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application under subsection (b).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">During certain proceedings.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), notwithstanding any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.), the Secretary may not order an alien to be removed from the United States if the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings under any provision of such Act; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> has submitted an application for adjustment of status under subsection (b).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may order an alien described in subparagraph (A) to be removed from the United States if the Secretary has made a final determination to deny the application for adjustment of status under subsection (b) of the alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Work authorization.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (b) to engage in employment in the United States during the period in which a determination on such application is pending; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> provide such alien with an ‘employment authorized’ endorsement or other appropriate document signifying authorization of employment.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Pending applications</inline>.—</heading><content>If an application for adjustment of status under subsection (b) is pending for a period exceeding 180 days and has not been denied, the Secretary shall authorize employment for the applicable alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Record of Permanent Residence</inline>.—</heading><content>On the approval of an application for adjustment of status under subsection (b) of an alien, the Secretary shall establish a record of admission for permanent residence for the alien as of the date of the arrival of the alien in the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Availability of Administrative Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide applicants for adjustment of status under subsection (b) with the same right to, and procedures for, administrative review as are provided to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> applicants for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> aliens subject to removal proceedings under section 240 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">8 U.S.C. 1229a</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on Judicial Review.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by the Secretary with respect to the adjustment of status of any alien under this section is final and shall not be subject to review by any court.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to preclude the review of a constitutional claim or a question of law under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s704">section 704 of title 5</ref>, United States Code, with respect to a denial of adjustment of status under this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Offset in Number of Visas Available</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.) to offset the adjustment of status of an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Savings provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act may be construed to repeal, amend, alter, modify, effect, or restrict the powers, duties, function, or authority of the Secretary in the administration and enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.) or any other law relating to immigration, nationality, or naturalization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Effect of eligibility for adjustment of status</inline>.—</heading><content>The eligibility of an alien to be lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking any status under any other provision of law for which the alien may otherwise be eligible.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b745580-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status for Certain Haitian Orphans</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/293">Pub. L. 111–293</ref>, <date date="2010-12-09">Dec. 9, 2010</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3175">124 Stat. 3175</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/293"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act may be cited as—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the ‘Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010’; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the ‘Help HAITI Act of 2010’.</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN HAITIAN ORPHANS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> was inspected and granted parole into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security on <date date="2010-01-18">January 18, 2010</date>, and suspended as to new applications on <date date="2010-04-15">April 15, 2010</date>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is physically present in the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as provided in subsection (c); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> files an application for an adjustment of status under this section not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2010-12-09">Dec. 9, 2010</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Numerical Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of aliens who are granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not exceed 1400.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Grounds of Inadmissibility</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 212(a)(7)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(7)(A)</ref>) shall not apply to an alien seeking an adjustment of status under this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Visa Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.) for any alien granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Deemed To Meet Definition of Child</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An unmarried alien described in subsection (a) who is under the age of 18 years shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements applicable to adopted children under section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)</ref>) if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the alien obtained adjustment of status under this section; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> a citizen of the United States adopted the alien prior to, on, or after the date of the decision granting such adjustment of status.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Immigration Benefits for Birth Parents</inline>.—</heading><content>No birth parent of an alien who obtains adjustment of status under this section shall thereafter, by virtue of such parentage, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under this section or the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.).</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3">“SEC. 3.</num><heading> COMPLIANCE WITH PAYGO.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s931">2 U.S.C. 931</ref> et seq.], shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’ for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.”</p> -</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b745581-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Permitting Motion to Reopen</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/a/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1505(a)(2)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–326, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/a/2">“Notwithstanding any time and number limitations imposed by law on motions to reopen exclusion, removal, or deportation proceedings (except limitations premised on an alien’s conviction of an aggravated felony (as defined by section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>])), a national of Cuba or Nicaragua who has become eligible for adjustment of status under the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act [see Short Title of 1997 Amendments note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] as a result of the amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s202">section 202 of Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, set out below], may file one motion to reopen exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings to apply for such adjustment under that Act. The scope of any proceeding reopened on this basis shall be limited to a determination of the alien’s eligibility for adjustment of status under that Act. All such motions shall be filed within 180 days of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/b/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1505(b)(2)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–327, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/b/2">“Notwithstanding any time and number limitations imposed by law on motions to reopen exclusion, removal, or deportation proceedings (except limitations premised on an alien’s conviction of an aggravated felony (as defined by section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)</ref>])), a national of Haiti who has become eligible for adjustment of status under the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 [see Short Title of 1998 Amendments note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] as a result of the amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending section 902 of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h">section 101(h) of div. A of Pub. L. 105–277</ref>, set out below], may file one motion to reopen exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings to apply for such adjustment under that Act. The scope of any proceeding reopened on this basis shall be limited to a determination of the alien’s eligibility for adjustment of status under that Act. All such motions shall be filed within 180 days of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b745582-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status of Certain Jewish Syrian Nationals</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/378">Pub. L. 106–378</ref>, <date date="2000-10-27">Oct. 27, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1442">114 Stat. 1442</ref>, provided for adjustment of status from asylee to lawful permanent residence of not more than 2,000 persons, who must be either (1) Jewish nationals of Syria, who arrived in the United States after <date date="1991-12-31">Dec. 31, 1991</date>, after being permitted by the Syrian Government to depart from Syria, and were physically present in the United States at the time of filing the application for adjustment of status, or (2) who were the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien provided that any such eligible person either applied for such adjustment of status not later than 1 year after <date date="2000-10-27">Oct. 27, 2000</date>, or applied for adjustment of status under this chapter before <date date="2000-10-27">Oct. 27, 2000</date>, had been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year after being granted asylum; was not firmly resettled in any foreign country; and was admissible as an immigrant under this chapter at the time of examination for adjustment of such alien.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status of Certain Haitian Nationals</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h/tIX/s902">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title IX, § 902]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-480">112 Stat. 2681–480</ref>, 2681–538; as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1511/a">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1511(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1532">114 Stat. 1532</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/b/1">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1505(b)(1)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–326; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s824/a">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 824(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3063">119 Stat. 3063</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dH/tI/s1502/d">Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, § 1502(d)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2250">121 Stat. 2250</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/161/dH/tI/s1502/d"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The status of any alien described in subsection (b) shall be adjusted by the Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> applies for such adjustment before <date date="2000-04-01">April 1, 2000</date>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, except that, in determining such admissibility, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), (9)(B)] shall not apply.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Inapplicability of certain provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an alien described in subsection (b) or (d) who is applying for adjustment of status under this section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the provisions of section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/5">8 U.S.C. 1231(a)(5)</ref>] shall not apply; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the Attorney General may grant the alien a waiver on the grounds of inadmissibility under subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 212(a)(9) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)</ref>].</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In granting waivers under subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall use standards used in granting consent under subparagraphs (A)(iii) and (C)(ii) of such section 212(a)(9).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relationship of application to certain orders.—</inline></heading><content>An alien present in the United States who has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or ordered to depart voluntarily from the United States under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] may, notwithstanding such order, apply for adjustment of status under paragraph (1). Such an alien may not be required, as a condition on submitting or granting such application, to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate such order. If the Attorney General grants the application, the Attorney General shall cancel the order. If the Attorney General makes a final decision to deny the application, the order shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The benefits provided by subsection (a) shall apply to any alien who is a national of Haiti who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> was present in the United States on <date date="1995-12-31">December 31, 1995</date>, who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> filed for asylum before <date date="1995-12-31">December 31, 1995</date>,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> was paroled into the United States prior to <date date="1995-12-31">December 31, 1995</date>, after having been identified as having a credible fear of persecution, or paroled for emergent reasons or reasons deemed strictly in the public interest, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><chapeau> was a child (as defined in the text above subparagraph (A) of section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)</ref>) at the time of arrival in the United States and on <date date="1995-12-31">December 31, 1995</date>, and who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> arrived in the United States without parents in the United States and has remained without parents in the United States since such arrival,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> became orphaned subsequent to arrival in the United States, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> was abandoned by parents or guardians prior to <date date="1998-04-01">April 1, 1998</date> and has remained abandoned since such abandonment; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period beginning not later than <date date="1995-12-31">December 31, 1995</date>, and ending not earlier than the date the application for such adjustment is filed, except that an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reason of an absence, or absences, from the United States for any period or periods amounting in the aggregate to not more than 180 days.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Stay of Removal.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general.—</inline></heading><content>The Attorney General shall provide by regulation for an alien who is subject to a final order of deportation or removal or exclusion to seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">During certain proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], the Attorney General shall not order any alien to be removed from the United States, if the alien is in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings under any provision of such Act and has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (a), except where the Attorney General has made a final determination to deny the application.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Work authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (a) to engage in employment in the United States during the pendency of such application and may provide the alien with an ‘employment authorized’ endorsement or other appropriate document signifying authorization of employment, except that if such application is pending for a period exceeding 180 days, and has not been denied, the Attorney General shall authorize such employment.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status for Spouses and Children.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The status of an alien shall be adjusted by the Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the alien is a national of Haiti;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the alien is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien who is or was eligible for classification under subsection (a), except that, in the case of such an unmarried son or daughter, the son or daughter shall be required to establish that the son or daughter has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period beginning not later than <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>, and ending not earlier than the date on which the application for such adjustment is filed;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> at the time of filing of the application for adjustment under subsection (a), the alien is the spouse or child of an alien who is or was eligible for classification under subsection (a) and the spouse, child, or child of the spouse has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the individual described in subsection (a); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> in acting on applications under this section with respect to spouses or children who have been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty, the Attorney General shall apply the provisions of section 204(a)(1)(J) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/J">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(J)</ref>].</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the alien applies for such adjustment and is physically present in the United States on the date the application is filed; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the alien is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, except that, in determining such admissibility, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), (9)(B)] shall not apply.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Proof of continuous presence</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of establishing the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph (1)(B), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reason of an absence, or absences, from the United States for any period or periods amounting in the aggregate to not more than 180 days.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Availability of Administrative Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall provide to applicants for adjustment of status under subsection (a) the same right to, and procedures for, administrative review as are provided to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> applicants for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>]; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> aliens subject to removal proceedings under section 240 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">8 U.S.C. 1229a</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by the Attorney General as to whether the status of any alien should be adjusted under this section is final and shall not be subject to review by any court.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Offset in Number of Visas Available</inline>.—</heading><content>When an alien is granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent resident pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions.—</inline></heading><content>Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title [section 101(h) [title IX] of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref>, enacting sections 1377 and 1378 of this title and provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>], the definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall apply in the administration of this section. Nothing contained in this title shall be held to repeal, amend, alter, modify, effect, or restrict the powers, duties, functions, or authority of the Attorney General in the administration and enforcement of such Act or any other law relating to immigration, nationality, or naturalization. The fact that an alien may be eligible to be granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking such status under any other provision of law for which the alien may be eligible.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status Has No Effect On Eligibility For Welfare and Public Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>No alien whose status has been adjusted in accordance with this section and who was not a qualified alien on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>] may, solely on the basis of such adjusted status, be considered to be a qualified alien under section 431(b) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641/b">8 U.S.C. 1641(b)</ref>), as amended by section 5302 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (<ref href="/us/pl/105/33">Public Law 105–33</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/111/598">111 Stat. 598</ref>), for purposes of determining the alien’s eligibility for supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1381">42 U.S.C. 1381</ref> et seq.) or medical assistance under title XIX of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="j">“(j)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Period of Applicability.—</inline></heading><content>Subsection (i) shall not apply after <date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s824/b">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 824(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3063">119 Stat. 3063</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s824/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) [amending section 101(h) [title IX, § 902] of div. A of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Public Law 106–386</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/1491">114 Stat. 1491</ref>).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1511/b">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1511(b)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1533">114 Stat. 1533</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1511/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending section 101(h) [title IX, § 902] of div. A of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref>, set out above] shall be effective as if included in the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (division A of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s101/h">section 101(h) of Public Law 105–277</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-538">112 Stat. 2681–538</ref>).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status of Certain Nicaraguans and Cubans</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/100/tII/s202">Pub. L. 105–100, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="1997-11-19">Nov. 19, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2193">111 Stat. 2193</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/139/s1/a">Pub. L. 105–139, § 1(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="1997-12-02">Dec. 2, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2644">111 Stat. 2644</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1510/a">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1510(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1531">114 Stat. 1531</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/4/dB/tXV/s1505/a/1">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV, § 1505(a)(1)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–326; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s815/a">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 815(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3060">119 Stat. 3060</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s815/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The status of any alien described in subsection (b) shall be adjusted by the Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> applies for such adjustment before <date date="2000-04-01">April 1, 2000</date>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, except in determining such admissibility the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), (9)(B)] shall not apply.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Rules in applying certain provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an alien described in subsection (b) or (d) who is applying for adjustment of status under this section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the provisions of section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/5">8 U.S.C. 1231(a)(5)</ref>] shall not apply; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the Attorney General may grant the alien a waiver on the grounds of inadmissibility under subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 212(a)(9) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)</ref>].</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In granting waivers under subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall use standards used in granting consent under subparagraphs (A)(iii) and (C)(ii) of such section 212(a)(9).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Relationship of application to certain orders</inline>.—</heading><content>An alien present in the United States who has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or ordered to depart voluntarily from the United States under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] may, notwithstanding such order, apply for adjustment of status under paragraph (1). Such an alien may not be required, as a condition of submitting or granting such application, to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate such order. If the Attorney General grants the application, the Attorney General shall cancel the order. If the Attorney General renders a final administrative decision to deny the application, the order shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The benefits provided by subsection (a) shall apply to any alien who is a national of Nicaragua or Cuba and who has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period, beginning not later than <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>, and ending not earlier than the date the application for adjustment under such subsection is filed, except an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reason of an absence, or absences, from the United States for any periods in the aggregate not exceeding 180 days.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Proof of commencement of continuous presence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of establishing that the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph (1) commenced not later than <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>, an alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> shall demonstrate that the alien, prior to <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> applied to the Attorney General for asylum;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> was issued an order to show cause under section 242 or 242B of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">8 U.S.C. 1252</ref>, former 1252b] (as in effect prior to <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> was placed in exclusion proceedings under section 236 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">8 U.S.C. 1226</ref>] (as so in effect);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> applied for adjustment of status under section 245 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>];</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="v">“(v)</num><content> applied to the Attorney General for employment authorization;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num><content> performed service, or engaged in a trade or business, within the United States which is evidenced by records maintained by the Commissioner of Social Security; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vii">“(vii)</num><content> applied for any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] by means of an application establishing the alien’s presence in the United States prior to <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> shall make such other demonstration of physical presence as the Attorney General may provide for by regulation.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Stay of Removal; Work Authorization.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall provide by regulation for an alien subject to a final order of deportation or removal to seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">During certain proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], the Attorney General shall not order any alien to be removed from the United States, if the alien is in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings under any provision of such Act and has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (a), except where the Attorney General has rendered a final administrative determination to deny the application.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Work authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (a) to engage in employment in the United States during the pendency of such application and may provide the alien with an ‘employment authorized’ endorsement or other appropriate document signifying authorization of employment, except that if such application is pending for a period exceeding 180 days, and has not been denied, the Attorney General shall authorize such employment.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status for Spouses and Children.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The status of an alien shall be adjusted by the Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the alien is a national of Nicaragua or Cuba;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> the alien—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien whose status is adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under subsection (a), except that in the case of such an unmarried son or daughter, the son or daughter shall be required to establish that the son or daughter has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period beginning not later than <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>, and ending not earlier than the date on which the application for adjustment under this subsection is filed; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> was, at the time at which an alien filed for adjustment under subsection (a), the spouse or child of an alien whose status is adjusted, or was eligible for adjustment, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under subsection (a), and the spouse, child, or child of the spouse has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the alien that filed for adjustment under subsection (a);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the alien applies for such adjustment and is physically present in the United States on the date the application is filed;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the alien is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, except in determining such admissibility the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), (9)(B)] shall not apply; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="E">“(E)</num><content> applies for such adjustment before <date date="2000-04-01">April 1, 2000</date>, or, in the case of an alien who qualifies under subparagraph (B)(ii), applies for such adjustment during the 18-month period beginning on the date of enactment of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 [<date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>].</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Proof of continuous presence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of establishing the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph (1)(B), an alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> shall demonstrate that such period commenced not later than <date date="1995-12-01">December 1, 1995</date>, in a manner consistent with subsection (b)(2); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reason of an absence, or absences, from the United States for any period in the aggregate not exceeding 180 days.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>In acting on an application under this section with respect to a spouse or child who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty, the Attorney General shall apply section 204(a)(1)(J) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/J">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(J)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Availability of Administrative Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall provide to applicants for adjustment of status under subsection (a) the same right to, and procedures for, administrative review as are provided to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> applicants for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>]; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> aliens subject to removal proceedings under section 240 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">8 U.S.C. 1229a</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by the Attorney General as to whether the status of any alien should be adjusted under this section is final and shall not be subject to review by any court.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Offset in Number of Visas Available</inline>.—</heading><content>When an alien is granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, the definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall apply in the administration of this section. Nothing contained in this section shall be held to repeal, amend, alter, modify, affect, or restrict the powers, duties, functions, or authority of the Attorney General in the administration and enforcement of such Act or any other law relating to immigration, nationality, or naturalization. The fact that an alien may be eligible to be granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking such status under any other provision of law for which the alien may be eligible.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s815/c">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 815(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3060">119 Stat. 3060</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s815/c">“The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/105/100/s202/d/3">section 202(d)(3) of Pub. L. 105–100</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Public Law 106–386</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/1491">114 Stat. 1491</ref>).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status for Certain Polish and Hungarian Parolees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s646">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 646</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-709">110 Stat. 3009–709</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s646"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall adjust the status of an alien described in subsection (b) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> applies for such adjustment;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year and is physically present in the United States on the date the application for such adjustment is filed;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as provided in subsection (c); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> pays a fee (determined by the Attorney General) for the processing of such application.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The benefits provided in subsection (a) shall only apply to an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> was a national of Poland or Hungary; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> was inspected and granted parole into the United States during the period beginning on <date date="1989-11-01">November 1, 1989</date>, and ending on <date date="1991-12-31">December 31, 1991</date>, after being denied refugee status.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver of Certain Grounds for Inadmissibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (7)(A)] shall not apply to adjustment of status under this section and the Attorney General may waive any other provision of such section (other than paragraph (2)(C) and subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) with respect to such an adjustment for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Date of Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the approval of such an application for adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall create a record of the alien’s admission as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence as of the date of the alien’s inspection and parole described in subsection (b)(2).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Offset in Number of Visas Available</inline>.—</heading><content>When an alien is granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section, the Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Fingerprint Checks</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tV/s506/d">Pub. L. 103–317, title V, § 506(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1766">108 Stat. 1766</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/317/tV/s506/d">“The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall conduct full fingerprint identification checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation for all individuals over sixteen years of age adjusting immigration status in the United States pursuant to this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status of Certain Nationals of People’s Republic of China</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/404">Pub. L. 102–404</ref>, <date date="1992-10-09">Oct. 9, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/1969">106 Stat. 1969</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/404"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act may be cited as the ‘Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> ADJUSTMENT TO LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS OF CERTAIN NATIONALS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c)(1), whenever an alien described in subsection (b) applies for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>] during the application period (as defined in subsection (e)) the following rules shall apply with respect to such adjustment:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The alien shall be deemed to have had a petition approved under section 204(a) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">8 U.S.C. 1154(a)</ref>] for classification under section 203(b)(3)(A)(i) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(3)(A)(i)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The application shall be considered without regard to whether an immigrant visa number is immediately available at the time the application is filed.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> In determining the alien’s admissibility as an immigrant, and the alien’s eligibility for an immigrant visa—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> paragraphs (5) and (7)(A) of section 212(a) and section 212(e) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)</ref>, (e)] shall not apply; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the Attorney General may waive any other provision of section 212(a) (other than paragraph (2)(C) and subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) of such Act with respect to such adjustment for humanitarian purposes, for purposes of assuring family unity, or if otherwise in the public interest.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The numerical level of section 202(a)(2) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2)</ref>] shall not apply.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> Section 245(c) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/c">8 U.S.C. 1255(c)</ref>] shall not apply.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, an alien described in this subsection is an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> is a national of the People’s Republic of China described in section 1 of Executive Order No. 12711 [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> note] as in effect on <date date="1990-04-11">April 11, 1990</date>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> has resided continuously in the United States since <date date="1990-04-11">April 11, 1990</date> (other than brief, casual, and innocent absences); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> was not physically present in the People’s Republic of China for longer than 90 days after such date and before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1992-10-09">Oct. 9, 1992</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Condition; Dissemination of Information.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Not applicable if safe return permitted</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply to any alien if the President has determined and certified to Congress, before the first day of the application period, that conditions in the People’s Republic of China permit aliens described in subsection (b)(1) to return to that foreign state in safety.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Dissemination of information</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President has not made the certification described in paragraph (1) by the first day of the application period, the Attorney General shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, immediately broadly disseminate to aliens described in subsection (b)(1) information respecting the benefits available under this section. To the extent practicable, the Attorney General shall provide notice of these benefits to the last known mailing address of each such alien.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Offset in Per Country Numerical Level.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The numerical level under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2)</ref>] applicable to natives of the People’s Republic of China in each applicable fiscal year (as defined in paragraph (3)) shall be reduced by 1,000.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Allotment if section 202</inline>(e) <inline class="small-caps">applies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If section 202(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is applied to the People’s Republic of China in an applicable fiscal year, in applying such section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> 300 immigrant visa numbers shall be deemed to have been previously issued to natives of that foreign state under section 203(b)(3)(A)(i) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/3/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(3)(A)(i)</ref>] in that year, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> 700 immigrant visa numbers shall be deemed to have been previously issued to natives of that foreign state under section 203(b)(5) of such Act in that year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicable fiscal year.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘applicable fiscal year’ means each fiscal year during the period—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> beginning with the fiscal year in which the application period begins; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> ending with the first fiscal year by the end of which the cumulative number of aliens counted for all fiscal years under subparagraph (B) equals or exceeds the total number of aliens whose status has been adjusted under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>] pursuant to subsection (a).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Number counted each year</inline>.—</heading><content>The number counted under this subparagraph for a fiscal year (beginning during or after the application period) is 1,000, plus the number (if any) by which (i) the immigration level under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the People’s Republic of China in the fiscal year (as reduced under this subsection), exceeds (ii) the number of aliens who were chargeable to such level in the year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application Period Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘application period’ means the 12-month period beginning <date date="1993-07-01">July 1, 1993</date>.”</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status for Certain H–1 Nonimmigrant Nurses</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s2">Pub. L. 101–238, § 2</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2099">103 Stat. 2099</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/f/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 162(f)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5011">104 Stat. 5011</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 302(e)(10), 307(<i>l</i>)(10), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, 1757, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/stat/105/1746"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The numerical limitations of sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref>, 1152] shall not apply to the adjustment of status under section 245 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>] of an immigrant, and the immigrant’s accompanying spouse and children—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> who, as of <date date="1989-09-01">September 1, 1989</date>, has the status of a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(H)(i) of section 101(a) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)</ref>] to perform services as a registered nurse,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> who, for at least 3 years before the date of application for adjustment of status (whether or not before, on, or after, the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>]), has been employed as a registered nurse in the United States, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> whose continued employment as a registered nurse in the United States meets the standards established for the certification described in section 212(a)(5)(A) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(5)(A)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection by not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref>] in the case of an alien who, as of <date date="1989-09-01">September 1, 1989</date>, is present in the United States in the status of a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)</ref>] to perform services as a registered nurse, who, as of <date date="1989-09-01">September 1, 1989</date>, is present in the United States and had been admitted to the United States in the status of nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i) of such Act to perform services as a registered nurse but has failed to maintain that status due to the expiration of the time limitation with respect to such status, or who is the spouse or child of such an alien, unauthorized employment performed before the date of the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] shall not be taken into account in applying section 245(c)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and such an alien shall be considered as having continued to maintain lawful status throughout his or her stay in the United States as a nonimmigrant until the end of the 120-day period beginning on the date the Attorney General promulgates regulations carrying out the amendments made by section 162(f)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, amending this note].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall apply in the administration of this section. The fact that an alien may be eligible to be granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking such status under any other provision of law for which the alien may be eligible.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application Period</inline>.—</heading><content>The alien, and accompanying spouse and children, must apply for such adjustment within the 5-year period beginning on the date the Attorney General promulgates regulations required under subsection (a).”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s302/e/10">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 302(e)(10)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 302(e)(10) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s2/b">section 2(b) of Pub. L. 101–238</ref>, set out above, is effective as if included in the Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989, <ref href="/us/pl/101/238">Pub. L. 101–238</ref>.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s2/a/3">section 2(a)(3) of Pub. L. 101–238</ref>, set out above, is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status for Certain Soviet and Indochinese Parolees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/429/s101/a/tV/s586">Pub. L. 106–429, § 101(a) [title V, § 586]</ref>, <date date="2000-11-06">Nov. 6, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1900">114 Stat. 1900</ref>, 1900A–57, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dD/tV/s534/m/1">Pub. L. 108–447, div. D, title V, § 534(m)(1)</ref>–(6), <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3007">118 Stat. 3007</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dD/tV/s534/m/1"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><chapeau> The status of certain aliens from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos described in subsection (b) of this section may be adjusted by the Secretary of Homeland Security, under such regulations as the Secretary of Homeland Security may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted permanent residence if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the alien makes an application for such adjustment and pays the appropriate fee;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the alien is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence except as described in subsection (c); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the alien had been physically present in the United States prior to <date date="1997-10-01">October 1, 1997</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><chapeau> The benefits provided by subsection (a) shall apply to any alien who is a native or citizen of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and who was inspected and paroled into the United States before <date date="1997-10-01">October 1, 1997</date> and was physically present in the United States on <date date="1997-10-01">October 1, 1997</date>; and</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> was paroled into the United States from Vietnam under the auspices of the Orderly Departure Program; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> was paroled into the United States from a refugee camp in East Asia; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> was paroled into the United States from a displaced person camp administered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Thailand.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver of Certain Grounds for Inadmissibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) and (9) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (7)(A), (9)] shall not be applicable to any alien seeking admission to the United States under this subsection, and nothwithstanding [sic] any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive 212(a)(1); 212(a)(6)(B), (C), and (F); 212(a)(8)(A); 212(a)(10)(B) and (D) with respect to such an alien in order to prevent extreme hardship to the alien or the alien’s spouse, parent, son or daughter, who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Any such waiver by the Secretary of Homeland Security shall be in writing and shall be granted only on an individual basis following an investigation.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Date of Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the approval of such an application for adjustment of status, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall create a record of the alien’s admission as a lawful permanent resident as of the date of the alien’s inspection and parole described in subsection (b)(1), (b)(2) and (b)(3).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Offset in Number of Visas Available</inline>.—</heading><content>When an alien is granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section the Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjudication of Applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> adjudicate applications for adjustment under this section, notwithstanding any limitation on the number of adjustments under this section or any deadline for such applications that previously existed in law or regulation; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> not charge a fee in addition to any fee that previously was submitted with such application.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dD/tV/s534/m/7">Pub. L. 108–447, div. D, title V, § 534(m)(7)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3007">118 Stat. 3007</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/447/dD/tV/s534/m/7">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending section 101(a) [title V, § 586] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/429">Pub. L. 106–429</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 [<ref href="/us/pl/106/429">Pub. L. 106–429</ref>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/167/tV/s599E">Pub. L. 101–167, title V, § 599E</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1263">103 Stat. 1263</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/513/tV/s598/b">Pub. L. 101–513, title V, § 598(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-05">Nov. 5, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/2063">104 Stat. 2063</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/22">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(22)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5084">104 Stat. 5084</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(9), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/391/tV/s582/a/2">Pub. L. 102–391, title V, § 582(a)(2)</ref>, (b)(2), <date date="1992-10-06">Oct. 6, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/1686">106 Stat. 1686</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/511/tIX/s905/b/2">Pub. L. 102–511, title IX, § 905(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1992-10-24">Oct. 24, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/3356">106 Stat. 3356</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tV/s512/2">Pub. L. 103–236, title V, § 512(2)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/466">108 Stat. 466</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/bb">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(bb)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dA/tI/s101/c/tV/s575/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(c) [title V, § 575(2)]</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-121">110 Stat. 3009–121</ref>, 3009–168; <ref href="/us/pl/104/319/tI/s101/2">Pub. L. 104–319, title I, § 101(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-10-19">Oct. 19, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3865">110 Stat. 3865</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/118/tV/s574/2">Pub. L. 105–118, title V, § 574(2)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2432">111 Stat. 2432</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/f/tVII/s705/2">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VII, § 705(2)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-337">112 Stat. 2681–337</ref>, 2681–389; <ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/4/tII/s214/2">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(4) [title II, § 214(2)]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1535">113 Stat. 1535</ref>, 1501A–240; <ref href="/us/pl/106/554/s1/a/1/tII/s212/2">Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(1) [title II, § 212(2)]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2763">114 Stat. 2763</ref>, 2763A–27; <ref href="/us/pl/107/116/tII/s213/2">Pub. L. 107–116, title II, § 213(2)</ref>, <date date="2002-01-10">Jan. 10, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2200">115 Stat. 2200</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/dG/tII/s213/2">Pub. L. 108–7, div. G, title II, § 213(2)</ref>, <date date="2003-02-20">Feb. 20, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/324">117 Stat. 324</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/199/dE/tII/s213/2">Pub. L. 108–199, div. E, title II, § 213(2)</ref>, <date date="2004-01-23">Jan. 23, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/253">118 Stat. 253</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dF/tII/s213/2">Pub. L. 108–447, div. F, title II, § 213(2)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3140">118 Stat. 3140</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/102/tV/s534/m/2">Pub. L. 109–102, title V, § 534(m)(2)</ref>, <date date="2005-11-14">Nov. 14, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2211">119 Stat. 2211</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/289/dB/tII/s20412/b/2">Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 20412(b)(2)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/110/5/s2">Pub. L. 110–5, § 2</ref>, <date date="2007-02-15">Feb. 15, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/25">121 Stat. 25</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dJ/tVI/s634/k/2">Pub. L. 110–161, div. J, title VI, § 634(k)(2)</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2329">121 Stat. 2329</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dH/tVII/s7034/g/2">Pub. L. 111–8, div. H, title VII, § 7034(g)(2)</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/878">123 Stat. 878</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/117/dF/tVII/s7034/f/2">Pub. L. 111–117, div. F, title VII, § 7034(f)(2)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-16">Dec. 16, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3361">123 Stat. 3361</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/10/dB/tXI/s2121/m/2">Pub. L. 112–10, div. B, title XI, § 2121(m)(2)</ref>, <date date="2011-04-15">Apr. 15, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/186">125 Stat. 186</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/74/dI/tVII/s7034/r/2">Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(r)(2)</ref>, <date date="2011-12-23">Dec. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/1218">125 Stat. 1218</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/6/dF/tVII/s1706/h/2">Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title VII, § 1706(h)(2)</ref>, <date date="2013-03-26">Mar. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/430">127 Stat. 430</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/76/dK/tVII/s7034/m/8/B">Pub. L. 113–76, div. K, title VII, § 7034(m)(8)(B)</ref>, <date date="2014-01-17">Jan. 17, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/516">128 Stat. 516</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dJ/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 113–235, div. J, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(8)(B), <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2625">128 Stat. 2625</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dK/tVII/s7034/k/8/B">Pub. L. 114–113, div. K, title VII, § 7034(k)(8)(B)</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2765">129 Stat. 2765</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dJ/tVII/s7034/k/5/B">Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7034(k)(5)(B)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/651">131 Stat. 651</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 115–141, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(B), <date date="2018-03-23">Mar. 23, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/895">132 Stat. 895</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dF/tVII/s7034/m/5/B">Pub. L. 116–6, div. F, title VII, § 7034(m)(5)(B)</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/327">133 Stat. 327</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dG/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–94, div. G, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(B), <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2873">133 Stat. 2873</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(B), <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1750">134 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 117–103, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(5)(B), <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/623">136 Stat. 623</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dK/tVII/s7034">Pub. L. 117–328, div. K, title VII, § 7034</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2)(B), <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5033">136 Stat. 5033</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dF/tVII/s7034/k/2/B">Pub. L. 118–47, div. F, title VII, § 7034(k)(2)(B)</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/791">138 Stat. 791</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/4/dA/tXII/s11208/a/2">Pub. L. 119–4, div. A, title XII, § 11208(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2025-03-15">Mar. 15, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/37">139 Stat. 37</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/119/4/dA/tXII/s11208/a/2"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall adjust the status of an alien described in subsection (b) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> applies for such adjustment,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> has been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year and is physically present in the United States on the date the application for such adjustment is filed,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as provided in subsection (c), and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> pays a fee (determined by the Attorney General) for the processing of such application.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The benefits provided in subsection (a) shall only apply to an alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> was a national of an independent state of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> was inspected and granted parole into the United States during the period beginning on <date date="1988-08-15">August 15, 1988</date>, and ending on <date date="2025-09-30">September 30, 2025</date>, after being denied refugee status.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver of Certain Grounds for Inadmissibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)</ref>, (5), (7)(A)] shall not apply to adjustment of status under this section and the Attorney General may waive any other provision of such section (other than paragraph (2)(C) or subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) with respect to such an adjustment for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Date of Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the approval of such an application for adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall create a record of the alien’s admission as a lawful permanent resident as of the date of the alien’s inspection and parole described in subsection (b)(2).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No Offset in Number of Visas Available</inline>.—</heading><content>When an alien is granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section, the Secretary of State shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) to <ref href="/us/pl/101/167/s599E">section 599E of Pub. L. 101–167</ref>, set out above, is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/145/tI">Pub. L. 95–145, title I</ref>, §§ 101–107, <date date="1977-10-28">Oct. 28, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1223">91 Stat. 1223</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/i">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(i)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/108">94 Stat. 108</ref>, provided that status of alien who was native or citizen of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia, and was paroled into United States as refugee between <date date="1975-03-31">Mar. 31, 1975</date>, and <date date="1979-01-01">Jan. 1, 1979</date>, or was inspected and admitted or paroled into United States on or before <date date="1975-03-31">Mar. 31, 1975</date>, and was physically present in United States on <date date="1975-03-31">Mar. 31, 1975</date>, could be adjusted by Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if alien applied for such adjustment within six years after <date date="1977-10-28">Oct. 28, 1977</date>, and met certain other eligibility requirements.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment of Status of Nonimmigrant Aliens Residing in the Virgin Islands to Permanent Resident Alien Status</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/97/271">Pub. L. 97–271</ref>, <date date="1982-09-30">Sept. 30, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1157">96 Stat. 1157</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s162/e/6">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 162(e)(6)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5011">104 Stat. 5011</ref>, provided that status of alien who was inspected and admitted to Virgin Islands of the United States as a nonimmigrant alien worker under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii) of this title</ref>, or as spouse or minor child of such worker, and had resided continuously in Virgin Islands of the United States since <date date="1975-06-30">June 30, 1975</date>, could be adjusted by Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if alien applied for such adjustment during one-year period beginning <date date="1982-09-30">Sept. 30, 1982</date>, and met certain other eligibility requirements.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Development of Eligibility Criteria for Admission of Refugees From Cambodia</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/95/624/s16">Pub. L. 95–624, § 16</ref>, <date date="1978-11-09">Nov. 9, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/3465">92 Stat. 3465</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/95/624/s16">“The Attorney General, in consultation with the Congress, shall develop special eligibility criteria under the current United States parole program for Indochina Refugees which would enable a larger number of refugees from Cambodia to qualify for admission to the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b769e7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Cuban Refugees: Adjustment of Status</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s606">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 606</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-695">110 Stat. 3009–695</ref> provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s606"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Public Law 89–732</ref> [set out below] is repealed effective only upon a determination by the President under section 203(c)(3) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6063/c">22 U.S.C. 6063(c)</ref>] (<ref href="/us/pl/104/114">Public Law 104–114</ref>) that a democratically elected government in Cuba is in power.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply to aliens for whom an application for adjustment of status is pending on such effective date.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Pub. L. 89–732</ref>, <date date="1966-11-02">Nov. 2, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/1161">80 Stat. 1161</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/94/571/s8">Pub. L. 94–571, § 8</ref>, <date date="1976-10-20">Oct. 20, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2706">90 Stat. 2706</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s203/i">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(i)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/108">94 Stat. 108</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1509/a">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1509(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1530">114 Stat. 1530</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s823/a">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 823(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3063">119 Stat. 3063</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s823/a"> -<inline>“That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 245(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (c) of this section], the status of any alien who is a native or citizen of Cuba and who has been inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States subsequent to <date date="1959-01-01">January 1, 1959</date> and has been physically present in the United States for at least one year, may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien makes an application for such adjustment, and the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence. Upon approval of such an application for adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall create a record of the alien’s admission for permanent residence as of a date thirty months prior to the filing of such an application or the date of his last arrival into the United States, whichever date is later. The provisions of this Act shall be applicable to the spouse and child of any alien described in this subsection, regardless of their citizenship and place of birth, who are residing with such alien in the United States, except that such spouse or child who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty may adjust to permanent resident status under this Act without demonstrating that he or she is residing with the Cuban spouse or parent in the United States. In acting on applications under this section with respect to spouses or children who have been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty, the Attorney General shall apply the provisions of section 204(a)(1)(J) [probably means section 204(a)(1)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/J">section 1154(a)(1)(J) of this title</ref>]. An alien who was the spouse of any Cuban alien described in this section and has resided with such spouse shall continue to be treated as such a spouse for 2 years after the date on which the Cuban alien dies (or, if later, 2 years after the date of enactment of Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) [<date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>], or for 2 years after the date of termination of the marriage (or, if later, 2 years after the date of enactment of Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) if there is demonstrated a connection between the termination of the marriage and the battering or extreme cruelty by the Cuban alien.</inline> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="2">“Sec. 2.</num><content> In the case of any alien described in section 1 of this Act who prior to the effective date thereof [<date date="1966-11-02">Nov. 2, 1966</date>], has been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, the Attorney General shall, upon application, record his admission for permanent residence as of the date the alien originally arrived in the United States as a nonimmigrant or as a parolee, or a date thirty months prior to the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1966-11-02">Nov. 2, 1966</date>], whichever date is later.</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="3">“Sec. 3.</num><content> Section 13 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes’, approved <date date="1965-10-03">October 3, 1965</date> (<ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Public Law 89–236</ref>) [amending subsecs. (b) and (c) of this section] is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection:<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“ ‘(c) Nothing contained in subsection (b) of this section [amending subsec. (c) of this section] shall be construed to affect the validity of any application for adjustment under section 245 [this section] filed with the Attorney General prior to <date date="1965-12-01">December 1, 1965</date>, which would have been valid on that date; but as to all such applications the statutes or parts of statutes repealed or amended by this Act [<ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>] are, unless otherwise specifically provided therein, continued in force and effect.’</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="4">“Sec. 4.</num><content> Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, the definitions contained in section 101(a) and (b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [section 1101(a), (b) of this title] shall apply in the administration of this Act. Nothing contained in this Act shall be held to repeal, amend, alter, modify, affect, or restrict the powers, duties, functions, or authority of the Attorney General in the administration and enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act [this chapter] or any other law relating to immigration, nationality, or naturalization.</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="5">“Sec. 5.</num><content> The approval of an application for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident of the United States pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of this Act shall not require the Secretary of State to reduce the number of visas authorized to be issued in any class in the case of any alien who is physically present in the United States on or before the effective date of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1976 [see Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note above].”</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s823/b">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 823(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3063">119 Stat. 3063</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s823/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Pub. L. 89–732</ref> set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Public Law 106–386</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/1491">114 Stat. 1491</ref>).”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1509/b">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1509(b)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1531">114 Stat. 1531</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1509/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Pub. L. 89–732</ref> set out above] shall be effective as if included in subtitle G [§ 40701 et seq.] of title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Public Law 103–322</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/108/1953">108 Stat. 1953</ref> et seq. [see Tables for classification].)”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[<ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/b/1/C">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 204(b)(1)(C)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/108">94 Stat. 108</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 204(b)(1)(C) to <ref href="/us/pl/89/732/s1">section 1 of Pub. L. 89–732</ref>, set out above, is effective immediately before <date date="1980-04-01">Apr. 1, 1980</date>.]</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b790f7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a"><num value="1255a">§ 1255a.</num><heading> Adjustment of status of certain entrants before <date date="1982-01-01">January 1, 1982</date>, to that of person admitted for lawful residence</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary resident status</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence if the alien meets the following requirements:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Timely application</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> During application period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the alien must apply for such adjustment during the 12-month period beginning on a date (not later than 180 days after <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>) designated by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Application within 30 days of show-cause order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien who, at any time during the first 11 months of the 12-month period described in subparagraph (A), is the subject of an order to show cause issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1996-10-01">October 1, 1996</date>), must make application under this section not later than the end of the 30-day period beginning either on the first day of such 12-month period or on the date of the issuance of such order, whichever day is later.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Information included in application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Each application under this subsection shall contain such information as the Attorney General may require, including information on living relatives of the applicant with respect to whom a petition for preference or other status may be filed by the applicant at any later date under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a">section 1154(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuous unlawful residence since 1982</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must establish that he entered the United States before <date date="1982-01-01">January 1, 1982</date>, and that he has resided continuously in the United States in an unlawful status since such date and through the date the application is filed under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonimmigrants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of an alien who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant before <date date="1982-01-01">January 1, 1982</date>, the alien must establish that the alien’s period of authorized stay as a nonimmigrant expired before such date through the passage of time or the alien’s unlawful status was known to the Government as of such date.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Exchange visitors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the alien was at any time a nonimmigrant exchange alien (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref>), the alien must establish that the alien was not subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref> or has fulfilled that requirement or received a waiver thereof.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuous physical presence since <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must establish that the alien has been continuously physically present in the United States since <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of brief, casual, and innocent absences</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2"> An alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States for purposes of subparagraph (A) by virtue of brief, casual, and innocent absences from the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Admissions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing an alien to apply for admission to, or to be admitted to, the United States in order to apply for adjustment of status under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Admissible as immigrant</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien must establish that he—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790f8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under subsection (d)(2),</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790f8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has not been convicted of any felony or of three or more misdemeanors committed in the United States,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790f8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> has not assisted in the persecution of any person or persons on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790f8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> is registered or registering under the Military Selective Service Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3801">50 U.S.C. 3801</ref> et seq.], if the alien is required to be so registered under that Act.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">For purposes of this subsection, an alien in the status of a Cuban and Haitian entrant described in paragraph (1) or (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/96/422/s501/e">section 501(e) of Public Law 96–422</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">8 U.S.C. 1522</ref> note] shall be considered to have entered the United States and to be in an unlawful status in the United States.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Subsequent adjustment to permanent residence and nature of temporary resident status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment to permanent residence</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall adjust the status of any alien provided lawful temporary resident status under subsection (a) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien meets the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Timely application after one year’s residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must apply for such adjustment during the 2-year period beginning with the nineteenth month that begins after the date the alien was granted such temporary resident status.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuous residence</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The alien must establish that he has continuously resided in the United States since the date the alien was granted such temporary resident status.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of certain absences</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien shall not be considered to have lost the continuous residence referred to in clause (i) by reason of an absence from the United States permitted under paragraph (3)(A).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Admissible as immigrant</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien must establish that he—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790f97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under subsection (d)(2), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790f98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has not been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors committed in the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Basic citizenship skills</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The alien must demonstrate that he either—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790f9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/D/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a">section 1423(a) of this title</ref> (relating to minimal understanding of ordinary English and a knowledge and understanding of the history and government of the United States), or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790f9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/D/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is satisfactorily pursuing a course of study (recognized by the Attorney General) to achieve such an understanding of English and such a knowledge and understanding of the history and government of the United States.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for elderly or developmentally disabled individuals</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Attorney General may, in his discretion, waive all or part of the requirements of clause (i) in the case of an alien who is 65 years of age or older or who is developmentally disabled.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/1/D/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Relation to naturalization examination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In accordance with regulations of the Attorney General, an alien who has demonstrated under clause (i)(I) that the alien meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a">section 1423(a) of this title</ref> may be considered to have satisfied the requirements of that section for purposes of becoming naturalized as a citizen of the United States under subchapter III.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790f9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination of temporary residence</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide for termination of temporary resident status granted an alien under subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> if it appears to the Attorney General that the alien was in fact not eligible for such status;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> if the alien commits an act that (i) makes the alien inadmissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under subsection (d)(2), or (ii) is convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors committed in the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> at the end of the 43rd month beginning after the date the alien is granted such status, unless the alien has filed an application for adjustment of such status pursuant to paragraph (1) and such application has not been denied.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorized travel and employment during temporary residence</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">During the period an alien is in lawful temporary resident status granted under subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of travel abroad</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall, in accordance with regulations, permit the alien to return to the United States after such brief and casual trips abroad as reflect an intention on the part of the alien to adjust to lawful permanent resident status under paragraph (1) and after brief temporary trips abroad occasioned by a family obligation involving an occurrence such as the illness or death of a close relative or other family need.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fa5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of employment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall grant the alien authorization to engage in employment in the United States and provide to that alien an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fa6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Applications for adjustment of status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fa7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> To whom may be made</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide that applications for adjustment of status under subsection (a) may be filed—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fa8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> with the Attorney General, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fa9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> with a qualified designated entity, but only if the applicant consents to the forwarding of the application to the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">As used in this section, the term “qualified designated entity” means an organization or person designated under paragraph (2).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790faa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of qualified entities to receive applications</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of assisting in the program of legalization provided under this section, the Attorney General—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall designate qualified voluntary organizations and other qualified State, local, and community organizations, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> may designate such other persons as the Attorney General determines are qualified and have substantial experience, demonstrated competence, and traditional long-term involvement in the preparation and submittal of applications for adjustment of status under section 1159 or 1255 of this title, <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Public Law 89–732</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note], or <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Public Law 95–145</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note].</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of applications by designated entities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each qualified designated entity must agree to forward to the Attorney General applications filed with it in accordance with paragraph (1)(B) but not to forward to the Attorney General applications filed with it unless the applicant has consented to such forwarding. No such entity may make a determination required by this section to be made by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on access to information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Files and records of qualified designated entities relating to an alien’s seeking assistance or information with respect to filing an application under this section are confidential and the Attorney General and the Service shall not have access to such files or records relating to an alien without the consent of the alien.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790faf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidentiality of information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in this paragraph, neither the Attorney General, nor any other official or employee of the Department of Justice, or bureau or agency thereof, may—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> use the information furnished by the applicant pursuant to an application filed under this section for any purpose other than to make a determination on the application, for enforcement of paragraph (6), or for the preparation of reports to Congress under section 404 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular applicant can be identified; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> permit anyone other than the sworn officers and employees of the Department or bureau or agency or, with respect to applications filed with a designated entity, that designated entity, to examine individual applications.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Required disclosures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall provide the information furnished under this section, and any other information derived from such furnished information, to a duly recognized law enforcement entity in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution, when such information is requested in writing by such entity, or to an official coroner for purposes of affirmatively identifying a deceased individual (whether or not such individual is deceased as a result of a crime).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorized disclosures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may provide, in the Attorney General’s discretion, for the furnishing of information furnished under this section in the same manner and circumstances as census information may be disclosed by the Secretary of Commerce under <ref href="/us/usc/t13/s8">section 8 of title 13</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the use, or release, for immigration enforcement purposes or law enforcement purposes of information contained in files or records of the Service pertaining to an application filed under this section, other than information furnished by an applicant pursuant to the application, or any other information derived from the application, that is not available from any other source.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal convictions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Information concerning whether the applicant has at any time been convicted of a crime may be used or released for immigration enforcement or law enforcement purposes.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/5/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Crime</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this paragraph shall be fined not more than $10,000.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties for false statements in applications</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Whoever files an application for adjustment of status under this section and knowingly and willfully falsifies, misrepresents, conceals, or covers up a material fact or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Application fees</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/7/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Fee schedule</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall provide for a schedule of fees to be charged for the filing of applications for adjustment under subsection (a) or (b)(1). The Attorney General shall provide for an additional fee for filing an application for adjustment under subsection (b)(1) after the end of the first year of the 2-year period described in subsection (b)(1)(A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/7/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall deposit payments received under this paragraph in a separate account and amounts in such account shall be available, without fiscal year limitation, to cover administrative and other expenses incurred in connection with the review of applications filed under this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/c/7/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigration-related unfair employment practices</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not to exceed $3,000,000 of the unobligated balances remaining in the account established in subparagraph (B) shall be available in fiscal year 1992 and each fiscal year thereafter for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to community-based organizations for outreach programs, to be administered by the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices: <i>Provided</i>, That such amounts shall be in addition to any funds appropriated to the Office of Special Counsel for such purposes: <i>Provided further</i>, That none of the funds made available by this section shall be used by the Office of Special Counsel to establish regional offices.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of numerical limitations and certain grounds for exclusion</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Numerical limitations do not apply</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The numerical limitations of sections 1151 and 1152 of this title shall not apply to the adjustment of aliens to lawful permanent resident status under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of grounds for exclusion</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the determination of an alien’s admissibility under subsections (a)(4)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i), and (b)(2)(B)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Grounds of exclusion not applicable</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The provisions of paragraphs (5) and (7)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> shall not apply.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of other grounds</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), the Attorney General may waive any other provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> in the case of individual aliens for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Grounds that may not be waived</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The following provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> may not be waived by the Attorney General under clause (i):</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790fc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B) (relating to criminals).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790fc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> Paragraph (2)(C) (relating to drug offenses), except for so much of such paragraph as relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marihuana.</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790fc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> Paragraph (3) (relating to security and related grounds).</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790fc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/ii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> Paragraph (4) (relating to aliens likely to become public charges) insofar as it relates to an application for adjustment to permanent residence.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I66" class="indent3 firstIndent-1"> Subclause (IV) (prohibiting the waiver of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">section 1182(a)(4) of this title</ref>) shall not apply to an alien who is or was an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a)(1) of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1382c/a/1">42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(1)</ref>]).</continuation> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for determination of public charge</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An alien is not ineligible for adjustment of status under this section due to being inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/4">section 1182(a)(4) of this title</ref> if the alien demonstrates a history of employment in the United States evidencing self-support without receipt of public cash assistance.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/d/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Medical examination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The alien shall be required, at the alien’s expense, to undergo such a medical examination (including a determination of immunization status) as is appropriate and conforms to generally accepted professional standards of medical practice.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary stay of deportation and work authorization for certain applicants</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Before application period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who is apprehended before the beginning of the application period described in subsection (a)(1)(A) and who can establish a prima facie case of eligibility to have his status adjusted under subsection (a) (but for the fact that he may not apply for such adjustment until the beginning of such period), until the alien has had the opportunity during the first 30 days of the application period to complete the filing of an application for adjustment, the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may not be deported, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> During application period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who presents a prima facie application for adjustment of status under subsection (a) during the application period, and until a final determination on the application has been made in accordance with this section, the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may not be deported, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative and judicial review</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative and judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">There shall be no administrative or judicial review of a determination respecting an application for adjustment of status under this section except in accordance with this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> No review for late filings</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No denial of adjustment of status under this section based on a late filing of an application for such adjustment may be reviewed by a court of the United States or of any State or reviewed in any administrative proceeding of the United States Government.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Single level of administrative appellate review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall establish an appellate authority to provide for a single level of administrative appellate review of a determination described in paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Standard for review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such administrative appellate review shall be based solely upon the administrative record established at the time of the determination on the application and upon such additional or newly discovered evidence as may not have been available at the time of the determination.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation to review of deportation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">There shall be judicial review of such a denial only in the judicial review of an order of deportation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1996-10-01">October 1, 1996</date>).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Standard for judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such judicial review shall be based solely upon the administrative record established at the time of the review by the appellate authority and the findings of fact and determinations contained in such record shall be conclusive unless the applicant can establish abuse of discretion or that the findings are directly contrary to clear and convincing facts contained in the record considered as a whole.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/f/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction of courts</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court shall have jurisdiction of any cause of action or claim by or on behalf of any person asserting an interest under this section unless such person in fact filed an application under this section within the period specified by subsection (a)(1), or attempted to file a complete application and application fee with an authorized legalization officer of the Service but had the application and fee refused by that officer.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Implementation of section</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General, after consultation with the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, shall prescribe—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> regulations establishing a definition of the term “resided continuously”, as used in this section, and the evidence needed to establish that an alien has resided continuously in the United States for purposes of this section, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Considerations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In prescribing regulations described in paragraph (1)(A)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Periods of continuous residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall specify individual periods, and aggregate periods, of absence from the United States which will be considered to break a period of continuous residence in the United States and shall take into account absences due merely to brief and casual trips abroad.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Absences caused by deportation or advanced parole</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall provide that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an alien shall not be considered to have resided continuously in the United States, if, during any period for which continuous residence is required, the alien was outside the United States as a result of a departure under an order of deportation, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any period of time during which an alien is outside the United States pursuant to the advance parole procedures of the Service shall not be considered as part of the period of time during which an alien is outside the United States for purposes of this section.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Waivers of certain absences</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General may provide for a waiver, in the discretion of the Attorney General, of the periods specified under subparagraph (A) in the case of an absence from the United States due merely to a brief temporary trip abroad required by emergency or extenuating circumstances outside the control of the alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of certain documentation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall require that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> continuous residence and physical presence in the United States must be established through documents, together with independent corroboration of the information contained in such documents, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the documents provided under clause (i) be employment-related if employment-related documents with respect to the alien are available to the applicant.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/g/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Interim final regulations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Regulations prescribed under this section may be prescribed to take effect on an interim final basis if the Attorney General determines that this is necessary in order to implement this section in a timely manner.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790feb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Temporary disqualification of newly legalized aliens from receiving certain public welfare assistance</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">During the five-year period beginning on the date an alien was granted lawful temporary resident status under subsection (a), and notwithstanding any other provision of law—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790fed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the alien is not eligible for—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any program of financial assistance furnished under Federal law (whether through grant, loan, guarantee, or otherwise) on the basis of financial need, as such programs are identified by the Attorney General in consultation with other appropriate heads of the various departments and agencies of Government (but in any event including the State program of assistance under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">42 U.S.C. 601</ref> et seq.]),</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790fef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> medical assistance under a State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.], and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790ff0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> assistance under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 [<ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2011">7 U.S.C. 2011</ref> et seq.]; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790ff1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a State or political subdivision therein may, to the extent consistent with subparagraph (A) and paragraphs (2) and (3), provide that the alien is not eligible for the programs of financial assistance or for medical assistance described in subparagraph (A)(ii) furnished under the law of that State or political subdivision.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">Unless otherwise specifically provided by this section or other law, an alien in temporary lawful residence status granted under subsection (a) shall not be considered (for purposes of any law of a State or political subdivision providing for a program of financial assistance) to be permanently residing in the United States under color of law.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790ff2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) shall not apply—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790ff3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to a Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in paragraph (1) or (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/96/422/s501/e">section 501(e) of Public Law 96–422</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note], as in effect on <date date="1983-04-01">April 1, 1983</date>), or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b790ff4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of assistance (other than assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">42 U.S.C. 601</ref> et seq.]) which is furnished to an alien who is an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a)(1) of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1382c/a/1">42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(1)</ref>]).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790ff5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Restricted medicaid benefits</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790ff6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Clarification of entitlement</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to the restrictions under subparagraph (B), for the purpose of providing aliens with eligibility to receive medical assistance—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790ff7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> paragraph (1) shall not apply,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790ff8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> aliens who would be eligible for medical assistance but for the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be deemed, for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.], to be so eligible, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b790ff9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> aliens lawfully admitted for temporary residence under this section, such status not having changed, shall be considered to be permanently residing in the United States under color of law.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790ffa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Restriction of benefits</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790ffb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation to emergency services and services for pregnant women</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Notwithstanding any provision of title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.] (including subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 1902(a)(10) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a/a/10/B">42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(B)</ref>, (C)]), aliens who, but for subparagraph (A), would be ineligible for medical assistance under paragraph (1), are only eligible for such assistance with respect to—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790ffc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> emergency services (as defined for purposes of section 1916(a)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref><i>o</i>(a)(2)(D)]), and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b790ffd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> services described in section 1916(a)(2)(B) of such Act (relating to service for pregnant women).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790ffe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> No restriction for exempt aliens and children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The restrictions of clause (i) shall not apply to aliens who are described in paragraph (2) or who are under 18 years of age.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b790fff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition of medical assistance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In this paragraph, the term “medical assistance” refers to medical assistance under a State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.].</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b791000-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of certain programs</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Assistance furnished under any of the following provisions of law shall not be construed to be financial assistance described in paragraph (1)(A)(i):</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791001-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1751">42 U.S.C. 1751</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791002-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1771">42 U.S.C. 1771</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791003-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The The <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002063">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002063"><num>1</num> So in original.</note> Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s2301">20 U.S.C. 2301</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791004-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6301">20 U.S.C. 6301</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791005-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The Headstart-Follow Through Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2921">42 U.S.C. 2921</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791006-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3111">29 U.S.C. 3111</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791007-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1070">20 U.S.C. 1070</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791008-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> The Public Health Service Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s201">42 U.S.C. 201</ref> et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b791009-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/4/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> Titles V, XVI, and XX [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s701">42 U.S.C. 701</ref> et seq., 1381 et seq., 1397 et seq.], and parts B, D, and E of title IV [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s620">42 U.S.C. 620</ref> et seq., 651 et seq., 670 et seq.], of the Social Security Act (and titles I, X, XIV, and XVI of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s301">42 U.S.C. 301</ref> et seq., 1201 et seq., 1351 et seq., 1381 et seq.] as in effect without regard to the amendment made by section 301 of the Social Security Amendments of 1972).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b79100a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Adjustment not affecting Fascell-Stone benefits</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For the purpose of section 501 of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/pl/96/122">Public Law 96–122</ref>) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002064">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002064"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “(<ref href="/us/pl/96/422">Public Law 96–422</ref>)”.</note> [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">8 U.S.C. 1255</ref> note], assistance shall be continued under such section with respect to an alien without regard to the alien’s adjustment of status under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b79100b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Dissemination of information on legalization program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Beginning not later than the date designated by the Attorney General under subsection (a)(1)(A), the Attorney General, in cooperation with qualified designated entities, shall broadly disseminate information respecting the benefits which aliens may receive under this section and the requirements to obtain such benefits.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b79100c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 245A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s201/a/1">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 201(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3394">100 Stat. 3394</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2611">102 Stat. 2611</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/13">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(13)</ref>, title VII, § 703, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>, 5086; <ref href="/us/pl/102/140/tI">Pub. L. 102–140, title I</ref>, <date date="1991-10-28">Oct. 28, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/785">105 Stat. 785</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(6), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/382/tIII/s394/g">Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 394(g)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-20">Oct. 20, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4028">108 Stat. 4028</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s108/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 108(b)</ref>, title II, § 219(<i>l</i>)(1), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4310">108 Stat. 4310</ref>, 4317; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s431/a">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 431(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1273">110 Stat. 1273</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/tI/s110/s/2">Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 110(s)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-08-22">Aug. 22, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/2175">110 Stat. 2175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(2)(B), (5)(A)(iii), 377(a), 384(d)(1), title VI, § 623(a), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>, 3009–623, 3009–649, 3009–653, 3009–696; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/f/tVIII/s405/d/4">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(4), (f)(4)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-337">112 Stat. 2681–337</ref>, 2681–419, 2681–430; <ref href="/us/pl/105/332/s3/a">Pub. L. 105–332, § 3(a)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-31">Oct. 31, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/3125">112 Stat. 3125</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/78/tVII/s752/b/5">Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(5)</ref>, <date date="1999-10-22">Oct. 22, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1169">113 Stat. 1169</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/270/s2/a">Pub. L. 109–270, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/746">120 Stat. 746</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/234/tIV/s4002/b/1/B">Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4002(b)(1)(B)</ref>, (2)(J), <date date="2008-05-22">May 22, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/1096">122 Stat. 1096</ref>, 1097; <ref href="/us/pl/110/246/s4/a">Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)</ref>, title IV, § 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(J), <date date="2008-06-18">June 18, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/1664">122 Stat. 1664</ref>, 1857, 1858; <ref href="/us/pl/113/128/tV/s512/q">Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 512(q)</ref>, <date date="2014-07-22">July 22, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1712">128 Stat. 1712</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b79100d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b79100e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b79100f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Military Selective Service Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(4)(D), is <ref href="/us/act/1948-06-24/ch625">act June 24, 1948, ch. 625</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/62/604">62 Stat. 604</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 49 (§ 3801 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/96/422">Public Law 96–422</ref>, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (h)(2)(A), (5), is <ref href="/us/pl/96/422">Pub. L. 96–422</ref>, <date date="1980-10-10">Oct. 10, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/1799">94 Stat. 1799</ref>, which is known as the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, and is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">section 1522 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Public Law 89–732</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/732">Pub. L. 89–732</ref>, <date date="1966-11-02">Nov. 2, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/1161">80 Stat. 1161</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Public Law 95–145</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Pub. L. 95–145</ref>, <date date="1977-10-28">Oct. 28, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1223">91 Stat. 1223</ref>. Title I of <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Pub. L. 95–145</ref> is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>. Title II of <ref href="/us/pl/95/145">Pub. L. 95–145</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/23">Pub. L. 94–23</ref>, which was set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601">section 2601 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tIII/s312/c">Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 312(c)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/117">94 Stat. 117</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 404 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (c)(5)(A)(i), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s404">section 404 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref> which is set out as a note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">Section 1105a of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (f)(4)(A), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-612">110 Stat. 3009–612</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (h)(1)(A), (2)(B), (3)(A)(ii), (B)(i), (C), (4)(I), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-08-14/ch531">act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>. Parts A, B, D, and E of title IV of the Social Security Act are classified generally to parts A (§ 601 et seq.), B (§ 620 et seq.), D (§ 651 et seq.), and E (§ 670 et seq.), respectively, of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Titles I, V, X, XIV, XVI, XIX, and XX of the Social Security Act are classified generally to subchapters I (§ 301 et seq.), V (§ 701 et seq.), X (§ 1201 et seq.), XIV (§ 1351 et seq.), XVI (§ 1381 et seq.), XIX (§ 1396 et seq.), and XX (§ 1397 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1305">section 1305 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 301 of the Social Security Amendments of 1972, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(I), is <ref href="/us/pl/92/603/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 92–603</ref>, title III, <date date="1972-10-30">Oct. 30, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/1465">86 Stat. 1465</ref>, which enacted sections 1381 to 1382e and 1383 to 1383c of Title 42.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, referred to in subsec. (h)(1)(A)(iii), is <ref href="/us/pl/88/525">Pub. L. 88–525</ref>, <date date="1964-08-31">Aug. 31, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/703">78 Stat. 703</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2011">section 2011 of Title 7</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(A), is <ref href="/us/act/1946-06-04/ch281">act June 4, 1946, ch. 281</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/60/230">60 Stat. 230</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1751">section 1751 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/642">Pub. L. 89–642</ref>, <date date="1966-10-11">Oct. 11, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/885">80 Stat. 885</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 13A (§ 1771 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1771">section 1771 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(C), is <ref href="/us/pl/88/210">Pub. L. 88–210</ref>, <date date="1963-12-18">Dec. 18, 1963</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/77/403">77 Stat. 403</ref>, as amended generally by <ref href="/us/pl/109/270/s1/b">Pub. L. 109–270, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/683">120 Stat. 683</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 44 (§ 2301 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s2301">section 2301 of Title 20</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(D), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/10">Pub. L. 89–10</ref>, <date date="1965-04-11">Apr. 11, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/27">79 Stat. 27</ref>. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 6301 et seq.) of chapter 70 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6301">section 6301 of Title 20</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Headstart-Follow Through Act, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(E), is title V of <ref href="/us/pl/88/452">Pub. L. 88–452</ref>, <date date="1964-08-20">Aug. 20, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/527">78 Stat. 527</ref>, which was classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2921 et seq.) of chapter 34 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/97/35/tVI/s683/a">Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 683(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-08-13">Aug. 13, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/519">95 Stat. 519</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(F), is <ref href="/us/pl/113/128">Pub. L. 113–128</ref>, <date date="2014-07-22">July 22, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1425">128 Stat. 1425</ref>. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 3111 et seq.) of chapter 32 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3101">section 3101 of Title 29</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(G), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/329">Pub. L. 89–329</ref>, <date date="1965-11-08">Nov. 8, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/1219">79 Stat. 1219</ref>. Title IV of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 1070 et seq.) of chapter 28 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">section 1001 of Title 20</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(H), is <ref href="/us/act/1944-07-01/ch373">act July 1, 1944, ch. 373</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/682">58 Stat. 682</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 6A (§ 201 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s201">section 201 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b791010-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/110/234">Pub. L. 110–234</ref> and <ref href="/us/pl/110/246">Pub. L. 110–246</ref> made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by <ref href="/us/pl/110/234">Pub. L. 110–234</ref> were repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/110/246/s4/a">section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b791011-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">A prior section 1255a, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s9">Pub. L. 85–316, § 9</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/641">71 Stat. 641</ref>, provided for adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to that of a person admitted for permanent residence, the recording by Attorney General of alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence, and for granting of nonquota status to spouse and children, prior to repeal, eff. 180 days after <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s24/a/5">Pub. L. 87–301, § 24(a)(5)</ref>, (b), <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/657">75 Stat. 657</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b791012-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2014—Subsec. (h)(4)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/113/128">Pub. L. 113–128</ref> substituted “Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act” for “Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (h)(1)(A)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/110/246/s4002/b/1/B">Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(b)(1)(B)</ref>, (2)(J), substituted “Food and Nutrition Act of 2008” for “Food Stamp Act of 1977”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (h)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/270">Pub. L. 109–270</ref> substituted “The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006” for “Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (h)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/78">Pub. L. 106–78</ref> substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (h)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/105/332">Pub. L. 105–332</ref> substituted “Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998” for “Vocational Education Act of 1963”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(4)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s101/f/tVIII/s405/f/4">Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(f)(4)]</ref>, substituted “Title I” for “The Job Training Partnership Act or title I”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s101/f/tVIII/s405/d/4">Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(4)]</ref>, substituted “The Job Training Partnership Act or title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.” for “The Job Training Partnership Act.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/A/iii">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(A)(iii)</ref>, inserted “(as in effect before <date date="1996-10-01">October 1, 1996</date>)” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s623/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 623(a)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (5) generally, substituting subpars. (A) to (E) for former par. consisting of introductory and concluding provisions and subpars. (A) to (C), relating to confidentiality of information.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s384/d/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 384(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “Anyone who uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and subject to a civil money penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.” for “Anyone who uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this paragraph shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s431/a/2">Pub. L. 104–132, § 431(a)(2)</ref>, which directed the insertion of “and” and cl. (ii) after “Title 13”, was executed by making the insertion after “title 13” in concluding provisions to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Cl. (ii) read as follows: “may authorize an application to a Federal court of competent jurisdiction for, and a judge of such court may grant, an order authorizing disclosure of information contained in the application of the alien to be used—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(I) for identification of the alien when there is reason to believe that the alien has been killed or severely incapacitated; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(II) for criminal law enforcement purposes against the alien whose application is to be disclosed.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s431/a/1">Pub. L. 104–132, § 431(a)(1)</ref>, which directed amendment by inserting “(i)” after “except the Attorney General”, was executed by making the insertion after “except that the Attorney General” in concluding provisions to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(2)(B)</ref>, inserted “(as in effect before <date date="1996-10-01">October 1, 1996</date>)” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s377/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 377(a)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/s110/s/2/A">Pub. L. 104–193, § 110(s)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “State program of assistance” for “program of aid to families with dependent children”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/s110/s/2/B">Pub. L. 104–193, § 110(s)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act” for “aid to families with dependent children”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(1)(D)(i)(I), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s108/b">Pub. L. 103–416, § 108(b)</ref>, substituted “1423(a)” for “1423”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(7)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219</ref>(<i>l</i>)(1), realigned margins and substituted “subparagraph (B)” for “subsection (B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(4)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/103/382">Pub. L. 103–382</ref> amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c)(7)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/102/140">Pub. L. 102–140</ref>, which directed the addition “after subsection (B)” of “a new subsection” (C), was executed by adding subpar. (C) after subpar. (B) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, substituted “Subclause (IV)” for “Subclause (II)” in last sentence, added subcl. (III), redesignated former subcl. (III) as (II) and former subcl. (II) as (IV), and struck out former subcl. (IV) which read as follows: “Paragraphs (3) (relating to security and related grounds), other than subparagraph (E) thereof.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s703/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 703(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “2-year period” for “one-year period”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s703/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 703(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “43rd” for “thirty-first”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(7)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s703/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 703(b)</ref>, inserted at end “The Attorney General shall provide for an additional fee for filing an application for adjustment under subsection (b)(1) of this section after the end of the first year of the 2-year period described in subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(A)</ref>, substituted “(5) and (7)(A)” for “(14), (20), (21), (25), and (32)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/G">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(G)</ref>, substituted “1182(a)(4)” for “1182(a)(15)” in last sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii)(I). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(B)</ref>, substituted “Paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B)” for “Paragraphs (9) and (10)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(C)</ref>, substituted “(4)” for “(15)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii)(III). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(D)</ref>, substituted “(2)(C)” for “(23)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/E">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(E)</ref>, substituted “(3) (relating to security and related grounds), other than subparagraph (E) thereof” for “(27), (28), and (29) (relating to national security and members of certain organizations)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii)(V). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/F">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(F)</ref>, struck out subcl. (V) which referred to par. (33).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13/H">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(13)(H)</ref>, substituted “1182(a)(4)” for “1182(a)(15)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “12-month” for “18-month”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(D)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(B)</ref>, inserted references to developmentally disabled in heading and text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/C">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(C)</ref>, amended closing provisions generally without change.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/D/ii">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(D)(ii)</ref>, substituted semicolon for period at end of first sentence and inserted “except that the Attorney General may provide, in the Attorney General’s discretion, for the furnishing of information furnished under this section in the same manner and circumstances as census information may be disclosed by the Secretary of Commerce under <ref href="/us/usc/t13/s8">section 8 of title 13</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/D/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(D)(i)</ref>, inserted “or for the preparation of reports to Congress under section 404 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986” after “paragraph (6)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/E/ii">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(E)(ii)</ref>, inserted at end “Subclause (II) (prohibiting the waiver of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/15">section 1182(a)(15) of this title</ref>) shall not apply to an alien who is or was an aged, blind, or disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a)(1) of the Social Security Act).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/1/E/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(1)(E)(i)</ref>, struck out “by an alien other than an alien who is eligible for benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act or <ref href="/us/pl/93/66/s212">section 212 of Public Law 93–66</ref> for the month in which such alien is granted lawful temporary residence status under subsection (a) of this section” after “permanent residence”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2014 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/113/128">Pub. L. 113–128</ref> effective on the first day of the first full program year after <date date="2014-07-22">July 22, 2014</date> (<date date="2015-07-01">July 1, 2015</date>), see <ref href="/us/pl/113/128/s506">section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3101">section 3101 of Title 29</ref>, Labor.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment of this section and repeal of <ref href="/us/pl/110/234">Pub. L. 110–234</ref> by <ref href="/us/pl/110/246">Pub. L. 110–246</ref> effective <date date="2008-05-22">May 22, 2008</date>, the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/110/234">Pub. L. 110–234</ref>, except as otherwise provided, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/246/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8701">section 8701 of Title 7</ref>, Agriculture.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(J) of <ref href="/us/pl/110/246">Pub. L. 110–246</ref> effective <date date="2008-10-01">Oct. 1, 2008</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/246/s4407">section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1161">section 1161 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1998 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(4)] of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref> effective <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, and amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(f)(4)] of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref> effective <date date="2000-07-01">July 1, 2000</date>, see section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(g)(1), (2)(B)] of <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3502">section 3502 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(g)(2)(B), (5)(A)(iii) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s377/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 377(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-649">110 Stat. 3009–649</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s377/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s384/d/1">section 384(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to offenses occurring on or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s384/d/2">section 384(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">section 1160 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Pub. L. 104–193</ref> effective <date date="1997-07-01">July 1, 1997</date>, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/s116">section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">section 601 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 219(<i>l</i>)(1) of <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/13">section 603(a)(13) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to applications for adjustment of status made on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/2">section 601(e)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Citizenship of Certain Legalized Aliens</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s109">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 109</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4310">108 Stat. 4310</ref>, provided that not later than <date date="1996-06-30">June 30, 1996</date>, the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service was to prepare and submit to the Congress a report concerning the citizenship status of aliens legalized under this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">section 1160 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Family Unity</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 101–649, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5029">104 Stat. 5029</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/23">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(23)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5084">104 Stat. 5084</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s206/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 206(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4311">108 Stat. 4311</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(d)(4)(R), (e)(2)(H), (16), (g)(1), (7)(E)(ii), 383(a), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref> to 3009–622, 3009–624, 3009–652, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Temporary Stay of Removal and Work Authorization for Certain Eligible Immigrants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall provide that in the case of an alien who is an eligible immigrant (as defined in subsection (b)(1)) as of <date date="1988-05-05">May 5, 1988</date> (in the case of a relationship to a legalized alien described in subsection (b)(2)(B) or (b)(2)(C)) or as of <date date="1988-12-01">December 1, 1988</date> (in the case of a relationship to a legalized alien described in subsection (b)(2)(A)), who has entered the United States before such date, who resided in the United States on such date, and who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> may not be removed or otherwise required to depart from the United States on a ground specified in paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), (3)(A), of section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)</ref>] (other than so much of section 237(a)(1)(A) of such Act as relates to a ground of inadmissibility described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)</ref>]), and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> shall be granted authorization to engage in employment in the United States and be provided an ‘employment authorized’ endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligible Immigrant and Legalized Alien Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The term ‘eligible immigrant’ means a qualified immigrant who is the spouse or unmarried child of a legalized alien.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> The term ‘legalized alien’ means an alien lawfully admitted for temporary or permanent residence who was provided—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> temporary or permanent residence status under section 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">8 U.S.C. 1160</ref>],</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> temporary or permanent residence status under section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">8 U.S.C. 1255a</ref>], or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> permanent residence status under section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, set out below].</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, the definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] shall apply in the administration of this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Temporary Disqualification From Certain Public Welfare Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Aliens provided the benefits of this section by virtue of their relation to a legalized alien described in subsection (b)(2)(A) or (b)(2)(B) shall be ineligible for public welfare assistance in the same manner and for the same period as the legalized alien is ineligible for such assistance under section 245A(h) or 210(f), respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/h">8 U.S.C. 1255a(h)</ref>, 1160(f)].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception for Certain Aliens</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is not eligible for the benefits of this section if the Attorney General finds that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the alien has been convicted of a felony or 3 or more misdemeanors in the United States,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the alien is described in section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A">8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A)</ref>], or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> [the alien] has committed an act of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would be classified as—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> a felony crime of violence that has an element the use or attempted use of physical force against another individual, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> a felony offense that by its nature involves a substantial risk that physical force against another individual may be used in the course of committing the offense.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing an alien to apply for admission to, or to be admitted to, the United States in order to obtain benefits under this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect on <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>; except that the delay in effectiveness of this section shall not be construed as reflecting a Congressional belief that the existing family fairness program should be modified in any way before such date.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s383/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 383(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-652">110 Stat. 3009–652</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s383/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out above] shall apply to benefits granted or extended after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s206/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 206(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4312">108 Stat. 4312</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s206/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out above] shall be deemed to have become effective as of <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Use of Capital Assets by Immigration and Naturalization Service</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/162/tII">Pub. L. 101–162, title II</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1000">103 Stat. 1000</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/162/tII">“That for fiscal year 1990 and hereafter capital assets acquired by the Immigration Legalization account may be made available for the general use of the Immigration and Naturalization Service after they are no longer needed for immigration legalization purposes”.</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Adjustment to Lawful Resident Status of Certain Nationals of Countries for Which Extended Voluntary Departure Has Been Made Available</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/204/tIX/s902">Pub. L. 100–204, title IX, § 902</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1400">101 Stat. 1400</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/204/tIX/s902"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Adjustment of Status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The status of any alien who is a national of a foreign country the nationals of which were provided (or allowed to continue in) ‘extended voluntary departure’ by the Attorney General on the basis of a nationality group determination at any time during the 5-year period ending on <date date="1987-11-01">November 1, 1987</date>, shall be adjusted by the Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence if the alien—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> applies for such adjustment within two years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>];</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> establishes that (A) the alien entered the United States before <date date="1984-07-21">July 21, 1984</date>, and (B) has resided continuously in the United States since such date and through the date of the enactment of this Act;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> establishes continuous physical presence in the United States (other than brief, casual, and innocent absences) since the date of the enactment of this Act;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> in the case of an alien who entered the United States as a nonimmigrant before <date date="1984-07-21">July 21, 1984</date>, establishes that (A) the alien’s period of authorized stay as a nonimmigrant expired not later than six months after such date through the passage of time or (B) the alien applied for asylum before <date date="1984-07-21">July 21, 1984</date>; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> meets the requirements of section 245A(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a/a/4">8 U.S.C. 1255a(a)(4)</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The Attorney General shall provide for the acceptance and processing of applications under this subsection by not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Status and Adjustment of Status</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of subsections (b), (c)(6), (d), (f), (g), (h), and (i) of section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">8 U.S.C. 1255a</ref>) shall apply to aliens provided temporary residence under subsection (a) in the same manner as they apply to aliens provided lawful temporary residence status under section 245A(a) of such Act.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Similar provisions were contained in <ref href="/us/pl/100/202/s101/a/tIX/s901">Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(a) [title IX, §§ 901, 902]</ref>, <date date="1987-12-22">Dec. 22, 1987</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/101/1329">101 Stat. 1329</ref>, 1329–43.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Procedures for Property Acquisition or Leasing</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s201/c/1">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 201(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3403">100 Stat. 3403</ref>, provided that notwithstanding Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 [see chapters 1 to 11 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of Title 41, Public Contracts], the Attorney General was authorized for period of up to two years after effective date of legalization program, to expend from appropriation provided for administration and enforcement of this chapter, such amounts necessary for leasing or acquisition of property in fulfillment of <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s201">section 201 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, which enacted this section and amended sections 602, 672, and 673 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Use of Retired Federal Employees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s201/c/2">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 201(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3403">100 Stat. 3403</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(h)(2)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s2/h/2">“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the retired or retainer pay of a member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the pay and annuity of a retired employee of the Federal Government who retired on or before <date date="1986-01-01">January 1, 1986</date>, shall not be reduced while such individual is temporarily employed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service for a period of not to exceed 18 months to perform duties in connection with the adjustment of status of aliens under this section [enacting this section and amending sections 602, 672, and 673 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare]. The Service shall not temporarily employ more than 300 individuals under this paragraph. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annuity of a retired employee of the Federal Government shall not be increased or redetermined under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, as a result of a period of temporary employment under this paragraph.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Cuban-Haitian Adjustment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s202">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3404">100 Stat. 3404</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(i)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>, provided that the status of an alien who received an immigration designation as a Cuban/Haitian Entrant as of <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, or who was a national of Cuba or Haiti, who arrived in the United States before <date date="1982-01-01">Jan. 1, 1982</date>, could be adjusted by the Attorney General to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien applied for such adjustment within two years after <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, and met certain other eligibility requirements.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">State Legalization Impact-Assistance Grants</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s204">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 204</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3405">100 Stat. 3405</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/k">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(k)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/166/tII">Pub. L. 101–166, title II</ref>, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1174">103 Stat. 1174</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s6/a">Pub. L. 101–238, § 6(a)</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2104">103 Stat. 2104</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/517/tII">Pub. L. 101–517, title II</ref>, <date date="1990-11-05">Nov. 5, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/2206">104 Stat. 2206</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/170/tII">Pub. L. 102–170, title II</ref>, <date date="1991-11-26">Nov. 26, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1124">105 Stat. 1124</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/394/tII">Pub. L. 102–394, title II</ref>, <date date="1992-10-06">Oct. 6, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/1808">106 Stat. 1808</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/333/tII">Pub. L. 103–333, title II</ref>, <date date="1994-09-30">Sept. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2558">108 Stat. 2558</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/cc">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(cc)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/9">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(9)</ref>, (d)(2), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-722">110 Stat. 3009–722</ref>, 3009–723, related to State legalization impact-assistance grants and appropriation of funds, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/105/220/tI/s199/a/1">Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 199(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1998-08-07">Aug. 7, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/1058">112 Stat. 1058</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Application of Certain State Assistance Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s303/c">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 303(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3431">100 Stat. 3431</ref>, defined “eligible legalized alien” relative to State legalization assistance, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/n/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(n)(3)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2613">102 Stat. 2613</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reports on Legalization Program</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s404">Pub. L. 99–603, title IV, § 404</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3442">100 Stat. 3442</ref>, provided that the President would transmit to Congress two reports on the legalization program established under this section, one describing legalized aliens and the second on the impact on State and local government, employment, and social welfare and medical needs.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255b"><num value="1255b">§ 1255b.</num><heading> Adjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law—</chapeau><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255b/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under the provisions of either section 101(a)(15)(A)(i) or (ii) or 101(a)(15)(G)(i) or (ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/A/i">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(A)(i)</ref>, (ii), (G)(i), (ii)], who has failed to maintain a status under any of those provisions, may apply to the Attorney General for adjustment of his status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255b/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Record of admission</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If, after consultation with the Secretary of State, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the alien has shown compelling reasons demonstrating both that the alien is unable to return to the country represented by the government which accredited the alien or the member of the alien’s immediate family and that adjustment of the alien’s status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence would be in the national interest, that the alien is a person of good moral character, that he is admissible for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], and that such action would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security, the Attorney General, in his discretion, may record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date the order of the Attorney General approving the application for adjustment of status is made.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255b/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Report to the Congress; resolution not favoring adjustment of status; reduction of quota</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A complete and detailed statement of the facts and pertinent provisions of law in the case shall be reported to the Congress with the reasons for such adjustment of status. Such reports shall be submitted on the first day of each calendar month in which Congress is in session. The Secretary of State shall, if the alien was classifiable as a quota immigrant at the time of his entry, reduce by one the quota of the quota area to which the alien is chargeable under section 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1152">8 U.S.C. 1152</ref>] for the fiscal year then current or the next following year in which a quota is available. No quota shall be so reduced by more than 50 per centum in any fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1255b/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The number of aliens who may be granted the status of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in any fiscal year, pursuant to this section, shall not exceed fifty.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s13">Pub. L. 85–316, § 13</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/642">71 Stat. 642</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s17">Pub. L. 97–116, § 17</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/kk">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(kk)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2622">102 Stat. 2622</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s207">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 207</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4312">108 Stat. 4312</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/4">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(4)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-721">110 Stat. 3009–721</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b7b5a1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b7b5a20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as a part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7b5a21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s207/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 207(2)</ref>. See 1994 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s207/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 207(1)</ref>, struck out after second sentence “If, during the session of the Congress at which a case is reported, or prior to the close of the session of Congress next following the session at which a case is reported, either the Senate or the House of Representatives passes a resolution stating in substance that it does not favor the adjustment of status of such alien, the Attorney General shall thereupon require the departure of such alien in the manner provided by law.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s207/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 207(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, substituted “The” for “If neither the Senate nor the House of Representatives passes such a resolution within the time above specified, the”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> struck out “of” after “as of the date”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> inserted provision requiring that the alien has shown compelling reasons demonstrating both that the alien is unable to return to the country represented by the government which accredited the alien or the member of the alien’s immediate family and that adjustment of the alien’s status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence would be in the national interest.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/14">section 671(b)(14) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I87" topic="definitions" id="id7b7b5a26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Definitions; Applicability of Section 1101(a) and (b) of This Title</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The definitions in subsecs. (a) and (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> apply to this section, see <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s14">section 14 of Pub. L. 85–316</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1256"><num value="1256">§ 1256.</num><heading> Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7b5a28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1256/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> If, at any time within five years after the status of a person has been otherwise adjusted under the provisions of section 1255 or 1259 of this title or any other provision of law to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the person was not in fact eligible for such adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall rescind the action taken granting an adjustment of status to such person and cancelling removal in the case of such person if that occurred and the person shall thereupon be subject to all provisions of this chapter to the same extent as if the adjustment of status had not been made. Nothing in this subsection shall require the Attorney General to rescind the alien’s status prior to commencement of procedures to remove the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, and an order of removal issued by an immigration judge shall be sufficient to rescind the alien’s status.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7b5a29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1256/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Any person who has become a naturalized citizen of the United States upon the basis of a record of a lawful admission for permanent residence, created as a result of an adjustment of status for which such person was not in fact eligible, and which is subsequently rescinded under subsection (a) of this section, shall be subject to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref> as a person whose naturalization was procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 246, <ref href="/us/stat/66/217">66 Stat. 217</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/m">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(m)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(e)(1)(H), 378(a), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, 3009–649.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b7b5a2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7b5a2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s378/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 378(a)</ref>, inserted at end “Nothing in this subsection shall require the Attorney General to rescind the alien’s status prior to commencement of procedures to remove the alien under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>, and an order of removal issued by an immigration judge shall be sufficient to rescind the alien’s status.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/H">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(H)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> struck out first three sentences which read as follows: “If, at any time within five years after the status of a person has been adjusted under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254">section 1254 of this title</ref> or under section 19(c) of the Immigration Act of <date date="1917-02-05">February 5, 1917</date>, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the person was not in fact eligible for such adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall submit to the Congress a complete and detailed statement of the facts and pertinent provisions of law in the case. Such reports shall be submitted on the first and fifteenth day of each calendar month in which Congress is in session. If during the session of the Congress at which a case is reported, or prior to the close of the session of the Congress next following the session at which a case is reported, the Congress passes a concurrent resolution withdrawing suspension of deportation, the person shall thereupon be subject to all provisions of this chapter to the same extent as if the adjustment of status had not been made.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/H">section 308(e)(1)(H) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s378/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 378(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-649">110 Stat. 3009–649</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s378/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the title III–A effective date (as defined in section 309(a) of this division [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>]).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/m">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(m)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 219(m) is effective as of <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1257"><num value="1257">§ 1257.</num><heading> Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7b5a35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1257/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> The status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence shall be adjusted by the Attorney General, under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(A), (E), or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref>, if such alien had at the time of admission or subsequently acquires an occupational status which would, if he were seeking admission to the United States, entitle him to a nonimmigrant status under such paragraphs. As of the date of the Attorney General’s order making such adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall cancel the record of the alien’s admission for permanent residence, and the immigrant status of such alien shall thereby be terminated.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7b5a36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1257/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The adjustment of status required by subsection (a) shall not be applicable in the case of any alien who requests that he be permitted to retain his status as an immigrant and who, in such form as the Attorney General may require, executes and files with the Attorney General a written waiver of all rights, privileges, exemptions, and immunities under any law or any executive order which would otherwise accrue to him because of the acquisition of an occupational status entitling him to a nonimmigrant status under paragraph (15)(A), (E), or (G) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 247, <ref href="/us/stat/66/218">66 Stat. 218</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/f/1/P">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(f)(1)(P)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-621">110 Stat. 3009–621</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7b5a3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “time of admission” for “time of entry”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258"><num value="1258">§ 1258.</num><heading> Change of nonimmigrant classification</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7b5a3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Homeland Security may, under such conditions as he may prescribe, authorize a change from any nonimmigrant classification to any other nonimmigrant classification in the case of any alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant who is continuing to maintain that status and who is not inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/i">section 1182(a)(9)(B)(i) of this title</ref> (or whose inadmissibility under such section is waived under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/v">section 1182(a)(9)(B)(v) of this title</ref>), except (subject to subsection (b)) in the case of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> an alien classified as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (C), (D), (K), or (S) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> an alien classified as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (J) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> who came to the United States or acquired such classification in order to receive graduate medical education or training,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> an alien (other than an alien described in paragraph (2)) classified as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (J) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> who is subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/e">section 1182(e) of this title</ref> and has not received a waiver thereof, unless such alien applies to have the alien’s classification changed from classification under subparagraph (J) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> to a classification under subparagraph (A) or (G) of such section, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under section 1182(<i>l</i>) of this title or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7b5a44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1258/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The exceptions specified in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) shall not apply to a change of nonimmigrant classification to that of a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (T) or (U) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 248, <ref href="/us/stat/66/218">66 Stat. 218</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/256/s109/d">Pub. L. 87–256, § 109(d)</ref>, <date date="1961-09-21">Sept. 21, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/535">75 Stat. 535</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s10">Pub. L. 97–116, § 10</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1617">95 Stat. 1617</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIII/s313/d">Pub. L. 99–603, title III, § 313(d)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3439">100 Stat. 3439</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130003/b/3">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130003(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2025">108 Stat. 2025</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s301/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 301(b)(2)</ref>, title VI, § 671(a)(2), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-578">110 Stat. 3009–578</ref>, 3009–721; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s821/c/1">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 821(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3062">119 Stat. 3062</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7b5a48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—<ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”, inserted “(subject to subsection (b))” after “except” in introductory provisions, and added subsec. (b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 301(b)(2)</ref>, in introductory provisions, inserted “and who is not inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/i">section 1182(a)(9)(B)(i) of this title</ref> (or whose inadmissibility under such section is waived under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/9/B/v">section 1182(a)(9)(B)(v) of this title</ref>)” after “maintain that status”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(2)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130003/b/3">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130003(b)(3)</ref>. See 1994 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s130003/b/3">Pub. L. 103–322, § 130003(b)(3)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “(K), or (S)” for “or (K)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref> added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—<ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> permitted certain exchange visitors who are not subject to a requirement of returning to their home countries for two years, or who have had such requirement waived, to adjust to a visitor or diplomat status, prohibited the adjustment of nonimmigrant status by fiancee or fiance nonimmigrants, and specifically precluded the change of status with respect to doctors who have entered the United States as exchange visitors for graduate medical training, even if they have received a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—<ref href="/us/pl/87/256">Pub. L. 87–256</ref> inserted references to paragraph (15)(J) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref> in two places.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s301/b/2">section 301(b)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/2">section 671(a)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/7">section 671(a)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1259"><num value="1259">§ 1259.</num><heading> Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to <date date="1972-01-01">January 1, 1972</date></heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A record of lawful admission for permanent residence may, in the discretion of the Attorney General and under such regulations as he may prescribe, be made in the case of any alien, as of the date of the approval of his application or, if entry occurred prior to <date date="1924-07-01">July 1, 1924</date>, as of the date of such entry, if no such record is otherwise available and such alien shall satisfy the Attorney General that he is not inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">section 1182(a)(3)(E) of this title</ref> or under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> insofar as it relates to criminals, procurers and other immoral persons, subversives, violators of the narcotic laws or smugglers of aliens, and he establishes that he—</chapeau><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1259/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> entered the United States prior to <date date="1972-01-01">January 1, 1972</date>;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1259/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> has had his residence in the United States continuously since such entry;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1259/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> is a person of good moral character; and</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1259/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> is not ineligible to citizenship and is not deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/4/B">section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 249, <ref href="/us/stat/66/219">66 Stat. 219</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/616">Pub. L. 85–616</ref>, <date date="1958-08-08">Aug. 8, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/546">72 Stat. 546</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s19">Pub. L. 89–236, § 19</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/920">79 Stat. 920</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s203/a">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 203(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3405">100 Stat. 3405</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/j">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(j)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2612">102 Stat. 2612</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tVI/s603/a/14">Pub. L. 101–649, title VI, § 603(a)(14)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5083">104 Stat. 5083</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s413/e">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 413(e)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1269">110 Stat. 1269</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/10/C">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(10)(C)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-625">110 Stat. 3009–625</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7b5a55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Par. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “section 1227(a)(4)(B)” for “section 1251(a)(4)(B)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref> inserted “and is not deportable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1251/a/4/B">section 1251(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref>” after “ineligible to citizenship”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “1182(a)(3)(E)” for “1182(a)(33)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, inserted “under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/33">section 1182(a)(33) of this title</ref> or” in introductory provisions and substituted “<date date="1972-01-01">January 1, 1972</date>” for “<date date="1948-06-30">June 30, 1948</date>” in section heading and in par. (a).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—<ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted “<date date="1948-06-30">June 30, 1948</date>” for “<date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—<ref href="/us/pl/85/616">Pub. L. 85–616</ref> permitted record of lawful admission to be made in the case of aliens who entered the United States prior to <date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date>, authorized the record to be made as of the date of the approval of the application for those who entered subsequent to <date date="1924-07-01">July 1, 1924</date>, and prior to <date date="1940-06-28">June 28, 1940</date>, and substituted provisions requiring the alien to satisfy the Attorney General that he is not inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> insofar as it relates to criminals, procurers and other immoral persons, subversives, violators of the narcotic laws or smugglers of aliens for provisions which required the alien to satisfy the Attorney General that he was not subject to deportation.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/132">Pub. L. 104–132</ref> effective <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, and applicable to applications filed before, on, or after such date if final action not yet taken on them before such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s413/g">section 413(g) of Pub. L. 104–132</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253">section 1253 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Applicability of Numerical Limitations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s203/c">Pub. L. 99–603, title II, § 203(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3405">100 Stat. 3405</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tII/s203/c">“The numerical limitations of sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref>, 1152] shall not apply to aliens provided lawful permanent resident status under section 249 of that Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1259">8 U.S.C. 1259</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1260"><num value="1260">§ 1260.</num><heading> Removal of aliens falling into distress</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may remove from the United States any alien who falls into distress or who needs public aid from causes arising subsequent to his entry, and is desirous of being so removed, to the native country of such alien, or to the country from which he came, or to the country of which he is a citizen or subject, or to any other country to which he wishes to go and which will receive him, at the expense of the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter. Any alien so removed shall be ineligible to apply for or receive a visa or other documentation for readmission, or to apply for admission to the United States except with the prior approval of the Attorney General.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 5, § 250, <ref href="/us/stat/66/219">66 Stat. 219</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b7b5a61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b7b5a64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptVI"><num value="VI" class="small-caps">Part VI—</num><heading class="small-caps">Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1281"><num value="1281">§ 1281.</num><heading> Alien crewmen</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1281/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Arrival; submission of list; exceptions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Upon arrival of any vessel or aircraft in the United States from any place outside the United States it shall be the duty of the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer thereof to deliver to an immigration officer at the port of arrival (1) a complete, true, and correct list containing the names of all aliens employed on such vessel or aircraft, the positions they respectively hold in the crew of the vessel or aircraft, when and where they were respectively shipped or engaged, and those to be paid off or discharged in the port of arrival; or (2) in the discretion of the Attorney General, such a list containing so much of such information, or such additional or supplemental information, as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe. In the case of a vessel engaged solely in traffic on the Great Lakes, Saint Lawrence River, and connecting waterways, such lists shall be furnished at such times as the Attorney General may require.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1281/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports of illegal landings</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be the duty of any owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer of any vessel or aircraft to report to an immigration officer, in writing, as soon as discovered, all cases in which any alien crewman has illegally landed in the United States from the vessel or aircraft, together with a description of such alien and any information likely to lead to his apprehension.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1281/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Departure; submission of list; exceptions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Before the departure of any vessel or aircraft from any port in the United States, it shall be the duty of the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer thereof, to deliver to an immigration officer at that port (1) a list containing the names of all alien employees who were not employed thereon at the time of the arrival at that port but who will leave such port thereon at the time of the departure of such vessel or aircraft and the names of those, if any, who have been paid off or discharged, and of those, if any, who have deserted or landed at that port, or (2) in the discretion of the Attorney General, such a list containing so much of such information, or such additional or supplemental information, as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe. In the case of a vessel engaged solely in traffic on the Great Lakes, Saint Lawrence River, and connecting waterways, such lists shall be furnished at such times as the Attorney General may require.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1281/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Violations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In case any owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer shall fail to deliver complete, true, and correct lists or reports of aliens, or to report cases of desertion or landing, as required by subsections (a), (b), and (c), such owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer, shall, if required by the Attorney General, pay to the Commissioner the sum of $200 for each alien concerning whom such lists are not delivered or such reports are not made as required in the preceding subsections. In the case that any owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer of a vessel shall secure services of an alien crewman described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/i">section 1101(a)(15)(D)(i) of this title</ref> to perform longshore work not included in the normal operation and service on board the vessel under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref>, the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $5,000, and such fine shall be a lien against the vessel. No such vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance from any port at which it arrives pending the determination of the question of the liability to the payment of such fine, and if such fine is imposed, while it remains unpaid. No such fine shall be remitted or refunded. Clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon deposit of a bond or a sum sufficient to cover such fine.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1281/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General is authorized to prescribe by regulations the circumstances under which a vessel or aircraft shall be deemed to be arriving in, or departing from the United States or any port thereof within the meaning of any provision of this part.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7b5a6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 251, <ref href="/us/stat/66/219">66 Stat. 219</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s203/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 203(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5018">104 Stat. 5018</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1746">105 Stat. 1746</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7b5a6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7b5a6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7b5a6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “consignee” for “charterer” after “the owner, agent,” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “pay to the Commissioner the sum of $200” for “pay to the collector of customs of any customs district in which the vessel or aircraft may at any time be found the sum of $10” and inserted after first sentence “In the case that any owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer of a vessel shall secure services of an alien crewman described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/i">section 1101(a)(15)(D)(i) of this title</ref> to perform longshore work not included in the normal operation and service on board the vessel under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref>, the owner, agent, charterer, master, or commanding officer shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $5,000, and such fine shall be a lien against the vessel.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7b5a6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7b5a71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to services performed on or after 180 days after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/d">section 203(d) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7b5a73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Inapplicability of Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref></heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/b">section 203(b) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> not to affect performance of longshore work in United States by citizens or nationals of United States, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/a/2">section 203(a)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288">section 1288 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7b5a74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282"><num value="1282">§ 1282.</num><heading> Conditional permits to land temporarily</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Period of time</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No alien crewman shall be permitted to land temporarily in the United States except as provided in this section and sections 1182(d)(3), (5) and 1283 of this title. If an immigration officer finds upon examination that an alien crewman is a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(D) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a">section 1101(a) of this title</ref> and is otherwise admissible and has agreed to accept such permit, he may, in his discretion, grant the crewman a conditional permit to land temporarily pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, subject to revocation in subsequent proceedings as provided in subsection (b), and for a period of time, in any event, not to exceed—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the period of time (not exceeding twenty-nine days) during which the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived remains in port, if the immigration officer is satisfied that the crewman intends to depart on the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> twenty-nine days, if the immigration officer is satisfied that the crewman intends to depart, within the period for which he is permitted to land, on a vessel or aircraft other than the one on which he arrived; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7b5a78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> 180 days, if the immigration officer determines that the crewman—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7b5a79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> intends to depart, within the period for which the crewman is permitted to land, on the same vessel or on a vessel or aircraft other than the vessel on which the crewman arrived; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7b5a7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from any other vessel engaged in foreign trade during such period.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7b5a7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation; expenses of detention</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, any immigration officer may, in his discretion, if he determines that an alien is not a bona fide crewman, or does not intend to depart on the vessel or aircraft which brought him, revoke the conditional permit to land which was granted such crewman under the provisions of subsection (a)(1), take such crewman into custody, and require the master or commanding officer of the vessel or aircraft on which the crewman arrived to receive and detain him on board such vessel or aircraft, if practicable, and such crewman shall be removed from the United States at the expense of the transportation line which brought him to the United States. Until such alien is so removed, any expenses of his detention shall be borne by such transportation company. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the procedure prescribed in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref> to cases falling within the provisions of this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dca7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1282/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien crewman who willfully remains in the United States in excess of the number of days allowed in any conditional permit issued under subsection (a) shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7dca7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 252, <ref href="/us/stat/66/220">66 Stat. 220</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5059">104 Stat. 5059</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/2/E">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(2)(E)</ref>, (g)(5)(A)(i), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref>, 3009–623; <ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s3">Pub. L. 117–360, § 3</ref>, <date date="2023-01-05">Jan. 5, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/6293">136 Stat. 6293</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dca7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dca7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dca80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2023—Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/117/360">Pub. L. 117–360</ref> added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/A/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(A)(i)</ref>, substituted “section 1229a” for “section 1252”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/2/E">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(2)(E)</ref>, substituted “removed” for “deported” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “fined under title 18” for “fined not more than $2,000 (or, if greater, the amount provided under title 18)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “shall be fined not more than $2,000 (or, if greater, the amount provided under title 18) or imprisoned not more than 6 months” for “shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $500 or shall be imprisoned for not more than six months”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dca81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dca85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Rule of Construction</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/117/360">Pub. L. 117–360</ref>, performance by crewmen of ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations not to be considered, for immigration purposes, to be services, work, labor or employment by the crewman within the United States, see <ref href="/us/pl/117/360/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 117–360</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dca86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dca87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1283"><num value="1283">§ 1283.</num><heading> Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien crewman, including an alien crewman ineligible for a conditional permit to land under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1282/a">section 1282(a) of this title</ref>, who is found on arrival in a port of the United States to be afflicted with any of the disabilities or diseases mentioned in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1285">section 1285 of this title</ref>, shall be placed in a hospital designated by the immigration officer in charge at the port of arrival and treated, all expenses connected therewith, including burial in the event of death, to be borne by the owner, agent, consignee, commanding officer, or master of the vessel or aircraft, and not to be deducted from the crewman’s wages. No such vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance until such expenses are paid, or their payment appropriately guaranteed, and the collector of customs is so notified by the immigration officer in charge. An alien crewman suspected of being afflicted with any such disability or disease may be removed from the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived to an immigration station, or other appropriate place, for such observation as will enable the examining surgeons to determine definitely whether or not he is so afflicted, all expenses connected therewith to be borne in the manner hereinbefore prescribed. In cases in which it appears to the satisfaction of the immigration officer in charge that it will not be possible within a reasonable time to effect a cure, the return of the alien crewman shall be enforced on, or at the expense of, the transportation line on which he came, upon such conditions as the Attorney General shall prescribe, to insure that the alien shall be properly cared for and protected, and that the spread of contagion shall be guarded against.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b7dca88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 253, <ref href="/us/stat/66/221">66 Stat. 221</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dca89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dca8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dca8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dca8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1284"><num value="1284">§ 1284.</num><heading> Control of alien crewmen</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dca8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1284/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties for failure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The owner, agent, consignee, charterer, master, or commanding officer of any vessel or aircraft arriving in the United States from any place outside thereof who fails (1) to detain on board the vessel, or in the case of an aircraft to detain at a place specified by an immigration officer at the expense of the airline, any alien crewman employed thereon until an immigration officer has completely inspected such alien crewman, including a physical examination by the medical examiner, or (2) to detain any alien crewman on board the vessel, or in the case of an aircraft at a place specified by an immigration officer at the expense of the airline, after such inspection unless a conditional permit to land temporarily has been granted such alien crewman under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1282">section 1282 of this title</ref> or unless an alien crewman has been permitted to land temporarily under section 1182(d)(5) or 1283 of this title for medical or hospital treatment, or (3) to remove such alien crewman if required to do so by an immigration officer, whether such removal requirement is imposed before or after the crewman is permitted to land temporarily under section 1182(d)(5), 1282, or 1283 of this title, shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $3,000 for each alien crewman in respect to whom any such failure occurs. No such vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending the determination of the liability to the payment of such fine, or while the fine remains unpaid, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit of a sum sufficient to cover such fine, or of a bond with sufficient surety to secure the payment thereof approved by the Commissioner. The Attorney General may, upon application in writing therefor, mitigate such penalty to not less than $500 for each alien crewman in respect of whom such failure occurs, upon such terms as he shall think proper.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dca8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1284/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Prima facie evidence against transportation line</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as may be otherwise prescribed by regulations issued by the Attorney General, proof that an alien crewman did not appear upon the outgoing manifest of the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived in the United States from any place outside thereof, or that he was reported by the master or commanding officer of such vessel or aircraft as a deserter, shall be prima facie evidence of a failure to detain or remove such alien crewman.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dca8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1284/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal on other than arriving vessel or aircraft; expenses</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If the Attorney General finds that removal of an alien crewman under this section on the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived is impracticable or impossible, or would cause undue hardship to such alien crewman, he may cause the alien crewman to be removed from the port of arrival or any other port on another vessel or aircraft of the same transportation line, unless the Attorney General finds this to be impracticable. All expenses incurred in connection with such removal, including expenses incurred in transferring an alien crewman from one place in the United States to another under such conditions and safeguards as the Attorney General shall impose, shall be paid by the owner or owners of the vessel or aircraft on which the alien arrived in the United States. The vessel or aircraft on which the alien arrived shall not be granted clearance until such expenses have been paid or their payment guaranteed to the satisfaction of the Attorney General. An alien crewman who is transferred within the United States in accordance with this subsection shall not be regarded as having been landed in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7dca90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 254, <ref href="/us/stat/66/221">66 Stat. 221</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/4">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(4)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/4/C">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(4)(C)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/1/I">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(1)(I)</ref>, (2)(F), (12), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, 3009–620.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dca91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dca92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dca93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “remove” for “deport” in subsecs. (a) and (b), “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing in subsecs. (a) and (c), and “removed” for “deported” in subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” before period at end of penultimate sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “Commissioner the sum of $3,000” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the port of arrival is located or in which the failure to comply with the orders of the officer occurs the sum of $1,000” and “$500” for “$200”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dca94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dca98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dca99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1285"><num value="1285">§ 1285.</num><heading> Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be unlawful for any vessel or aircraft carrying passengers between a port of the United States and a port outside thereof to have employed on board upon arrival in the United States any alien afflicted with feeble-mindedness, insanity, epilepsy, tuberculosis in any form, leprosy, or any dangerous contagious disease. If it appears to the satisfaction of the Attorney General, from an examination made by a medical officer of the United States Public Health Service, and is so certified by such officer, that any such alien was so afflicted at the time he was shipped or engaged and taken on board such vessel or aircraft and that the existence of such affliction might have been detected by means of a competent medical examination at such time, the owner, commanding officer, agent, consignee, or master thereof shall pay for each alien so afflicted to the Commissioner the sum of $1,000. No vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending the determination of the question of the liability to the payment of such sums, or while such sums remain unpaid, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit of an amount sufficient to cover such sums or of a bond approved by the Commissioner with sufficient surety to secure the payment thereof. Any such fine may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, be mitigated or remitted.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b7dca9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 255, <ref href="/us/stat/66/222">66 Stat. 222</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/5">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(5)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dca9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dca9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dca9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “Commissioner the sum of $1,000” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the port of arrival is located the sum of $50” in second sentence, and “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” in third sentence.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dca9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dca9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcaa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcaa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1286"><num value="1286">§ 1286.</num><heading> Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be unlawful for any person, including the owner, agent, consignee, charterer, master, or commanding officer of any vessel or aircraft, to pay off or discharge any alien crewman, except an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, employed on board a vessel or aircraft arriving in the United States without first having obtained the consent of the Attorney General. If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that any alien crewman has been paid off or discharged in the United States in violation of the provisions of this section, such owner, agent, consignee, charterer, master, commanding officer, or other person, shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $3,000 for each such violation. No vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending the determination of the question of the liability to the payment of such sums, or while such sums remain unpaid, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit of an amount sufficient to cover such sums, or of a bond approved by the Commissioner with sufficient surety to secure the payment thereof. Such fine may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, be mitigated to not less than $1,500 for each violation, upon such terms as he shall think proper.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b7dcaa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 256, <ref href="/us/stat/66/223">66 Stat. 223</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/6">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(6)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dcaa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dcaa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dcaa5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “Commissioner the sum of $3,000” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the violation occurred the sum of $1,000” in second sentence, “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” in third sentence, and “$1,500” for “$500” in fourth sentence.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dcaa6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcaa7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcaa8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcaa9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1287"><num value="1287">§ 1287.</num><heading> Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person, including the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer of any vessel or aircraft arriving in the United States from any place outside thereof, who shall knowingly sign on the vessel’s articles, or bring to the United States as one of the crew of such vessel or aircraft, any alien, with intent to permit or assist such alien to enter or land in the United States in violation of law, or who shall falsely and knowingly represent to a consular officer at the time of application for visa, or to the immigration officer at the port of arrival in the United States, that such alien is a bona fide member of the crew employed in any capacity regularly required for normal operation and services aboard such vessel or aircraft, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding $10,000 for each such violation, for which sum such vessel or aircraft shall be liable and may be seized and proceeded against by way of libel in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction of the offense.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b7dcaaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 257, <ref href="/us/stat/66/223">66 Stat. 223</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/7">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(7)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dcaab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dcaac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dcaad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “$10,000” for “$5,000”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dcaae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcaaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcab0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcab1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288"><num value="1288">§ 1288.</num><heading> Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcab2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/i">section 1101(a)(15)(D)(i) of this title</ref>, the term “normal operation and service on board a vessel” does not include any activity that is longshore work (as defined in subsection (b)), except as provided under subsection (c), (d), or (e).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcab3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> “Longshore work” defined</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcab4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In this section, except as provided in paragraph (2), the term “longshore work” means any activity relating to the loading or unloading of cargo, the operation of cargo-related equipment (whether or not integral to the vessel), and the handling of mooring lines on the dock when the vessel is made fast or let go, in the United States or the coastal waters thereof.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcab5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for safety and environmental protection</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “longshore work” does not include the loading or unloading of any cargo for which the Secretary of Transportation has, under the authority contained in chapter 37 of title 46 (relating to Carriage of Liquid Bulk Dangerous Cargoes), <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">section 1321 of title 33</ref>, section 4106 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or section 5103(b), 5104, 5106, 5107, or 5110 of title 49 prescribed regulations which govern—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcab6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the handling or stowage of such cargo,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcab7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the manning of vessels and the duties, qualifications, and training of the officers and crew of vessels carrying such cargo, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcab8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the reduction or elimination of discharge during ballasting, tank cleaning, handling of such cargo.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcab9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this section shall be construed as broadening, limiting, or otherwise modifying the meaning or scope of longshore work for purposes of any other law, collective bargaining agreement, or international agreement.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcaba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Prevailing practice exception</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcabb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Subsection (a) shall not apply to a particular activity of longshore work in and about a local port if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcabc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcabd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> there is in effect in the local port one or more collective bargaining agreements each covering at least 30 percent of the number of individuals employed in performing longshore work and (ii) each such agreement (covering such percentage of longshore workers) permits the activity to be performed by alien crewmen under the terms of such agreement; or</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcabe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> there is no collective bargaining agreement in effect in the local port covering at least 30 percent of the number of individuals employed in performing longshore work, and an employer of alien crewmen (or the employer’s designated agent or representative) has filed with the Secretary of Labor at least 14 days before the date of performance of the activity (or later, if necessary due to an unanticipated emergency, but not later than the date of performance of the activity) an attestation setting forth facts and evidence to show that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcabf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the performance of the activity by alien crewmen is permitted under the prevailing practice of the particular port as of the date of filing of the attestation and that the use of alien crewmen for such activity—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b7dcac0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> is not during a strike or lockout in the course of a labor dispute, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b7dcac1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is not intended or designed to influence an election of a bargaining representative for workers in the local port; and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcac2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> notice of the attestation has been provided by the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer to the bargaining representative of longshore workers in the local port, or, where there is no such bargaining representative, notice of the attestation has been provided to longshore workers employed at the local port.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">In applying subparagraph (B) in the case of a particular activity of longshore work consisting of the use of an automated self-unloading conveyor belt or vacuum-actuated system on a vessel, the attestation shall be required to be filed only if the Secretary of Labor finds, based on a preponderance of the evidence which may be submitted by any interested party, that the performance of such particular activity is not described in clause (i) of such subparagraph.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcac3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Subject to paragraph (4), an attestation under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcac4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> expire at the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of its filing with the Secretary of Labor, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcac5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> apply to aliens arriving in the United States during such 1-year period if the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer states in each list under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1281">section 1281 of this title</ref> that it continues to comply with the conditions in the attestation.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcac6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> An owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer may meet the requirements under this subsection with respect to more than one alien crewman in a single list.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcac7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcac8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall compile and make available for public examination in a timely manner in Washington, D.C., a list identifying owners, agents, consignees, masters, or commanding officers which have filed lists for nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/D/i">section 1101(a)(15)(D)(i) of this title</ref> with respect to whom an attestation under paragraph (1) or subsection (d)(1) is made and, for each such entity, a copy of the entity’s attestation under paragraph (1) or subsection (d)(1) (and accompanying documentation) and each such list filed by the entity.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcac9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall establish a process for the receipt, investigation, and disposition of complaints respecting an entity’s failure to meet conditions attested to, an entity’s misrepresentation of a material fact in an attestation, or, in the case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1), whether the performance of the particular activity is or is not described in paragraph (1)(B)(i).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcacb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Complaints may be filed by any aggrieved person or organization (including bargaining representatives, associations deemed appropriate by the Secretary, and other aggrieved parties as determined under regulations of the Secretary).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcacc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The Secretary shall promptly conduct an investigation under this subparagraph if there is reasonable cause to believe that an entity fails to meet conditions attested to, an entity has misrepresented a material fact in the attestation, or, in the case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1), the performance of the particular activity is not described in paragraph (1)(B)(i).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcacd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcace-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> If the Secretary determines that reasonable cause exists to conduct an investigation with respect to an attestation, a complaining party may request that the activities attested to by the employer cease during the hearing process described in subparagraph (D). If such a request is made, the attesting employer shall be issued notice of such request and shall respond within 14 days to the notice. If the Secretary makes an initial determination that the complaining party’s position is supported by a preponderance of the evidence submitted, the Secretary shall require immediately that the employer cease and desist from such activities until completion of the process described in subparagraph (D).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcacf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If the Secretary determines that reasonable cause exists to conduct an investigation with respect to a matter under the last sentence of paragraph (1), a complaining party may request that the activities of the employer cease during the hearing process described in subparagraph (D) unless the employer files with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under paragraph (1). If such a request is made, the employer shall be issued notice of such request and shall respond within 14 days to the notice. If the Secretary makes an initial determination that the complaining party’s position is supported by a preponderance of the evidence submitted, the Secretary shall require immediately that the employer cease and desist from such activities until completion of the process described in subparagraph (D) unless the employer files with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under paragraph (1).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Under the process established under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall provide, within 180 days after the date a complaint is filed (or later for good cause shown), for a determination as to whether or not a basis exists to make a finding described in subparagraph (E). The Secretary shall provide notice of such determination to the interested parties and an opportunity for a hearing on the complaint within 60 days of the date of the determination.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that an entity has failed to meet a condition attested to or has made a misrepresentation of material fact in the attestation, the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and may, in addition, impose such other administrative remedies (including civil monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each alien crewman performing unauthorized longshore work) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. Upon receipt of such notice, the Attorney General shall not permit the vessels owned or chartered by such entity to enter any port of the United States during a period of up to 1 year.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If the Secretary of Labor finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that, in the case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1), the performance of the particular activity is not described in subparagraph (B)(i), the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such finding and, thereafter, the attestation described in paragraph (1) shall be required of the employer for the performance of the particular activity.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/4/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> A finding by the Secretary of Labor under this paragraph that the performance of an activity by alien crewmen is not permitted under the prevailing practice of a local port shall preclude for one year the filing of a subsequent attestation concerning such activity in the port under paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (5) of subsection (d), this subsection shall not apply to longshore work performed in the State of Alaska.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcad6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> State of Alaska exception</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcad7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Subsection (a) shall not apply to a particular activity of longshore work at a particular location in the State of Alaska if an employer of alien crewmen has filed an attestation with the Secretary of Labor at least 30 days before the date of the first performance of the activity (or anytime up to 24 hours before the first performance of the activity, upon a showing that the employer could not have reasonably anticipated the need to file an attestation for that location at that time) setting forth facts and evidence to show that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcad8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the employer will make a bona fide request for United States longshore workers who are qualified and available in sufficient numbers to perform the activity at the particular time and location from the parties to whom notice has been provided under clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (D), except that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcad9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> wherever two or more contract stevedoring companies have signed a joint collective bargaining agreement with a single labor organization described in subparagraph (D)(i), the employer may request longshore workers from only one of such contract stevedoring companies, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcada-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a request for longshore workers to an operator of a private dock may be made only for longshore work to be performed at that dock and only if the operator meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s932">section 932 of title 33</ref>;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcadb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the employer will employ all those United States longshore workers made available in response to the request made pursuant to subparagraph (A) who are qualified and available in sufficient numbers and who are needed to perform the longshore activity at the particular time and location;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcadc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the use of alien crewmembers for such activity is not intended or designed to influence an election of a bargaining representative for workers in the State of Alaska; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcadd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> notice of the attestation has been provided by the employer to—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcade-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> labor organizations which have been recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives of United States longshore workers within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s151">29 U.S.C. 151</ref> et seq.] and which make available or intend to make available workers to the particular location where the longshore work is to be performed,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcadf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> contract stevedoring companies which employ or intend to employ United States longshore workers at that location, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcae0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/1/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> operators of private docks at which the employer will use longshore workers.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcae1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcae2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> An employer filing an attestation under paragraph (1) who seeks to use alien crewmen to perform longshore work shall be responsible while at <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002065">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002065"><num>1</num> So in original. The word “at” probably should not appear.</note> the attestation is valid to make bona fide requests for United States longshore workers under paragraph (1)(A) and to employ United States longshore workers, as provided in paragraph (1)(B), before using alien crewmen to perform the activity or activities specified in the attestation, except that an employer shall not be required to request longshore workers from a party if that party has notified the employer in writing that it does not intend to make available United States longshore workers to the location at which the longshore work is to be performed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcae3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If a party that has provided such notice subsequently notifies the employer in writing that it is prepared to make available United States longshore workers who are qualified and available in sufficient numbers to perform the longshore activity to the location at which the longshore work is to be performed, then the employer’s obligations to that party under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) shall begin 60 days following the issuance of such notice.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcae4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcae5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> In no case shall an employer filing an attestation be required—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcae6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to hire less than a full work unit of United States longshore workers needed to perform the longshore activity;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcae7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to provide overnight accommodations for the longshore workers while employed; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcae8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> to provide transportation to the place of work, except where—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcae9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> surface transportation is available;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcaea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> such transportation may be safely accomplished;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcaeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> travel time to the vessel does not exceed one-half hour each way; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcaec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/A/iii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> travel distance to the vessel from the point of embarkation does not exceed 5 miles.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In the cases of Wide Bay, Alaska, and Klawock/Craig, Alaska, the travel times and travel distances specified in subclauses (III) and (IV) of subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be extended to 45 minutes and 7½ miles, respectively, unless the party responding to the request for longshore workers agrees to the lesser time and distance limitations specified in those subclauses.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> Subject to subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(4), attestations filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcaef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> expire at the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date the employer anticipates the longshore work to begin, as specified in the attestation filed with the Secretary of Labor, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcaf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> apply to aliens arriving in the United States during such 1-year period if the owner, agent, consignee, master, or commanding officer states in each list under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1281">section 1281 of this title</ref> that it continues to comply with the conditions in the attestation.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Except as otherwise provided by subparagraph (B), subsection (c)(3) and subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (c)(4) shall apply to attestations filed under this subsection.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The use of alien crewmen to perform longshore work in Alaska consisting of the use of an automated self-unloading conveyor belt or vacuum-actuated system on a vessel shall be governed by the provisions of subsection (c).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcaf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcaf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the term “contract stevedoring companies” means those stevedoring companies licensed to do business in the State of Alaska that meet the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s932">section 932 of title 33</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcaf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the term “employer” includes any agent or representative designated by the employer; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b7dcaf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/d/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the terms “qualified” and “available in sufficient numbers” shall be defined by reference to industry standards in the State of Alaska, including safety considerations.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcaf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Reciprocity exception</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcaf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to the determination of the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (2), the Attorney General shall permit an alien crewman to perform an activity constituting longshore work if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcafa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the vessel is registered in a country that by law, regulation, or in practice does not prohibit such activity by crewmembers aboard United States vessels; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b7dcafb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> nationals of a country (or countries) which by law, regulation, or in practice does not prohibit such activity by crewmembers aboard United States vessels hold a majority of the ownership interest in the vessel.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcafc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of list</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of State shall, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5</ref>, compile and annually maintain a list, of longshore work by particular activity, of countries where performance of such a particular activity by crewmembers aboard United States vessels is prohibited by law, regulation, or in practice in the country. By not later than 90 days after <date date="1990-11-29">November 29, 1990</date>, the Secretary shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish such list. The Secretary shall first establish such list by not later than 180 days after <date date="1990-11-29">November 29, 1990</date>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcafd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1288/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> “In practice” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this subsection, the term “in practice” refers to an activity normally performed in such country during the one-year period preceding the arrival of such vessel into the United States or coastal waters thereof.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7dcafe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 6, § 258, as added <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s203/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 203(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5015">104 Stat. 5015</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s303/a/4">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 303(a)(4)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1747">105 Stat. 1747</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/a">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="1993-12-17">Dec. 17, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/2313">107 Stat. 2313</ref>, 2315; <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/tIII/s323/a">Pub. L. 103–206, title III, § 323(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="1993-12-20">Dec. 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/2428">107 Stat. 2428</ref>, 2430; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/f">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(f)</ref>, (gg), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>, 4319; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/e/4/B">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(e)(4)(B)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-723">110 Stat. 3009–723</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dcaff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dcb00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b7dcb01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 4106 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/380/s4106">section 4106 of Pub. L. 101–380</ref>, title IV, <date date="1990-08-18">Aug. 18, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/513">104 Stat. 513</ref>, which amended former <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1228">section 1228 of Title 33</ref>, Navigation and Navigable Waters, and sections 6101 and 9101 of Title 46, Shipping.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The National Labor Relations Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(D)(i), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-07-05/ch372">act July 5, 1935, ch. 372</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/452">49 Stat. 452</ref>, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 151 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s167">section 167 of Title 29</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dcb02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “section 5103(b), 5104, 5106, 5107, or 5110 of title 49” for “section 105 or 106 of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. App. 1804, 1805)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsecs. (a), (c)(4)(A), (5). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/b">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(b)</ref>, which had made amendments identical to those made by <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/b">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(b)</ref>. See 1993 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/a">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(a)</ref>, which had made an amendment substantially identical to that made by <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/a">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(a)</ref>. See 1993 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/f">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(f)</ref>, substituted “subparagraph (A)(iii)” for “subparagraph (A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/a">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(a)</ref>, which had made an amendment substantially identical to that made by <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/a">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(a)</ref>. See 1993 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1993—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/b/1">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “subsection (c), (d), or (e)” for “subsection (c) or subsection (d)”. <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/b/1">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(b)(1)</ref>, which amended subsec. (a) identically, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/b/2">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(b)(2)</ref>, inserted “or subsection (d)(1)” after “paragraph (1)” in two places. <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/b/2">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(b)(2)</ref>, which amended subpar. (A) identically, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/b/3">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(b)(3)</ref>, added par. (5). <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/b/3">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(b)(3)</ref>, which amended subsec. (c) identically, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (d), (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/206/s323/a">Pub. L. 103–206, § 323(a)</ref>, added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/a">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(a)</ref>, which made substantially identical amendments to this section, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(gg)</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “each list” for “each such list”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dcb03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b7dcb06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section applicable to services performed on or after 180 days after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s203/d">section 203(d) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcb07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/206/tIII/s323/c">Pub. L. 103–206, title III, § 323(c)</ref>, <date date="1993-12-20">Dec. 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/2430">107 Stat. 2430</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/206/tIII/s323/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The Secretary of Labor shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section [amending this section].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Attestations filed pursuant to section 258(c) (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1288/c">8 U.S.C. 1288(c)</ref>) with the Secretary of Labor before the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1993-12-20">Dec. 20, 1993</date>] shall remain valid until 60 days after the date of issuance of final regulations by the Secretary under this section.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Similar provisions were contained in <ref href="/us/pl/103/198/s8/c">Pub. L. 103–198, § 8(c)</ref>, <date date="1993-12-17">Dec. 17, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/2315">107 Stat. 2315</ref>, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/gg">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(gg)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4319">108 Stat. 4319</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcb08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcb09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Inapplicability of Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s203/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 203(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5018">104 Stat. 5018</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s203/a/2">“This section [enacting this section, amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] does not affect the performance of longshore work in the United States by citizens or nationals of the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b7dcb0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptVII"><num value="VII" class="small-caps">Part VII—</num><heading class="small-caps">Registration of Aliens</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcb0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1301"><num value="1301">§ 1301.</num><heading> Alien seeking entry; contents</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No visa shall be issued to any alien seeking to enter the United States until such alien has been registered in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b7dcb0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 7, § 261, <ref href="/us/stat/66/223">66 Stat. 223</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s8">Pub. L. 99–653, § 8</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/g">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(g)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dcb0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dcb0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dcb0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, amended section generally, striking out “and fingerprinted” after “has been registered” and substituting “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref>, unless such alien has been exempted from being fingerprinted as provided in that section”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dcb10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to applications for immigrant visas made, and visas issued, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/b">section 23(b) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcb13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1302"><num value="1302">§ 1302.</num><heading> Registration of aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcb14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1302/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> It shall be the duty of every alien now or hereafter in the United States, who (1) is fourteen years of age or older, (2) has not been registered and fingerprinted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref> or section 30 or 31 of the Alien Registration Act, 1940, and (3) remains in the United States for thirty days or longer, to apply for registration and to be fingerprinted before the expiration of such thirty days.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcb15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1302/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> It shall be the duty of every parent or legal guardian of any alien now or hereafter in the United States, who (1) is less than fourteen years of age, (2) has not been registered under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref> or section 30 or 31 of the Alien Registration Act, 1940, and (3) remains in the United States for thirty days or longer, to apply for the registration of such alien before the expiration of such thirty days. Whenever any alien attains his fourteenth birthday in the United States he shall, within thirty days thereafter, apply in person for registration and to be fingerprinted.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcb16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1302/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> The Attorney General may, in his discretion and on the basis of reciprocity pursuant to such regulations as he may prescribe, waive the requirement of fingerprinting specified in subsections (a) and (b) in the case of any nonimmigrant.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7dcb17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 7, § 262, <ref href="/us/stat/66/224">66 Stat. 224</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s9">Pub. L. 99–653, § 9</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/h">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(h)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/n">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(n)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dcb18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dcb19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b7dcb1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Alien Registration Act, 1940, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/670">54 Stat. 670</ref>. Sections 30 and 31 of that act were classified to sections 451 and 452 of this title and were repealed by section 403(a)(39) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dcb1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “subsections (a) and (b)” for “subsection (a) and (b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s9">Pub. L. 99–653, § 9</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, added subsec. (c). As originally enacted, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s9">Pub. L. 99–653, § 9</ref>, amended subsec. (a) of this section by striking out “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref> or” after “registered and fingerprinted under”. <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> revised <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s9">Pub. L. 99–653, § 9</ref>, so as to add subsec. (c) and eliminate the original amendment of subsec. (a), thereby restoring the words “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201/b">section 1201(b) of this title</ref> or”. See Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dcb1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to applications for immigrant visas made, and visas issued, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/b">section 23(b) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b7dcb20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 180 days after <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, see section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcb21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcb22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1303"><num value="1303">§ 1303.</num><heading> Registration of special groups</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcb23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1303/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1301 and 1302 of this title, the Attorney General is authorized to prescribe special regulations and forms for the registration and fingerprinting of (1) alien crewmen, (2) holders of border-crossing identification cards, (3) aliens confined in institutions within the United States, (4) aliens under order of removal, (5) aliens who are or have been on criminal probation or criminal parole within the United States, and (6) aliens of any other class not lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b7dcb24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1303/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1302">section 1302 of this title</ref> and of this section shall not be applicable to any alien who is in the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(A) or (a)(15)(G) of this title until the alien ceases to be entitled to such a nonimmigrant status.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b7dcb25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 7, § 263, <ref href="/us/stat/66/224">66 Stat. 224</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(e)(1)(J), 323, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, 3009–629.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b7dcb26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b7dcb27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b7dcb28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/J">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(J)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5), (6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s323">Pub. L. 104–208, § 323</ref>, added cl. (5) and redesignated former cl. (5) as (6).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b7dcb29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b7dcb2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/J">section 308(e)(1)(J) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcb2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b7dcb2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b7dcb2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304"><num value="1304">§ 1304.</num><heading> Forms for registration and fingerprinting</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcb2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Preparation; contents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly are authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration of aliens under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1301">section 1301 of this title</ref>, and the Attorney General is authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration and fingerprinting of aliens under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1302">section 1302 of this title</ref>. Such forms shall contain inquiries with respect to (1) the date and place of entry of the alien into the United States; (2) activities in which he has been and intends to be engaged; (3) the length of time he expects to remain in the United States; (4) the police and criminal record, if any, of such alien; and (5) such additional matters as may be prescribed.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b7dcb2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidential nature</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">All registration and fingerprint records made under the provisions of this subchapter shall be confidential, and shall be made available only (1) pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1357/f/2">section 1357(f)(2) of this title</ref>, and (2) to such persons or agencies as may be designated by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Information under oath</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every person required to apply for the registration of himself or another under this subchapter shall submit under oath the information required for such registration. Any person authorized under regulations issued by the Attorney General to register aliens under this subchapter shall be authorized to administer oaths for such purpose.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Certificate of alien registration or alien receipt card</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien in the United States who has been registered and fingerprinted under the provisions of the Alien Registration Act, 1940, or under the provisions of this chapter shall be issued a certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card in such form and manner and at such time as shall be prescribed under regulations issued by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Personal possession of registration or receipt card; penalties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him pursuant to subsection (d). Any alien who fails to comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction for each offense be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1304/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Alien’s social security account number</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General is authorized to require any alien to provide the alien’s social security account number for purposes of inclusion in any record of the alien maintained by the Attorney General or the Service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803c34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 7, § 264, <ref href="/us/stat/66/224">66 Stat. 224</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s10">Pub. L. 99–653, § 10</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(i)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s503/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 503(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5049">104 Stat. 5049</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s415">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 415</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-669">110 Stat. 3009–669</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803c35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803c36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b803c37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Alien Registration Act, 1940, referred to in subsec. (d), is <ref href="/us/act/1940-06-28/ch439">act June 28, 1940, ch. 439</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/670">54 Stat. 670</ref>. Title III of that act, which related to register and fingerprinting of aliens, was classified to sections 451 to 460 of this title, was repealed by section 403(a)(39) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803c38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> inserted “(1) pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1357/f/2">section 1357(f)(2) of this title</ref>, and (2)” after “only”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, amended first sentence generally, striking out “and fingerprinting” before “of aliens under section 1301”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b803c39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to applications for immigrant visas made, and visas issued, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/b">section 23(b) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">section 1201 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b803c3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b803c3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1305"><num value="1305">§ 1305.</num><heading> Notices of change of address</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1305/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification of change</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each alien required to be registered under this subchapter who is within the United States shall notify the Attorney General in writing of each change of address and new address within ten days from the date of such change and furnish with such notice such additional information as the Attorney General may require by regulation.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1305/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Current address of natives of any one or more foreign states</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may in his discretion, upon ten days notice, require the natives of any one or more foreign states, or any class or group thereof, who are within the United States and who are required to be registered under this subchapter, to notify the Attorney General of their current addresses and furnish such additional information as the Attorney General may require.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1305/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to parent or legal guardian</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of an alien for whom a parent or legal guardian is required to apply for registration, the notice required by this section shall be given to such parent or legal guardian.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803c41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 7, § 265, <ref href="/us/stat/66/225">66 Stat. 225</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s11">Pub. L. 97–116, § 11</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1617">95 Stat. 1617</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9</ref>(<i>o</i>), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2620">102 Stat. 2620</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803c42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803c43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803c44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> inserted “Notices of change of address” as section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—<ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> amended section generally and in adding subsection designations struck out the annual registration requirement for permanent resident aliens and the registration requirement for those aliens in a lawful temporary residence who were to notify the Attorney General in writing of an address every three months while residing in the United States and inserted provision authorizing the Attorney General, in his discretion and upon ten days notice, to require the natives of any one or more foreign states who are in the United States and required to be registered under this subchapter, to notify the Attorney General of their current addresses and furnish such additional information as required.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b803c45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b803c47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b803c48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1306"><num value="1306">§ 1306.</num><heading> Penalties</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1306/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Willful failure to register</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien required to apply for registration and to be fingerprinted in the United States who willfully fails or refuses to make such application or to be fingerprinted, and any parent or legal guardian required to apply for the registration of any alien who willfully fails or refuses to file application for the registration of such alien shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not to exceed $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than six months, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1306/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to notify change of address</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien or any parent or legal guardian in the United States of any alien who fails to give written notice to the Attorney General, as required by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1305">section 1305 of this title</ref>, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not to exceed $200 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. Irrespective of whether an alien is convicted and punished as herein provided, any alien who fails to give written notice to the Attorney General, as required by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1305">section 1305 of this title</ref>, shall be taken into custody and removed in the manner provided by part IV of this subchapter, unless such alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such failure was reasonably excusable or was not willful.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1306/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Fraudulent statements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien or any parent or legal guardian of any alien, who files an application for registration containing statements known by him to be false, or who procures or attempts to procure registration of himself or another person through fraud, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not to exceed $1,000, or be imprisoned not more than six months, or both; and any alien so convicted shall, upon the warrant of the Attorney General, be taken into custody and be removed in the manner provided in part IV of this subchapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1306/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Counterfeiting</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who with unlawful intent photographs, prints, or in any other manner makes, or executes, any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card or any colorable imitation thereof, except when and as authorized under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Attorney General, shall upon conviction be fined not to exceed $5,000 or be imprisoned not more than five years, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803c4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 7, § 266, <ref href="/us/stat/66/225">66 Stat. 225</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/2/G">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(2)(G)</ref>, (g)(9)(A), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref>, 3009–624.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803c4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803c4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803c50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsecs. (b), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removed” for “deported” and “part IV” for “Part V”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b803c51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b803c53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b803c54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptVIII"><num value="VIII" class="small-caps">Part VIII—</num><heading class="small-caps">General Penalty Provisions</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b803c55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321"><num value="1321">§ 1321.</num><heading> Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to report; penalties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be the duty of every person, including the owners, masters, officers, and agents of vessels, aircraft, transportation lines, or international bridges or toll roads, other than transportation lines which may enter into a contract as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1223">section 1223 of this title</ref>, bringing an alien to, or providing a means for an alien to come to, the United States (including an alien crewman whose case is not covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1284/a">section 1284(a) of this title</ref>) to prevent the landing of such alien in the United States at a port of entry other than as designated by the Attorney General or at any time or place other than as designated by the immigration officers. Any such person, owner, master, officer, or agent who fails to comply with the foregoing requirements shall be liable to a penalty to be imposed by the Attorney General of $3,000 for each such violation, which may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, be remitted or mitigated by him in accordance with such proceedings as he shall by regulation prescribe. Such penalty shall be a lien upon the vessel or aircraft whose owner, master, officer, or agent violates the provisions of this section, and such vessel or aircraft may be libeled therefor in the appropriate United States court.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Prima facie evidence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Proof that the alien failed to present himself at the time and place designated by the immigration officers shall be prima facie evidence that such alien has landed in the United States at a time or place other than as designated by the immigration officers.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Liability of owners and operators of international bridges and toll roads</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Any owner or operator of a railroad line, international bridge, or toll road who establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the person has acted diligently and reasonably to fulfill the duty imposed by subsection (a) shall not be liable for the penalty described in such subsection, notwithstanding the failure of the person to prevent the unauthorized landing of any alien.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> At the request of any person described in paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall inspect any facility established, or any method utilized, at a point of entry into the United States by such person for the purpose of complying with subsection (a). The Attorney General shall approve any such facility or method (for such period of time as the Attorney General may prescribe) which the Attorney General determines is satisfactory for such purpose.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1321/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Proof that any person described in paragraph (1) has diligently maintained any facility, or utilized any method, which has been approved by the Attorney General under subparagraph (A) (within the period for which the approval is effective) shall be prima facie evidence that such person acted diligently and reasonably to fulfill the duty imposed by subsection (a) (within the meaning of paragraph (1) of this subsection).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803c5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 271, <ref href="/us/stat/66/226">66 Stat. 226</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s114">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 114</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3383">100 Stat. 3383</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/8">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(8)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803c5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803c5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803c60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “section 1223” for “section 1228”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “$3,000” for “$1,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref> added subsec. (c).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b803c61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b803c64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b803c65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1322"><num value="1322">§ 1322.</num><heading> Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; “person” defined</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1322/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Any person who shall bring to the United States an alien (other than an alien crewman) who is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1">section 1182(a)(1) of this title</ref> shall pay to the Commissioner for each and every alien so afflicted the sum of $3,000 unless (1) the alien was in possession of a valid, unexpired immigrant visa, or (2) the alien was allowed to land in the United States, or (3) the alien was in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa or other document authorizing such alien to apply for temporary admission to the United States or an unexpired reentry permit issued to him, and (A) such application was made within one hundred and twenty days of the date of issuance of the visa or other document, or in the case of an alien in possession of a reentry permit, within one hundred and twenty days of the date on which the alien was last examined and admitted by the Service, or (B) in the event the application was made later than one hundred and twenty days of the date of issuance of the visa or other document or such examination and admission, if such person establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the existence of the condition causing inadmissibility could not have been detected by the exercise of due diligence prior to the alien’s embarkation.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1322/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> No vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance papers pending determination of the question of liability to the payment of any fine under this section, or while the fines remain unpaid, nor shall such fines be remitted or refunded; but clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit of a sum sufficient to cover such fines or of a bond with sufficient surety to secure the payment thereof, approved by the Commissioner.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1322/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to subject transportation companies to a fine for bringing to ports of entry in the United States aliens who are entitled by law to exemption from the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1322/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> As used in this section, the term “person” means the owner, master, agent, commanding officer, charterer, or consignee of any vessel or aircraft.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803c6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 272, <ref href="/us/stat/66/226">66 Stat. 226</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s18">Pub. L. 89–236, § 18</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/920">79 Stat. 920</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/a/9">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(a)(9)</ref>, title VI, § 603(a)(15), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5058">104 Stat. 5058</ref>, 5083; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>)(7), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1757">105 Stat. 1757</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219</ref>(<i>o</i>), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, (4)(I)(i), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>, 3009–618.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803c6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803c6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803c6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/I/i/I">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(I)(i)(I)</ref>, amended section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, (4)(I)(i)(II), substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” and “condition causing inadmissibility” for “excluding condition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/I/i/III">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(I)(i)(III)</ref>, struck out “excluding” after “exemption from the”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> struck out comma after “every alien so afflicted”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> struck out comma before “shall pay”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/15/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(15)(D)</ref>, substituted “exclusion on a health-related ground” for “disability or afflicted with disease” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/15/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(15)(A)</ref>, substituted “excludable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/1">section 1182(a)(1) of this title</ref>” for “(1) mentally retarded, (2) insane, (3) afflicted with psychopathic personality, or with sexual deviation, (4) a chronic alcoholic, (5) afflicted with any dangerous contagious disease, or (6) a narcotic drug addict” and “the excluding condition” for “such disease or disability”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/9/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(a)(9)(A)</ref>, substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the place of arrival is located” and “$3,000” for “$1,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/15/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(15)(B)</ref>, (C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: “Any person who shall bring to the United States an alien (other than an alien crewman) afflicted with any mental defect other than those enumerated in subsection (a) of this section, or any physical defect of a nature which may affect his ability to earn a living, as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7">section 1182(a)(7) of this title</ref>, shall pay to the Commissioner for each and every alien so afflicted, the sum of $3,000, unless (1) the alien was in possession of a valid, unexpired immigrant visa, or (2) the alien was allowed to land in the United States, or (3) the alien was in possession of a valid unexpired nonimmigrant visa or other document authorizing such alien to apply for temporary admission to the United States or an unexpired reentry permit issued to him, and (A) such application was made within one hundred and twenty days of the date of issuance of the visa or other document, or in the case of an alien in possession of a reentry permit, within one hundred and twenty days of the date on which the alien was last examined and admitted by the Service, or (B) in the event the application was made later than one hundred and twenty days of the date of issuance of the visa or other document or such examination and admission, if such person establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the existence of such disease or disability could not have been detected by the exercise of due diligence prior to the alien’s embarkation.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/9/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(a)(9)(B)</ref>, substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the place of arrival is located” and “$3,000” for “$250”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/15/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(15)(C)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/9/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(a)(9)(C)</ref>, substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (d), (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/15/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(15)(C)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (e) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> substituted “mentally retarded” for “feeble-minded”, struck out references to epileptics and persons afflicted with tuberculosis and leprosy, and inserted reference to persons afflicted with sexual deviation.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b803c6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 307</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1756">105 Stat. 1756</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 307(<i>l</i>) is effective as if included in section 603(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/9">section 543(a)(9) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/15">section 603(a)(15) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref> effective, except as otherwise provided, on first day of first month after expiration of thirty days following date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, which was approved on <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b803c74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b803c75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323"><num value="1323">§ 1323.</num><heading> Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Persons liable</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> It shall be unlawful for any person, including any transportation company, or the owner, master, commanding officer, agent, charterer, or consignee of any vessel or aircraft, to bring to the United States from any place outside thereof (other than from foreign contiguous territory) any alien who does not have a valid passport and an unexpired visa, if a visa was required under this chapter or regulations issued thereunder.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> It is unlawful for an owner, agent, master, commanding officer, person in charge, purser, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft who is bringing an alien (except an alien crewmember) to the United States to take any consideration to be kept or returned contingent on whether an alien is admitted to, or ordered removed from, the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Evidence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If it appears to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that any alien has been so brought, such person, or transportation company, or the master, commanding officer, agent, owner, charterer, or consignee of any such vessel or aircraft, shall pay to the Commissioner a fine of $3,000 for each alien so brought and, except in the case of any such alien who is admitted, or permitted to land temporarily, in addition, an amount equal to that paid by such alien for his transportation from the initial point of departure, indicated in his ticket, to the port of arrival, such latter fine to be delivered by the Commissioner to the alien on whose account the assessment is made. No vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending the determination of the liability to the payment of such fine or while such fine remains unpaid, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit of an amount sufficient to cover such fine, or of a bond with sufficient surety to secure the payment thereof approved by the Commissioner.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Remission or refund</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as provided in subsection (e), such fine shall not be remitted or refunded, unless it appears to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such person, and the owner, master, commanding officer, agent, charterer, and consignee of the vessel or aircraft, prior to the departure of the vessel or aircraft from the last port outside the United States, did not know, and could not have ascertained by the exercise of reasonable diligence, that the individual transported was an alien and that a valid passport or visa was required.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/13">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(13)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref></heading><content/> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Reduction, refund, or waiver</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A fine under this section may be reduced, refunded, or waived under such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe in cases in which—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the carrier demonstrates that it had screened all passengers on the vessel or aircraft in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Attorney General, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1323/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> circumstances exist that the Attorney General determines would justify such reduction, refund, or waiver.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803c7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 273, <ref href="/us/stat/66/227">66 Stat. 227</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tII/s201/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title II, § 201(b)</ref>, title V, § 543(a)(10), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5014">104 Stat. 5014</ref>, 5058; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/4/D">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(4)(D)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 209(a), 216, 219(p), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4312">108 Stat. 4312</ref>, 4315, 4317; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(c)(3), (e)(13), 371(b)(8), title VI, § 671(b)(6), (7), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-616">110 Stat. 3009–616</ref>, 3009–620, 3009–645, 3009–722.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803c80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803c81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b803c82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803c83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/c/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(c)(3)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(7)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(1)</ref>. See 1994 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/6">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(6)</ref>, substituted “remains” for “remain”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/8">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(b)(8)</ref>, substituted “immigration judges” for “special inquiry officers”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/13">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(13)</ref>, struck out subsec. (d) which read as follows: “The owner, charterer, agent, consignee, commanding officer, or master of any vessel or aircraft arriving at the United States from any place outside the United States who fails to deport any alien stowaway on the vessel or aircraft on which such stowaway arrived or on another vessel or aircraft at the expense of the vessel or aircraft on which such stowaway arrived when required to do so by an immigration officer, shall pay to the Commissioner a fine of $3,000 for each alien stowaway, in respect of whom any such failure occurs. Pending final determination of liability for such fine, no such vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance, except that clearance may be granted upon the deposit of an amount sufficient to cover such fine, or of a bond with sufficient surety to secure the payment thereof approved by the Commissioner. The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225">section 1225 of this title</ref> for detention of aliens for examination before immigration judges and the right of appeal provided for in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226">section 1226 of this title</ref> shall not apply to aliens who arrive as stowaways and no such alien shall be permitted to land in the United States, except temporarily for medical treatment, or pursuant to such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe for the ultimate departure or removal or deportation of such alien from the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/p">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(p)</ref>, in first sentence substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” before “to the alien”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/7">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(7)</ref>, substituted “a fine of $3,000” for “the sum of $3,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(2)</ref>, (4), in first sentence substituted “an amount equal to” for “a sum equal to” and “such latter fine” for “such latter sum”, and in second sentence substituted “such fine or while such fine” for “such sums or while such sums” and “cover such fine” for “cover such sums”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/4">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(4)</ref>, (5), substituted “Except as provided in subsection (e), such fine” for “Such sums”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s216">Pub. L. 103–416, § 216</ref>, amended first sentence generally. Prior to amendment, first sentence read as follows: “The owner, charterer, agent, consignee, commanding officer, or master of any vessel or aircraft arriving at the United States from any place outside thereof who fails to detain on board or at such other place as may be designated by an immigration officer any alien stowaway until such stowaway has been inspected by an immigration officer, or who fails to detain such stowaway on board or at such other designated place after inspection if ordered to do so by an immigration officer, or who fails to deport such stowaway on the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived or on another vessel or aircraft at the expense of the vessel or aircraft on which he arrived when required to do so by an immigration officer, shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $3,000 for each alien stowaway, in respect of whom any such failure occurs.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, which directed that subsec. (d) be amended by substituting “a fine of $3,000” for “the sum of $3000”, was executed in the first sentence by making the substitution for “the sum of $3,000”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/3">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(3)</ref>, in second sentence substituted “an amount” for “a sum” before “sufficient to cover such fine”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s209/a/6">Pub. L. 103–416, § 209(a)(6)</ref>, added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” before period at end of second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(b)(1)</ref>, inserted “a valid passport and” before “an unexpired visa”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/10/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(a)(10)(A)</ref>, substituted “Commissioner the sum of $3,000” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the port of arrival is located the sum of $1,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s201/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 201(b)(2)</ref>, inserted “valid passport or” before “visa was required”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/10/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(a)(10)(B)</ref>, substituted “Commissioner the sum of $3,000” for “collector of customs of the customs district in which the port of arrival is located the sum of $1,000” in first sentence and “Commissioner” for “collector of customs” in second sentence.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b803c84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(c)(3), (e)(13) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/8">section 371(b)(8) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/d/1">section 371(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 671(b)(6), (7) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/14">section 671(b)(14) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s209/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 209(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4312">108 Stat. 4312</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/8">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(8)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-722">110 Stat. 3009–722</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/8">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to aliens brought to the United States more than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/p">section 219(p) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b803c88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/a/10">section 543(a)(10) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b803c89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b803c8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324"><num value="1324">§ 1324.</num><heading> Bringing in and harboring certain aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803c8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal penalties</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Any person who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> knowing that a person is an alien, brings to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever such person at a place other than a designated port of entry or place other than as designated by the Commissioner, regardless of whether such alien has received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States and regardless of any future official action which may be taken with respect to such alien;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, transports, or moves or attempts to transport or move such alien within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, conceals, harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, such alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such coming to, entry, or residence is or will be in violation of law; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> engages in any conspiracy to commit any of the preceding acts, or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/A/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> aids or abets the commission of any of the preceding acts,</content> -</subclause> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall be punished as provided in subparagraph (B).</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> A person who violates subparagraph (A) shall, for each alien in respect to whom such a violation occurs—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(i) or (v)(I) or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(ii), (iii), or (iv) in which the offense was done for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain, be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(ii), (iii), (iv), or (v)(II), be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) during and in relation to which the person causes serious bodily injury (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1365">section 1365 of title 18</ref>) to, or places in jeopardy the life of, any person, be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) resulting in the death of any person, be punished by death or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined under title 18, or both.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> It is not a violation of clauses <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002066">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002066"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “clause”.</note> (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph (A), or of clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) except where a person encourages or induces an alien to come to or enter the United States, for a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit, religious organization in the United States, or the agents or officers of such denomination or organization, to encourage, invite, call, allow, or enable an alien who is present in the United States to perform the vocation of a minister or missionary for the denomination or organization in the United States as a volunteer who is not compensated as an employee, notwithstanding the provision of room, board, travel, medical assistance, and other basic living expenses, provided the minister or missionary has been a member of the denomination for at least one year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803c9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Any person who, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, brings to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever, such alien, regardless of any official action which may later be taken with respect to such alien shall, for each alien in respect to whom a violation of this paragraph occurs—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803c9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> in the case of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b803c9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an offense committed with the intent or with reason to believe that the alien unlawfully brought into the United States will commit an offense against the United States or any State punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b803c9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an offense done for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b803ca0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an offense in which the alien is not upon arrival immediately brought and presented to an appropriate immigration officer at a designated port of entry,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">be fined under title 18 and shall be imprisoned, in the case of a first or second violation of subparagraph (B)(iii), not more than 10 years, in the case of a first or second violation of subparagraph (B)(i) or (B)(ii), not less than 3 nor more than 10 years, and for any other violation, not less than 5 nor more than 15 years.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803ca1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803ca2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Any person who, during any 12-month period, knowingly hires for employment at least 10 individuals with actual knowledge that the individuals are aliens described in subparagraph (B) shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803ca3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> An alien described in this subparagraph is an alien who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803ca4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is an unauthorized alien (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/3">section 1324a(h)(3) of this title</ref>), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803ca5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has been brought into the United States in violation of this subsection.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b803ca6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> In the case of a person who has brought aliens into the United States in violation of this subsection, the sentence otherwise provided for may be increased by up to 10 years if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803ca7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the offense was part of an ongoing commercial organization or enterprise;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803ca8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> aliens were transported in groups of 10 or more; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803ca9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803caa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/4/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> aliens were transported in a manner that endangered their lives; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b803cab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/a/4/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the aliens presented a life-threatening health risk to people in the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803cac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Seizure and forfeiture</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803cad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any conveyance, including any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft, that has been or is being used in the commission of a violation of subsection (a), the gross proceeds of such violation, and any property traceable to such conveyance or proceeds, shall be seized and subject to forfeiture.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803cae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicable procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Seizures and forfeitures under this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 46 of title 18 relating to civil forfeitures, including section 981(d) of such title, except that such duties as are imposed upon the Secretary of the Treasury under the customs laws described in that section shall be performed by such officers, agents, and other persons as may be designated for that purpose by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803caf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Prima facie evidence in determinations of violations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In determining whether a violation of subsection (a) has occurred, any of the following shall be prima facie evidence that an alien involved in the alleged violation had not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States or that such alien had come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b803cb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Records of any judicial or administrative proceeding in which that alien’s status was an issue and in which it was determined that the alien had not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States or that such alien had come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b803cb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Official records of the Service or of the Department of State showing that the alien had not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States or that such alien had come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b803cb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/b/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Testimony, by an immigration officer having personal knowledge of the facts concerning that alien’s status, that the alien had not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States or that such alien had come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803cb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to arrest</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No officer or person shall have authority to make any arrests for a violation of any provision of this section except officers and employees of the Service designated by the Attorney General, either individually or as a member of a class, and all other officers whose duty it is to enforce criminal laws.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803cb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Admissibility of videotaped witness testimony</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Rules of Evidence, the videotaped (or otherwise audiovisually preserved) deposition of a witness to a violation of subsection (a) who has been deported or otherwise expelled from the United States, or is otherwise unable to testify, may be admitted into evidence in an action brought for that violation if the witness was available for cross examination and the deposition otherwise complies with the Federal Rules of Evidence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b803cb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Outreach program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, as appropriate, shall develop and implement an outreach program to educate the public in the United States and abroad about the penalties for bringing in and harboring aliens in violation of this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b803cb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 274, <ref href="/us/stat/66/228">66 Stat. 228</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/582/s2">Pub. L. 95–582, § 2</ref>, <date date="1978-11-02">Nov. 2, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2479">92 Stat. 2479</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s12">Pub. L. 97–116, § 12</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1617">95 Stat. 1617</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s112">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 112</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3381">100 Stat. 3381</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/d">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(d)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2610">102 Stat. 2610</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tVI/s60024">Pub. L. 103–322, title VI, § 60024</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1981">108 Stat. 1981</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II</ref>, §§ 203(a)–(d), 219, title VI, § 671(a)(1), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-565">110 Stat. 3009–565</ref>, 3009–566, 3009–574, 3009–720; <ref href="/us/pl/106/185/s18/a">Pub. L. 106–185, § 18(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-04-25">Apr. 25, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/222">114 Stat. 222</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tV/s5401">Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5401</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3737">118 Stat. 3737</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/97/tVII/s796">Pub. L. 109–97, title VII, § 796</ref>, <date date="2005-11-10">Nov. 10, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2165">119 Stat. 2165</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b803cb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b803cb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b803cb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Federal Rules of Evidence, referred to in subsec. (d), are set out in the Appendix to Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b803cba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/97">Pub. L. 109–97</ref> added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5401/a">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5401(a)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/108/458/s5401/b">Pub. L. 108–458, § 5401(b)</ref>, added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/106/185">Pub. L. 106–185</ref> inserted heading and amended text of subsec. (b) generally, substituting present provisions for provisions relating to conveyances subject to seizure and forfeiture, exceptions, officers and authorized persons, disposition of forfeited conveyances, and suits and actions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(1)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s60024/1/F">Pub. L. 103–322, § 60024(1)(F)</ref>. See 1994 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(b)(1)</ref>, which directed the amendment of subsec. (a)(1)(A) by adding cl. (v) at end, was executed by adding cl. (v) after cl. (iv), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(a)</ref>, (b)(2)(A), inserted “or (v)(I) or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(ii), (iii), or (iv) in which the offense was done for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain” after “subparagraph (A)(i)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/b/2/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(b)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “(iv), or (v)(II)” for “or (iv)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(iii), (iv). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/b/2/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(b)(2)(C)</ref>, (D), substituted “(iv), or (v)” for “or (iv)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/d">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(d)</ref>, substituted “for each alien in respect to whom a violation of this paragraph occurs” for “for each transaction constituting a violation of this paragraph, regardless of the number of aliens involved” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/b/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(b)(3)</ref>, in concluding provisions, substituted “be fined under title 18 and shall be imprisoned, in the case of a first or second violation of subparagraph (B)(iii), not more than 10 years, in the case of a first or second violation of subparagraph (B)(i) or (B)(ii), not less than 3 nor more than 10 years, and for any other violation, not less than 5 nor more than 15 years.” for “be fined in accordance with title 18 or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (B)(ii), imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both; or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (B)(i) or (B)(iii), imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both..”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/c">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(c)</ref>, amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: “a second or subsequent offense,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s203/b/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 203(b)(4)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s219">Pub. L. 104–208, § 219</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s60024/1/F">Pub. L. 103–322, § 60024(1)(F)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “shall be punished as provided in subparagraph (B)” for “shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, for each alien in respect to whom any violation of this paragraph occurs” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s60024/1/A">Pub. L. 103–322, § 60024(1)(A)</ref>–(E), (G), designated existing provisions of par. (1) as subpar. (A) of par. (1), redesignated subpars. (A) to (D) of former par. (1) as cls. (i) to (iv), respectively, of subpar. (A), and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/s60024/2">Pub. L. 103–322, § 60024(2)</ref>, in concluding provisions, substituted “or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (B)(ii), imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both; or in the case of a violation of subparagraph (B)(i) or (B)(iii), imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.” for “or imprisoned not more than five years, or both”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/d/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(d)(1)</ref>, in closing provisions substituted “or imprisoned” for “imprisoned” and “this paragraph” for “this subsection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(C), (5). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/d/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(d)(2)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/5">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(5)</ref>, (8). See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/a">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “Any person, including the owner, operator, pilot, master, commanding officer, agent, or consignee of any means of transportation who—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) brings into or lands in the United States, by any means of transportation or otherwise, or attempts, by himself or through another, to bring into or land in the United States, by any means of transportation or otherwise;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) knowing that he is in the United States in violation of law, and knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe that his last entry into the United States occurred less than three years prior thereto, transports, or moves, or attempts to transport or move, within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(3) willfully or knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, in any place, including any building or any means of transportation; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(4) willfully or knowingly encourages or induces, or attempts to encourage or induce, either directly or indirectly, the entry into the United States of—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">any alien, including an alien crewman, not duly admitted by an immigration officer or not lawfully entitled to enter or reside within the United States under the terms of this chapter or any other law relating to the immigration or expulsion of aliens, shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both, for each alien in respect to whom any violation of this subsection occurs: <i>Provided, however</i>, That for the purposes of this section, employment (including the usual and normal practices incident to employment) shall not be deemed to constitute harboring.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/1">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(1)</ref>, (2), substituted “has been or is being used” for “is used” and “seized and subject to” for “subject to seizure and” in provisions preceding subpar. (A).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/3">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(3)</ref>, inserted “or is being” after “has been”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/4">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(4)</ref>, substituted “property” for “conveyances”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/5">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(5)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/d/2/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(d)(2)(A)</ref>, inserted “, or the Maritime Administration if appropriate under <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s484/i">section 484(i) of title 40</ref>,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/6">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(6)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s112/b/7">Pub. L. 99–603, § 112(b)(7)</ref>–(9), as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/d/2/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(d)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “, except that” for “: <i>Provided</i>, That” in provisions preceding subpar. (A), substituted “had not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States or that such alien had come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law” for “was not lawfully entitled to enter, or reside within, the United States” wherever appearing, inserted “or of the Department of State” in subpar. (B), and substituted “had not received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States or that such alien had come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law” for “was not entitled to enter, or reside within, the United States” in subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> strengthened the seizure and forfeiture authority by striking out the “innocent owner” exemption and merely requiring the Government to show probable cause that the conveyance seized has been used to illegally transport aliens, which when demonstrated, shifts the burden of proof to the owner or claimant to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the conveyance was not illegally used, by relieving the Government of the obligation to pay any administrative and incidental costs incurred by a successful claimant provided probable cause for the original seizure was demonstrated, and by striking out the requirement that the Government satisfy any valid lien or third party interest in the conveyance without expense to the interest holder by providing the lienholders interest be satisfied only after costs associated with the seizure have been deducted.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsecs. (b), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/95/582">Pub. L. 95–582</ref> added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8285ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8285ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/185/s21">Pub. L. 106–185, § 21</ref>, <date date="2000-04-25">Apr. 25, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/225">114 Stat. 225</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/185/s21">“Except as provided in section 14(c) [set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2466">section 2466 of title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure], this Act [see Short Title of 2000 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s981">section 981 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure] and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any forfeiture proceeding commenced on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-04-25">Apr. 25, 2000</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8285ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII/s203/f">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 203(f)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-567">110 Stat. 3009–567</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII/s203/f">“This section [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">section 994 of Title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to offenses occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/1">section 671(a)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/a/7">section 671(a)(7) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8285ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8285af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8285b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8285b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a"><num value="1324a">§ 1324a.</num><heading> Unlawful employment of aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Making employment of unauthorized aliens unlawful</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">It is unlawful for a person or other entity—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8285b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for employment in the United States an alien knowing the alien is an unauthorized alien (as defined in subsection (h)(3)) with respect to such employment, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8285b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8285b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to hire for employment in the United States an individual without complying with the requirements of subsection (b) or (ii) if the person or entity is an agricultural association, agricultural employer, or farm labor contractor (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1802">section 1802 of title 29</ref>), to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for employment in the United States an individual without complying with the requirements of subsection (b).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing employment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">It is unlawful for a person or other entity, after hiring an alien for employment in accordance with paragraph (1), to continue to employ the alien in the United States knowing the alien is (or has become) an unauthorized alien with respect to such employment.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Defense</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A person or entity that establishes that it has complied in good faith with the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to the hiring, recruiting, or referral for employment of an alien in the United States has established an affirmative defense that the person or entity has not violated paragraph (1)(A) with respect to such hiring, recruiting, or referral.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of labor through contract</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this section, a person or other entity who uses a contract, subcontract, or exchange, entered into, renegotiated, or extended after <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>, to obtain the labor of an alien in the United States knowing that the alien is an unauthorized alien (as defined in subsection (h)(3)) with respect to performing such labor, shall be considered to have hired the alien for employment in the United States in violation of paragraph (1)(A).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of State employment agency documentation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of paragraphs (1)(B) and (3), a person or entity shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to the hiring of an individual who was referred for such employment by a State employment agency (as defined by the Attorney General), if the person or entity has and retains (for the period and in the manner described in subsection (b)(3)) appropriate documentation of such referral by that agency, which documentation certifies that the agency has complied with the procedures specified in subsection (b) with respect to the individual’s referral.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of documentation for certain employees</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For purposes of this section, if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an individual is a member of a collective-bargaining unit and is employed, under a collective bargaining agreement entered into between one or more employee organizations and an association of two or more employers, by an employer that is a member of such association, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> within the period specified in subparagraph (B), another employer that is a member of the association (or an agent of such association on behalf of the employer) has complied with the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to the employment of the individual,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">the subsequent employer shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to the hiring of the employee and shall not be liable for civil penalties described in subsection (e)(5).</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Period</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The period described in this subparagraph is 3 years, or, if less, the period of time that the individual is authorized to be employed in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Liability</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">If any employer that is a member of an association hires for employment in the United States an individual and relies upon the provisions of subparagraph (A) to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) and the individual is an alien not authorized to work in the United States, then for the purposes of paragraph (1)(A), subject to clause (ii), the employer shall be presumed to have known at the time of hiring or afterward that the individual was an alien not authorized to work in the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Rebuttal of presumption</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The presumption established by clause (i) may be rebutted by the employer only through the presentation of clear and convincing evidence that the employer did not know (and could not reasonably have known) that the individual at the time of hiring or afterward was an alien not authorized to work in the United States.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/6/C/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Clause (i) shall not apply in any prosecution under subsection (f)(1).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to Federal Government</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this section, the term “entity” includes an entity in any branch of the Federal Government.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment verification system</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The requirements referred to in paragraphs (1)(B) and (3) of subsection (a) are, in the case of a person or other entity hiring, recruiting, or referring an individual for employment in the United States, the requirements specified in the following three paragraphs:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Attestation after examination of documentation</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The person or entity must attest, under penalty of perjury and on a form designated or established by the Attorney General by regulation, that it has verified that the individual is not an unauthorized alien by examining—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a document described in subparagraph (B), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a document described in subparagraph (C) and a document described in subparagraph (D).</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">Such attestation may be manifested by either a hand-written or an electronic signature. A person or entity has complied with the requirement of this paragraph with respect to examination of a document if the document reasonably appears on its face to be genuine. If an individual provides a document or combination of documents that reasonably appears on its face to be genuine and that is sufficient to meet the requirements of the first sentence of this paragraph, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring the person or entity to solicit the production of any other document or as requiring the individual to produce such another document.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Documents establishing both employment authorization and identity</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A document described in this subparagraph is an individual’s—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> United States passport; <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002067">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002067"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “or”.</note></content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> resident alien card, alien registration card, or other document designated by the Attorney General, if the document—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b8285cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> contains a photograph of the individual and such other personal identifying information relating to the individual as the Attorney General finds, by regulation, sufficient for purposes of this subsection,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b8285ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> is evidence of authorization of employment in the United States, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b8285cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/B/ii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> contains security features to make it resistant to tampering, counterfeiting, and fraudulent use.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Documents evidencing employment authorization</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A document described in this subparagraph is an individual’s—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> social security account number card (other than such a card which specifies on the face that the issuance of the card does not authorize employment in the United States); or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> other documentation evidencing authorization of employment in the United States which the Attorney General finds, by regulation, to be acceptable for purposes of this section.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Documents establishing identity of individual</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A document described in this subparagraph is an individual’s—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> driver’s license or similar document issued for the purpose of identification by a State, if it contains a photograph of the individual or such other personal identifying information relating to the individual as the Attorney General finds, by regulation, sufficient for purposes of this section; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in the case of individuals under 16 years of age or in a State which does not provide for issuance of an identification document (other than a driver’s license) referred to in clause (i), documentation of personal identity of such other type as the Attorney General finds, by regulation, provides a reliable means of identification.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to prohibit use of certain documents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Attorney General finds, by regulation, that any document described in subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) as establishing employment authorization or identity does not reliably establish such authorization or identity or is being used fraudulently to an unacceptable degree, the Attorney General may prohibit or place conditions on its use for purposes of this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Individual attestation of employment authorization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The individual must attest, under penalty of perjury on the form designated or established for purposes of paragraph (1), that the individual is a citizen or national of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien who is authorized under this chapter or by the Attorney General to be hired, recruited, or referred for such employment. Such attestation may be manifested by either a hand-written or an electronic signature.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Retention of verification form</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">After completion of such form in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2), the person or entity must retain a paper, microfiche, microfilm, or electronic version of the form and make it available for inspection by officers of the Service, the Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, or the Department of Labor during a period beginning on the date of the hiring, recruiting, or referral of the individual and ending—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8285d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of the recruiting or referral for a fee (without hiring) of an individual, three years after the date of the recruiting or referral, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8285da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> in the case of the hiring of an individual—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> three years after the date of such hiring, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> one year after the date the individual’s employment is terminated,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">whichever is later.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Copying of documentation permitted</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the person or entity may copy a document presented by an individual pursuant to this subsection and may retain the copy, but only (except as otherwise permitted under law) for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on use of attestation form</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A form designated or established by the Attorney General under this subsection and any information contained in or appended to such form, may not be used for purposes other than for enforcement of this chapter and sections 1001, 1028, 1546, and 1621 of title 18.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Good faith compliance</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), a person or entity is considered to have complied with a requirement of this subsection notwithstanding a technical or procedural failure to meet such requirement if there was a good faith attempt to comply with the requirement.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception if failure to correct after notice</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Service (or another enforcement agency) has explained to the person or entity the basis for the failure,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the person or entity has been provided a period of not less than 10 business days (beginning after the date of the explanation) within which to correct the failure, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the person or entity has not corrected the failure voluntarily within such period.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for pattern or practice violators</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a person or entity that has or is engaging in a pattern or practice of violations of subsection (a)(1)(A) or (a)(2).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> No authorization of national identification cards</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, directly or indirectly, the issuance or use of national identification cards or the establishment of a national identification card.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Evaluation and changes in employment verification system</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Presidential monitoring and improvements in system</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Monitoring</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The President shall provide for the monitoring and evaluation of the degree to which the employment verification system established under subsection (b) provides a secure system to determine employment eligibility in the United States and shall examine the suitability of existing Federal and State identification systems for use for this purpose.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Improvements to establish secure system</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">To the extent that the system established under subsection (b) is found not to be a secure system to determine employment eligibility in the United States, the President shall, subject to paragraph (3) and taking into account the results of any demonstration projects conducted under paragraph (4), implement such changes in (including additions to) the requirements of subsection (b) as may be necessary to establish a secure system to determine employment eligibility in the United States. Such changes in the system may be implemented only if the changes conform to the requirements of paragraph (2).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Restrictions on changes in system</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any change the President proposes to implement under paragraph (1) in the verification system must be designed in a manner so the verification system, as so changed, meets the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Reliable determination of identity</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The system must be capable of reliably determining whether—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a person with the identity claimed by an employee or prospective employee is eligible to work, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the employee or prospective employee is claiming the identity of another individual.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Using of counterfeit-resistant documents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the system requires that a document be presented to or examined by an employer, the document must be in a form which is resistant to counterfeiting and tampering.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Limited use of system</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any personal information utilized by the system may not be made available to Government agencies, employers, and other persons except to the extent necessary to verify that an individual is not an unauthorized alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Privacy of information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The system must protect the privacy and security of personal information and identifiers utilized in the system.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Limited denial of verification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A verification that an employee or prospective employee is eligible to be employed in the United States may not be withheld or revoked under the system for any reason other than that the employee or prospective employee is an unauthorized alien.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Limited use for law enforcement purposes</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The system may not be used for law enforcement purposes, other than for enforcement of this chapter or sections 1001, 1028, 1546, and 1621 of title 18.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/2/G"><num value="G" class="bold">(G)</num><heading class="bold"> Restriction on use of new documents</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the system requires individuals to present a new card or other document (designed specifically for use for this purpose) at the time of hiring, recruitment, or referral, then such document may not be required to be presented for any purpose other than under this chapter (or enforcement of sections 1001, 1028, 1546, and 1621 of title 18) nor to be carried on one’s person.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to Congress before implementing changes</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The President may not implement any change under paragraph (1) unless at least—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> 60 days,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> one year, in the case of a major change described in subparagraph (D)(iii), or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> two years, in the case of a major change described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D),</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">before the date of implementation of the change, the President has prepared and transmitted to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a written report setting forth the proposed change. If the President proposes to make any change regarding social security account number cards, the President shall transmit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Finance of the Senate a written report setting forth the proposed change. The President promptly shall cause to have printed in the Federal Register the substance of any major change (described in subparagraph (D)) proposed and reported to Congress.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In any report under subparagraph (A) the President shall include recommendations for the establishment of civil and criminal sanctions for unauthorized use or disclosure of the information or identifiers contained in such system.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional review of major changes</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/C/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearings and review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate shall cause to have printed in the Congressional Record the substance of any major change described in subparagraph (D), shall hold hearings respecting the feasibility and desirability of implementing such a change, and, within the two year period before implementation, shall report to their respective Houses findings on whether or not such a change should be implemented.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/C/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional action</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">No major change may be implemented unless the Congress specifically provides, in an appropriations or other Act, for funds for implementation of the change.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8285fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Major changes defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">As used in this paragraph, the term “major change” means a change which would—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8285ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> require an individual to present a new card or other document (designed specifically for use for this purpose) at the time of hiring, recruitment, or referral,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b828600-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> provide for a telephone verification system under which an employer, recruiter, or referrer must transmit to a Federal official information concerning the immigration status of prospective employees and the official transmits to the person, and the person must record, a verification code, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b828601-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> require any change in any card used for accounting purposes under the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s301">42 U.S.C. 301</ref> et seq.], including any change requiring that the only social security account number cards which may be presented in order to comply with subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) are such cards as are in a counterfeit-resistant form consistent with the second sentence of section 205(c)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405/c/2/D">42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(D)</ref>].</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828602-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> General revenue funding of social security card changes</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any costs incurred in developing and implementing any change described in subparagraph (D)(iii) for purposes of this subsection shall not be paid for out of any trust fund established under the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s301">42 U.S.C. 301</ref> et seq.].</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828603-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Demonstration projects</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828604-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The President may undertake demonstration projects (consistent with paragraph (2)) of different changes in the requirements of subsection (b). No such project may extend over a period of longer than five years.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828605-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports on projects</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The President shall report to the Congress on the results of demonstration projects conducted under this paragraph.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828606-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828607-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Complaints and investigations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall establish procedures—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b828608-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for individuals and entities to file written, signed complaints respecting potential violations of subsection (a) or (g)(1),</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b828609-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for the investigation of those complaints which, on their face, have a substantial probability of validity,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b82860a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> for the investigation of such other violations of subsection (a) or (g)(1) as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b82860b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> for the designation in the Service of a unit which has, as its primary duty, the prosecution of cases of violations of subsection (a) or (g)(1) under this subsection.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b82860c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority in investigations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In conducting investigations and hearings under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b82860d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> immigration officers and administrative law judges shall have reasonable access to examine evidence of any person or entity being investigated,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b82860e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> administrative law judges, may, if necessary, compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at any designated place or hearing, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b82860f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> immigration officers designated by the Commissioner may compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at any designated place prior to the filing of a complaint in a case under paragraph (2).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena lawfully issued under this paragraph and upon application of the Attorney General, an appropriate district court of the United States may issue an order requiring compliance with such subpoena and any failure to obey such order may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828610-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828611-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Before imposing an order described in paragraph (4), (5), or (6) against a person or entity under this subsection for a violation of subsection (a) or (g)(1), the Attorney General shall provide the person or entity with notice and, upon request made within a reasonable time (of not less than 30 days, as established by the Attorney General) of the date of the notice, a hearing respecting the violation.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828612-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct of hearing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any hearing so requested shall be conducted before an administrative law judge. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s554">section 554 of title 5</ref>. The hearing shall be held at the nearest practicable place to the place where the person or entity resides or of the place where the alleged violation occurred. If no hearing is so requested, the Attorney General’s imposition of the order shall constitute a final and unappealable order.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828613-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of orders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the administrative law judge determines, upon the preponderance of the evidence received, that a person or entity named in the complaint has violated subsection (a) or (g)(1), the administrative law judge shall state his findings of fact and issue and cause to be served on such person or entity an order described in paragraph (4), (5), or (6).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828614-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Cease and desist order with civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to a violation of subsection (a)(1)(A) or (a)(2), the order under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b828615-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> shall require the person or entity to cease and desist from such violations and to pay a civil penalty in an amount of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b828616-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> not less than $250 and not more than $2,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom a violation of either such subsection occurred,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b828617-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 for each such alien in the case of a person or entity previously subject to one order under this paragraph, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b828618-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> not less than $3,000 and not more than $10,000 for each such alien in the case of a person or entity previously subject to more than one order under this paragraph; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b828619-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> may require the person or entity—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b82861a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) (or subsection (d) if applicable) with respect to individuals hired (or recruited or referred for employment for a fee) during a period of up to three years, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b82861b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to take such other remedial action as is appropriate.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">In applying this subsection in the case of a person or entity composed of distinct, physically separate subdivisions each of which provides separately for the hiring, recruiting, or referring for employment, without reference to the practices of, and not under the control of or common control with, another subdivision, each such subdivision shall be considered a separate person or entity.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b82861c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Order for civil money penalty for paperwork violations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B), the order under this subsection shall require the person or entity to pay a civil penalty in an amount of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred. In determining the amount of the penalty, due consideration shall be given to the size of the business of the employer being charged, the good faith of the employer, the seriousness of the violation, whether or not the individual was an unauthorized alien, and the history of previous violations.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b82861d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Order for prohibited indemnity bonds</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to a violation of subsection (g)(1), the order under this subsection may provide for the remedy described in subsection (g)(2).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b82861e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative appellate review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The decision and order of an administrative law judge shall become the final agency decision and order of the Attorney General unless either (A) within 30 days, an official delegated by regulation to exercise review authority over the decision and order modifies or vacates the decision and order, or (B) within 30 days of the date of such a modification or vacation (or within 60 days of the date of decision and order of an administrative law judge if not so modified or vacated) the decision and order is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to regulations, in which case the decision and order of the Attorney General shall become the final agency decision and order under this subsection. The Attorney General may not delegate the Attorney General’s authority under this paragraph to any entity which has review authority over immigration-related matters.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b82861f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A person or entity adversely affected by a final order respecting an assessment may, within 45 days after the date the final order is issued, file a petition in the Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit for review of the order.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828620-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/9"><num value="9" class="bold">(9)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement of orders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If a person or entity fails to comply with a final order issued under this subsection against the person or entity, the Attorney General shall file a suit to seek compliance with the order in any appropriate district court of the United States. In any such suit, the validity and appropriateness of the final order shall not be subject to review.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828621-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal penalties and injunctions for pattern or practice violations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828622-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal penalty</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any person or entity which engages in a pattern or practice of violations of subsection (a)(1)(A) or (a)(2) shall be fined not more than $3,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom such a violation occurs, imprisoned for not more than six months for the entire pattern or practice, or both, notwithstanding the provisions of any other Federal law relating to fine levels.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828623-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Enjoining of pattern or practice violations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person or entity is engaged in a pattern or practice of employment, recruitment, or referral in violation of paragraph (1)(A) or (2) of subsection (a), the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States requesting such relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the person or entity, as the Attorney General deems necessary.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828624-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition of indemnity bonds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828625-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">It is unlawful for a person or other entity, in the hiring, recruiting, or referring for employment of any individual, to require the individual to post a bond or security, to pay or agree to pay an amount, or otherwise to provide a financial guarantee or indemnity, against any potential liability arising under this section relating to such hiring, recruiting, or referring of the individual.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828626-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Civil penalty</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any person or entity which is determined, after notice and opportunity for an administrative hearing under subsection (e), to have violated paragraph (1) shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation and to an administrative order requiring the return of any amounts received in violation of such paragraph to the employee or, if the employee cannot be located, to the general fund of the Treasury.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828627-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Miscellaneous provisions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828628-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Documentation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In providing documentation or endorsement of authorization of aliens (other than aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence) authorized to be employed in the United States, the Attorney General shall provide that any limitations with respect to the period or type of employment or employer shall be conspicuously stated on the documentation or endorsement.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b828629-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Preemption</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The provisions of this section preempt any State or local law imposing civil or criminal sanctions (other than through licensing and similar laws) upon those who employ, or recruit or refer for a fee for employment, unauthorized aliens.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b82862a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition of unauthorized alien</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">As used in this section, the term “unauthorized alien” means, with respect to the employment of an alien at a particular time, that the alien is not at that time either (A) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or (B) authorized to be so employed by this chapter or by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b82862b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 274A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/a/1">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 101(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3360">100 Stat. 3360</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2609">102 Stat. 2609</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV">Pub. L. 101–649, title V</ref>, §§ 521(a), 538(a), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5053">104 Stat. 5053</ref>, 5056; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII">Pub. L. 102–232, title III</ref>, §§ 306(b)(2), 309(b)(11), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>, 1759; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII">Pub. L. 103–416, title II</ref>, §§ 213, 219(z)(4), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4314">108 Stat. 4314</ref>, 4318; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s379/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 379(a)</ref>, title IV, §§ 411(a), 412(a)–(d), 416, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-649">110 Stat. 3009–649</ref>, 3009–666 to 3009–669; <ref href="/us/pl/108/390/s1/a">Pub. L. 108–390, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-10-30">Oct. 30, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/2242">118 Stat. 2242</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b82862c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b82862d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b82862e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2), (5), (d)(2)(F), (G), and (h)(3), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(3)(D)(iii), (E), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-08-14/ch531">act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 7 (§ 301 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1305">section 1305 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b82862f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/390/s1/a/1">Pub. L. 108–390, § 1(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “Such attestation may be manifested by either a hand-written or an electronic signature.” before “A person or entity has complied” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/108/390/s1/a/2">Pub. L. 108–390, § 1(a)(2)</ref>, inserted at end “Such attestation may be manifested by either a hand-written or an electronic signature.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/390/s1/a/3">Pub. L. 108–390, § 1(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “a paper, microfiche, microfilm, or electronic version of” after “must retain” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(b)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/d">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(d)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/a/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(a)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), redesignated cl. (v) as (ii), substituted “, alien registration card, or other document designated by the Attorney General, if the document” for “or other alien registration card, if the card” in introductory provisions of that cl., and struck out former cls. (ii) to (iv) which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(ii) certificate of United States citizenship;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(iii) certificate of naturalization;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(iv) unexpired foreign passport, if the passport has an appropriate, unexpired endorsement of the Attorney General authorizing the individual’s employment in the United States; or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/a/1/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(a)(1)(C)</ref>, in subcl. (I), substituted “and” for “or” before “such other personal” and struck out “and” at end, in subcl. (II), substituted “, and” for the period at end, and added subcl. (III).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “or” at end of cl. (i), redesignated cl. (iii) as (ii), and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: “certificate of birth in the United States or establishing United States nationality at birth, which certificate the Attorney General finds, by regulation, to be acceptable for purposes of this section; or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(a)(3)</ref>, added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s411/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 411(a)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s416">Pub. L. 104–208, § 416</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s379/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 379(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “the final agency decision and order under this subsection” for “a final order under this subsection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s379/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 379(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “unless either (A) within 30 days, an official delegated by regulation to exercise review authority over the decision and order modifies or vacates the decision and order, or (B) within 30 days of the date of such a modification or vacation (or within 60 days of the date of decision and order of an administrative law judge if not so modified or vacated) the decision and order is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to regulations” for “unless, within 30 days, the Attorney General modifies or vacates the decision and order”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (i) to (n). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s412/c">Pub. L. 104–208, § 412(c)</ref>, struck out subsec. (i) which provided effective dates for implementation of this section, subsec. (j) which required General Accounting Office reports on implementation of this section, subsec. (k) which established a taskforce to review reports, subsec. (<i>l</i>) which provided a termination date for employer sanctions under this section upon finding of widespread discrimination in implementing this section, and subsecs. (m) and (n) which provided for expedited procedures in House of Representatives and Senate for considering resolutions to approve findings in the reports.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/4">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(4)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(2)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s213">Pub. L. 103–416, § 213</ref>, substituted “five” for “three” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b)(1)(D)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/11">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(11)</ref>, substituted “clause (i)” for “clause (ii)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/4">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(4)</ref>, made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s538/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 538(a)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s521/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 521(a)</ref>, struck out “to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for employment in the United States” after “or other entity” in introductory provisions, inserted “to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for employment in the United States” after “(A)” in subpar. (A), and inserted “(i) to hire for employment in the United States an individual without complying with the requirements of subsection (b) or (ii) if the person or entity is an agricultural association, agricultural employer, or farm labor contractor (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1802">section 1802 of title 29</ref>), to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for employment in the United States” after “(B)” in subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s538/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 538(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/4">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(4)</ref>, inserted “, the Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices,” after “officers of the Service”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “the first sentence of this paragraph” for “such sentence” and “such another document” for “such a document”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(B)</ref>, in heading substituted “defined” for “requiring two years notice and congressional review”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/C/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(C)(i)</ref>, inserted reference to subsec. (g)(1) in three places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/C/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(C)(i)</ref>, (ii), inserted reference to subsec. (g)(1) in two places and reference to par. (6) in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(4)(A)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/D">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “paragraph” for “subparagraph”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(6) to (9). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/C/iii">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(C)(iii)</ref>, (iv), added par. (6) and redesignated former pars. (6) to (8) as (7) to (9), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/E">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(E)</ref>, inserted reference to subsec. (e) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i)(3)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/F">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(F)</ref>, substituted “an order” for “a order” and “subsection (a)(1)(A) of this section” for “paragraph (1)(A)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/G">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(G)</ref>, made technical amendment to provision of original act which was translated as “<date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>,” and struck out “of the United States” after “Comptroller General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (j)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/a/1/H">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(a)(1)(H)</ref>, substituted “this section” for “that section”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b828630-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b828631-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/390/s1/b">Pub. L. 108–390, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="2004-10-30">Oct. 30, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/2242">118 Stat. 2242</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/390/s1/b"> -<inline>“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the earlier of—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the date on which final regulations implementing such amendments take effect; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2004-10-30">Oct. 30, 2004</date>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b828632-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s379/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 379(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-650">110 Stat. 3009–650</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s379/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c">section 1324c of this title</ref>] shall apply to orders issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s411/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 411(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-666">110 Stat. 3009–666</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s411/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to failures occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s412/e">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 412(e)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-668">110 Stat. 3009–668</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/54/s3/a">Pub. L. 105–54, § 3(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1175">111 Stat. 1175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/156/s3/d">Pub. L. 108–156, § 3(d)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1945">117 Stat. 1945</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/156/s3/d"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to hiring (or recruitment or referral) occurring on or after such date (not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>]) as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply to individuals hired on or after 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (c) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The amendment made by subsection (d) [amending this section] applies to hiring occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act, but no penalty shall be imposed under subsection (e) or (f) of section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsecs. (e) and (f) of this section] for such hiring occurring before such date.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/105/54/s3/b">Pub. L. 105–54, § 3(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1176">111 Stat. 1176</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/54/s3/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s412/e">section 412(e) of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b828633-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 219(z)(4) is effective as if included in the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b84f734-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/2">section 306(b)(2) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b84f735-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s521/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 521(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5053">104 Stat. 5053</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s521/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to recruiting and referring occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s538/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 538(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5056">104 Stat. 5056</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s538/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b84f736-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f737-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Date of Enactment of This Section for Aliens Employed Under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8704">Section 8704 of Title 46</ref>, Shipping</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Date of enactment of this section with respect to aliens deemed employed under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8704">section 8704 of Title 46</ref>, Shipping, as the date 180 days after <date date="1988-01-11">Jan. 11, 1988</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/239/s5/f/3">section 5(f)(3) of Pub. L. 100–239</ref>, set out as a Construction note under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s8704">section 8704 of Title 46</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f738-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f739-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Delegation of Authority</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Authority of President under subsec. (d)(4) of this section to undertake demonstration projects of different changes in requirements of employment verification system delegated to Attorney General by section 2 of Ex. Ord. No. 12781, <date date="1991-11-20">Nov. 20, 1991</date>, 56 F.R. 59203, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of Title 3</ref>, The President.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f73a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Pilot Programs for Employment Eligibility Confirmation</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV</ref>, subtitle A, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-655">110 Stat. 3009–655</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/128/s2">Pub. L. 107–128, § 2</ref>, <date date="2002-01-16">Jan. 16, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2407">115 Stat. 2407</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/156">Pub. L. 108–156</ref>, §§ 2, 3, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1944">117 Stat. 1944</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/83/tV">Pub. L. 111–83, title V</ref>, §§ 547, 551, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2177">123 Stat. 2177</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/176/s2">Pub. L. 112–176, § 2</ref>, <date date="2012-09-28">Sept. 28, 2012</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/126/1325">126 Stat. 1325</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/112/176/s2"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="401">“SEC. 401.</num><heading> ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct 3 pilot programs of employment eligibility confirmation under this subtitle.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Implementation Deadline; Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement the pilot programs in a manner that permits persons and other entities to have elections under section 402 of this division made and in effect no later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>]. Unless the Congress otherwise provides, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate a pilot program on <date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date> [see bracketed notes set out below].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Scope of Operation of Pilot Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide for the operation—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> of the E-Verify Program (described in section 403(a) of this division) in, at a minimum, 5 of the 7 States with the highest estimated population of aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall expand the operation of the program to all 50 States not later than <date date="2004-12-01">December 1, 2004</date>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> of the citizen attestation pilot program (described in section 403(b) of this division) in at least 5 States (or, if fewer, all of the States) that meet the condition described in section 403(b)(2)(A) of this division; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> of the machine-readable-document pilot program (described in section 403(c) of this division) in at least 5 States (or, if fewer, all of the States) that meet the condition described in section 403(c)(2) of this division.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">References in Subtitle</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subtitle—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Pilot program references</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘program’ or ‘pilot program’ refer to any of the 3 pilot programs provided for under this subtitle.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Confirmation system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘confirmation system’ means the confirmation system established under section 404 of this division.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">References to section 274a</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference in this subtitle to section 274A (or a subdivision of such section) is deemed a reference to such section (or subdivision thereof) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> I–9 <inline class="small-caps">or similar form</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘I–9 or similar form’ means the form used for purposes of section 274A(b)(1)(A) or such other form as the Secretary of Homeland Security determines to be appropriate.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limited application to recruiters and referrers</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference to recruitment or referral (or a recruiter or referrer) in relation to employment is deemed a reference only to such recruitment or referral (or recruiter or referrer) that is subject to section 274A(a)(1)(B)(ii).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">United states citizenship</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘United States citizenship’ includes United States nationality.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘State’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(36) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/36">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(36)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="402">“SEC. 402.</num><heading> VOLUNTARY ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A PILOT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Voluntary Election</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (c)(3)(B), any person or other entity that conducts any hiring (or recruitment or referral) in a State in which a pilot program is operating may elect to participate in that pilot program. Except as specifically provided in subsection (e), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not require any person or other entity to participate in a pilot program.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Benefit of Rebuttable Presumption.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If a person or other entity is participating in a pilot program and obtains confirmation of identity and employment eligibility in compliance with the terms and conditions of the program with respect to the hiring (or recruitment or referral) of an individual for employment in the United States, the person or entity has established a rebuttable presumption that the person or entity has not violated section 274A(a)(1)(A) with respect to such hiring (or such recruitment or referral).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not be construed as preventing a person or other entity that has an election in effect under subsection (a) from establishing an affirmative defense under section 274A(a)(3) if the person or entity complies with the requirements of section 274A(a)(1)(B) but fails to obtain confirmation under paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">General Terms of Elections.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An election under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner, under such terms and conditions, and shall take effect, as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall specify. The Secretary of Homeland Security may not impose any fee as a condition of making an election or participating in a pilot program.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Scope of election.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), any electing person or other entity may provide that the election under subsection (a) shall apply (during the period in which the election is in effect)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> to all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral) in the State (or States) in which the pilot program is operating, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> to its hiring (or recruitment or referral) in one or more pilot program States or one or more places of hiring (or recruitment or referral, as the case may be) in the pilot program States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application of programs in non-pilot program states</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition, the Secretary of Homeland Security may permit a person or entity electing the citizen attestation pilot program (described in 403(b) of this division) or the machine-readable-document pilot program (described in section 403(c) of this division) to provide that the election applies to its hiring (or recruitment or referral) in one or more States or places of hiring (or recruitment or referral) in which the pilot program is not otherwise operating but only if such States meet the requirements of 403(b)(2)(A) and 403(c)(2) of this division, respectively.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination of elections</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security may terminate an election by a person or other entity under this section because the person or entity has substantially failed to comply with its obligations under the pilot program. A person or other entity may terminate an election in such form and manner as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall specify.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consultation, Education, and Publicity.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall closely consult with representatives of employers (and recruiters and referrers) in the development and implementation of the pilot programs, including the education of employers (and recruiters and referrers) about such programs.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Publicity</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall widely publicize the election process and pilot programs, including the voluntary nature of the pilot programs and the advantages to employers (and recruiters and referrers) of making an election under this section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Assistance through district offices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate one or more individuals in each District office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service for a Service District in which a pilot program is being implemented—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> to inform persons and other entities that seek information about pilot programs of the voluntary nature of such programs, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> to assist persons and other entities in electing and participating in any pilot programs in effect in the District, in complying with the requirements of section 274A, and in facilitating confirmation of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals consistent with such section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Select Entities Required to Participate in a Pilot Program.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Federal government.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Executive departments.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Department of the Federal Government shall elect to participate in a pilot program and shall comply with the terms and conditions of such an election.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Election</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to clause (iii), the Secretary of each such Department—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> shall elect the pilot program (or programs) in which the Department shall participate, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> may limit the election to hiring occurring in certain States (or geographic areas) covered by the program (or programs) and in specified divisions within the Department, so long as all hiring by such divisions and in such locations is covered.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Role of secretary of homeland security</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall assist and coordinate elections under this subparagraph in such manner as assures that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I">     “(I)</num><content> a significant portion of the total hiring within each Department within States covered by a pilot program is covered under such a program, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II">     “(II)</num><content> there is significant participation by the Federal Executive branch in each of the pilot programs.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Legislative branch</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Member of Congress, each officer of Congress, and the head of each agency of the legislative branch, that conducts hiring in a State in which a pilot program is operating shall elect to participate in a pilot program, may specify which pilot program or programs (if there is more than one) in which the Member, officer, or agency will participate, and shall comply with the terms and conditions of such an election.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application to certain violators</inline>.—</heading><content>An order under section 274A(e)(4) or section 274B(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e/4">8 U.S.C. 1324a(e)(4)</ref>, 1324b(g)] may require the subject of the order to participate in, and comply with the terms of, a pilot program with respect to the subject’s hiring (or recruitment or referral) of individuals in a State covered by such a program.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consequence of failure to participate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a person or other entity is required under this subsection to participate in a pilot program and fails to comply with the requirements of such program with respect to an individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> such failure shall be treated as a violation of section 274A(a)(1)(B) with respect to that individual, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> a rebuttable presumption is created that the person or entity has violated section 274A(a)(1)(A).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">Subparagraph (B) shall not apply in any prosecution under section 274A(f)(1).</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>This subtitle shall not affect the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security under any other law (including section 274A(d)(4)) to conduct demonstration projects in relation to section 274A.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="403">“SEC. 403.</num><heading> PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PILOT PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">E-Verify Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person or other entity that elects to participate in the E-Verify Program described in this subsection agrees to conform to the following procedures in the case of the hiring (or recruitment or referral) for employment in the United States of each individual covered by the election:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Provision of additional information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The person or entity shall obtain from the individual (and the individual shall provide) and shall record on the I–9 or similar form—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the individual’s social security account number, if the individual has been issued such a number, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> if the individual does not attest to United States citizenship under section 274A(b)(2), such identification or authorization number established by the Immigration and Naturalization Service for the alien as the Secretary of Homeland Security shall specify,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">and shall retain the original form and make it available for inspection for the period and in the manner required of I–9 forms under section 274A(b)(3).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Presentation of documentation.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The person or other entity, and the individual whose identity and employment eligibility are being confirmed, shall, subject to subparagraph (B), fulfill the requirements of section 274A(b) with the following modifications:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> A document referred to in section 274A(b)(1)(B)(ii) (as redesignated by section 412(a) of this division) must be designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security as suitable for the purpose of identification in a pilot program.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> A document referred to in section 274A(b)(1)(D) must contain a photograph of the individual.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> The person or other entity has complied with the requirements of section 274A(b)(1) with respect to examination of a document if the document reasonably appears on its face to be genuine and it reasonably appears to pertain to the individual whose identity and work eligibility is being confirmed.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation of requirement to examine documentation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Homeland Security finds that a pilot program would reliably determine with respect to an individual whether—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the person with the identity claimed by the individual is authorized to work in the United States, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the individual is claiming the identity of another person,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I26" class="indent2 firstIndent-2">  if a person or entity could fulfill the requirement to examine documentation contained in subparagraph (A) of section 274A(b)(1) by examining a document specified in either subparagraph (B) or (D) of such section, the Secretary of Homeland Security may provide that, for purposes of such requirement, only such a document need be examined. In such case, any reference in section 274A(b)(1)(A) to a verification that an individual is not an unauthorized alien shall be deemed to be a verification of the individual’s identity.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Seeking confirmation.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The person or other entity shall make an inquiry, as provided in section 404(a)(1) of this division, using the confirmation system to seek confirmation of the identity and employment eligibility of an individual, by not later than the end of 3 working days (as specified by the Secretary of Homeland Security) after the date of the hiring (or recruitment or referral, as the case may be).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Extension of time period</inline>.—</heading><content>If the person or other entity in good faith attempts to make an inquiry during such 3 working days and the confirmation system has registered that not all inquiries were received during such time, the person or entity can make an inquiry in the first subsequent working day in which the confirmation system registers that it has received all inquiries. If the confirmation system cannot receive inquiries at all times during a day, the person or entity merely has to assert that the entity attempted to make the inquiry on that day for the previous sentence to apply to such an inquiry, and does not have to provide any additional proof concerning such inquiry.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Confirmation or nonconfirmation.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Confirmation upon initial inquiry</inline>.—</heading><content>If the person or other entity receives an appropriate confirmation of an individual’s identity and work eligibility under the confirmation system within the time period specified under section 404(b) of this division, the person or entity shall record on the I–9 or similar form an appropriate code that is provided under the system and that indicates a final confirmation of such identity and work eligibility of the individual.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Nonconfirmation upon initial inquiry and secondary verification.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Nonconfirmation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the person or other entity receives a tentative nonconfirmation of an individual’s identity or work eligibility under the confirmation system within the time period specified under 404(b) of this division, the person or entity shall so inform the individual for whom the confirmation is sought.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No contest</inline>.—</heading><content>If the individual does not contest the nonconfirmation within the time period specified in section 404(c) of this division, the nonconfirmation shall be considered final. The person or entity shall then record on the I–9 or similar form an appropriate code which has been provided under the system to indicate a tentative nonconfirmation.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Contest</inline>.—</heading><content>If the individual does contest the nonconfirmation, the individual shall utilize the process for secondary verification provided under section 404(c) of this division. The nonconfirmation will remain tentative until a final confirmation or nonconfirmation is provided by the confirmation system within the time period specified in such section. In no case shall an employer terminate employment of an individual because of a failure of the individual to have identity and work eligibility confirmed under this section until a nonconfirmation becomes final. Nothing in this clause shall apply to a termination of employment for any reason other than because of such a failure.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Recording of conclusion on form</inline>.—</heading><content>If a final confirmation or nonconfirmation is provided by the confirmation system under section 404(c) of this division regarding an individual, the person or entity shall record on the I–9 or similar form an appropriate code that is provided under the system and that indicates a confirmation or nonconfirmation of identity and work eligibility of the individual.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consequences of nonconfirmation.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination or notification of continued employment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the person or other entity has received a final nonconfirmation regarding an individual under subparagraph (B), the person or entity may terminate employment (or recruitment or referral) of the individual. If the person or entity does not terminate employment (or recruitment or referral) of the individual, the person or entity shall notify the Secretary of Homeland Security of such fact through the confirmation system or in such other manner as the Secretary of Homeland Security may specify.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Failure to notify</inline>.—</heading><content>If the person or entity fails to provide notice with respect to an individual as required under clause (i), the failure is deemed to constitute a violation of section 274A(a)(1)(B) with respect to that individual and the applicable civil monetary penalty under section 274A(e)(5) shall be (notwithstanding the amounts specified in such section) no less than $500 and no more than $1,000 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Continued employment after final nonconfirmation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the person or other entity continues to employ (or to recruit or refer) an individual after receiving final nonconfirmation, a rebuttable presumption is created that the person or entity has violated section 274A(a)(1)(A). The previous sentence shall not apply in any prosecution under section 274A(f)(1).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Citizen Attestation Pilot Program.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (3) through (5), the procedures applicable under the citizen attestation pilot program under this subsection shall be the same procedures as those under the E-Verify Program under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Restrictions.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">State document requirement to participate in pilot program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security may not provide for the operation of the citizen attestation pilot program in a State unless each driver’s license or similar identification document described in section 274A(b)(1)(D)(i) issued by the State—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> contains a photograph of the individual involved, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> has been determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to have security features, and to have been issued through application and issuance procedures, which make such document sufficiently resistant to counterfeiting, tampering, and fraudulent use that it is a reliable means of identification for purposes of this section.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization to limit employer participation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security may restrict the number of persons or other entities that may elect to participate in the citizen attestation pilot program under this subsection as the Secretary of Homeland Security determines to be necessary to produce a representative sample of employers and to reduce the potential impact of fraud.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No confirmation required for certain individuals attesting to u.s. citizenship</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a person or other entity hiring (or recruiting or referring) an individual under the citizen attestation pilot program, if the individual attests to United States citizenship (under penalty of perjury on an I–9 or similar form which form states on its face the criminal and other penalties provided under law for a false representation of United States citizenship)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the person or entity may fulfill the requirement to examine documentation contained in subparagraph (A) of section 274A(b)(1) by examining a document specified in either subparagraph (B)(i) or (D) of such section; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the person or other entity is not required to comply with respect to such individual with the procedures described in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (a), but only if the person or entity retains the form and makes it available for inspection in the same manner as in the case of an I–9 form under section 274A(b)(3).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Waiver of document presentation requirement in certain cases.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a person or entity that elects, in a manner specified by the Secretary of Homeland Security consistent with subparagraph (B), to participate in the pilot program under this paragraph, if an individual being hired (or recruited or referred) attests (in the manner described in paragraph (3)) to United States citizenship and the person or entity retains the form on which the attestation is made and makes it available for inspection in the same manner as in the case of an I–9 form under section 274A(b)(3), the person or entity is not required to comply with the procedures described in section 274A(b).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Restriction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall restrict the election under this paragraph to no more than 1,000 employers and, to the extent practicable, shall select among employers seeking to make such election in a manner that provides for such an election by a representative sample of employers.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Nonreviewable determinations</inline>.—</heading><content>The determinations of the Secretary of Homeland Security under paragraphs (2) and (4) are within the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and are not subject to judicial or administrative review.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Machine-Readable-Document Pilot Program.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the procedures applicable under the machine-readable-document pilot program under this subsection shall be the same procedures as those under the E-Verify Program under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">State document requirement to participate in pilot program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security may not provide for the operation of the machine-readable-document pilot program in a State unless driver’s licenses and similar identification documents described in section 274A(b)(1)(D)(i) issued by the State include a machine-readable social security account number.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Use of machine-readable documents</inline>.—</heading><content>If the individual whose identity and employment eligibility must be confirmed presents to the person or entity hiring (or recruiting or referring) the individual a license or other document described in paragraph (2) that includes a machine-readable social security account number, the person or entity must make an inquiry through the confirmation system by using a machine-readable feature of such document. If the individual does not attest to United States citizenship under section 274A(b)(2), the individual’s identification or authorization number described in subsection (a)(1)(B) shall be provided as part of the inquiry.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Protection From Liability for Actions Taken on the Basis of Information Provided by the Confirmation System</inline>.—</heading><content>No person or entity participating in a pilot program shall be civilly or criminally liable under any law for any action taken in good faith reliance on information provided through the confirmation system.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="404">“SEC. 404.</num><heading> EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMATION SYSTEM.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a pilot program confirmation system through which the Secretary of Homeland Security (or a designee of the Secretary of Homeland Security, which may be a nongovernmental entity)—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> responds to inquiries made by electing persons and other entities (including those made by the transmittal of data from machine-readable documents under the machine-readable pilot program) at any time through a toll-free telephone line or other toll-free electronic media concerning an individual’s identity and whether the individual is authorized to be employed, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> maintains records of the inquiries that were made, of confirmations provided (or not provided), and of the codes provided to inquirers as evidence of their compliance with their obligations under the pilot programs.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">To the extent practicable, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall seek to establish such a system using one or more nongovernmental entities.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Initial Response</inline>.—</heading><content>The confirmation system shall provide confirmation or a tentative nonconfirmation of an individual’s identity and employment eligibility within 3 working days of the initial inquiry. If providing confirmation or tentative nonconfirmation, the confirmation system shall provide an appropriate code indicating such confirmation or such nonconfirmation.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Secondary Verification Process in Case of Tentative Nonconfirmation</inline>.—</heading><content>In cases of tentative nonconfirmation, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall specify, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security and the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, an available secondary verification process to confirm the validity of information provided and to provide a final confirmation or nonconfirmation within 10 working days after the date of the tentative nonconfirmation. When final confirmation or nonconfirmation is provided, the confirmation system shall provide an appropriate code indicating such confirmation or nonconfirmation.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Design and Operation of System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The confirmation system shall be designed and operated—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> to maximize its reliability and ease of use by persons and other entities making elections under section 402(a) of this division consistent with insulating and protecting the privacy and security of the underlying information;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> to respond to all inquiries made by such persons and entities on whether individuals are authorized to be employed and to register all times when such inquiries are not received;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> with appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><chapeau> to have reasonable safeguards against the system’s resulting in unlawful discriminatory practices based on national origin or citizenship status, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the selective or unauthorized use of the system to verify eligibility;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the use of the system prior to an offer of employment; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the exclusion of certain individuals from consideration for employment as a result of a perceived likelihood that additional verification will be required, beyond what is required for most job applicants.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Responsibilities of the Commissioner of Social Security</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the confirmation system, the Commissioner of Social Security, in consultation with the entity responsible for administration of the system, shall establish a reliable, secure method, which, within the time periods specified under subsections (b) and (c), compares the name and social security account number provided in an inquiry against such information maintained by the Commissioner in order to confirm (or not confirm) the validity of the information provided regarding an individual whose identity and employment eligibility must be confirmed, the correspondence of the name and number, and whether the individual has presented a social security account number that is not valid for employment. The Commissioner shall not disclose or release social security information (other than such confirmation or nonconfirmation).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the confirmation system, the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, in consultation with the entity responsible for administration of the system, shall establish a reliable, secure method, which, within the time periods specified under subsections (b) and (c), compares the name and alien identification or authorization number described in section 403(a)(1)(B) of this division which are provided in an inquiry against such information maintained by the Commissioner in order to confirm (or not confirm) the validity of the information provided, the correspondence of the name and number, and whether the alien is authorized to be employed in the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Updating Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commissioners of Social Security and the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall update their information in a manner that promotes the maximum accuracy and shall provide a process for the prompt correction of erroneous information, including instances in which it is brought to their attention in the secondary verification process described in subsection (c).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Limitation on Use of the Confirmation System and Any Related Systems.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to permit or allow any department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government to utilize any information, data base, or other records assembled under this subtitle for any other purpose other than as provided for under this subtitle.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No national identification card</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to authorize, directly or indirectly, the issuance or use of national identification cards or the establishment of a national identification card.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="405">“SEC. 405.</num><heading> REPORTS.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate reports on the pilot programs within 3 months after the end of the third and fourth years in which the programs are in effect. Such reports shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> assess the degree of fraudulent attesting of United States citizenship,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> include recommendations on whether or not the pilot programs should be continued or modified, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> assess the benefits of the pilot programs to employers and the degree to which they assist in the enforcement of section 274A.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report on Expansion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than <date date="2004-06-01">June 1, 2004</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> evaluating whether the problems identified by the report submitted under subsection (a) have been substantially resolved; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> describing what actions the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take before undertaking the expansion of the E-Verify Program to all 50 States in accordance with section 401(c)(1), in order to resolve any outstanding problems raised in the report filed under subsection (a).”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s103">Pub. L. 118–47, div. G, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/856">138 Stat. 856</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dG/tI/s103">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2024-09-30">September 30, 2024</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dO/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 117–328, div. O, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/5227">136 Stat. 5227</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/328/dO/tIII/s301">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2023-09-30">September 30, 2023</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dO/tII/s201">Pub. L. 117–103, div. O, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/787">136 Stat. 787</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dO/tII/s201">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2022-09-30">September 30, 2022</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tI/s101">Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/2148">134 Stat. 2148</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/260/dO/tI/s101">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2021-09-30">September 30, 2021</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/116/94/dI/tI/s101">Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/3019">133 Stat. 3019</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/94/dI/tI/s101">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2020-09-30">September 30, 2020</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dH/tI/s101">Pub. L. 116–6, div. H, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/475">133 Stat. 475</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/6/dH/tI/s101">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2019-09-30">September 30, 2019</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/115/141/dM/tII/s201">Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="2018-03-23">Mar. 23, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/1049">132 Stat. 1049</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/141/dM/tII/s201">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2018-09-30">September 30, 2018</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dF/tV/s539">Pub. L. 115–31, div. F, title V, § 539</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/432">131 Stat. 432</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/31/dF/tV/s539">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2017-09-30">September 30, 2017</date>’ for ‘<date date="2015-09-30">September 30, 2015</date>’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/114/113/dF/tV/s572">Pub. L. 114–113, div. F, title V, § 572</ref>, <date date="2015-12-18">Dec. 18, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2525">129 Stat. 2525</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/114/113/dF/tV/s572">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting ‘<date date="2016-09-30">September 30, 2016</date>’ for the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/53">Public Law 114–53</ref>) [<date date="2015-12-11">Dec. 11, 2015</date>, which had been substituted as applied by <ref href="/us/pl/114/53/dB/s130">Pub. L. 114–53, div. B, § 130</ref>, <date date="2015-09-30">Sept. 30, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/509">129 Stat. 509</ref>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/110/329/dA/s143">Pub. L. 110–329, div. A, § 143</ref>, <date date="2008-09-30">Sept. 30, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/3580">122 Stat. 3580</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dJ/s101">Pub. L. 111–8, div. J, § 101</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/988">123 Stat. 988</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/8/dJ/s101">“Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 [div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>] (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note) [set out above] shall be applied by substituting [‘]<date date="2009-09-30">September 30, 2009</date>[’] for ‘the 11-year period beginning on the first day the pilot program is in effect’.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/107/128/s3">Pub. L. 107–128, § 3</ref>, <date date="2002-01-16">Jan. 16, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2407">115 Stat. 2407</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/128/s3">“The amendment made by this Act [amending <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s401/b">section 401(b) of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out above] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-01-16">Jan. 16, 2002</date>].”</quotedContent> -]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f73b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Additional Authority or Resources Needed for Enforcement of Employer Sanctions Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s413/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 413(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-668">110 Stat. 3009–668</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/108/156/s3/d">Pub. L. 108–156, § 3(d)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1945">117 Stat. 1945</ref>, provided that not later than 1 year after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security was to submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report on any additional authority or resources needed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in order to enforce <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>, or by Federal agencies in order to carry out Ex. Ord. No. 12989, set out below, and to expand the restrictions in such order to cover agricultural subsidies, grants, job training programs, and other Federally subsidized assistance programs.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f73c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Pilot Projects for Secure Documents</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/238/s5">Pub. L. 101–238, § 5</ref>, <date date="1989-12-18">Dec. 18, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/2104">103 Stat. 2104</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/238/s5"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>Before <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, the Attorney General shall consult with State governments on any proper State initiative to improve the security of State or local documents which would satisfy the requirements of section 274A(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref>). The result of such consultations shall be reported, before <date date="1991-09-01">September 1, 1991</date>, to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Assistance for State Initiatives</inline>.—</heading><content>After such consultation described in subsection (a), the Attorney General shall make grants to, and enter into contracts with (to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in an appropriation Act), the State of California and at least 2 other States with large immigrant populations to promote any State initiatives to improve the security of State or local documents which would satisfy the requirements of section 274A(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1324a(b)(1)</ref>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 to carry out subsection (b).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives not later than <date date="1993-08-01">August 1, 1993</date>, on the security of State or local documents which would satisfy the requirements of section 274A(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref>), and any improvements in such documents that have occurred as a result of this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f73d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Interim Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/a/2">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 101(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3372">100 Stat. 3372</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/a/2">“The Attorney General shall, not later than the first day of the seventh month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>], first issue, on an interim or other basis, such regulations as may be necessary in order to implement this section [enacting this section, amending sections 1802, 1813, 1816, and 1851 of Title 29, Labor, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1802">section 1802 of Title 29</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405">section 405 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f73e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Grandfather Provision for Current Employees</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/a/3">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 101(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3372">100 Stat. 3372</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/a/3"> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> Section 274A(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/1">8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1)</ref>] shall not apply to the hiring, or recruiting or referring of an individual for employment which has occurred before the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Section 274A(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall not apply to continuing employment of an alien who was hired before the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f73f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Study of Use of Telephone Verification System for Determining Employment Eligibility of Aliens</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/d">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 101(d)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3373">100 Stat. 3373</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/d"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall conduct a study for use by the Department of Justice in determining employment eligibility of aliens in the United States. Such study shall concentrate on those data bases that are currently available to the Federal Government which through the use of a telephone and computation capability could be used to verify instantly the employment eligibility status of job applicants who are aliens.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Such study shall be conducted in conjunction with any existing Federal program which is designed for the purpose of providing information on the resident or employment status of aliens for employers. The study shall include an analysis of costs and benefits which shows the differences in costs and efficiency of having the Federal Government or a contractor perform this service. Such comparisons should include reference to such technical capabilities as processing techniques and time, verification techniques and time, back up safeguards, and audit trail performance.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Such study shall also concentrate on methods of phone verification which demonstrate the best safety and service standards, the least burden for the employer, the best capability for effective enforcement, and procedures which are within the boundaries of the Privacy Act of 1974 [<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">5 U.S.C. 552a</ref>, 552a note].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Such study shall be conducted within twelve months of the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="5">“(5)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall prepare and transmit to the Congress a report—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act, describing the status of such study; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> not later than twelve months after such date, setting forth the findings of such study.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f740-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Feasibility Study of Social Security Number Validation System</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/e">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 101(e)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3373">100 Stat. 3373</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s101/e">“The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Social Security Administration and in cooperation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Labor, shall conduct a study of the feasibility and costs of establishing a social security number validation system to assist in carrying out the purposes of section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref>], and of the privacy concerns that would be raised by the establishment of such a system. The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Ways and Means and Judiciary of the House of Representatives and to the Committees on Finance and Judiciary of the Senate, within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>], a full and complete report on the results of the study together with such recommendations as may be appropriate.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b84f741-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reports on Unauthorized Alien Employment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 99–603, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3441">100 Stat. 3441</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s402"> -<inline>“The President shall transmit to Congress annual reports on the implementation of section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref>] (relating to unlawful employment of aliens) during the first three years after its implementation. Each report shall include—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> an analysis of the adequacy of the employment verification system provided under subsection (b) of that section;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> a description of the status of the development and implementation of changes in that system under subsection (d) of that section, including the results of any demonstration projects conducted under paragraph (4) of such subsection; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> an analysis of the impact of the enforcement of that section on—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the employment, wages, and working conditions of United States workers and on the economy of the United States,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the number of aliens entering the United States illegally or who fail to maintain legal status after entry, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the violation of terms and conditions of nonimmigrant visas by foreign visitors.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[Functions of President under <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 99–603</ref> delegated to Secretary of Homeland Security, except functions in section 402(3)(A) which were delegated to Secretary of Labor, by sections 1(b) and 2(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12789, <date date="1992-02-10">Feb. 10, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 5225, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1364">section 1364 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b84f742-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b84f743-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12989. Economy and Efficiency in Government Procurement Through Compliance with Certain Immigration and Nationality Act Provisions and Use of an Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12989, <date date="1996-02-13">Feb. 13, 1996</date>, 61 F.R. 6091, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 19, <date date="2003-02-28">Feb. 28, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 10623; Ex. Ord. No. 13465, §§ 1–6, <date date="2008-06-06">June 6, 2008</date>, 73 F.R. 33285–33287, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This order is designed to promote economy and efficiency in Federal Government procurement. Stability and dependability are important elements of economy and efficiency. A contractor whose workforce is less stable will be less likely to produce goods and services economically and efficiently than a contractor whose workforce is more stable. It is the policy of the executive branch to enforce fully the immigration laws of the United States, including the detection and removal of illegal aliens and the imposition of legal sanctions against employers that hire illegal aliens. Because of the worksite enforcement policy of the United States and the underlying obligation of the executive branch to enforce the immigration laws, contractors that employ illegal aliens cannot rely on the continuing availability and service of those illegal workers, and such contractors inevitably will have a less stable and less dependable workforce than contractors that do not employ such persons. Where a contractor assigns illegal aliens to work on Federal contracts, the enforcement of Federal immigration laws imposes a direct risk of disruption, delay, and increased expense in Federal contracting. Such contractors are less dependable procurement sources, even if they do not knowingly hire or knowingly continue to employ unauthorized workers.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Contractors that adopt rigorous employment eligibility confirmation policies are much less likely to face immigration enforcement actions, because they are less likely to employ unauthorized workers, and they are therefore generally more efficient and dependable procurement sources than contractors that do not employ the best available measures to verify the work eligibility of their workforce. It is the policy of the executive branch to use an electronic employment verification system because, among other reasons, it provides the best available means to confirm the identity and work eligibility of all employees that join the Federal workforce. Private employers that choose to contract with the Federal Government should meet the same standard.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">I find, therefore, that adherence to the general policy of contracting only with providers that do not knowingly employ unauthorized alien workers and that have agreed to utilize an electronic employment verification system designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to confirm the employment eligibility of their workforce will promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">NOW, THEREFORE, to ensure the economical and efficient administration and completion of Federal Government contracts, and by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sub<ref href="/us/usc/t40/s121/a">section 121(a) of title 40</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. (a) It is the policy of the executive branch in procuring goods and services that, to ensure the economical and efficient administration and completion of Federal Government contracts, contracting agencies should not contract with employers that have not complied with section 274A(a)(1)(A) and 274A(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/a/1/A">8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)(1)(A)</ref>, 1324a(a)(2)) (the “INA employment provisions”) prohibiting the unlawful employment of aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) It is the policy of the executive branch in procuring goods and services that, to ensure the economical and efficient administration and completion of Federal Government contracts, contracting agencies may not enter into contracts with employers that do not use the best available means to confirm the work authorization of their workforce.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) It is the policy of the executive branch to enforce fully the antidiscrimination provisions of the INA. Nothing in this order relieves employers of antidiscrimination obligations under section 274B of the INA (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324b">8 U.S.C. 1324b</ref>) or any other law.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) All discretion under this order shall be exercised consistent with the policies set forth in this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. Contractor, as used in this Executive order, shall have the same meaning as defined in subpart 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. Using the procedures established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e">8 U.S.C. 1324a(e)</ref>: (a) the Secretary of Homeland Security may investigate to determine whether a contractor or an organizational unit thereof is not in compliance with the INA employment provisions;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) the Secretary of Homeland Security shall receive and may investigate complaints by employees of any entity covered under section 3(a) of this order where such complaints allege noncompliance with the INA employment provisions; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) the Attorney General shall hold such hearings as are required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e">8 U.S.C. 1324a(e)</ref> to determine whether an entity covered under section 3(a) is not in compliance with the INA employment provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. (a) Whenever the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that a contractor or an organizational unit thereof is not in compliance with the INA employment provisions, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General shall transmit that determination to the appropriate contracting agency and such other Federal agencies as the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General may determine. Upon receipt of such determination from the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, the head of the appropriate contracting agency shall consider the contractor or an organizational unit thereof for debarment as well as for such other action as may be appropriate in accordance with the procedures and standards prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The head of the contracting agency may debar the contractor or an organizational unit thereof based on the determination of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General that it is not in compliance with the INA employment provisions. Such determination shall not be reviewable in the debarment proceedings.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The scope of the debarment generally should be limited to those organizational units of a Federal contractor that the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General finds are not in compliance with the INA employment provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) The period of the debarment shall be for 1 year and may be extended for additional periods of 1 year if, using the procedures established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/e">8 U.S.C. 1324a(e)</ref>, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that the organizational unit of the Federal contractor continues to be in violation of the INA employment provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(e) The Administrator of General Services shall list a debarred contractor or an organizational unit thereof on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs and the contractor or an organizational unit thereof shall be ineligible to participate in any procurement or nonprocurement activities.</p> -<p><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 5. (a) Executive departments and agencies that enter into contracts shall require, as a condition of each contract, that the contractor agree to use an electronic employment eligibility verification system designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to verify the employment eligibility of: (i) all persons hired during the contract term by the contractor to perform employment duties within the United States; and (ii) all persons assigned by the contractor to perform work within the United States on the Federal contract.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) The Secretary of Homeland Security:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) shall administer, maintain, and modify as necessary and appropriate the electronic employment eligibility verification system designated by the Secretary under subsection (a) of this section; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) may establish with respect to such electronic employment verification system:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(A) terms and conditions for use of the system; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">(B) procedures for monitoring the use, failure to use, or improper use of the system.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) The Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to the extent necessary and appropriate to implement the debarment responsibility, the employment eligibility verification responsibility, and other related responsibilities assigned to heads of departments and agencies under this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(d) Except to the extent otherwise specified by law or this order, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) shall administer and enforce this order; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) may, after consultation to the extent appropriate with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Labor, the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, and the heads of such other departments or agencies as may be appropriate, issue such rules, regulations, or orders, or establish such requirements, as may be necessary and appropriate to implement this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 6. Each contracting department and agency shall cooperate with and provide such information and assistance to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General as may be required in the performance of their respective functions under this order.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 7. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the heads of contracting departments and agencies may delegate any of their functions or duties under this order to any officer or employee of their respective departments or agencies.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 8. (a) This order shall be implemented in a manner intended to minimize the burden on participants in the Federal procurement process.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence and law enforcement sources, methods, and activities from unauthorized disclosure.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 9. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(i) authority granted by law to a department or agency or the head thereof; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, administrative, or legislative proposals.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b876844-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Delegation of Authority To Report to the Congress and To Publish in the Federal Register Proposed Changes in the Social Security Number Card</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum of President of the United States, <date date="1992-02-10">Feb. 10, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 24345, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Memorandum for the Secretary of Health and Human Services</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 205(c)(2)(F) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405/c/2/F">section 405(c)(2)(F) of title 42</ref> of the United States Code) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue Social Security number cards to individuals who are assigned Social Security numbers.</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 274A(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the “Act”) (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/d/3/A">section 1324a(d)(3)(A) of title 8</ref> of the United States Code) and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref> of the United States Code, and in order to provide for the delegation of certain functions under the Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.], I hereby:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(1) Authorize you to prepare and transmit, to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, a written report regarding the substance of any proposed change in Social Security number cards, to the extent required by section 274A(d)(3)(A) of the Act, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(2) Authorize you to cause to have printed in the Federal Register the substance of any change in the Social Security number card so proposed and reported to the designated congressional committees, to the extent required by section 274A(d)(3)(A) of the Act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The authority delegated by this memorandum may be further redelegated within the Department of Health and Human Services.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.</p> -<signature> -<name>George Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b876845-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b"><num value="1324b">§ 1324b.</num><heading> Unfair immigration-related employment practices</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876846-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition of discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876847-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> General rule</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">It is an unfair immigration-related employment practice for a person or other entity to discriminate against any individual (other than an unauthorized alien, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/3">section 1324a(h)(3) of this title</ref>) with respect to the hiring, or recruitment or referral for a fee, of the individual for employment or the discharging of the individual from employment—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b876848-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> because of such individual’s national origin, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b876849-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of a protected individual (as defined in paragraph (3)), because of such individual’s citizenship status.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87684a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b87684b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a person or other entity that employs three or fewer employees,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b87684c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a person’s or entity’s discrimination because of an individual’s national origin if the discrimination with respect to that person or entity and that individual is covered under section 703 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e–2">42 U.S.C. 2000e–2</ref>], or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b87684d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> discrimination because of citizenship status which is otherwise required in order to comply with law, regulation, or executive order, or required by Federal, State, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the Federal, State, or local government.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87684e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> “Protected individual” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">As used in paragraph (1), the term “protected individual” means an individual who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b87684f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is a citizen or national of the United States, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b876850-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence under section 1160(a) or 1255a(a)(1) of this title, is admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, or is granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>; but does not include (i) an alien who fails to apply for naturalization within six months of the date the alien first becomes eligible (by virtue of period of lawful permanent residence) to apply for naturalization or, if later, within six months after <date date="1986-11-06">November 6, 1986</date>, and (ii) an alien who has applied on a timely basis, but has not been naturalized as a citizen within 2 years after the date of the application, unless the alien can establish that the alien is actively pursuing naturalization, except that time consumed in the Service’s processing the application shall not be counted toward the 2-year period.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876851-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional exception providing right to prefer equally qualified citizens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, it is not an unfair immigration-related employment practice for a person or other entity to prefer to hire, recruit, or refer an individual who is a citizen or national of the United States over another individual who is an alien if the two individuals are equally qualified.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876852-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition of intimidation or retaliation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">It is also an unfair immigration-related employment practice for a person or other entity to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or retaliate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured under this section or because the individual intends to file or has filed a charge or a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this section. An individual so intimidated, threatened, coerced, or retaliated against shall be considered, for purposes of subsections (d) and (g), to have been discriminated against.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876853-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of certain documentary practices as employment practices</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A person’s or other entity’s request, for purposes of satisfying the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b">section 1324a(b) of this title</ref>, for more or different documents than are required under such section or refusing to honor documents tendered that on their face reasonably appear to be genuine shall be treated as an unfair immigration-related employment practice if made for the purpose or with the intent of discriminating against an individual in violation of paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876854-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Charges of violations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876855-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person alleging that the person is adversely affected directly by an unfair immigration-related employment practice (or a person on that person’s behalf) or an officer of the Service alleging that an unfair immigration-related employment practice has occurred or is occurring may file a charge respecting such practice or violation with the Special Counsel (appointed under subsection (c)). Charges shall be in writing under oath or affirmation and shall contain such information as the Attorney General requires. The Special Counsel by certified mail shall serve a notice of the charge (including the date, place, and circumstances of the alleged unfair immigration-related employment practice) on the person or entity involved within 10 days.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876856-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> No overlap with EEOC complaints</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No charge may be filed respecting an unfair immigration-related employment practice described in subsection (a)(1)(A) if a charge with respect to that practice based on the same set of facts has been filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e">42 U.S.C. 2000e</ref> et seq.], unless the charge is dismissed as being outside the scope of such title. No charge respecting an employment practice may be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under such title if a charge with respect to such practice based on the same set of facts has been filed under this subsection, unless the charge is dismissed under this section as being outside the scope of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876857-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Special Counsel</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876858-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Appointment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Special Counsel”) within the Department of Justice to serve for a term of four years. In the case of a vacancy in the office of the Special Counsel the President may designate the officer or employee who shall act as Special Counsel during such vacancy.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876859-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Special Counsel shall be responsible for investigation of charges and issuance of complaints under this section and in respect of the prosecution of all such complaints before administrative law judges and the exercise of certain functions under subsection (j)(1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87685a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Compensation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Special Counsel is entitled to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed the rate now or hereafter provided for grade GS–17 of the General Schedule, under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5332">section 5332 of title 5</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87685b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Regional offices</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Special Counsel, in accordance with regulations of the Attorney General, shall establish such regional offices as may be necessary to carry out his duties.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87685c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Investigation of charges</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87685d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> By Special Counsel</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Special Counsel shall investigate each charge received and, within 120 days of the date of the receipt of the charge, determine whether or not there is reasonable cause to believe that the charge is true and whether or not to bring a complaint with respect to the charge before an administrative law judge. The Special Counsel may, on his own initiative, conduct investigations respecting unfair immigration-related employment practices and, based on such an investigation and subject to paragraph (3), file a complaint before such a judge.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87685e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Private actions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the Special Counsel, after receiving such a charge respecting an unfair immigration-related employment practice which alleges knowing and intentional discriminatory activity or a pattern or practice of discriminatory activity, has not filed a complaint before an administrative law judge with respect to such charge within such 120-day period, the Special Counsel shall notify the person making the charge of the determination not to file such a complaint during such period and the person making the charge may (subject to paragraph (3)) file a complaint directly before such a judge within 90 days after the date of receipt of the notice. The Special Counsel’s failure to file such a complaint within such 120-day period shall not affect the right of the Special Counsel to investigate the charge or to bring a complaint before an administrative law judge during such 90-day period.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87685f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Time limitations on complaints</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">No complaint may be filed respecting any unfair immigration-related employment practice occurring more than 180 days prior to the date of the filing of the charge with the Special Counsel. This subparagraph shall not prevent the subsequent amending of a charge or complaint under subsection (e)(1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876860-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearings</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876861-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Whenever a complaint is made that a person or entity has engaged in or is engaging in any such unfair immigration-related employment practice, an administrative law judge shall have power to issue and cause to be served upon such person or entity a copy of the complaint and a notice of hearing before the judge at a place therein fixed, not less than five days after the serving of the complaint. Any such complaint may be amended by the judge conducting the hearing, upon the motion of the party filing the complaint, in the judge’s discretion at any time prior to the issuance of an order based thereon. The person or entity so complained of shall have the right to file an answer to the original or amended complaint and to appear in person or otherwise and give testimony at the place and time fixed in the complaint.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876862-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Judges hearing cases</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Hearings on complaints under this subsection shall be considered before administrative law judges who are specially designated by the Attorney General as having special training respecting employment discrimination and, to the extent practicable, before such judges who only consider cases under this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876863-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Complainant as party</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Any person filing a charge with the Special Counsel respecting an unfair immigration-related employment practice shall be considered a party to any complaint before an administrative law judge respecting such practice and any subsequent appeal respecting that complaint. In the discretion of the judge conducting the hearing, any other person may be allowed to intervene in the proceeding and to present testimony.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876864-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Testimony and authority of hearing officers</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876865-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Testimony</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The testimony taken by the administrative law judge shall be reduced to writing. Thereafter, the judge, in his discretion, upon notice may provide for the taking of further testimony or hear argument.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876866-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority of administrative law judges</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In conducting investigations and hearings under this subsection <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002068">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002068"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “section”.</note> and in accordance with regulations of the Attorney General, the Special Counsel and administrative law judges shall have reasonable access to examine evidence of any person or entity being investigated. The administrative law judges by subpoena may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at any designated place or hearing. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena lawfully issued under this paragraph and upon application of the administrative law judge, an appropriate district court of the United States may issue an order requiring compliance with such subpoena and any failure to obey such order may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876867-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Determinations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876868-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The administrative law judge shall issue and cause to be served on the parties to the proceeding an order, which shall be final unless appealed as provided under subsection (i).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876869-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Orders finding violations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87686a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If, upon the preponderance of the evidence, an administrative law judge determines that any person or entity named in the complaint has engaged in or is engaging in any such unfair immigration-related employment practice, then the judge shall state his findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on such person or entity an order which requires such person or entity to cease and desist from such unfair immigration-related employment practice.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87686b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of order</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such an order also may require the person or entity—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b87686c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to comply with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b">section 1324a(b) of this title</ref> with respect to individuals hired (or recruited or referred for employment for a fee) during a period of up to three years;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b87686d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to retain for the period referred to in clause (i) and only for purposes consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b/5">section 1324a(b)(5) of this title</ref>, the name and address of each individual who applies, in person or in writing, for hiring for an existing position, or for recruiting or referring for a fee, for employment in the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b87686e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> to hire individuals directly and adversely affected, with or without back pay;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b87686f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876870-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> except as provided in subclauses (II) through (IV), to pay a civil penalty of not less than $250 and not more than $2,000 for each individual discriminated against,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876871-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> except as provided in subclauses (III) and (IV), in the case of a person or entity previously subject to a single order under this paragraph, to pay a civil penalty of not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 for each individual discriminated against,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876872-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> except as provided in subclause (IV), in the case of a person or entity previously subject to more than one order under this paragraph, to pay a civil penalty of not less than $3,000 and not more than $10,000 for each individual discriminated against, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876873-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/iv/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> in the case of an unfair immigration-related employment practice described in subsection (a)(6), to pay a civil penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each individual discriminated against;</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876874-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> to post notices to employees about their rights under this section and employers’ obligations under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876875-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> to educate all personnel involved in hiring and complying with this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref> about the requirements of this section or such section;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876876-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> to remove (in an appropriate case) a false performance review or false warning from an employee’s personnel file; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b876877-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/B/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content> to lift (in an appropriate case) any restrictions on an employee’s assignments, work shifts, or movements.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876878-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on back pay remedy</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In providing a remedy under subparagraph (B)(iii), back pay liability shall not accrue from a date more than two years prior to the date of the filing of a charge with the Special Counsel. Interim earnings or amounts earnable with reasonable diligence by the individual or individuals discriminated against shall operate to reduce the back pay otherwise allowable under such paragraph. No order shall require the hiring of an individual as an employee or the payment to an individual of any back pay, if the individual was refused employment for any reason other than discrimination on account of national origin or citizenship status.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876879-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of distinct entities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In applying this subsection in the case of a person or entity composed of distinct, physically separate subdivisions each of which provides separately for the hiring, recruiting, or referring for employment, without reference to the practices of, and not under the control of or common control with, another subdivision, each such subdivision shall be considered a separate person or entity.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87687a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/g/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Orders not finding violations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If upon the preponderance of the evidence an administrative law judge determines that the person or entity named in the complaint has not engaged and is not engaging in any such unfair immigration-related employment practice, then the judge shall state his findings of fact and shall issue an order dismissing the complaint.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87687b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Awarding of attorney’s fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In any complaint respecting an unfair immigration-related employment practice, an administrative law judge, in the judge’s discretion, may allow a prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee, if the losing party’s argument is without reasonable foundation in law and fact.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87687c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of final orders</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87687d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/i/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 60 days after the entry of such final order, any person aggrieved by such final order may seek a review of such order in the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which the violation is alleged to have occurred or in which the employer resides or transacts business.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87687e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/i/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Further review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Upon the filing of the record with the court, the jurisdiction of the court shall be exclusive and its judgment shall be final, except that the same shall be subject to review by the Supreme Court of the United States upon writ of certiorari or certification as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1254">section 1254 of title 28</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87687f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Court enforcement of administrative orders</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876880-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/j/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If an order of the agency is not appealed under subsection (i)(1), the Special Counsel (or, if the Special Counsel fails to act, the person filing the charge) may petition the United States district court for the district in which a violation of the order is alleged to have occurred, or in which the respondent resides or transacts business, for the enforcement of the order of the administrative law judge, by filing in such court a written petition praying that such order be enforced.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876881-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/j/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Court enforcement order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Upon the filing of such petition, the court shall have jurisdiction to make and enter a decree enforcing the order of the administrative law judge. In such a proceeding, the order of the administrative law judge shall not be subject to review.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876882-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/j/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement decree in original review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If, upon appeal of an order under subsection (i)(1), the United States court of appeals does not reverse such order, such court shall have the jurisdiction to make and enter a decree enforcing the order of the administrative law judge.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876883-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/j/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Awarding of attorney’s fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In any judicial proceeding under subsection (i) or this subsection, the court, in its discretion, may allow a prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of costs but only if the losing party’s argument is without reasonable foundation in law and fact.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b876884-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination dates</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b876885-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> This section shall not apply to discrimination in hiring, recruiting, or referring, or discharging of individuals occurring after the date of any termination of the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>, under subsection (<i>l</i>) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002069">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002069"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of that section.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b876886-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The provisions of this section shall terminate 30 calendar days after receipt of the last report required to be transmitted under section 1324a(j) <sup>2</sup> of this title if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b876887-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the Comptroller General determines, and so reports in such report that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b876888-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> no significant discrimination has resulted, against citizens or nationals of the United States or against any eligible workers seeking employment, from the implementation of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b876889-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> such section has created an unreasonable burden on employers hiring such workers; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b87688a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/k/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> there has been enacted, within such period of 30 calendar days, a joint resolution stating in substance that the Congress approves the findings of the Comptroller General contained in such report.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The provisions of subsections (m) and (n) <sup>2</sup> of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref> shall apply to any joint resolution under subparagraph (B) in the same manner as they apply to a joint resolution under subsection (<i>l</i>) <sup>2</sup> of such section.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b87688b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Dissemination of information concerning anti-discrimination provisions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b87688c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/l/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Not later than 3 months after <date date="1990-11-29">November 29, 1990</date>, the Special Counsel, in cooperation with the chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Secretary of Labor, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, shall conduct a campaign to disseminate information respecting the rights and remedies prescribed under this section and under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e">42 U.S.C. 2000e</ref> et seq.] in connection with unfair immigration-related employment practices. Such campaign shall be aimed at increasing the knowledge of employers, employees, and the general public concerning employer and employee rights, responsibilities, and remedies under this section and such title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b87688d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/l/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> In order to carry out the campaign under this subsection, the Special Counsel—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b87688e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/l/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may, to the extent deemed appropriate and subject to the availability of appropriations, contract with public and private organizations for outreach activities under the campaign, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b87688f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/l/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall consult with the Secretary of Labor, the chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the heads of such other agencies as may be appropriate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b876890-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324b/l/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for each fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1991).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b876891-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 274B, as added <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s102/a">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 102(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3374">100 Stat. 3374</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2610">102 Stat. 2610</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV">Pub. L. 101–649, title V</ref>, §§ 531, 532(a), 533(a), 534(a), 535(a), 536(a), 537(a), 539(a), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5054-5056">104 Stat. 5054–5056</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(b)(1)</ref>, (3), (c)(1), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/q">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(q)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s421/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 421(a)</ref>, title VI, § 671(d)(1)(B), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-670">110 Stat. 3009–670</ref>, 3009–723.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b876892-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b876893-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b876894-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2) and (<i>l</i>)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/88/352">Pub. L. 88–352</ref>, <date date="1964-07-02">July 2, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/241">78 Stat. 241</ref>. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter VI (§ 2000e et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000a">section 2000a of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsections (j), (<i>l</i>), (m), and (n) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (k), were repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s412/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 412(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-668">110 Stat. 3009–668</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b876895-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/d/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(d)(1)(B)</ref>, struck out “, 1161(a),” after “section 1160(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s421/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 421(a)</ref>, substituted “A person’s” for “For purposes of paragraph (1), a person’s” and “if made for the purpose or with the intent of discriminating against an individual in violation of paragraph (1)” for “relating to the hiring of individuals”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (g)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “the Special Counsel” for “an administrative law judge” in first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(iv)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “subclauses (III) and (IV)” for “subclause (IV)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(iv)(IV). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/3/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted a semicolon for period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(v), (vi). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/3/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(3)(B)</ref>, substituted semicolons for commas at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(vii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/3/C">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(3)(C)</ref>, (D), substituted a semicolon for comma at end and “to remove (in an appropriate case)” for “to order (in an appropriate case) the removal of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(viii). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/b/3/E">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(b)(3)(E)</ref>, substituted “to lift (in an appropriate case)” for “to order (in an appropriate case) the lifting of”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s306/c/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 306(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “physically” for “physicially”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s533/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 533(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “protected individual” for “citizen or intending citizen”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s533/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 533(a)(2)</ref>, (3), in heading and text substituted “protected individual” for “citizen or intending citizen”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s533/a/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 533(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “is an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence under section 1160(a), 1161(a), or 1255a(a)(1) of this title, is admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, or is granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>; but does not” for “is an alien who—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(i) is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence under section 1160(a), 1161(a), or 1255a(a)(1) of this title, is admitted as a refugee under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>, or is granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref>, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(ii) evidences an intention to become a citizen of the United States through completing a declaration of intention to become a citizen;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">but does not”, and in closing provisions substituted “(i)” and “(ii)” for “(I)” and “(II)”, respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s532/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 532(a)</ref>, inserted reference to sections 1160(a) and 1161(a) of this title in cl. (i).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s534/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 534(a)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s535/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 535(a)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s537/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 537(a)</ref>, inserted “the Special Counsel shall notify the person making the charge of the determination not to file such a complaint during such period and” after “120-day period,”, inserted “within 90 days after the date of receipt of the notice” before period at end, and inserted at end “The Special Counsel’s failure to file such a complaint within such 120-day period shall not affect the right of the Special Counsel to investigate the charge or to bring a complaint before an administrative law judge during such 90-day period.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s539/a/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 539(a)(1)</ref>, struck out “and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s539/a/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 539(a)(2)</ref>, which directed the substitution of a comma for the period at end of cl. (iv)(II), could not be executed because of the general amendment of cl. (iv) by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s536/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 536(a)</ref>, see below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s536/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 536(a)</ref>, amended cl. (iv) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iv) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(I) except as provided in subclause (II), to pay a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each individual discriminated against, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(II) in the case of a person or entity previously subject to such an order, to pay a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each individual discriminated against.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(v) to (viii). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s539/a/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 539(a)(3)</ref>, added cls. (v) to (viii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s531">Pub. L. 101–649, § 531</ref>, added subsec. (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)(1)</ref>, inserted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/h/3">section 1324a(h)(3) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)(2)</ref>, struck out “said” before “proceeding”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)(3)</ref>, substituted “that” for “that that”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b/4">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)(4)</ref>, substituted “1324a” for “1324”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b/5">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)(5)</ref>, substituted “engaged and” for “engaged or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/b/6">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(b)(6)</ref>, substituted “attorney’s” for “attorneys’ ” in heading.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b876896-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b876897-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s421/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 421(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-670">110 Stat. 3009–670</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s421/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b876898-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b876899-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b87689a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s532/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 532(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5054">104 Stat. 5054</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s532/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to actions occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s533/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 533(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5055">104 Stat. 5055</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s533/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to unfair immigration-related employment practices occurring before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s534/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 534(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5055">104 Stat. 5055</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s534/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to actions occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s535/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 535(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5055">104 Stat. 5055</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s535/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>], but shall apply to actions occurring on or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s536/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 536(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5056">104 Stat. 5056</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s536/b">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to unfair immigration-related employment practices occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s537/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 537(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5056">104 Stat. 5056</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s537/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to charges received on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s539/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 539(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5057">104 Stat. 5057</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s539/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to orders with respect to unfair immigration-related employment practices occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b87689b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b87689c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b87689d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of <ref href="/us/pl/101/509">Pub. L. 101–509</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5376">section 5376 of Title 5</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b87689e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">No Effect on EEOC Authority</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s102/b">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 102(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3379">100 Stat. 3379</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s102/b">“Except as may be specifically provided in this section, nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the authority of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate allegations, in writing and under oath or affirmation, of unlawful employment practices, as provided in section 706 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e–5">42 U.S.C. 2000e–5</ref>), or any other authority provided therein.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b87689f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c"><num value="1324c">§ 1324c.</num><heading> Penalties for document fraud</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Activities prohibited</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It is unlawful for any person or entity knowingly—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to forge, counterfeit, alter, or falsely make any document for the purpose of satisfying a requirement of this chapter or to obtain a benefit under this chapter,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to use, attempt to use, possess, obtain, accept, or receive or to provide any forged, counterfeit, altered, or falsely made document in order to satisfy any requirement of this chapter or to obtain a benefit under this chapter,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> to use or attempt to use or to provide or attempt to provide any document lawfully issued to or with respect to a person other than the possessor (including a deceased individual) for the purpose of satisfying a requirement of this chapter or obtaining a benefit under this chapter,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> to accept or receive or to provide any document lawfully issued to or with respect to a person other than the possessor (including a deceased individual) for the purpose of complying with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b">section 1324a(b) of this title</ref> or obtaining a benefit under this chapter, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> to prepare, file, or assist another in preparing or filing, any application for benefits under this chapter, or any document required under this chapter, or any document submitted in connection with such application or document, with knowledge or in reckless disregard of the fact that such application or document was falsely made or, in whole or in part, does not relate to the person on whose behalf it was or is being submitted, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8768a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to present before boarding a common carrier for the purpose of coming to the United States a document which relates to the alien’s eligibility to enter the United States, and (B) to fail to present such document to an immigration officer upon arrival at a United States port of entry.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">This section does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a subdivision of a State, or of an intelligence agency of the United States, or any activity authorized under chapter 224 of title 18.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish or qualify any of the penalties available for activities prohibited by this section but proscribed as well in title 18.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority in investigations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In conducting investigations and hearings under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8768ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> immigration officers and administrative law judges shall have reasonable access to examine evidence of any person or entity being investigated,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8768ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> administrative law judges, may, if necessary, compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at any designated place or hearing, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8768ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> immigration officers designated by the Commissioner may compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at any designated place prior to the filing of a complaint in a case under paragraph (2).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena lawfully issued under this paragraph and upon application of the Attorney General, an appropriate district court of the United States may issue an order requiring compliance with such subpoena and any failure to obey such order may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearing</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Before imposing an order described in paragraph (3) against a person or entity under this subsection for a violation of subsection (a), the Attorney General shall provide the person or entity with notice and, upon request made within a reasonable time (of not less than 30 days, as established by the Attorney General) of the date of the notice, a hearing respecting the violation.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct of hearing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any hearing so requested shall be conducted before an administrative law judge. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s554">section 554 of title 5</ref>. The hearing shall be held at the nearest practicable place to the place where the person or entity resides or of the place where the alleged violation occurred. If no hearing is so requested, the Attorney General’s imposition of the order shall constitute a final and unappealable order.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of orders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the administrative law judge determines, upon the preponderance of the evidence received, that a person or entity has violated subsection (a), the administrative law judge shall state his findings of fact and issue and cause to be served on such person or entity an order described in paragraph (3).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Cease and desist order with civil money penalty</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">With respect to a violation of subsection (a), the order under this subsection shall require the person or entity to cease and desist from such violations and to pay a civil penalty in an amount of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8768b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> not less than $250 and not more than $2,000 for each document that is the subject of a violation under subsection (a), or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8768b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of a person or entity previously subject to an order under this paragraph, not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 for each document that is the subject of a violation under subsection (a).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">In applying this subsection in the case of a person or entity composed of distinct, physically separate subdivisions each of which provides separately for the hiring, recruiting, or referring for employment, without reference to the practices of, and not under the control of or common control with, another subdivision, each such subdivision shall be considered a separate person or entity.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative appellate review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The decision and order of an administrative law judge shall become the final agency decision and order of the Attorney General unless either (A) within 30 days, an official delegated by regulation to exercise review authority over the decision and order modifies or vacates the decision and order, or (B) within 30 days of the date of such a modification or vacation (or within 60 days of the date of decision and order of an administrative law judge if not so modified or vacated) the decision and order is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to regulations, in which case the decision and order of the Attorney General shall become the final agency decision and order under this subsection.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A person or entity adversely affected by a final order under this section may, within 45 days after the date the final order is issued, file a petition in the Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit for review of the order.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8768b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement of orders</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If a person or entity fails to comply with a final order issued under this section against the person or entity, the Attorney General shall file a suit to seek compliance with the order in any appropriate district court of the United States. In any such suit, the validity and appropriateness of the final order shall not be subject to review.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/d/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver by Attorney General</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General may waive the penalties imposed by this section with respect to an alien who knowingly violates subsection (a)(6) if the alien is granted asylum under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158">section 1158 of this title</ref> or withholding of removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3">section 1231(b)(3) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal penalties for failure to disclose role as document preparer</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b1ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Service, knowingly and willfully fails to disclose, conceals, or covers up the fact that they have, on behalf of any person and for a fee or other remuneration, prepared or assisted in preparing an application which was falsely made (as defined in subsection (f)) for immigration benefits, shall be fined in accordance with title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, and prohibited from preparing or assisting in preparing, whether or not for a fee or other remuneration, any other such application.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b1ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Whoever, having been convicted of a violation of paragraph (1), knowingly and willfully prepares or assists in preparing an application for immigration benefits pursuant to this chapter, or the regulations promulgated thereunder, whether or not for a fee or other remuneration and regardless of whether in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Service, shall be fined in accordance with title 18, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both, and prohibited from preparing or assisting in preparing any other such application.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Falsely make</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “falsely make” means to prepare or provide an application or document, with knowledge or in reckless disregard of the fact that the application or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or material representation, or has no basis in law or fact, or otherwise fails to state a fact which is material to the purpose for which it was submitted.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b89b1ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 274C, as added <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s544/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 544(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5059">104 Stat. 5059</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/5/A">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(5)(A)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/r">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(r)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II</ref>, §§ 212(a)–(d), 213, 220, title III, §§ 308(g)(10)(D), 379(a), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-570">110 Stat. 3009–570</ref>, 3009–571, 3009–575, 3009–625, 3009–649.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b1af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b1b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b89b1b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (e)(2), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b1b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “or to obtain a benefit under this chapter” before comma at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “or to obtain a benefit under this chapter” before comma at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “or with respect to” after “issued to” and “or obtaining a benefit under this chapter” after “of this chapter” and struck out “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/a/4">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(a)(4)</ref>, inserted “or with respect to” after “issued to” and “or obtaining a benefit under this chapter” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a/b">section 1324a(b) of this title</ref>” and substituted “, or” for the period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5), (6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/a/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(a)(5)</ref>, added pars. (5) and (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s220">Pub. L. 104–208, § 220</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(A), (B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/c">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(c)</ref>, substituted “each document that is the subject of a violation under subsection (a)” for “each document used, accepted, or created and each instance of use, acceptance, or creation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s379/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 379(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “the final agency decision and order under this subsection” for “a final order under this subsection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s379/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 379(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “unless either (A) within 30 days, an official delegated by regulation to exercise review authority over the decision and order modifies or vacates the decision and order, or (B) within 30 days of the date of such a modification or vacation (or within 60 days of the date of decision and order of an administrative law judge if not so modified or vacated) the decision and order is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to regulations” for “unless, within 30 days, the Attorney General modifies or vacates the decision and order”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(10)(D)</ref>, substituted “withholding of removal under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3">section 1231(b)(3) of this title</ref>” for “withholding of deportation under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/h">section 1253(h) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/d">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(d)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s213">Pub. L. 104–208, § 213</ref>, added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s212/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 212(b)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “chapter 224 of title 18” for “title V of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (18 U.S.C. note prec. 3481)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(2) to (4). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> inserted “or to provide” after “receive” in pars. (2) and (4) and “or to provide or attempt to provide” after “attempt to use” in par. (3).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b1b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII/s212/e">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 212(e)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-571">110 Stat. 3009–571</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII/s212/e">“Section 274C(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324c/f">8 U.S.C. 1324c(f)</ref>], as added by subsection (b), applies to the preparation of applications before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/D">section 308(g)(10)(D) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s379/a">section 379(a) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to orders issued on or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s379/b">section 379(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">section 1324a of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b89b1b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section applicable to persons or entities that have committed violations on or after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s544/d">section 544(d) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">section 1227 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b1b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b1b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d"><num value="1324d">§ 1324d.</num><heading> Civil penalties for failure to depart</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien subject to a final order of removal who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> willfully fails or refuses to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b89b1bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> depart from the United States pursuant to the order,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b89b1bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> make timely application in good faith for travel or other documents necessary for departure, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b89b1be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> present for removal at the time and place required by the Attorney General; or</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> conspires to or takes any action designed to prevent or hamper the alien’s departure pursuant to the order,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall pay a civil penalty of not more than $500 to the Commissioner for each day the alien is in violation of this section.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1324d/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish or qualify any penalties to which an alien may be subject for activities proscribed by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/a">section 1253(a) of this title</ref> or any other section of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b89b1c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 274D, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s380/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 380(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-650">110 Stat. 3009–650</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b1c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b1c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b89b1c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b1c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b89b1c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s380/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 380(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-650">110 Stat. 3009–650</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s380/c">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall apply to actions occurring on or after the title III–A effective date (as defined in section 309(a) of this division [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>]).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b1c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b1c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b1c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325"><num value="1325">§ 1325.</num><heading> Improper entry by alien</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Improper time or place; avoidance of examination or inspection; misrepresentation and concealment of facts</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien who (1) enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or (2) eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers, or (3) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact, shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both, and, for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Improper time or place; civil penalties</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien who is apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be subject to a civil penalty of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> at least $50 and not more than $250 for each such entry (or attempted entry); or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> twice the amount specified in paragraph (1) in the case of an alien who has been previously subject to a civil penalty under this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Civil penalties under this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any criminal or other civil penalties that may be imposed.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Marriage fraud</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any individual who knowingly enters into a marriage for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or fined not more than $250,000, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1325/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigration-related entrepreneurship fraud</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any individual who knowingly establishes a commercial enterprise for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, fined in accordance with title 18, or both.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b89b1d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 275, <ref href="/us/stat/66/229">66 Stat. 229</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/639/s2/d">Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(d)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-10">Nov. 10, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3542">100 Stat. 3542</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tI/s121/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, title I, § 121(b)(3)</ref>, title V, § 543(b)(2), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/4994">104 Stat. 4994</ref>, 5059; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/c/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(c)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1752">105 Stat. 1752</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s105/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 105(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-556">110 Stat. 3009–556</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b1d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b1d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b1d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsecs. (b) to (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “fined under title 18” for “fined not more than $2,000 (or, if greater, the amount provided under title 18)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(b)(2)</ref>, inserted “or attempts to enter” after “(1) enters” and “attempts to enter or” after “or (3)”, and substituted “shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined not more than $2,000 (or, if greater, the amount provided under title 18) or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both, and, for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years” for “shall, for the first commission of any such offenses, be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more than $500, or by both, and for a subsequent commission of any such offenses shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years, or by a fine of not more than $1,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s121/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 121(b)(3)</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/639">Pub. L. 99–639</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b1d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s105/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 105(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-556">110 Stat. 3009–556</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s105/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to illegal entries or attempts to enter occurring on or after the first day of the sixth month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s121/b/3">section 121(b)(3) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> effective <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, and applicable beginning with fiscal year 1992, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s161/a">section 161(a) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/b/2">section 543(b)(2) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b1d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b1d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326"><num value="1326">§ 1326.</num><heading> Reentry of removed aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subject to subsection (b), any alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> has been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed or has departed the United States while an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal is outstanding, and thereafter</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> enters, attempts to enter, or is at any time found in, the United States, unless (A) prior to his reembarkation at a place outside the United States or his application for admission from foreign contiguous territory, the Attorney General has expressly consented to such alien’s reapplying for admission; or (B) with respect to an alien previously denied admission and removed, unless such alien shall establish that he was not required to obtain such advance consent under this chapter or any prior Act,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal penalties for reentry of certain removed aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding subsection (a), in the case of any alien described in such subsection—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> whose removal was subsequent to a conviction for commission of three or more misdemeanors involving drugs, crimes against the person, or both, or a felony (other than an aggravated felony), such alien shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> whose removal was subsequent to a conviction for commission of an aggravated felony, such alien shall be fined under such title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> who has been excluded from the United States pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/c">section 1225(c) of this title</ref> because the alien was excludable under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/B">section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title</ref> or who has been removed from the United States pursuant to the provisions of subchapter V, and who thereafter, without the permission of the Attorney General, enters the United States, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under title 18 and imprisoned for a period of 10 years, which sentence shall not run concurrently with any other sentence.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002070">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002070"><num>1</num> So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon.</note> or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> who was removed from the United States pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4/B">section 1231(a)(4)(B) of this title</ref> who thereafter, without the permission of the Attorney General, enters, attempts to enter, or is at any time found in, the United States (unless the Attorney General has expressly consented to such alien’s reentry) shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">For the purposes of this subsection, the term “removal” includes any agreement in which an alien stipulates to removal during (or not during) a criminal trial under either Federal or State law.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reentry of alien deported prior to completion of term of imprisonment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any alien deported pursuant to section 1252(h)(2) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002071">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002071"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title who enters, attempts to enter, or is at any time found in, the United States (unless the Attorney General has expressly consented to such alien’s reentry) shall be incarcerated for the remainder of the sentence of imprisonment which was pending at the time of deportation without any reduction for parole or supervised release. Such alien shall be subject to such other penalties relating to the reentry of deported aliens as may be available under this section or any other provision of law.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b89b1e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on collateral attack on underlying deportation order</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In a criminal proceeding under this section, an alien may not challenge the validity of the deportation order described in subsection (a)(1) or subsection (b) unless the alien demonstrates that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the alien exhausted any administrative remedies that may have been available to seek relief against the order;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the deportation proceedings at which the order was issued improperly deprived the alien of the opportunity for judicial review; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b1e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1326/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the entry of the order was fundamentally unfair.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b89b1e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 276, <ref href="/us/stat/66/229">66 Stat. 229</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7345/a">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7345(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5059">104 Stat. 5059</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/322/tXIII/s130001/b">Pub. L. 103–322, title XIII, § 130001(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-09-13">Sept. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/2023">108 Stat. 2023</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV</ref>, §§ 401(c), 438(b), 441(a), <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1267">110 Stat. 1267</ref>, 1276, 1279; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 305(b), 308(d)(4)(J), (e)(1)(K), (14)(A), 324(a), (b), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-606">110 Stat. 3009–606</ref>, 3009–618 to 3009–620, 3009–629.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b1e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b1e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b89b1ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was in the original a reference to this Act, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">Section 1252 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c), was amended generally by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s306/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 306(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-607">110 Stat. 3009–607</ref>, and, as so amended, does not contain a subsec. (h). For provisions similar to those formerly contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/h/2">section 1252(h)(2) of this title</ref>, see <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a/4">section 1231(a)(4) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b1eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/14/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(14)(A)</ref>, amended section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/J/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(J)(i)</ref>, substituted “denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed” for “arrested and deported, has been excluded and deported,” and “exclusion, deportation, or removal” for “exclusion or deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s324/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 324(a)</ref>, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “has been arrested and deported or excluded and deported, and thereafter”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/J/ii">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(J)(ii)</ref>, substituted “denied admission and removed” for “excluded and deported”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s324/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 324(b)</ref>, inserted “(or not during)” after “during” in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/K">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(K)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing in pars. (1) and (2) and in concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s305/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 305(b)(1)</ref>, struck out “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s305/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 305(b)(2)</ref>, inserted “or” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s401/c">Pub. L. 104–132, § 401(c)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s305/b/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 305(b)(3)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s438/b">Pub. L. 104–132, § 438(b)</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/132/s441/a">Pub. L. 104–132, § 441(a)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/322">Pub. L. 103–322</ref>, in par. (1), inserted “three or more misdemeanors involving drugs, crimes against the person, or both, or” after “commission of” and substituted “10” for “5”, in par. (2), substituted “20” for “15”, and added concluding sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years” for “shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment of not more than two years, or by a fine of not more than $1,000”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “Subject to subsection (b), any alien” for “Any alien”, and added subsec. (b).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b1ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by sections 305(b) and 308(d)(4)(J), (e)(1)(K), (14)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s324/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 324(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-629">110 Stat. 3009–629</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s324/c">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to departures that occurred before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>], but only with respect to entries (and attempted entries) occurring on or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s401/f">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(f)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1268">110 Stat. 1268</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s401/f">“The amendments made by this section [enacting sections 1531 to 1537 of this title and amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1105a">section 1105a of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>] and shall apply to all aliens without regard to the date of entry or attempted entry into the United States.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s441/b">Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 441(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1279">110 Stat. 1279</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIV/s441/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to criminal proceedings initiated after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7345/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7345(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7345/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any alien who enters, attempts to enter, or is found in, the United States on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b1f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b1f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309/d/2">section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b1f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1327"><num value="1327">§ 1327.</num><heading> Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who knowingly aids or assists any alien inadmissible under section 1182(a)(2) (insofar as an alien inadmissible under such section has been convicted of an aggravated felony) or 1182(a)(3) (other than subparagraph (E) thereof) of this title to enter the United States, or who connives or conspires with any person or persons to allow, procure, or permit any such alien to enter the United States, shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b89b1f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 277, <ref href="/us/stat/66/229">66 Stat. 229</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7346/a">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7346(a)</ref>, (c)(1), <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/b/4">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(b)(4)</ref>, title VI, § 603(a)(16), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5059">104 Stat. 5059</ref>, 5084; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-617">110 Stat. 3009–617</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b1f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b1f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b1f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/16">Pub. L. 101–649, § 603(a)(16)</ref>, substituted “1182(a)(2) (insofar as an alien excludable under such section has been convicted of an aggravated felony) or 1182(a)(3) (other than subparagraph (E) thereof)” for “1182(a)(9), (10), (23) (insofar as an alien excludable under any such paragraph has in addition been convicted of an aggravated felony), (27), (28), or (29)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/b/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 543(b)(4)</ref>, substituted “shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 10 years” for “shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than five years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/690">Pub. L. 100–690</ref> substituted “certain aliens” for “subversive alien” in section catchline and inserted “(9), (10), (23) (insofar as an alien excludable under any such paragraph has in addition been convicted of an aggravated felony),” after “1182(a)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b1f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/b/4">section 543(b)(4) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s603/a/16">section 603(a)(16) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to individuals entering United States on or after <date date="1991-06-01">June 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s601/e/1">section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b1fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7346/b">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7346(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4471">102 Stat. 4471</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/690/tVII/s7346/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any aid or assistance which occurs on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b1fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1328"><num value="1328">§ 1328.</num><heading> Importation of alien for immoral purpose</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The importation into the United States of any alien for the purpose of prostitution, or for any other immoral purpose, is forbidden. Whoever shall, directly or indirectly, import, or attempt to import into the United States any alien for the purpose of prostitution or for any other immoral purpose, or shall hold or attempt to hold any alien for any such purpose in pursuance of such illegal importation, or shall keep, maintain, control, support, employ, or harbor in any house or other place, for the purpose of prostitution or for any other immoral purpose, any alien, in pursuance of such illegal importation, shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. The trial and punishment of offenses under this section may be in any district to or into which such alien is brought in pursuance of importation by the person or persons accused, or in any district in which a violation of any of the provisions of this section occurs. In all prosecutions under this section, the testimony of a husband or wife shall be admissible and competent evidence against each other.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b89b1fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 278, <ref href="/us/stat/66/230">66 Stat. 230</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s543/b/5">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 543(b)(5)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5059">104 Stat. 5059</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b1fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b1fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b1ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both” for “shall, in every such case, be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 and by imprisonment for a term of not more than ten years”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b200-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b201-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to actions taken after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s543/c">section 543(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b202-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1329"><num value="1329">§ 1329.</num><heading> Jurisdiction of district courts</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of all causes, civil and criminal, brought by the United States that arise under the provisions of this subchapter. It shall be the duty of the United States attorney of the proper district to prosecute every such suit when brought by the United States. Notwithstanding any other law, such prosecutions or suits may be instituted at any place in the United States at which the violation may occur or at which the person charged with a violation under section 1325 or 1326 of this title may be apprehended. No suit or proceeding for a violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be settled, compromised, or discontinued without the consent of the court in which it is pending and any such settlement, compromise, or discontinuance shall be entered of record with the reasons therefor. Nothing in this section shall be construed as providing jurisdiction for suits against the United States or its agencies or officers.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b89b203-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 279, <ref href="/us/stat/66/230">66 Stat. 230</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s381/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 381(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-650">110 Stat. 3009–650</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b204-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b205-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b206-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s381/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 381(a)(2)</ref>, inserted at end “Nothing in this section shall be construed as providing jurisdiction for suits against the United States or its agencies or officers.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s381/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 381(a)(1)</ref>, amended first sentence generally. Prior to amendment, first sentence read as follows: “The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of all causes, civil and criminal, arising under any of the provisions of this subchapter.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b207-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b208-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s381/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 381(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-650">110 Stat. 3009–650</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s381/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to actions filed after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b209-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330"><num value="1330">§ 1330.</num><heading> Collection of penalties and expenses</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b20a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, the withholding or denial of clearance of or a lien upon any vessel or aircraft provided for in section 1221, 1224, 1253(c)(2), 1281, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1321, 1322, or 1323 of this title shall not be regarded as the sole and exclusive means or remedy for the enforcement of payments of any fine, penalty or expenses imposed or incurred under such sections, but, in the discretion of the Attorney General, the amount thereof may be recovered by civil suit, in the name of the United States, from any person made liable under any of such sections.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b20b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b20c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account which shall be known as the “Immigration Enforcement Account”. Notwithstanding any other section of this subchapter, there shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the Immigration Enforcement Account amounts described in paragraph (2) to remain available until expended.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b20d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The amounts described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b20e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The increase in penalties collected resulting from the amendments made by sections 203(b) and 543(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b20f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Civil penalties collected under sections 1229c(d), 1324c, 1324d, and 1325(b) of this title.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b210-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b211-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of the Treasury shall refund out of the Immigration Enforcement Account to any appropriation the amount paid out of such appropriation for expenses incurred by the Attorney General for activities that enhance enforcement of provisions of this subchapter. Such activities include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b212-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the identification, investigation, apprehension, detention, and removal of criminal aliens;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b213-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the maintenance and updating of a system to identify and track criminal aliens, deportable aliens, inadmissible aliens, and aliens illegally entering the United States; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b89b214-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> for the repair, maintenance, or construction on the United States border, in areas experiencing high levels of apprehensions of illegal aliens, of structures to deter illegal entry into the United States.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b215-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The amounts which are required to be refunded under subparagraph (A) shall be refunded at least quarterly on the basis of estimates made by the Attorney General of the expenses referred to in subparagraph (A). Proper adjustments shall be made in the amounts subsequently refunded under subparagraph (A) to the extent prior estimates were in excess of, or less than, the amount required to be refunded under subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b216-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The amounts required to be refunded from the Immigration Enforcement Account for fiscal year 1996 and thereafter shall be refunded in accordance with estimates made in the budget request of the Attorney General for those fiscal years. Any proposed changes in the amounts designated in such budget requests shall only be made after notification to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate in accordance with <ref href="/us/pl/104/134/s605">section 605 of Public Law 104–134</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b217-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1330/b/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The Attorney General shall prepare and submit annually to the Congress statements of financial condition of the Immigration Enforcement Account, including beginning account balance, revenues, withdrawals, and ending account balance and projection for the ensuing fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b89b218-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 8, § 280, <ref href="/us/stat/66/230">66 Stat. 230</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s542/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 542(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5057">104 Stat. 5057</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/s">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(s)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(4)(C), 382(a), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-623">110 Stat. 3009–623</ref>, 3009–651.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b219-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b21a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b89b21b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections 203(b) and 543(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), are sections 203(b) and 543(a) of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>. Section 203(b) of the Act amended <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1281">section 1281 of this title</ref>. Section 543(a) of the Act amended sections 1221, former 1227, 1229 (now 1224), 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1321, 1322, and 1323 of this title.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/134/s605">Section 605 of Public Law 104–134</ref>, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C), is section 101[(a)] [title VI, § 605] of <ref href="/us/pl/104/134/tI">Pub. L. 104–134, title I</ref>, <date date="1996-04-26">Apr. 26, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1321">110 Stat. 1321</ref>, 1321–63, which is not classified to the Code.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b21c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/4/C">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(4)(C)</ref>, substituted “1224, 1253(c)(2)” for “1227, 1229, 1253”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s382/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 382(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">section 3302 of title 31</ref>, the increase in penalties collected resulting from the amendments made by sections 203(b), 543(a), and 544 of the Immigration Act of 1990 shall be credited to the appropriation—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) for the Immigration and Naturalization Service for activities that enhance enforcement of provisions of this subchapter, including—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(A) the identification, investigation, and apprehension of criminal aliens,</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(B) the implementation of the system described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252/a/3/A">section 1252(a)(3)(A) of this title</ref>, and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(C) for the repair, maintenance, or construction on the United States border, in areas experiencing high levels of apprehensions of illegal aliens, of structures to deter illegal entry into the United States; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) for the Executive Office for Immigration Review in the Department of Justice for the purpose of removing the backlogs in the preparation of transcripts of deportation proceedings conducted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1252">section 1252 of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “maintenance” for “maintainance”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b21d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b21e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/4/C">section 308(g)(4)(C) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s382/c">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 382(c)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-651">110 Stat. 3009–651</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s382/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>] shall apply to fines and penalties collected on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b21f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b220-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s542/b">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 542(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5057">104 Stat. 5057</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s542/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to fines and penalties collected on or after <date date="1991-01-01">January 1, 1991</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b221-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b89b222-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schII/ptIX"><num value="IX" class="small-caps">Part IX—</num><heading class="small-caps">Miscellaneous</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b223-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1351"><num value="1351">§ 1351.</num><heading> Nonimmigrant visa fees</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The fees for the furnishing and verification of applications for visas by nonimmigrants of each foreign country and for the issuance of visas to nonimmigrants of each foreign country shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State, if practicable, in amounts corresponding to the total of all visa, entry, residence, or other similar fees, taxes, or charges assessed or levied against nationals of the United States by the foreign countries of which such nonimmigrants are nationals or stateless residents: <i>Provided,</i> That nonimmigrant visas issued to aliens coming to the United States in transit to and from the headquarters district of the United Nations in accordance with the provisions of the Headquarters Agreement shall be gratis. Subject to such criteria as the Secretary of State may prescribe, including the duration of stay of the alien and the financial burden upon the charitable organization, the Secretary of State shall waive or reduce the fee for application and issuance of a nonimmigrant visa for any alien coming to the United States primarily for, or in activities related to, a charitable purpose involving health or nursing care, the provision of food or housing, job training, or any other similar direct service or assistance to poor or otherwise needy individuals in the United States.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b89b224-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 281, <ref href="/us/stat/66/230">66 Stat. 230</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s14">Pub. L. 89–236, § 14</ref>, <date date="1965-10-03">Oct. 3, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/919">79 Stat. 919</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/609/s1">Pub. L. 90–609, § 1</ref>, <date date="1968-10-21">Oct. 21, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/1199">82 Stat. 1199</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/54/s2/a">Pub. L. 105–54, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1175">111 Stat. 1175</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b225-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b89b226-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b89b227-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Headquarters Agreement, referred to in text, is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s287">section 287 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b89b228-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—<ref href="/us/pl/105/54">Pub. L. 105–54</ref> inserted at end “Subject to such criteria as the Secretary of State may prescribe, including the duration of stay of the alien and the financial burden upon the charitable organization, the Secretary of State shall waive or reduce the fee for application and issuance of a nonimmigrant visa for any alien coming to the United States primarily for, or in activities related to, a charitable purpose involving health or nursing care, the provision of food or housing, job training, or any other similar direct service or assistance to poor or otherwise needy individuals in the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1968—<ref href="/us/pl/90/609">Pub. L. 90–609</ref> struck out provisions fixing statutory fees for specified immigration and nationality benefits and services rendered, including those pertaining to immigrant visas, reentry permits, adjustments of status to permanent residence, creation of record of admission for permanent residence, suspension of deportation, extension of stay to nonimmigrants, and application for admission to practice as attorney or representative before the Service.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1965—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s14/a">Pub. L. 89–236, § 14(a)</ref>, (b), designated opening provision beginning “The following fees shall be charged:” and ending with the end of par. (7) as subsec. (a) and substituted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154">section 1154 of this title</ref> for sections 1154(b) and 1155(b) of this title in par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s14/c">Pub. L. 89–236, § 14(c)</ref>, added subsec. (b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s14/d">Pub. L. 89–236, § 14(d)</ref>, designated closing provision consisting of the paragraph beginning “The fees for the furnishing” as subsec. (c).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b229-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b22a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1997 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/54/s2/b">Pub. L. 105–54, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1175">111 Stat. 1175</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/54/s2/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-10-06">Oct. 6, 1997</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b89b22b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1965 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For effective date of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/89/236">Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/89/236/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 89–236</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">section 1151 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b22c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Surcharge for Processing Machine-Readable Nonimmigrant Visas</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/160/s2">Pub. L. 113–160, § 2</ref>, <date date="2014-08-08">Aug. 8, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1853">128 Stat. 1853</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/160/s2"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State, not later than <date date="2015-01-01">January 1, 2015</date>, shall increase the fee or surcharge authorized under section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Public Law 103–236</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">8 U.S.C. 1351</ref> note) by $1.00 for processing machine-readable nonimmigrant visas and machine-readable combined border crossing identification cards and nonimmigrant visas.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Deposit of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 140(a)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Public Law 103–236</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">8 U.S.C. 1351</ref> note), the additional amount collected pursuant [to] the fee increase authorized under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sunset Provision</inline>.—</heading><content>The fee increase authorized under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5.5 years after the first date on which such increased fee is collected.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriations acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/113/42/s2">Pub. L. 113–42, § 2</ref>, <date date="2013-10-04">Oct. 4, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/552">127 Stat. 552</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s239">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 239</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5085">122 Stat. 5085</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/110/293/tV/s501">Pub. L. 110–293, title V, § 501</ref>, <date date="2008-07-30">July 30, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2968">122 Stat. 2968</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/107/77/tIV">Pub. L. 107–77, title IV</ref>, <date date="2001-11-28">Nov. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/783">115 Stat. 783</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tIV">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title IV]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–90.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/1/tIV">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(1) [title IV]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1535">113 Stat. 1535</ref>, 1501A–39.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/b/tIV">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title IV]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-50">112 Stat. 2681–50</ref>, 2681–93.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tIV">Pub. L. 105–119, title IV</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2494">111 Stat. 2494</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/46/s116">Pub. L. 105–46, § 116</ref>, <date date="1997-09-30">Sept. 30, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1157">111 Stat. 1157</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dA/tI/s101/a/tIV">Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title IV]</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009">110 Stat. 3009</ref>, 3009–46.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/134/tI/s101">Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101[(a)]</ref> [title IV], <date date="1996-04-26">Apr. 26, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1321">110 Stat. 1321</ref>, 1321–36; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/104/140/s1/a">Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-05-02">May 2, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1327">110 Stat. 1327</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/b/tIV/s410/a">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title IV, § 410(a)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-50">112 Stat. 2681–50</ref>, 1681–102, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/b/tIV/s410/a"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall impose, for the processing of any application for the issuance of a machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/B">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(B)</ref>], a fee of $13 (for recovery of the costs of manufacturing the combined card and visa) in the case of any alien under 15 years of age where the application for the machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa is made in Mexico by a citizen of Mexico who has at least one parent or guardian who has a visa under such section or is applying for a machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under such section as well.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of State and the Attorney General may not commence implementation of the requirement in subparagraph (A) until the later of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>]; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> the date on which the Secretary sets the amount of the fee or surcharge in accordance with paragraph (3).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in subparagraph (B), if the fee for a machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/B">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(B)</ref>] has been reduced under paragraph (1) for a child under 15 years of age, the machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa shall be issued to expire on the earlier of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> the date on which the child attains the age of 15; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> ten years after its date of issue.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> At the request of the parent or guardian of any alien under 15 years of age otherwise covered by subparagraph (A), the Secretary of State and the Attorney General may charge the non-reduced fee for the processing of an application for the issuance of a machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act provided that the machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa is issued to expire as of the same date as is usually provided for visas issued under that section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State shall set the amount of the fee or surcharge authorized pursuant to section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Public Law 103–236</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">8 U.S.C. 1351</ref> note [set out below]) for the processing of machine readable nonimmigrant visas and machine readable combined border crossing cards and nonimmigrant visas at a level that will ensure the full recovery by the Department of State of the costs of processing such machine readable nonimmigrant visas and machine readable combined border crossing cards and nonimmigrant visas, including the costs of processing the machine readable combined border crossing cards and nonimmigrant visas for which the fee is reduced pursuant to this subsection.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>[<ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/1/tIV/s404">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(1) [title IV, § 404]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1535">113 Stat. 1535</ref>, 1501A–45, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/1/tIV/s404">“Beginning in fiscal year 2000 and thereafter, section 410(a) of the Department of State and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Public Law 105–277</ref> [set out above], shall be in effect.”</quotedContent> -]</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.]</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s140/a">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 140(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/399">108 Stat. 399</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/415/s1/bb">Pub. L. 103–415, § 1(bb)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4302">108 Stat. 4302</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/113/dB/s1000/a/7/dA/tII/s231">Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, § 231]</ref>, <date date="1999-11-29">Nov. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1536">113 Stat. 1536</ref>, 1501A–425; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tI/s103/a">Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 103(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/547">116 Stat. 547</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/228/dA/tII/s234">Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 234</ref>, <date date="2002-09-30">Sept. 30, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1373">116 Stat. 1373</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/228/dA/tII/s234"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State is authorized to charge a fee or surcharge for processing machine readable nonimmigrant visas and machine readable combined border crossing identification cards and nonimmigrant visas.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Fees collected under the authority of paragraph (1) shall be deposited as an offsetting collection to any Department of State appropriation, to recover the costs of providing consular services. Such fees shall remain available for obligation until expended.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> For the fiscal year 2003, any amount that exceeds $460,000,000 may be made available only if a notification is submitted to Congress in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under section 34 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2706">22 U.S.C. 2706</ref>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Provisions directing the continuing effect for specific periods of authorities provided under <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s140/a">section 140(a) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, set out above, were contained in the following appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/92/tI/s112">Pub. L. 104–92, title I, § 112</ref>, <date date="1996-01-06">Jan. 6, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/18">110 Stat. 18</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/56/tI/s118">Pub. L. 104–56, title I, § 118</ref>, <date date="1995-11-20">Nov. 20, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/552">109 Stat. 552</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/54/tI/s118">Pub. L. 104–54, title I, § 118</ref>, <date date="1995-11-19">Nov. 19, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/544">109 Stat. 544</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/31/s119">Pub. L. 104–31, § 119</ref>, <date date="1995-09-30">Sept. 30, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/281">109 Stat. 281</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b89b22d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1352"><num value="1352">§ 1352.</num><heading> Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b22e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1352/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Reentry permits issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1203">section 1203 of this title</ref> shall be printed on distinctive safety paper and shall be prepared and issued under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b89b22f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1352/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The Director of the Government Publishing Office is authorized to print for sale to the public by the Superintendent of Documents, upon prepayment, copies of blank forms of manifests and crew lists and such other forms as may be prescribed and authorized by the Attorney General to be sold pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b89b230-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 282, <ref href="/us/stat/66/231">66 Stat. 231</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dH/tI/s1301/d">Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(d)</ref>, <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2537">128 Stat. 2537</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b89b231-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b89b232-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b89b233-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Director of the Government Publishing Office” substituted for “Public Printer” in subsec. (b) on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s1301/d">section 1301(d) of Pub. L. 113–235</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s301">section 301 of Title 44</ref>, Public Printing and Documents.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b89b234-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c2335-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1353"><num value="1353">§ 1353.</num><heading> Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">When officers, inspectors, or other employees of the Service are ordered to perform duties in a foreign country, or are transferred from one station to another, in the United States or in a foreign country, or while performing duties in any foreign country become eligible for voluntary retirement and return to the United States, they shall be allowed their traveling expenses in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General may deem advisable, and they may also be allowed, within the discretion and under written orders of the Attorney General, the expenses incurred for the transfer of their wives and dependent children, their household effects and other personal property, including the expenses for packing, crating, freight, unpacking, temporary storage, and drayage thereof in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 57 of title 5. The expense of transporting the remains of such officers, inspectors, or other employees who die while in, or in transit to, a foreign country in the discharge of their official duties, to their former homes in this country for interment, and the ordinary and necessary expenses of such interment and of preparation for shipment, are authorized to be paid on the written order of the Attorney General.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b8c2336-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 283, <ref href="/us/stat/66/231">66 Stat. 231</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/p">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(p)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c2337-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c2338-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b8c2339-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “subchapter II of chapter 57 of title 5” for “the Act of <date date="1946-08-02">August 2, 1946</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/60/806">60 Stat. 806</ref>; 5 U.S.C., sec. 73b–1)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8c233a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8c233b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c233c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1353a"><num value="1353a">§ 1353a.</num><heading> Officers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall fix a reasonable rate of extra compensation for overtime services of immigration officers and employees of the Immigration and Naturalization Service who may be required to remain on duty between the hours of five o’clock postmeridian and eight o’clock antemeridian, or on Sundays or holidays, to perform duties in connection with the examination and landing of passengers and crews of steamships, trains, airplanes, or other vehicles, arriving in the United States from a foreign port by water, land, or air, such rates to be fixed on a basis of one-half day’s additional pay for each two hours or fraction thereof of at least one hour that the overtime extends beyond five o’clock postmeridian (but not to exceed two and one-half days’ pay for the full period from five o’clock postmeridian to eight o’clock antemeridian) and two additional days’ pay for Sunday and holiday duty; in those ports where the customary working hours are other than those heretofore mentioned, the Attorney General is vested with authority to regulate the hours of such employees so as to agree with the prevailing working hours in said ports, but nothing contained in this section shall be construed in any manner to affect or alter the length of a working day for such employees or the overtime pay herein fixed.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b8c233d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1931-03-02/ch368/s1">Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 368, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1467">46 Stat. 1467</ref>; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, <date date="1933-06-10">June 10, 1933</date>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2223, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 402(i)(1), <ref href="/us/stat/66/278">66 Stat. 278</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c233e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c233f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b8c2340-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 6166, is authority for the substitution of “Immigration and Naturalization Service” for “Immigration Service”; and 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V. is authority for the substitution of “Attorney General” for “Secretary of Labor.” See note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s342c">section 342c of Title 5</ref> prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s1">Pub. L. 89–554, § 1</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>. Prior thereto, section was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s109a">section 109a of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b8c2341-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1952—Act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, substituted “immigration officers” for “inspectors”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8c2342-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8c2343-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b8c2344-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id7b8c2345-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Functions of all other officers of Department of Justice and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, with a few exceptions, transferred to Attorney General, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §§ 1, 2, eff. <date date="1950-05-24">May 24, 1950</date>, 15 F.R. 3173, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1261">64 Stat. 1261</ref>, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See sections 509 and 510 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c2346-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1353b"><num value="1353b">§ 1353b.</num><heading> Extra compensation; payment</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The said extra compensation shall be paid by the master, owner, agent, or consignee of such vessel or other conveyance arriving in the United States from a foreign port to the Attorney General, who shall pay the same to the several immigration officers and employees entitled thereto as provided in this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353a">section 1353a of this title</ref>. Such extra compensation shall be paid if such officers or employees have been ordered to report for duty and have so reported, whether the actual inspection or examination of passengers or crew takes place or not: <i>Provided,</i> That this section shall not apply to the inspection at designated ports of entry of passengers arriving by international ferries, bridges, or tunnels, or by aircraft, railroad trains, or vessels on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways, when operating on regular schedules.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b8c2347-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1931-03-02/ch368/s2">Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 368, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/46/1467">46 Stat. 1467</ref>; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. <date date="1940-06-14">June 14, 1940</date>, 5 F.R. 2223, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1238">54 Stat. 1238</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c2348-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c2349-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b8c234a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1940 Reorg. Plan No. V is authority for the substitution of “Attorney General” for “Secretary of Labor.” See note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s342d">section 342d of Title 5</ref> prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s1">Pub. L. 89–554, § 1</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>. Prior thereto, section was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s109b">section 109b of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8c234b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8c234c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b8c234d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id7b8c234e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Functions of all other officers of Department of Justice and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, with a few exceptions, transferred to Attorney General, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §§ 1, 2, eff. <date date="1950-05-24">May 24, 1950</date>, 15 F.R. 3173, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1261">64 Stat. 1261</ref>, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See sections 509 and 510 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c234f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1353c"><num value="1353c">§ 1353c.</num><heading> Immigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s209">section 209 of title 18</ref> relative to augmenting salaries of Government officials from outside sources shall prevent receiving reimbursements for services of immigration officials incident to the inspection of aliens in foreign contiguous territory and such reimbursement shall be credited to the appropriation, “Immigration and Naturalization Service—Salaries and Expenses.”</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b8c2350-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1921-03-04/ch161/s1">Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1424">41 Stat. 1424</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1263/s6">Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 6</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1227">68 Stat. 1227</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c2351-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c2352-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b8c2353-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“<ref href="/us/usc/t18/s209">Section 209 of title 18</ref>” substituted in text for “<ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1914">section 1914 of title 18</ref>” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/87/849/s2">section 2 of Pub. L. 87–849</ref>, <date date="1962-10-23">Oct. 23, 1962</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/76/1126">76 Stat. 1126</ref>, which repealed section 1914 and supplanted it with section 209, and which provided that exemptions from section 1914 shall be deemed exemptions from section 209. For further details, see Exemptions note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s203">section 203 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section constituted a part of section 1 of <ref href="/us/act/1921-03-04/ch161">act Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/41/1424">41 Stat. 1424</ref>, which rendered <ref href="/us/act/1917-03-03/ch163/s1">act Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 163, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/39/1106">39 Stat. 1106</ref> (section 66 of former Title 5), inapplicable to immigration officials under the circumstances stated.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s68">section 68 of Title 5</ref> prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s1">Pub. L. 89–554, § 1</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>. Prior thereto, section was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s109c">section 109c of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b8c2354-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1954—Act <date date="1954-09-03">Sept. 3, 1954</date>, amended section generally, substituting “<ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1914">section 1914 of title 18</ref>” for reference to the proviso in the Act of <date date="1917-03-03">March 3, 1917</date> (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s66">5 U.S.C. 66</ref>), and substituting “Immigration and Naturalization Service—Salaries and Expenses” for “Expenses of regulating immigration”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8c2355-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8c2356-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c2357-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1353d"><num value="1353d">§ 1353d.</num><heading> Disposition of money received as extra compensation</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Moneys collected on or after <date date="1941-07-01">July 1, 1941</date>, as extra compensation for overtime service of immigration officers and employees of the Immigration Service pursuant to sections 1353a and 1353b of this title, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the appropriation for the payment of salaries, field personnel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the appropriation so credited shall be available for the payment of such compensation.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b8c2358-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1940-08-22/ch688">Aug. 22, 1940, ch. 688</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/858">54 Stat. 858</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 402(i)(2), <ref href="/us/stat/66/278">66 Stat. 278</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c2359-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c235a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b8c235b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s342e">section 342e of Title 5</ref> prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s1">Pub. L. 89–554, § 1</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/378">80 Stat. 378</ref>. Prior thereto, section was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s109d">section 109d of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b8c235c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1952—Act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, substituted “immigration officers” for “inspectors”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8c235d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8c235e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b8c235f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id7b8c2360-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Functions of all other officers of Department of Justice and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, with a few exceptions, transferred to Attorney General, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §§ 1, 2, eff. <date date="1950-05-24">May 24, 1950</date>, 15 F.R. 3173, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1261">64 Stat. 1261</ref>, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See sections 509 and 510 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c2361-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1354"><num value="1354">§ 1354.</num><heading> Applicability to members of the Armed Forces</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2362-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1354/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed so as to limit, restrict, deny, or affect the coming into or departure from the United States of an alien member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is in the uniform of, or who bears documents identifying him as a member of, such Armed Forces, and who is coming to or departing from the United States under official orders or permit of such Armed Forces: <i>Provided,</i> That nothing contained in this section shall be construed to give to or confer upon any such alien any other privileges, rights, benefits, exemptions, or immunities under this chapter, which are not otherwise specifically granted by this chapter.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2363-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1354/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><chapeau> If a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence is the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, is authorized to accompany the member and reside abroad with the member pursuant to the member’s official orders, and is so accompanying and residing with the member (in marital union if a spouse), then the residence and physical presence of the person abroad shall not be treated as—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2364-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1354/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> an abandonment or relinquishment of lawful permanent resident status for purposes of clause (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/13/C">section 1101(a)(13)(C) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2365-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1354/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> an absence from the United States for purposes of clause (ii) of such section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b8c2366-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 284, <ref href="/us/stat/66/232">66 Stat. 232</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tVI/s673">Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 673</ref>, <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/185">122 Stat. 185</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c2367-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c2368-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b8c2369-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b8c236a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Pub. L. 110–181</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c236b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1355"><num value="1355">§ 1355.</num><heading> Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c236c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1355/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Subject to such conditions and limitations as the Attorney General shall prescribe, all exclusive privileges of exchanging money, transporting passengers or baggage, keeping eating houses, or other like privileges in connection with any United States immigrant station, shall be disposed of to the lowest responsible and capable bidder (other than an alien) in accordance with the provision of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6101">section 6101 of title 41</ref> and for the use of Government property in connection with the exercise of such exclusive privileges a reasonable rental may be charged. The feeding of aliens, or the furnishing of any other necessary service in connection with any United States immigrant station, may be performed by the Service without regard to the foregoing provisions of this subsection if the Attorney General shall find that it would be advantageous to the Government in terms of economy and efficiency. No intoxicating liquors shall be sold at any immigrant station.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c236d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1355/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Such articles determined by the Attorney General to be necessary to the health and welfare of aliens detained at any immigrant station, when not otherwise readily procurable by such aliens, may be sold at reasonable prices to such aliens through Government canteens operated by the Service, under such conditions and limitations as the Attorney General shall prescribe.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c236e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1355/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> All rentals or other receipts accruing from the disposal of privileges, and all moneys arising from the sale of articles through Service-operated canteens, authorized by this section, shall be covered into the Treasury to the credit of the appropriation for the enforcement of this subchapter.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b8c236f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 285, <ref href="/us/stat/66/232">66 Stat. 232</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8c2370-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8c2371-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b8c2372-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (a), “<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6101">section 6101 of title 41</ref>” substituted for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s5">41 U.S.C. 5</ref>),” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/111/350/s6/c">Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-04">Jan. 4, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3854">124 Stat. 3854</ref>, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8c2373-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8c2374-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8c2375-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356"><num value="1356">§ 1356.</num><heading> Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c2376-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Detention, transportation, hospitalization, and all other expenses of detained aliens; expenses of landing stations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">All moneys paid into the Treasury to reimburse the Service for detention, transportation, hospitalization, and all other expenses of detained aliens paid from the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter, and all moneys paid into the Treasury to reimburse the Service for expenses of landing stations referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1223/b">section 1223(b) of this title</ref> paid by the Service from the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter, shall be credited to the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter for the fiscal year in which the expenses were incurred.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c2377-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Purchase of evidence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Moneys expended from appropriations for the Service for the purchase of evidence and subsequently recovered shall be reimbursed to the current appropriation for the Service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c2378-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Fees and administrative fines and penalties; exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) and subsection (b), or in any other provision of this subchapter, all moneys received in payment of fees and administrative fines and penalties under this subchapter shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts: <i>Provided, however,</i> That all fees received from applicants residing in the Virgin Islands of the United States, and in Guam, required to be paid under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">section 1351 of this title</ref>, shall be paid over to the Treasury of the Virgin Islands and to the Treasury of Guam, respectively.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c2379-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Schedule of fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Attorney General shall charge and collect $7 per individual for the immigration inspection of each passenger arriving at a port of entry in the United States, or for the preinspection of a passenger in a place outside of the United States prior to such arrival, aboard a commercial aircraft or commercial vessel.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c237a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitations on fees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c237b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in paragraph (3), no fee shall be charged under subsection (d) for immigration inspection or preinspection provided in connection with the arrival of any passenger, other than aircraft passengers, whose journey originated in the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c237c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Canada,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c237d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Mexico,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c237e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a State, territory or possession of the United States, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c237f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> any adjacent island (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/5">section 1101(b)(5) of this title</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2380-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> No fee may be charged under subsection (d) with respect to the arrival of any passenger—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2381-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who is in transit to a destination outside the United States, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2382-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for whom immigration inspection services are not provided.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2383-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Attorney General shall charge and collect $3 per individual for the immigration inspection or pre-inspection of each commercial vessel passenger whose journey originated in the United States or in any place set forth in paragraph (1): <i>Provided</i>, That this requirement shall not apply to immigration inspection at designated ports of entry of passengers arriving by ferry, or by Great Lakes vessels on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways when operating on a regular schedule. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “ferry” means a vessel, in other than ocean or coastwise service, having provisions only for deck passengers and/or vehicles, operating on a short run on a frequent schedule between two points over the most direct water route, and offering a public service of a type normally attributed to a bridge or tunnel.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c2384-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Collection</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2385-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Each person that issues a document or ticket to an individual for transportation by a commercial vessel or commercial aircraft into the United States shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2386-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> collect from that individual the fee charged under subsection (d) at the time the document or ticket is issued; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2387-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> identify on that document or ticket the fee charged under subsection (d) as a Federal inspection fee.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2388-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> If—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2389-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a document or ticket for transportation of a passenger into the United States is issued in a foreign country; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c238a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the fee charged under subsection (d) is not collected at the time such document or ticket is issued;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the person providing transportation to such passenger shall collect such fee at the time such passenger departs from the United States and shall provide such passenger a receipt for the payment of such fee.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c238b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The person who collects fees under paragraph (1) or (2) shall remit those fees to the Attorney General at any time before the date that is thirty-one days after the close of the calendar quarter in which the fees are collected, except the fourth quarter payment for fees collected from airline passengers shall be made on the date that is ten days before the end of the fiscal year, and the first quarter payment shall include any collections made in the preceding quarter that were not remitted with the previous payment. Regulations issued by the Attorney General under this subsection with respect to the collection of the fees charged under subsection (d) and the remittance of such fees to the Treasury of the United States shall be consistent with the regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasury for the collection and remittance of the taxes imposed by subchapter C of chapter 33 of title 26, but only to the extent the regulations issued with respect to such taxes do not conflict with the provisions of this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c238c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Provision of immigration inspection and preinspection services</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353b">section 1353b of this title</ref>, or any other provision of law, the immigration services required to be provided to passengers upon arrival in the United States on scheduled airline flights shall be adequately provided when needed and at no cost (other than the fees imposed under subsection (d)) to airlines and airline passengers at:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c238d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> immigration serviced airports, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c238e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> places located outside of the United States at which an immigration officer is stationed for the purpose of providing such immigration services.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c238f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposition of receipts</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2390-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2391-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account which shall be known as the “Immigration User Fee Account”. Notwithstanding any other section of this subchapter, there shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the Immigration User Fee Account all fees collected under subsection (d) of this section, to remain available until expended..<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002072">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002072"><num>1</num> So in original.</note> At the end of each 2-year period, beginning with the creation of this account, the Attorney General, following a public rulemaking with opportunity for notice and comment, shall submit a report to the Congress concerning the status of the account, including any balances therein, and recommend any adjustment in the prescribed fee that may be required to ensure that the receipts collected from the fee charged for the succeeding two years equal, as closely as possible, the cost of providing these services.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2392-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all civil fines or penalties collected pursuant to sections 1253(c), 1321, and 1323 of this title and all liquidated damages and expenses collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Immigration User Fee Account.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2393-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c2394-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of the Treasury shall refund out of the Immigration User Fee Account to any appropriation the amount paid out of such appropriation for expenses incurred by the Attorney General in providing immigration inspection and preinspection services for commercial aircraft or vessels and in—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2395-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> providing overtime immigration inspection services for commercial aircraft or vessels;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2396-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> administration of debt recovery, including the establishment and operation of a national collections office;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2397-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> expansion, operation and maintenance of information systems for nonimmigrant control and debt collection;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2398-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> detection of fraudulent documents used by passengers traveling to the United States, including training of, and technical assistance to, commercial airline personnel regarding such detection;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c2399-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> providing detention and removal services for inadmissible aliens arriving on commercial aircraft and vessels and for any alien who is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> who has attempted illegal entry into the United States through avoidance of immigration inspection at air or sea ports-of-entry; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c239a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> providing removal and asylum proceedings at air or sea ports-of-entry for inadmissible aliens arriving on commercial aircraft and vessels including immigration removal proceedings resulting from presentation of fraudulent documents and failure to present documentation and for any alien who is inadmissible under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref> who has attempted illegal entry into the United States through avoidance of immigration inspection at air or sea ports-of-entry.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The Attorney General shall provide for expenditures for training and assistance described in clause (iv) in an amount, for any fiscal year, not less than 5 percent of the total of the expenses incurred that are described in the previous sentence.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c239b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/h/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The amounts which are required to be refunded under subparagraph (A) shall be refunded at least quarterly on the basis of estimates made by the Attorney General of the expenses referred to in subparagraph (A). Proper adjustments shall be made in the amounts subsequently refunded under subparagraph (A) to the extent prior estimates were in excess of, or less than, the amount required to be refunded under subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c239c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Reimbursement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General is authorized to receive reimbursement from the owner, operator, or agent of a private or commercial aircraft, train, or vessel, or from any airport, rail line, or seaport authority for expenses incurred by the Attorney General in providing immigration inspection services which are rendered at the request of such person or authority (including the salary and expenses of individuals employed by the Attorney General to provide such immigration inspection services). Reimbursements under this subsection may be collected in advance of the provision of such immigration inspection services. Notwithstanding subsection (h)(1)(B), and only to the extent provided in appropriations Acts, any amounts collected under this subsection shall be credited as offsetting collections to the currently applicable appropriation, account, or fund of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, remain available until expended, and be available for the purposes for which such appropriation, account, or fund is authorized to be used.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c239d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c239e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Advisory committee</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In accordance with the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, the Attorney General shall establish an advisory committee, whose membership shall consist of representatives from the airline and other transportation industries who may be subject to any fee or charge authorized by law or proposed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service for the purpose of covering expenses incurred by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The advisory committee shall meet on a periodic basis and shall advise the Attorney General on issues related to the performance of the inspectional services of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. This advice shall include, but not be limited to, such issues as the time periods during which such services should be performed, the proper number and deployment of inspection officers, the level of fees, and the appropriateness of any proposed fee. The Attorney General shall give substantial consideration to the views of the advisory committee in the exercise of his duties.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c239f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Report to Congress</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In addition to the reporting requirements established pursuant to subsection (h), the Attorney General shall prepare and submit annually to the Congress, not later than March 31st of each year, a statement of the financial condition of the “Immigration User Fee Account” including beginning account balance, revenues, withdrawals and their purpose, ending balance, projections for the ensuing fiscal year and a full and complete workload analysis showing on a port by port basis the current and projected need for inspectors. The statement shall indicate the success rate of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in meeting the forty-five minute inspection standard and shall provide detailed statistics regarding the number of passengers inspected within the standard, progress that is being made to expand the utilization of United States citizen by-pass, the number of passengers for whom the standard is not met and the length of their delay, locational breakdown of these statistics and the steps being taken to correct any nonconformity.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m"><num value="m" class="bold">(m)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigration Examinations Fee Account</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all adjudication fees as are designated by the Attorney General in regulations shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into a separate account entitled “Immigration Examinations Fee Account” in the Treasury of the United States, whether collected directly by the Attorney General or through clerks of courts: <i>Provided, however</i>, That all fees received by the Attorney General from applicants residing in the Virgin Islands of the United States, and in Guam, under this subsection shall be paid over to the treasury of the Virgin Islands and to the treasury of Guam: <i>Provided further</i>, That fees for providing adjudication and naturalization services may be set at a level that will ensure recovery of the full costs of providing all such services, including the costs of similar services provided without charge to asylum applicants or other immigrants. Such fees may also be set at a level that will recover any additional costs associated with the administration of the fees collected.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/n"><num value="n" class="bold">(n)</num><heading class="bold"> Reimbursement of administrative expenses; transfer of deposits to General Fund of United States Treasury</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">All deposits into the “Immigration Examinations Fee Account” shall remain available until expended to the Attorney General to reimburse any appropriation the amount paid out of such appropriation for expenses in providing immigration adjudication and naturalization services and the collection, safeguarding and accounting for fees deposited in and funds reimbursed from the “Immigration Examinations Fee Account”.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/o"><num value="o" class="bold">(o)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual financial reports to Congress</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall prepare and submit annually to Congress statements of financial condition of the “Immigration Examinations Fee Account”, including beginning account balance, revenues, withdrawals, and ending account balance and projections for the ensuing fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/p"><num value="p" class="bold">(p)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional effective dates</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions set forth in subsections (m), (n), and (<i>o</i>) of this section apply to adjudication and naturalization services performed and to related fees collected on or after <date date="1988-10-01">October 1, 1988</date>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q"><num value="q" class="bold">(q)</num><heading class="bold"> Land Border Inspection Fee Account</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General is authorized to establish, by regulation, not more than 96 projects under which a fee may be charged and collected for inspection services provided at one or more land border points of entry. Such projects may include the establishment of commuter lanes to be made available to qualified United States citizens and aliens, as determined by the Attorney General.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> This subparagraph shall take effect, with respect to any project described in clause (1) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002073">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002073"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be clause “(i)”.</note> that was not authorized to be commenced before <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, 30 days after submission of a written plan by the Attorney General detailing the proposed implementation of such project.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The Attorney General shall prepare and submit on a quarterly basis a status report on each land border inspection project implemented under this subparagraph.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, may conduct pilot projects to demonstrate the use of designated ports of entry after working hours through the use of card reading machines or other appropriate technology.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> All of the fees collected under this subsection, including receipts for services performed in processing forms I–94, I–94W, and I–68, and other similar applications processed at land border ports of entry, shall be deposited as offsetting receipts in a separate account within the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, to remain available until expended. Such account shall be known as the Land Border Inspection Fee Account.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of the Treasury shall refund, at least on a quarterly basis amounts to any appropriations for expenses incurred in providing inspection services at land border points of entry. Such expenses shall include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the providing of overtime inspection services;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the expansion, operation and maintenance of information systems for nonimmigrant control;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the hire of additional permanent and temporary inspectors;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the minor construction costs associated with the addition of new traffic lanes (with the concurrence of the General Services Administration);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the detection of fraudulent documents used by passengers travelling to the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> providing for the administration of said account.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The amounts required to be refunded from the Land Border Inspection Fee Account for fiscal years 1992 and thereafter shall be refunded in accordance with estimates made in the budget request of the Attorney General for those fiscal years: <i>Provided</i>, That any proposed changes in the amounts designated in said budget requests shall only be made after notification to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate in accordance with <ref href="/us/pl/101/162/s606">section 606 of Public Law 101–162</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The Attorney General will prepare and submit annually to the Congress statements of financial condition of the Land Border Immigration Fee Account, including beginning account balance, revenues, withdrawals, and ending account balance and projection for the ensuing fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r"><num value="r" class="bold">(r)</num><heading class="bold"> Breached Bond/Detention Fund</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account which shall be known as the Breached Bond/Detention Fund (in this subsection referred to as the “Fund”).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> There shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the Fund all breached cash and surety bonds, in excess of $8,000,000, posted under this chapter which are recovered by the Department of Justice, and amount <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002074">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002074"><num>3</num> So in original.</note> described in section 1255(i)(3)(b) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002075">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002075"><num>4</num> So in original. Probably should be section “1255(i)(3)(B)”.</note> of this title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> Such amounts as are deposited into the Fund shall remain available until expended and shall be refunded out of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury, at least on a quarterly basis, to the Attorney General for the following purposes—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/3/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for expenses incurred in the collection of breached bonds, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8c23bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/3/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for expenses associated with the detention of illegal aliens.</content> -</clause> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The amounts required to be refunded from the Fund for fiscal year 1998 and thereafter shall be refunded in accordance with estimates made in the budget request of the President for those fiscal years. Any proposed changes in the amounts designated in such budget requests shall only be made after Congressional reprogramming notification in accordance with the reprogramming guidelines for the applicable fiscal year.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The Attorney General shall prepare and submit annually to the Congress, statements of financial condition of the Fund, including the beginning balance, receipts, refunds to appropriations, transfers to the general fund, and the ending balance.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/r/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> For fiscal year 1993 only, the Attorney General may transfer up to $1,000,000 from the Immigration User Fee Account to the Fund for initial expenses necessary to enhance collection efforts: <i>Provided</i>, That any such transfers shall be refunded from the Fund back to the Immigration User Fee Account by <date date="1993-12-31">December 31, 1993</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s"><num value="s" class="bold">(s)</num><heading class="bold"> H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the “H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account”. Notwithstanding any other section of this subchapter, there shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the account all fees collected under paragraphs (9) and (11) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fees for job training</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">50 percent of amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for demonstration programs and projects described in <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3224a">section 3224a of title 29</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fees for low-income scholarship program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">30 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Director of the National Science Foundation until expended for scholarships described in <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1869c">section 1869c of title 42</ref> for low-income students enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree in mathematics, engineering, or computer science.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> National Science Foundation competitive grant program for K–12 math, science and technology education</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">10 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Director of the National Science Foundation until expended to carry out a direct or matching grant program to support private-public partnerships in K–12 education.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Types of programs covered</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Director shall award grants to such programs, including those which support the development and implementation of standards-based instructional materials models and related student assessments that enable K–12 students to acquire an understanding of science, mathematics, and technology, as well as to develop critical thinking skills; provide systemic improvement in training K–12 teachers and education for students in science, mathematics, and technology; support the professional development of K–12 math and science teachers in the use of technology in the classroom; stimulate system-wide K–12 reform of science, mathematics, and technology in rural, economically disadvantaged regions of the United States; provide externships and other opportunities for students to increase their appreciation and understanding of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (including summer institutes sponsored by an institution of higher education for students in grades 7–12 that provide instruction in such fields); involve partnerships of industry, educational institutions, and community organizations to address the educational needs of disadvantaged communities; provide college preparatory support to expose and prepare students for careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology; and provide for carrying out systemic reform activities under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1862/a/1">section 1862(a)(1) of title 42</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fees for duties relating to petitions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">5 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Homeland Security until expended to carry out duties under paragraphs (1) and (9) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> related to petitions made for nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, under paragraph (1)(C) or (D) of section 1154 <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002076">5</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002076"><num>5</num> So in original. Probably should be section “1154(a)”.</note> of this title related to petitions for immigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/s/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fees for application processing and enforcement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For fiscal year 1999, 4 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for decreasing the processing time for applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref> and for carrying out <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2">section 1182(n)(2) of this title</ref>. Beginning with fiscal year 2000, 5 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for decreasing the processing time for applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">section 1182(a)(5)(A) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/t"><num value="t" class="bold">(t)</num><heading class="bold"> Genealogy Fee</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/t/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> There is hereby established the Genealogy Fee for providing genealogy research and information services. This fee shall be deposited as offsetting collections into the Examinations Fee Account. Fees for such research and information services may be set at a level that will ensure the recovery of the full costs of providing all such services.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/t/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Attorney General will prepare and submit annually to Congress statements of the financial condition of the Genealogy Fee.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b8c23cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/t/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Any officer or employee of the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall collect fees prescribed under regulation before disseminating any requested genealogical information.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u"><num value="u" class="bold">(u)</num><heading class="bold"> Premium fee for certain immigration benefit types</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to establish and collect a premium fee for the immigration benefit types described in paragraph (2). Such fee shall be paid in addition to any other fees authorized by law, deposited as offsetting receipts in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under subsection (m), and used for the purposes described in paragraph (4).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Immigration benefit types</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to reasonable conditions or limitations, the Secretary shall establish a premium fee under paragraph (1) in connection with—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> employment-based nonimmigrant petitions and associated applications for dependents of the beneficiaries of such petitions;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> employment-based immigrant petitions filed by or on behalf of aliens described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b">section 1153(b) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> applications to change or extend nonimmigrant status;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> applications for employment authorization; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> any other immigration benefit type that the Secretary deems appropriate for premium processing.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Amount of fee</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (C), with respect to an immigration benefit type designated for premium processing by the Secretary on or before <date date="2020-08-01">August 1, 2020</date>, the premium fee shall be $2,500, except that the premium fee for a petition for classification of a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (H)(ii)(b) or (R) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> shall be $1,500.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Other immigration benefit types</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">With respect to an immigration benefit type designated for premium processing but not described in subparagraph (A), the initial premium fee shall be established by regulation, which shall include a detailed methodology supporting the proposed premium fee amount.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Biennial adjustment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary may adjust a premium fee under subparagraph (A) or (B) on a biennial basis by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of June preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the second preceding calendar year. The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5</ref> shall not apply to an adjustment authorized under this subparagraph.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fee</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Fees collected under this subsection may only be used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> provide the services described in paragraph (5) to premium processing requestors;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> make infrastructure improvements in adjudications processes and the provision of information and services to immigration and naturalization benefit requestors;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> respond to adjudication demands, including by reducing the number of pending immigration and naturalization benefit requests; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> otherwise offset the cost of providing adjudication and naturalization services.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Premium processing services</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may suspend the availability of premium processing for designated immigration benefit requests only if circumstances prevent the completion of processing of a significant number of such requests within the required period; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8c23df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall ensure that premium processing requestors have direct and reliable access to current case status information as well as the ability to communicate with the premium processing units at each service center or office that provides premium processing services.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Fraud Prevention and Detection Account</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the “Fraud Prevention and Detection Account”. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the account all fees collected under paragraph (12) or (13) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fees to combat fraud</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8c23e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Secretary of State</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">One-third of the amounts deposited into the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account shall remain available to the Secretary of State until expended for programs and activities at United States embassies and consulates abroad—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8c23e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to increase the number <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002077">6</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002077"><num>6</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “of”.</note> diplomatic security personnel assigned exclusively or primarily to the function of preventing and detecting fraud by applicants for visas described in subparagraph (H)(i), (H)(ii), or (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8e6cd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> otherwise to prevent and detect visa fraud, including primarily fraud by applicants for visas described in subparagraph (H)(i), (H)(ii), or (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>, in cooperation with the Secretary of Homeland Security or pursuant to the terms of a memorandum of understanding or other agreement between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b8e6cd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> upon request by the Secretary of Homeland Security, to assist such Secretary in carrying out the fraud prevention and detection programs and activities described in subparagraph (B).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Secretary of Homeland Security</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">One-third of the amounts deposited into the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Homeland Security until expended for programs and activities to prevent and detect immigration benefit fraud, including fraud with respect to petitions filed under paragraph (1) or (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in subparagraph (H) or (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Secretary of Labor</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">One-third of the amounts deposited into the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for wage and hour enforcement programs and activities otherwise authorized to be conducted by the Secretary of Labor that focus on industries likely to employ nonimmigrants, including enforcement programs and activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n">section 1182(n) of this title</ref> and enforcement programs and activities related to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/14/A/i">section 1184(c)(14)(A)(i) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Consultation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Labor shall consult one another with respect to the use of the funds in the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account or for programs and activities to prevent and detect fraud with respect to petitions under paragraph (1) or (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w"><num value="w" class="bold">(w)</num><heading class="bold"> CBP Electronic Visa Update System Account</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the “CBP Electronic Visa Update System Account” (referred to in this subsection as the “Account”).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Deposits</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">There shall be deposited into the Account an amount equal to the difference between—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8e6cdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> all of the fees received pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1813">section 1813 of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8e6cde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an amount equal to $5 multiplied by the number of payments collected pursuant to such section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Appropriation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Amounts deposited in the Account—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8e6ce0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> are hereby appropriated to make payments and offset program costs in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1813">section 1813 of this title</ref>, without further appropriation; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8e6ce1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1356/w/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall remain available until expended for any U.S. Customs and Border Protection costs associated with administering the CBP Electronic Visa Update System.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b8e6ce2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 286, <ref href="/us/stat/66/232">66 Stat. 232</ref>; <ref 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L. 108–77, title IV, § 402(d)(2)</ref>, <date date="2003-09-03">Sept. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/946">117 Stat. 946</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV</ref>, §§ 426(b), 427, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3357">118 Stat. 3357</ref>, 3358; <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dA/tVI/s6046">Pub. L. 109–13, div. A, title VI, § 6046</ref>, div. B, title IV, § 403(b), <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/295">119 Stat. 295</ref>, 319; <ref href="/us/pl/109/472/s2">Pub. L. 109–472, § 2</ref>, <date date="2007-01-11">Jan. 11, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/3554">120 Stat. 3554</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/117/dD/tV/s524/a">Pub. L. 111–117, div. D, title V, § 524(a)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-16">Dec. 16, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3283">123 Stat. 3283</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/125/tVIII/s818/a">Pub. L. 114–125, title VIII, § 818(a)</ref>, <date date="2016-02-24">Feb. 24, 2016</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/130/222">130 Stat. 222</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/254/dB/tV/s573">Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title V, § 573</ref>, <date date="2018-10-05">Oct. 5, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/3389">132 Stat. 3389</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4102/a">Pub. L. 116–159, div. D, title I, § 4102(a)</ref>, <date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/738">134 Stat. 738</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/286/s4/a/44">Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(44)</ref>, <date date="2022-12-27">Dec. 27, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/4310">136 Stat. 4310</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/tX/s100015/c/1">Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100015(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="2025-07-04">July 4, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/383">139 Stat. 383</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b8e6ce3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I84" topic="prospectiveAmendment" id="id7b8e6ce4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered fontsize8 smallCaps">Amendment of Section</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I88" class="indent1 fontsize8 italic">For termination of amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107/c">section 107(c) of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, see Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b8e6ce5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b8e6ce6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (h)(1)(B), and (r)(2), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subchapter C of chapter 33 of title 26, referred to in subsec. (f)(3), is classified to section 4261 et seq. of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/162/s606">Section 606 of Public Law 101–162</ref>, referred to in subsec. (q)(3)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/162/s606">section 606 of Pub. L. 101–162</ref>, title VI, <date date="1989-11-21">Nov. 21, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1031">103 Stat. 1031</ref>, which is not classified to the Code.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1813">Section 1813 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsec. (w)(2)(A), (3)(A), was in the original, “section 100015 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14’ ”, which was translated as meaning <ref href="/us/pl/119/21/s100015">section 100015 of Pub. L. 119–21</ref> which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1813">section 1813 of this title</ref>, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b8e6ce7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2025—Subsec. (w). <ref href="/us/pl/119/21">Pub. L. 119–21</ref> added subsec. (w).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2022—Subsec. (k). <ref href="/us/pl/117/286">Pub. L. 117–286</ref> substituted “chapter 10 of title 5,” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2020—Subsec. (u). <ref href="/us/pl/116/159">Pub. L. 116–159</ref> amended subsec. (u) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Attorney General is authorized to establish and collect a premium fee for employment-based petitions and applications. This fee shall be used to provide certain premium-processing services to business customers, and to make infrastructure improvements in the adjudications and customer-service processes. For approval of the benefit applied for, the petitioner/applicant must meet the legal criteria for such benefit. This fee shall be set at $1,000, shall be paid in addition to any normal petition/application fee that may be applicable, and shall be deposited as offsetting collections in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account. The Attorney General may adjust this fee according to the Consumer Price Index.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2018—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/115/254">Pub. L. 115–254</ref> inserted “, train,” after “commercial aircraft” and “, rail line,” after “airport”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2016—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/114/125">Pub. L. 114–125</ref> substituted “Reimbursements under this subsection may be collected in advance of the provision of such immigration inspection services. Notwithstanding subsection (h)(1)(B), and only to the extent provided in appropriations Acts, any amounts collected under this subsection shall be credited as offsetting collections to the currently applicable appropriation, account, or fund of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, remain available until expended, and be available for the purposes for which such appropriation, account, or fund is authorized to be used.” for “The Attorney General’s authority to receive such reimbursement shall terminate immediately upon the provision for such services by appropriation.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2009—Subsec. (v)(2)(B), (C). <ref href="/us/pl/111/117">Pub. L. 111–117</ref>, which directed substitution of subpars. (B) and (C) for “subparagraphs (B) and (C) that appear within section 426(b) of division J of” <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, was executed by adding subpars. (B) and (C) to subsec. (v)(2) and striking out former subpars. (B) and (C), to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See 2004 Amendment note below. Prior to amendment, subpars. (B) and (C) read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B) <inline class="small-caps">Secretary of homeland security</inline>.—One-third of the amounts deposited into the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Homeland Security until expended for programs and activities to prevent and detect fraud with respect to petitions under paragraph (1) or (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in subparagraph (H)(i), (H)(ii), or (L) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(C) <inline class="small-caps">Secretary of labor</inline>.—One-third of the amounts deposited into the Fraud Prevention and Detection Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for enforcement programs and activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n">section 1182(n) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2007—Subsec. (v)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/472/s2/1">Pub. L. 109–472, § 2(1)</ref>, inserted “or primarily” after “exclusively”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(2)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/109/472/s2/2">Pub. L. 109–472, § 2(2)</ref>, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “otherwise to prevent and detect such fraud pursuant to the terms of a memorandum of understanding or other cooperative agreement between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security; and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (s)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s6046">Pub. L. 109–13, § 6046</ref>, inserted “and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">section 1182(a)(5)(A) of this title</ref>” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/2">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(2)</ref>, struck out “H–1B and L” before “Fraud Prevention” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/1/A">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), struck out “H–1B and L” before “Fraud Prevention” and substituted “paragraph (12) or (13) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/12">section 1184(c)(12) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/1/A">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(1)(A)</ref>, struck out “H–1B and L” before “Fraud Prevention” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/1/C">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “(H)(i), (H)(ii),” for “(H)(i)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/1/A">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(1)(A)</ref>, (C), struck out “H–1B and L” before “Fraud Prevention” and substituted “(H)(i), (H)(ii),” for “(H)(i)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/1/A">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(1)(A)</ref>, struck out “H–1B and L” before “Fraud Prevention”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b/1/A">Pub. L. 109–13, § 403(b)(1)(A)</ref>, (D), struck out “H–1B and L” before “Fraud Prevention” and inserted “or for programs and activities to prevent and detect fraud with respect to petitions under paragraph (1) or (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/ii">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii) of this title</ref>” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2004—Subsec. (s)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s427/1">Pub. L. 108–447, § 427(1)</ref>, substituted “50 percent” for “55 percent”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s427/2">Pub. L. 108–447, § 427(2)</ref>, substituted “30 percent” for “22 percent”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s427/3">Pub. L. 108–447, § 427(3)</ref>, substituted “10 percent” for “15 percent”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s427/4">Pub. L. 108–447, § 427(4)</ref>, substituted “5 percent” for “4 percent” and “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s427/5">Pub. L. 108–447, § 427(5)</ref>, substituted “Beginning with fiscal year 2000, 5 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for decreasing the processing time for applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref>” for “Beginning with fiscal year 2000, 2 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Secretary of Labor until expended for decreasing the processing time for applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">section 1182(a)(5)(A) of this title</ref>, and 2 percent of such amounts shall remain available to such Secretary until expended for carrying out <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2">section 1182(n)(2) of this title</ref>. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, both of the amounts made available for any fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2000) pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be available to such Secretary, and shall remain available until expended, only for decreasing the processing time for applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref> until the Secretary submits to the Congress a report containing a certification that, during the most recently concluded calendar year, the Secretary substantially complied with the requirement in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref> relating to the provision of the certification described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref> within a 7-day period”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (v). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s426/b">Pub. L. 108–447, § 426(b)</ref>, added subsec. (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s108">Pub. L. 108–7, § 108</ref>, added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “The Attorney General shall charge and collect $3 per individual for the immigration inspection or pre-inspection of each commercial vessel passenger whose journey originated in the United States or in any place set forth in paragraph (1): <i>Provided</i>, That this requirement shall not apply to immigration inspection at designated ports of entry of passengers arriving by the following vessels, when operating on a regular schedule: Great Lakes international ferries, or Great Lakes Vessels on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s107">Pub. L. 108–7, § 107</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s457">Pub. L. 107–296, § 457</ref>. See 2002 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, §§ 107(c), 402(d)(2), temporarily substituted “paragraphs (9) and (11) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c/9">section 1184(c)(9) of this title</ref>”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/206">Pub. L. 107–206</ref> substituted “shall” for “is authorized to” and “requirement” for “authorization”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173">Pub. L. 107–173</ref> struck out “, within forty-five minutes of their presentation for inspection,” after “adequately provided” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s457">Pub. L. 107–296, § 457</ref>, which directed the substitution of “such services.” for “such services, including the costs of similar services provided without charge to asylum applicants or other immigrants.”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/108/7/s107">Pub. L. 108–7, § 107</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> inserted “, including receipts for services performed in processing forms I–94, I–94W, and I–68, and other similar applications processed at land border ports of entry,” after “subsection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s109/1">Pub. L. 107–77, § 109(1)</ref>, substituted “$7” for “$6”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s109/2">Pub. L. 107–77, § 109(2)</ref>, substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (3), no” for “No”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s109/3">Pub. L. 107–77, § 109(3)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(1)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/s110">Pub. L. 107–77, § 110</ref>, which directed the substitution of “96” for “6” in section 286(q)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1953, was executed by making the substitution in section 286(q)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (s)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s110/a/1">Pub. L. 106–313, § 110(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “55 percent” for “56.3 percent”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s113/b">Pub. L. 106–313, § 113(b)</ref>, provided that in the amendment made by <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s110/a/2">section 110(a)(2) of Pub. L. 106–313</ref> the figure to be inserted is deemed to be “22 percent”. See below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s110/a/2">Pub. L. 106–313, § 110(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “23.5 percent” for “28.2 percent”. See above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s110/a/3">Pub. L. 106–313, § 110(a)(3)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(A) <inline class="small-caps">Grants for mathematics, engineering, or science enrichment courses</inline>.—4 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Director of the National Science Foundation until expended to make merit-reviewed grants, under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1862/a/1">section 1862(a)(1) of title 42</ref>, for programs that provide opportunities for enrollment in year-round academic enrichment courses in mathematics, engineering, or science.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B) <inline class="small-caps">Systemic reform activities</inline>.—4 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Director of the National Science Foundation until expended to carry out systemic reform activities administered by the National Science Foundation under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1862/a/1">section 1862(a)(1) of title 42</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s113/a">Pub. L. 106–313, § 113(a)</ref>, amended text of par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “1.5 percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Attorney General until expended to carry out duties under paragraphs (1) and (9) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref> related to petitions made for nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/H/i/b">section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title</ref>, to decrease the processing time for such petitions, and to carry out duties under section 416 of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998. Such amounts shall be available in addition to any other fees authorized to be collected by the Attorney General with respect to such petitions.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/106/554">Pub. L. 106–554</ref>, which directed amendment of section 286(s)(6) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act by inserting “and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/5/A">section 1182(a)(5)(A) of this title</ref>” after “decreasing the processing time for applications under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/1">section 1182(n)(1) of this title</ref>”, was executed by making the amendment to subsec. (s)(6) of this section, which is section 286 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s113/b">Pub. L. 106–313, § 113(b)</ref>, provided that in the amendments made by section 110(a)(4) and (5) of <ref href="/us/pl/106/313">Pub. L. 106–313</ref> the figures to be inserted are deemed to be “4 percent” and “2 percent”, respectively. See below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s110/a/4">Pub. L. 106–313, § 110(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “5 percent” for “6 percent”. See above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/313/s110/a/5">Pub. L. 106–313, § 110(a)(5)</ref>, substituted “2.5 percent” for “3 percent” in two places. See above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (t), (u). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> added subsecs. (t) and (u).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (q)(1)(A)(ii) to (iv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/113">Pub. L. 106–113</ref>, which directed amendment of section 286(q)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1953 by striking out cl. (ii), redesignating cl. (iii) as (ii), striking out “, until <date date="2000-09-30">September 30, 2000</date>,” after “submit on a quarterly basis” in cl. (iv), and redesignating cl. (iv) as (iii), was executed by making the amendment to this section, which is section 286 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “The program authorized in this subparagraph shall terminate on <date date="2000-09-30">September 30, 2000</date>, unless further authorized by an Act of Congress.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (e)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s101/b/tI/s114">Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(b) [title I, § 114]</ref>, inserted “State,” before “territory”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s414/b">Pub. L. 105–277, § 414(b)</ref>, added subsec. (s).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (r)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s110/2/A">Pub. L. 105–119, § 110(2)(A)</ref>, inserted “, and amount described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/i/3/b">section 1255(i)(3)(b) of this title</ref>” after “recovered by the Department of Justice”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s110/2/B">Pub. L. 105–119, § 110(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “Attorney General” for “Immigration and Naturalization Service” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s110/2/C">Pub. L. 105–119, § 110(2)(C)</ref>, added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “The amount required to be refunded from the Fund for fiscal year 1994 and thereafter shall be refunded in accordance with estimates made in the budget request of the Attorney General for those fiscal years: <i>Provided</i>, That any proposed changes in the amounts designated in said budget requests shall only be made after notification to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate in accordance with <ref href="/us/pl/102/395/s606">section 606 of Public Law 102–395</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s). <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/s110/1">Pub. L. 105–119, § 110(1)</ref>, struck out heading and text of subsec. (s) which established Immigration Detention Account in general fund of the Treasury to be drawn upon to refund to any appropriation amounts paid out for expenses incurred by Attorney General for detention of aliens.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, substituted “section 1223(b)” for “section 1228(b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/5">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(5)</ref>, inserted period after “expended”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s382/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 382(b)</ref>, substituted “1253(c), 1321,” for “1321”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s124/a/1/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 124(a)(1)(B)</ref>, inserted concluding provisions “The Attorney General shall provide for expenditures for training and assistance described in clause (iv) in an amount, for any fiscal year, not less than 5 percent of the total of the expenses incurred that are described in the previous sentence.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/6/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(6)(A)</ref>, struck out “and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s124/a/1/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 124(a)(1)(A)</ref>, inserted “, including training of, and technical assistance to, commercial airline personnel regarding such detection” after “United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/6/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(6)(B)</ref>–(E), struck out colon after “services for”, substituted “and for any alien” for “; and any alien”, adjusted margins, and substituted “entry; and” for “entry.” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/L">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(L)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A)(vi). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/e/6/B">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(e)(6)(B)</ref>–(D), struck out colon after “ports-of-entry for”, substituted “and for any alien” for “; and any alien”, and adjusted margins.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/K">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(K)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “exclusion” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/3/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s122/a/1">Pub. L. 104–208, § 122(a)(1)</ref>, added par. (1) and struck out heading and text of former par. (1). Text read as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General is authorized to establish, by regulation, a project under which a fee may be charged and collected for inspection services provided at one or more land border points of entry. Such project may include the establishment of commuter lanes to be made available to qualified United States citizens and aliens, as determined by the Attorney General.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s122/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, § 122(a)(2)</ref>, struck out par. (5) which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(5)(A) The program authorized in this subsection shall terminate on <date date="1993-09-30">September 30, 1993</date>, unless further authorized by an Act of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B) The provisions set forth in this subsection shall take effect 30 days after submission of a written plan by the Attorney General detailing the proposed implementation of the project specified in paragraph (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(C) If implemented, the Attorney General shall prepare and submit on a quarterly basis, until <date date="1993-09-30">September 30, 1993</date>, a status report on the land border inspection project.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(4), (6). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/11">Pub. L. 104–208, § 671(b)(11)</ref>, substituted “the Fund” for “Fund” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (s). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s376/b">Pub. L. 104–208, § 376(b)</ref>, added subsec. (s).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (r). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(1)</ref>, substituted “Fund” for “Account” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/2">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(2)</ref>, substituted “(in this subsection referred to as the ‘Fund’)” for “(hereafter referred to as the Fund)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/3">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(3)</ref>, made technical amendment to reference to this chapter involving corresponding provision of original act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/4">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(4)</ref>, struck out “the Breached Bond/Detention” before “Fund”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/5">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(5)</ref>, substituted “of <ref href="/us/pl/102/395">Public Law 102–395</ref>” for “of this Act”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/6">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(6)</ref>, substituted “Fund” for “account” after “condition of the”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (r)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/t/4">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(t)(4)</ref>, struck out “the Breached Bond/Detention” before “Fund” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1993—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/121">Pub. L. 103–121</ref> substituted “$6” for “$5”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A)(v), (vi). <ref href="/us/pl/103/121">Pub. L. 103–121</ref>, which directed the amendment of subpar. (A) by “deleting subsection (v)” and adding new cls. (v) and (vi), was executed by adding cls. (v) and (vi) and striking out former cl. (v) which read as follows: “providing detention and deportation services for excludable aliens arriving on commercial aircraft and vessels.”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1992—Subsec. (r). <ref href="/us/pl/102/395">Pub. L. 102–395</ref> added subsec. (r).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (e)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/12">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(12)</ref>, made an amendment to reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/5">section 1101(b)(5) of this title</ref> involving corresponding provision of original act.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(B)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/a/2">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(a)(2)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/A/i">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(A)(i)</ref>, inserted a period after “available until expended”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/A/ii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(A)(ii)</ref>, substituted “additional” for “additonal”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/i/I">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>. See 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(B)</ref>, amended directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/162">Pub. L. 101–162</ref>. See 1989 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/i/I">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>. See 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>o</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/i/II">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(i)(II)</ref>, substituted “shall” for “will”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/i/I">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>. See 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (p). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/i/I">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>. See 1988 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/A/iii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(A)(iii)</ref>, realigned margin.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(3)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/A/iii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(A)(iii)</ref>, (iv), inserted “the” after “The Secretary of” and realigned margin.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/A/v">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(A)(v)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (1)” for “subsection (q)(1)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/a/1">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “, other than aircraft passengers,” after “arrival of any passenger”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/a/2">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(a)(2)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/2/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(2)(B)</ref>, inserted “, except the fourth quarter payment for fees collected from airline passengers shall be made on the date that is ten days before the end of the fiscal year, and the first quarter payment shall include any collections made in the preceding quarter that were not remitted with the previous payment” after “in which the fees are collected”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/a/3">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(a)(3)</ref>, inserted “, within forty-five minutes of their presentation for inspection,” before “when needed and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/a/4">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(a)(4)</ref>, substituted “There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account which shall be known as the ‘Immigration User Fee Account’. Notwithstanding any other section of this subchapter, there shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the Immigration User Fee Account all fees collected under subsection (d) of this section, to remain available until expended” for “All of the fees collected under subsection (d) of this section shall be deposited in a separate account within the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, to remain available until expended. Such account shall be known as the ‘Immigration User Fee Account’.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/a/5">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(a)(5)</ref>, added subsec. (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (m). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/d/1">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(d)(1)</ref>, (2), inserted “as offsetting receipts” after “shall be deposited” and inserted before period at end “: <i>Provided further</i>, That fees for providing adjudication and naturalization services may be set at a level that will ensure recovery of the full costs of providing all such services, including the costs of similar services provided without charge to asylum applicants or other immigrants. Such fees may also be set at a level that will recover any additonal [sic] costs associated with the administration of the fees collected”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (q). <ref href="/us/pl/101/515/s210/d/3">Pub. L. 101–515, § 210(d)(3)</ref>, added subsec. (q).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1989—Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/101/162">Pub. L. 101–162</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(B)</ref>, struck out “in excess of $50,000,000” before “shall remain available” and struck out after first sentence “At least annually, deposits in the amount of $50,000,000 shall be transferred from the ‘Immigration Examinations Fee Account’ to the General Fund of the Treasury of the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/f">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(f)</ref>, added <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/d/1">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(d)(1)</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (d) to (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/2/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(2)(A)</ref>, (d), amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/500">Pub. L. 99–500</ref> and <ref href="/us/pl/99/591">Pub. L. 99–591</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353b">section 1353b of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1353/a">section 1353(a) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/C/i">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(C)(i)</ref>, amended that portion of the first sentence of subpar. (A) following “Treasury of the United States” so as to read “, to remain available until expended”. See 1987 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/C/ii">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(C)(ii)</ref>, substituted “Fee Account’.” for “Fee Account.’ ”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/C/iii">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(C)(iii)</ref>–(v), substituted “civil fines or penalties” for “fines, penalties, liquidated damages or expenses”, inserted “and all liquidated damages and expenses collected pursuant to this chapter” after “this title”, and struck out quotation marks before and after the term “Immigration User Fee Account”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/C/vi">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(C)(vi)</ref>, substituted “vessels and in—” for “vessels and:” in introductory provisions and inserted “and” at end of cl. (iv).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/D">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(D)</ref>, inserted “Reimbursement” as heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/1/E">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(1)(E)</ref>, struck out subsec. (<i>l</i>) which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(1) The provisions of this section and the amendments made by this section, shall apply with respect to immigration inspection services rendered after <date date="1986-11-30">November 30, 1986</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(2) Fees may be charged under subsection (d) of this section only with respect to immigration inspection services rendered in regard to arriving passengers using transportation for which documents or tickets were issued after <date date="1986-11-30">November 30, 1986</date>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (m) to (p). <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/i/I">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)</ref>, added subsecs. (m) to (p).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1987—Subsec. (h)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/100/71">Pub. L. 100–71</ref>, directed the general amendment of first sentence of section 205(h)(1)(A) of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1987, in <ref href="/us/pl/99/500">Pub. L. 99–500</ref> and <ref href="/us/pl/99/591">Pub. L. 99–591</ref>. Section 205 of such act does not contain a subsec. (h)(1)(A) but did enact subsec. (h)(1)(A) of this section and had such amendment been executed to first sentence of subsec. (h)(1)(A) of this section it would have resulted in inserting “, to remain available until expended” after “Treasury of the United States”. See 1988 Amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/d/1">Pub. L. 99–653, § 7(d)(1)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/f">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(f)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228/b">section 1228(b) of this title</ref>” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228/c">section 1228(c) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (d) to (<i>l</i>). <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s205/a">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 205(a), formerly § 205]</ref>, as redesignated by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/2/A">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(2)(A)</ref>, added subsecs. (d) to (<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/99/591/s101/b/tII/s205">Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(b) [title II, § 205]</ref>, a corrected version of <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s205/a">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 205(a)]</ref>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/d">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(d)</ref>, effective as of <date date="1986-10-30">Oct. 30, 1986</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsecs. (b), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> added subsec. (b), redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c), and inserted “and subsection (b)” after “subsection (a)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b8e6ce8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6ce9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2009 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/111/117/dD/tV/s524/b">Pub. L. 111–117, div. D, title V, § 524(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-12-16">Dec. 16, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/3284">123 Stat. 3284</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/117/dD/tV/s524/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2009-12-16">Dec. 16, 2009</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 2005 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/b">section 403(b) of Pub. L. 109–13</ref> effective 14 days after <date date="2005-05-11">May 11, 2005</date>, and applicable to filings for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2005, see <ref href="/us/pl/109/13/s403/c">section 403(c) of Pub. L. 109–13</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6ceb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2004 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s426/b">section 426(b) of Pub. L. 108–447</ref> effective <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, and the fees imposed under such amendment applicable to petitions under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/c">section 1184(c) of this title</ref>, and applications for nonimmigrant visas under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202">section 1202 of this title</ref>, filed on or after the date that is 90 days after <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s426/c">section 426(c) of Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/77">Pub. L. 108–77</ref> effective on the date the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement enters into force (<date date="2004-01-01">Jan. 1, 2004</date>), and ceases to be effective on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/77/s107">section 107 of Pub. L. 108–77</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">section 3805 of Title 19</ref>, Customs Duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6ced-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Pub. L. 107–296</ref> effective 60 days after <date date="2002-11-25">Nov. 25, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101">section 101 of Title 6</ref>, Domestic Security.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s124/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 124(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-562">110 Stat. 3009–562</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s124/a/2">“The amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to expenses incurred during or after fiscal year 1997.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(d)(3)(A), (4)(K), (e)(1)(L), (g)(1) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s376/b">section 376(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to applications made on or after the end of the 90-day period beginning <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s376/c">section 376(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255">section 1255 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s382/b">section 382(b) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> applicable to fines and penalties collected on or after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s382/c">section 382(c) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1330">section 1330 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/11">section 671(b)(11) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/14">section 671(b)(14) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/t">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(t)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4317">108 Stat. 4317</ref>, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective as if included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/102/395">Pub. L. 102–395</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s309/a/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 309(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1758">105 Stat. 1758</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/6">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)(6)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/6">“The amendments made by paragraphs (1)(A) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1455">section 1455 of this title</ref>] and (1)(B) [amending this section] shall be effective as if they were included in the enactment of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 1989 [<ref href="/us/pl/100/459/tII">Pub. L. 100–459, title II</ref>] and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/162/tII">Pub. L. 101–162, title II</ref>], respectively.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/515/tII/s210/b">Pub. L. 101–515, title II, § 210(b)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-05">Nov. 5, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/2120">104 Stat. 2120</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/101/515/tII/s210/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) of this section [amending this section] shall apply to fees charged only with respect to immigration inspection or preinspection services rendered in regard to arriving passengers using transportation for which documents or tickets were issued after <date date="1990-11-30">November 30, 1990</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 4(a)(1), (2)(A) of <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1987 (as contained in <ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b">section 101(b) of Pub. L. 99–500</ref>), see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/c">section 4(c) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1222">section 1222 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/f">section 8(f) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s7/d/1">section 7(d)(1) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to visas issued, and admissions occurring, on or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/a">section 23(a) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/500/s101/b/tII/s205/b">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title II, § 205(b)]</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/2/B">Pub. L. 100–525, § 4(a)(2)(B)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2615">102 Stat. 2615</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s4/a/2/B"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to immigration inspection services rendered after <date date="1986-11-30">November 30, 1986</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Fees may be charged under section 286(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/d">8 U.S.C. 1356(d)</ref>] only with respect to immigration inspection services rendered in regard to arriving passengers using transportation for which documents or tickets were issued after <date date="1986-11-30">November 30, 1986</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b8e6cf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination of Advisory Committees</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Advisory committees established after <date date="1973-01-05">Jan. 5, 1973</date>, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1013">section 1013 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Expansion to New Benefit Requests</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4102/b">Pub. L. 116–159, div. D, title I, § 4102(b)</ref>, <date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/740">134 Stat. 740</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4102/b"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the requirement to set a fee by regulation under section 286(u)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/u/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1356(u)(3)(B)</ref>), as amended by subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may set a fee under that section without regard to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5</ref>, United States Code, if such fee is consistent with the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> For a petition for classification under section 203(b)(1)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153/b/1/C">8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(1)(C)</ref>), or a petition for classification under section 203(b)(2) involving a waiver under section 203(b)(2)(B) of such Act, the fee is set at an amount not greater than $2,500 and the required processing timeframe is not greater than 45 days.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> For an application under section 248 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">8 U.S.C. 1258</ref>) to change status to a classification described in subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)</ref>), the fee is set at an amount not greater than $1,750 and the required processing timeframe is not greater than 30 days.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> For an application under section 248 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">8 U.S.C. 1258</ref>) to change status to be classified as a dependent of a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (E), (H), (L), (O), (P), or (R) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)</ref>), or to extend such classification, the fee is set at an amount not greater than $1,750 and the required processing timeframe is not greater than 30 days.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> For an application for employment authorization, the fee is set at an amount not greater than $1,500 and the required processing timeframe is not greater than 30 days.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Clarification</inline>.—</heading><content>The required processing timeframe for each of the applications and petitions described in paragraph (1) shall not commence until the date that all prerequisites for adjudication are received by the Secretary of Homeland Security.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Other Benefit Requests</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4102/c">Pub. L. 116–159, div. D, title I, § 4102(c)</ref>, <date date="2020-10-01">Oct. 1, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/740">134 Stat. 740</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/159/dD/tI/s4102/c">“In implementing the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and implement processes to ensure that the availability of premium processing, or its expansion to additional immigration benefit requests, does not result in an increase in processing times for immigration benefit requests not designated for premium processing or an increase in regular processing of immigration benefit requests so designated.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Restoration of Provision Regarding Fees to Cover the Full Costs of All Adjudication Services</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/7/dL/s107">Pub. L. 108–7, div. L, § 107</ref>, <date date="2003-02-20">Feb. 20, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/532">117 Stat. 532</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/7/dL/s107">“That no court shall have jurisdiction over any cause or claim arising under the provisions of section 457 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Public Law 107–296</ref>) [amending this section], this section [repealing <ref href="/us/pl/107/296/s457">section 457 of Pub. L. 107–296</ref>], or any regulations promulgated thereunder.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dC/tIV/s414/e">Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 414(e)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s110/c">Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 110(c)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1256">114 Stat. 1256</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/313/tI/s110/c"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The Secretary of Labor and the Director of the National Science Foundation shall—</p> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> track and monitor the performance of programs receiving H–1B Nonimmigrant Fee grant money; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> not later than one year after the date of enactment of this subsection [<date date="2000-10-17">Oct. 17, 2000</date>], submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate—[sic]</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the tracking system to monitor the performance of programs receiving H–1B grant funding; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the number of individuals who have completed training and have entered the high-skill workforce through these programs.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Deposit of Receipts From Increased Charge for Immigrant Visas Caused by Processing Fingerprints</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tV">Pub. L. 103–317, title V</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1760">108 Stat. 1760</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/317/tV">“That hereafter all receipts received from an increase in the charge for Immigrant Visas in effect on <date date="1994-09-30">September 30, 1994</date>, caused by processing an applicant’s fingerprints, shall be deposited in this account as an offsetting collection and shall remain available until expended.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b8e6cfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension of Land Border Fee Pilot Project</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dA/s101/a/tI">Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, § 101(a) [title I]</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009">110 Stat. 3009</ref>, 3009–10, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dA/s101/a/tI">“That the Land Border Fee Pilot Project scheduled to end <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date> [see subsec. (q) of this section], is extended to <date date="1999-09-30">September 30, 1999</date>, for projects on both the northern and southern borders of the United States, except that no pilot program may implement a universal land border crossing toll”.</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriations act:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/121/tI">Pub. L. 103–121, title I</ref>, <date date="1993-10-27">Oct. 27, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/1161">107 Stat. 1161</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tI/s111">Pub. L. 103–317, title I, § 111</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1736">108 Stat. 1736</ref>, and repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s122/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 122(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-560">110 Stat. 3009–560</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b8e6cfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357"><num value="1357">§ 1357.</num><heading> Powers of immigration officers and employees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6cfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Powers without warrant</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any officer or employee of the Service authorized under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General shall have power without warrant—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8e6cff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to be or to remain in the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8e6d00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to arrest any alien who in his presence or view is entering or attempting to enter the United States in violation of any law or regulation made in pursuance of law regulating the admission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, or to arrest any alien in the United States, if he has reason to believe that the alien so arrested is in the United States in violation of any such law or regulation and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest, but the alien arrested shall be taken without unnecessary delay for examination before an officer of the Service having authority to examine aliens as to their right to enter or remain in the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8e6d01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States, to board and search for aliens any vessel within the territorial waters of the United States and any railway car, aircraft, conveyance, or vehicle, and within a distance of twenty-five miles from any such external boundary to have access to private lands, but not dwellings, for the purpose of patrolling the border to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8e6d02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> to make arrests for felonies which have been committed and which are cognizable under any law of the United States regulating the admission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, if he has reason to believe that the person so arrested is guilty of such felony and if there is likelihood of the person escaping before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest, but the person arrested shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the nearest available officer empowered to commit persons charged with offenses against the laws of the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b8e6d03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> to make arrests—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8e6d04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for any offense against the United States, if the offense is committed in the officer’s or employee’s presence, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b8e6d05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/a/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States, if the officer or employee has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such a felony,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">if the officer or employee is performing duties relating to the enforcement of the immigration laws at the time of the arrest and if there is a likelihood of the person escaping before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest.</continuation> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, an officer or employee of the Service may carry a firearm and may execute and serve any order, warrant, subpoena, summons, or other process issued under the authority of the United States. The authority to make arrests under paragraph (5)(B) shall only be effective on and after the date on which the Attorney General publishes final regulations which (i) prescribe the categories of officers and employees of the Service who may use force (including deadly force) and the circumstances under which such force may be used, (ii) establish standards with respect to enforcement activities of the Service, (iii) require that any officer or employee of the Service is not authorized to make arrests under paragraph (5)(B) unless the officer or employee has received certification as having completed a training program which covers such arrests and standards described in clause (ii), and (iv) establish an expedited, internal review process for violations of such standards, which process is consistent with standard agency procedure regarding confidentiality of matters related to internal investigations.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b8e6d06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Administration of oath; taking of evidence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any officer or employee of the Service designated by the Attorney General, whether individually or as one of a class, shall have power and authority to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence concerning the privilege of any person to enter, reenter, pass through, or reside in the United States, or concerning any matter which is material or relevant to the enforcement of this chapter and the administration of the Service; and any person to whom such oath has been administered, (or who has executed an unsworn declaration, certificate, verification, or statement under penalty of perjury as permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1746">section 1746 of title 28</ref>) under the provisions of this chapter, who shall knowingly or willfully give false evidence or swear (or subscribe under penalty of perjury as permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1746">section 1746 of title 28</ref>) to any false statement concerning any matter referred to in this subsection shall be guilty of perjury and shall be punished as provided by <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1621">section 1621 of title 18</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Search without warrant</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any officer or employee of the Service authorized and designated under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, whether individually or as one of a class, shall have power to conduct a search, without warrant, of the person, and of the personal effects in the possession of any person seeking admission to the United States, concerning whom such officer or employee may have reasonable cause to suspect that grounds exist for denial of admission to the United States under this chapter which would be disclosed by such search.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Detainer of aliens for violation of controlled substances laws</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of an alien who is arrested by a Federal, State, or local law enforcement official for a violation of any law relating to controlled substances, if the official (or another official)—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> has reason to believe that the alien may not have been lawfully admitted to the United States or otherwise is not lawfully present in the United States,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> expeditiously informs an appropriate officer or employee of the Service authorized and designated by the Attorney General of the arrest and of facts concerning the status of the alien, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> requests the Service to determine promptly whether or not to issue a detainer to detain the alien,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the officer or employee of the Service shall promptly determine whether or not to issue such a detainer. If such a detainer is issued and the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, the Attorney General shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Restriction on warrantless entry in case of outdoor agricultural operations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section other than paragraph (3) of subsection (a), an officer or employee of the Service may not enter without the consent of the owner (or agent thereof) or a properly executed warrant onto the premises of a farm or other outdoor agricultural operation for the purpose of interrogating a person believed to be an alien as to the person’s right to be or to remain in the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Fingerprinting and photographing of certain aliens</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Under regulations of the Attorney General, the Commissioner shall provide for the fingerprinting and photographing of each alien 14 years of age or older against whom a proceeding is commenced under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229a">section 1229a of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Such fingerprints and photographs shall be made available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, upon request.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Performance of immigration officer functions by State officers and employees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1342">section 1342 of title 31</ref>, the Attorney General may enter into a written agreement with a State, or any political subdivision of a State, pursuant to which an officer or employee of the State or subdivision, who is determined by the Attorney General to be qualified to perform a function of an immigration officer in relation to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States (including the transportation of such aliens across State lines to detention centers), may carry out such function at the expense of the State or political subdivision and to the extent consistent with State and local law.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An agreement under this subsection shall require that an officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State performing a function under the agreement shall have knowledge of, and adhere to, Federal law relating to the function, and shall contain a written certification that the officers or employees performing the function under the agreement have received adequate training regarding the enforcement of relevant Federal immigration laws.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> In performing a function under this subsection, an officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> In performing a function under this subsection, an officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State may use Federal property or facilities, as provided in a written agreement between the Attorney General and the State or subdivision.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> With respect to each officer or employee of a State or political subdivision who is authorized to perform a function under this subsection, the specific powers and duties that may be, or are required to be, exercised or performed by the individual, the duration of the authority of the individual, and the position of the agency of the Attorney General who is required to supervise and direct the individual, shall be set forth in a written agreement between the Attorney General and the State or political subdivision.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The Attorney General may not accept a service under this subsection if the service will be used to displace any Federal employee.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (8), an officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State performing functions under this subsection shall not be treated as a Federal employee for any purpose other than for purposes of chapter 81 of title 5 (relating to compensation for injury) and sections 2671 through 2680 of title 28 (relating to tort claims).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> An officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State acting under color of authority under this subsection, or any agreement entered into under this subsection, shall be considered to be acting under color of Federal authority for purposes of determining the liability, and immunity from suit, of the officer or employee in a civil action brought under Federal or State law.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require any State or political subdivision of a State to enter into an agreement with the Attorney General under this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><chapeau> Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require an agreement under this subsection in order for any officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/10/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to communicate with the Attorney General regarding the immigration status of any individual, including reporting knowledge that a particular alien is not lawfully present in the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/g/10/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> otherwise to cooperate with the Attorney General in the identification, apprehension, detention, or removal of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1357/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Protecting abused juveniles</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J">section 1101(a)(27)(J) of this title</ref> who has been battered, abused, neglected, or abandoned, shall not be compelled to contact the alleged abuser (or family member of the alleged abuser) at any stage of applying for special immigrant juvenile status, including after a request for the consent of the Secretary of Homeland Security under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/J/iii/I">section 1101(a)(27)(J)(iii)(I) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90de1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 287, <ref href="/us/stat/66/233">66 Stat. 233</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/550/s7">Pub. L. 94–550, § 7</ref>, <date date="1976-10-18">Oct. 18, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/2535">90 Stat. 2535</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/570/tI/s1751/d">Pub. L. 99–570, title I, § 1751(d)</ref>, <date date="1986-10-27">Oct. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3207-47">100 Stat. 3207–47</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tI/s116">Pub. L. 99–603, title I, § 116</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3384">100 Stat. 3384</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 2(e), 5, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2610">102 Stat. 2610</ref>, 2615; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tV/s503/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title V, § 503(a)</ref>, (b)(1), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5048">104 Stat. 5048</ref>, 5049; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s306/a/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 306(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1751">105 Stat. 1751</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s133">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 133</ref>, title III, § 308(d)(4)(L), (e)(1)(M), (g)(5)(A)(i), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-563">110 Stat. 3009–563</ref>, 3009–618, 3009–619, 3009–623; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s826">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 826</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3065">119 Stat. 3065</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/g">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(g)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/763">120 Stat. 763</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b90de21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b90de22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsecs. (h), (i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271">Pub. L. 109–271</ref> redesignated subsec. (i) as (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref>, which directed the amendment of this section “as amended by section 726” by adding cl. (i) at end, was executed by adding subsec. (i) at end to reflect the probable intent of Congress. <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref> does not contain a section 726.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(2), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/L/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(L)(i)</ref>, substituted “expulsion, or removal” for “or expulsion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/L/ii">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(L)(ii)</ref>, substituted “denial of admission to” for “exclusion from”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/5/A/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(5)(A)(i)</ref>, substituted “section 1229a” for “section 1252”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/M">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(M)</ref>, which directed amendment of subsec. (g) by substituting “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing, could not be executed because the word “deportation” did not appear in subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s133">Pub. L. 104–208, § 133</ref>, added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted a semicolon for comma at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s503/a">Pub. L. 101–649, § 503(a)</ref>, struck out “and” at end of par. (3), substituted “United States, and” for “United States. Any such employee shall also have the power to execute any warrant or other process issued by any officer under any law regulating the admission, exclusion, or expulsion of aliens.” at end of par. (4), and added par. (5) and concluding provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s503/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 503(b)(1)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s5">Pub. L. 100–525, § 5</ref>, added par. (3) and closing provisions and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “requests the Service to determine promptly whether or not to issue a detainer to detain the alien, the officer or employee of the Service shall promptly determine whether or not to issue such a detainer. If such a detainer is issued and the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, the Attorney General shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/e/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(e)(2)</ref>, made technical amendment to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/99/603/s116">Pub. L. 99–603, § 116</ref>, and redesignated the subsec. (d) added by such § 116, as (e). See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/99/570">Pub. L. 99–570</ref> added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/e">Pub. L. 100–525, § 2(e)</ref>, added subsec. (e), which prior to amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, was designated as a second subsec. (d) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/550">Pub. L. 94–550</ref> inserted “(or who has executed an unsworn declaration, certificate, verification, or statement under penalty of perjury as permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1746">section 1746 of title 28</ref>)” after “to whom such oath has been administered” and “(or subscribe under penalty of perjury as permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1746">section 1746 of title 28</ref>)” after “give false evidence or swear”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 308(d)(4)(L), (e)(1)(M), (g)(5)(A)(i) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/e">section 2(e) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in enactment of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s2/s">section 2(s) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1358"><num value="1358">§ 1358.</num><heading> Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The officers in charge of the various immigrant stations shall admit therein the proper State and local officers charged with the enforcement of the laws of the State or Territory of the United States in which any such immigrant station is located in order that such State and local officers may preserve the peace and make arrests for crimes under the laws of the States and Territories. For the purpose of this section the jurisdiction of such State and local officers and of the State and local courts shall extend over such immigrant stations.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b90de29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 288, <ref href="/us/stat/66/234">66 Stat. 234</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1359"><num value="1359">§ 1359.</num><heading> Application to American Indians born in Canada</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the right of American Indians born in Canada to pass the borders of the United States, but such right shall extend only to persons who possess at least 50 per centum of blood of the American Indian race.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b90de2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 289, <ref href="/us/stat/66/234">66 Stat. 234</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360"><num value="1360">§ 1360.</num><heading> Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of central file</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There shall be established in the office of the Commissioner, for the use of security and enforcement agencies of the Government of the United States, a central index, which shall contain the names of all aliens heretofore admitted or denied admission to the United States, insofar as such information is available from the existing records of the Service, and the names of all aliens hereafter admitted or denied admission to the United States, the names of their sponsors of record, if any, and such other relevant information as the Attorney General shall require as an aid to the proper enforcement of this chapter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Information from other departments and agencies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any information in any records kept by any department or agency of the Government as to the identity and location of aliens in the United States shall be made available to the Service upon request made by the Attorney General to the head of any such department or agency.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports on social security account numbers and earnings of aliens not authorized to work</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Not later than 3 months after the end of each fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1996), the Commissioner of Social Security shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the aggregate quantity of social security account numbers issued to aliens not authorized to be employed, with respect to which, in such fiscal year, earnings were reported to the Social Security Administration.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If earnings are reported on or after <date date="1997-01-01">January 1, 1997</date>, to the Social Security Administration on a social security account number issued to an alien not authorized to work in the United States, the Commissioner of Social Security shall provide the Attorney General with information regarding the name and address of the alien, the name and address of the person reporting the earnings, and the amount of the earnings. The information shall be provided in an electronic form agreed upon by the Commissioner and the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1360/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification of search of Service records</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A written certification signed by the Attorney General or by any officer of the Service designated by the Attorney General to make such certification, that after diligent search no record or entry of a specified nature is found to exist in the records of the Service, shall be admissible as evidence in any proceeding as evidence that the records of the Service contain no such record or entry, and shall have the same effect as the testimony of a witness given in open court.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90de33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 290, <ref href="/us/stat/66/234">66 Stat. 234</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/q">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(q)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/M">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(M)</ref>, title IV, § 414(a), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-618">110 Stat. 3009–618</ref>, 3009–669.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b90de36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b90de37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/M">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(M)</ref>, substituted “admitted or denied admission to the United States” for “admitted to the United States, or excluded therefrom” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s414/a">Pub. L. 104–208, § 414(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) read as follows: “The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify the Attorney General upon request whenever any alien is issued a social security account number and social security card. The Secretary shall also furnish such available information as may be requested by the Attorney General regarding the identity and location of aliens in the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Federal Security Administrator” and “The Secretary” for “The Administrator”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/M">section 308(d)(4)(M) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on Fraudulent Use of Social Security Account Numbers</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIV/s414/b">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title IV, § 414(b)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-669">110 Stat. 3009–669</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/108/156/s3/d">Pub. L. 108–156, § 3(d)</ref>, <date date="2003-12-03">Dec. 3, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1945">117 Stat. 1945</ref>, directed the Commissioner of Social Security to transmit to the Secretary of Homeland Security, by not later than 1 year after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, a report on the extent to which social security account numbers and cards were used by aliens for fraudulent purposes.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1361"><num value="1361">§ 1361.</num><heading> Burden of proof upon alien</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Whenever any person makes application for a visa or any other document required for entry, or makes application for admission, or otherwise attempts to enter the United States, the burden of proof shall be upon such person to establish that he is eligible to receive such visa or such document, or is not inadmissible under any provision of this chapter, and, if an alien, that he is entitled to the nonimmigrant, immigrant, special immigrant, immediate relative, or refugee status claimed, as the case may be. If such person fails to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer that he is eligible to receive a visa or other document required for entry, no visa or other document required for entry shall be issued to such person, nor shall such person be admitted to the United States unless he establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that he is not inadmissible under any provision of this chapter. In any removal proceeding under part IV of this subchapter against any person, the burden of proof shall be upon such person to show the time, place, and manner of his entry into the United States, but in presenting such proof he shall be entitled to the production of his visa or other entry document, if any, and of any other documents and records, not considered by the Attorney General to be confidential, pertaining to such entry in the custody of the Service. If such burden of proof is not sustained, such person shall be presumed to be in the United States in violation of law.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b90de3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 291, <ref href="/us/stat/66/234">66 Stat. 234</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/k/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(k)(1)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/N">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(N)</ref>, (e)(1)(N), (g)(9)(A), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-618">110 Stat. 3009–618</ref>, 3009–619, 3009–624.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b90de40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b90de41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/9/A">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(9)(A)</ref>, substituted “part IV” for “Part V”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/e/1/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(N)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “deportation”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/N">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(N)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “subject to exclusion” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—<ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “immigrant, special immigrant, immediate relative, or refugee” for “quota immigrant, or nonquota immigrant”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1362"><num value="1362">§ 1362.</num><heading> Right to counsel</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In any removal proceedings before an immigration judge and in any appeal proceedings before the Attorney General from any such removal proceedings, the person concerned shall have the privilege of being represented (at no expense to the Government) by such counsel, authorized to practice in such proceedings, as he shall choose.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b90de47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 292, <ref href="/us/stat/66/235">66 Stat. 235</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(d)(4)(O), 371(b)(9), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, 3009–645.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b90de4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/9">Pub. L. 104–208, § 371(b)(9)</ref>, substituted “an immigration judge” for “a special inquiry officer”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/O">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(O)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “exclusion or deportation” in two places.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/O">section 308(d)(4)(O) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/b/9">section 371(b)(9) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s371/d/1">section 371(d)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363"><num value="1363">§ 1363.</num><heading> Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Cash received by the Attorney General as security on an immigration bond shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States in trust for the obligor on the bond, and shall bear interest payable at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, except that in no case shall the interest rate exceed 3 per centum per annum. Such interest shall accrue from date of deposit occurring after <date date="1966-04-27">April 27, 1966</date>, to and including date of withdrawal or date of breach of the immigration bond, whichever occurs first: <i>Provided,</i> That cash received by the Attorney General as security on an immigration bond, and deposited by him in the postal savings system prior to discontinuance of the system, shall accrue interest as provided in this section from the date such cash ceased to accrue interest under the system. Appropriations to the Treasury Department for interest on uninvested funds shall be available for payment of said interest.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b90de50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The interest accruing on cash received by the Attorney General as security on an immigration bond shall be subject to the same disposition as prescribed for the principal cash, except that interest accruing to the date of breach of the immigration bond shall be paid to the obligor on the bond.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90de51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 293, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/313/s2">Pub. L. 91–313, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-07-10">July 10, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/413">84 Stat. 413</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a"><num value="1363a">§ 1363a.</num><heading> Undercover investigation authority</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">With respect to any undercover investigative operation of the Service which is necessary for the detection and prosecution of crimes against the United States—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> sums appropriated for the Service may be used for leasing space within the United States and the territories and possessions of the United States without regard to the following provisions of law:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1341/a">section 1341(a) of title 31</ref>,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> section 6301(a) and (b)(1) to (3) of title 41,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> chapter 45 of title 41,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s8141">section 8141 of title 40</ref>,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6306">section 6306 of title 41</ref>, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3901">section 3901 of title 41</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> sums appropriated for the Service may be used to establish or to acquire proprietary corporations or business entities as part of an undercover operation, and to operate such corporations or business entities on a commercial basis, without regard to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s9102">section 9102 of title 31</ref>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> sums appropriated for the Service, and the proceeds from the undercover operation, may be deposited in banks or other financial institutions without regard to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s648">section 648 of title 18</ref> and of <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302/a">section 3302(a) of title 31</ref>; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the proceeds from the undercover operation may be used to offset necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in such operation without regard to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302/b">section 3302(b) of title 31</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The authority set forth in this subsection may be exercised only upon written certification of the Commissioner, in consultation with the Deputy Attorney General, that any action authorized by paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) is necessary for the conduct of the undercover operation.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposition of proceeds no longer required</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As soon as practicable after the proceeds from an undercover investigative operation, carried out under paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (a), are no longer necessary for the conduct of the operation, the proceeds or the balance of the proceeds remaining at the time shall be deposited into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposition of certain corporations and business entities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If a corporation or business entity established or acquired as part of an undercover operation under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) with a net value of over $50,000 is to be liquidated, sold, or otherwise disposed of, the Service, as much in advance as the Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee determines practicable, shall report the circumstances to the Attorney General, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Comptroller General. The proceeds of the liquidation, sale, or other disposition, after obligations are met, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Financial audits</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Service shall conduct detailed financial audits of closed undercover operations on a quarterly basis and shall report the results of the audits in writing to the Deputy Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90de65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title II, ch. 9, § 294, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tII/s205/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 205(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-567">110 Stat. 3009–567</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b90de68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (a)(1)(A), (E), (2) to (4), “<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1341/a">section 1341(a) of title 31</ref>” substituted for “section 3679(a) of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1341">31 U.S.C. 1341</ref>)”, “section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31” substituted for “section 3648 of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3324">31 U.S.C. 3324</ref>)”, “<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s9102">section 9102 of title 31</ref>” substituted for “section 304 of the Government Corporation Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s9102">31 U.S.C. 9102</ref>)”, “<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302/a">section 3302(a) of title 31</ref>” substituted for “section 3639 of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">31 U.S.C. 3302</ref>)”, and “<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302/b">section 3302(b) of title 31</ref>” substituted for “section 3617 of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">31 U.S.C. 3302</ref>)”, on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/97/258/s4/b">Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b)</ref>, <date date="1982-09-13">Sept. 13, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1067">96 Stat. 1067</ref>, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (a)(1)(B), (C), (F), “section 6301(a) and (b)(1) to (3) of title 41” substituted for “section 3732(a) of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s11/a">41 U.S.C. 11(a)</ref>)”, “chapter 45 of title 41” substituted for “<ref href="/us/act/1949-06-30/s305">section 305 of the Act of June 30, 1949</ref> (<ref href="/us/stat/63/396">63 Stat. 396</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s255">41 U.S.C. 255</ref>)”, and “<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6306">section 6306 of title 41</ref>” substituted for “section 3741 of the Revised Statutes (<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s22">41 U.S.C. 22</ref>)” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/111/350/s6/c">Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-04">Jan. 4, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3854">124 Stat. 3854</ref>, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (a)(1)(D), “<ref href="/us/usc/t40/s8141">section 8141 of title 40</ref>” substituted for “the third undesignated paragraph under the heading ‘Miscellaneous’ of the Act of <date date="1877-03-03">March 3, 1877</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/19/370">19 Stat. 370</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s34">40 U.S.C. 34</ref>)” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/107/217/s5/c">Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-08-21">Aug. 21, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1303">116 Stat. 1303</ref>, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsec. (a)(1)(G), “<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3901">section 3901 of title 41</ref>” substituted for “subsections (a) and (c) of section 304 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (<ref href="/us/stat/63/395">63 Stat. 395</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s254/a">41 U.S.C. 254(a)</ref> and (c))” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/111/350/s6/c">Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-04">Jan. 4, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3854">124 Stat. 3854</ref>, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts and because subsec. (c) was previously repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/103/355/tII/s2251/b">Pub. L. 103–355, title II, § 2251(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-13">Oct. 13, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/3320">108 Stat. 3320</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1363b"><num value="1363b">§ 1363b.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/b/tI/s109/b">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title I, § 109(b)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-50">112 Stat. 2681–50</ref>, 2681–67</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b90de6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title II</ref>, ch. 9, § 295, as added <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s626/a">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 626(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-700">110 Stat. 3009–700</ref>, related to transportation of remains of immigration officers and border patrol agents killed in the line of duty. <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref>, which directed the repeal of section 626 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, which is <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s626">section 626 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, div. C, title VI, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-700">110 Stat. 3009–700</ref>, was executed by repealing this section, which was section 295 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and was enacted by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s626/a">section 626(a) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364"><num value="1364">§ 1364.</num><heading> Triennial comprehensive report on immigration</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Triennial report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The President shall transmit to the Congress, not later than <date date="1989-01-01">January 1, 1989</date>, and not later than January 1 of every third year thereafter, a comprehensive immigration-impact report.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Details in each report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the number and classification of aliens admitted (whether as immediate relatives, special immigrants, refugees, or under the preferences classifications, or as nonimmigrants), paroled, or granted asylum, during the relevant period;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a reasonable estimate of the number of aliens who entered the United States during the period without visas or who became deportable during the period under section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227">8 U.S.C. 1227</ref>]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> a description of the impact of admissions and other entries of immigrants, refugees, asylees, and parolees into the United States during the period on the economy, labor and housing markets, the educational system, social services, foreign policy, environmental quality and resources, the rate, size, and distribution of population growth in the United States, and the impact on specific States and local units of government of high rates of immigration resettlement.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> History and projections</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The information (referred to in subsection (b)) contained in each report shall be—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> described for the preceding three-year period, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> projected for the succeeding five-year period, based on reasonable estimates substantiated by the best available evidence.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1364/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The President also may include in such report any appropriate recommendations on changes in numerical limitations or other policies under title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</ref> et seq.] bearing on the admission and entry of such aliens to the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90de78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 99–603, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3440">100 Stat. 3440</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-622">110 Stat. 3009–622</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b90de7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>. Title II of the Act is classified principally to subchapter II (§ 1151 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b90de7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b90de7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “section 237” for “section 241”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b90de7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b90de80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7b90de81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12789. Delegation of Reporting Functions Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12789, <date date="1992-02-10">Feb. 10, 1992</date>, 57 F.R. 5225, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 32, <date date="2003-02-28">Feb. 28, 2003</date>, 68 F.R. 10625, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, and title IV of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Public Law 99–603</ref> (“Reform Act”) [title IV of <ref href="/us/pl/99/603">Pub. L. 99–603</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3440">100 Stat. 3440</ref>, which enacted <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1364">section 1364 of this title</ref> and provisions set out as notes under sections 1101, 1187, 1188, 1255a, and 1324a of this title], it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall: (a) perform, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, the functions vested in the President by section 401 of the Reform Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1364">8 U.S.C. 1364</ref>);</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) perform, except for the functions in section 402(3)(A), the functions vested in the President by section 402 of the Reform Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note); and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) perform, insofar as they relate to the initial report described in section 404(b), the functions vested in the President by section 404 of the Reform Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">8 U.S.C. 1255a</ref> note).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. The Secretary of Labor shall: (a) perform the functions vested in the President by section 402(3)(A) of the Reform Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1324a">8 U.S.C. 1324a</ref> note);</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(b) perform the functions vested in the President by section 403 of the Reform Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1188">8 U.S.C. 1188</ref> note); and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">(c) perform, insofar as they relate to the second report described in section 404(c), the functions vested in the President by section 404 of the Reform Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255a">8 U.S.C. 1255a</ref> note).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. The functions delegated by sections 1 and 2 of this order shall be performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in OMB Circular A–19.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. This order shall be effective immediately.</p> -<signature> -<name>George Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365"><num value="1365">§ 1365.</num><heading> Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Reimbursement of States</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subject to the amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the Attorney General shall reimburse a State for the costs incurred by the State for the imprisonment of any illegal alien or Cuban national who is convicted of a felony by such State.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Illegal aliens convicted of a felony</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An illegal alien referred to in subsection (a) is any alien who is any alien convicted of a felony who is in the United States unlawfully and—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> whose most recent entry into the United States was without inspection, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> whose most recent admission to the United States was as a nonimmigrant and—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> whose period of authorized stay as a nonimmigrant expired, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> whose unlawful status was known to the Government,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">before the date of the commission of the crime for which the alien is convicted.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Marielito Cubans convicted of a felony</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A Marielito Cuban convicted of a felony referred to in subsection (a) is a national of Cuba who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> was allowed by the Attorney General to come to the United States in 1980,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> after such arrival committed any violation of State or local law for which a term of imprisonment was imposed, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> at the time of such arrival and at the time of such violation was not an alien lawfully admitted to the United States—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for permanent or temporary residence, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> under the terms of an immigrant visa or a nonimmigrant visa issued,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">under the laws of the United States.</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> “State” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The term “State” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/36">section 1101(a)(36) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90de91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/603/tV/s501">Pub. L. 99–603, title V, § 501</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3443">100 Stat. 3443</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90de92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90de93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b90de94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b90de95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b90de96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/317/tVIII">Pub. L. 103–317, title VIII</ref>, <date date="1994-08-26">Aug. 26, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1778">108 Stat. 1778</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/317/tVIII">“That the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to (a) prescribe requirements for program participation eligibility for States, (b) require verification by States of the eligible incarcerated population data with the Immigration and Naturalization Service, (c) prescribe a formula for distributing assistance to eligible States, and (d) award assistance to eligible States”.</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">[For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.]</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b90de97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a"><num value="1365a">§ 1365a.</num><heading> Integrated entry and exit data system</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall implement an integrated entry and exit data system.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90de99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Integrated entry and exit data system defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “integrated entry and exit data system” means an electronic system that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> provides access to, and integrates, alien arrival and departure data that are—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> authorized or required to be created or collected under law;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in an electronic format; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90de9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> in a data base of the Department of Justice or the Department of State, including those created or used at ports of entry and at consular offices;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> uses available data described in paragraph (1) to produce a report of arriving and departing aliens by country of nationality, classification as an immigrant or nonimmigrant, and date of arrival in, and departure from, the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90de9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> matches an alien’s available arrival data with the alien’s available departure data;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90dea0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> assists the Attorney General (and the Secretary of State, to the extent necessary to carry out such Secretary’s obligations under immigration law) to identify, through on-line searching procedures, lawfully admitted nonimmigrants who may have remained in the United States beyond the period authorized by the Attorney General; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b90dea1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> otherwise uses available alien arrival and departure data described in paragraph (1) to permit the Attorney General to make the reports required under subsection (e).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dea2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dea3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> No additional authority to impose documentary or data collection requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Attorney General or the Secretary of State to impose any new documentary or data collection requirements on any person in order to satisfy the requirements of this section, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90dea4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> requirements on any alien for whom the documentary requirements in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/7/B">section 1182(a)(7)(B) of this title</ref> have been waived by the Attorney General and the Secretary of State under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4/B">section 1182(d)(4)(B) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90dea5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> requirements that are inconsistent with the USMCA (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of title 19</ref>).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dea6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> No reduction of authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this section shall be construed to reduce or curtail any authority of the Attorney General or the Secretary of State under any other provision of law.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dea7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadlines</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dea8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Airports and seaports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than <date date="2003-12-31">December 31, 2003</date>, the Attorney General shall implement the integrated entry and exit data system using available alien arrival and departure data described in subsection (b)(1) pertaining to aliens arriving in, or departing from, the United States at an airport or seaport. Such implementation shall include ensuring that such data, when collected or created by an immigration officer at an airport or seaport, are entered into the system and can be accessed by immigration officers at other airports and seaports.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dea9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> High-traffic land border ports of entry</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than <date date="2004-12-31">December 31, 2004</date>, the Attorney General shall implement the integrated entry and exit data system using the data described in paragraph (1) and available alien arrival and departure data described in subsection (b)(1) pertaining to aliens arriving in, or departing from, the United States at the 50 land border ports of entry determined by the Attorney General to serve the highest numbers of arriving and departing aliens. Such implementation shall include ensuring that such data, when collected or created by an immigration officer at such a port of entry, are entered into the system and can be accessed by immigration officers at airports, seaports, and other such land border ports of entry.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Remaining data</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than <date date="2005-12-31">December 31, 2005</date>, the Attorney General shall fully implement the integrated entry and exit data system using all data described in subsection (b)(1). Such implementation shall include ensuring that all such data are available to immigration officers at all ports of entry into the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than December 31 of each year following the commencement of implementation of the integrated entry and exit data system, the Attorney General shall use the system to prepare an annual report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90dead-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Information</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each report shall include the following information with respect to the preceding fiscal year, and an analysis of that information:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90deae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The number of aliens for whom departure data was collected during the reporting period, with an accounting by country of nationality of the departing alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90deaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The number of departing aliens whose departure data was successfully matched to the alien’s arrival data, with an accounting by the alien’s country of nationality and by the alien’s classification as an immigrant or nonimmigrant.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90deb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The number of aliens who arrived pursuant to a nonimmigrant visa, or as a visitor under the visa waiver program under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>, for whom no matching departure data have been obtained through the system or through other means as of the end of the alien’s authorized period of stay, with an accounting by the alien’s country of nationality and date of arrival in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b90deb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/e/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The number of lawfully admitted nonimmigrants identified as having remained in the United States beyond the period authorized by the Attorney General, with an accounting by the alien’s country of nationality.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to provide access to system</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to subsection (d), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall determine which officers and employees of the Departments of Justice and State may enter data into, and have access to the data contained in, the integrated entry and exit data system.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Other law enforcement officials</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General, may permit other Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials to have access to the data contained in the integrated entry and exit data system for law enforcement purposes.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of task force recommendations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall continuously update and improve the integrated entry and exit data system as technology improves and using the recommendations of the task force established under section 3 of the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b90deb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365a/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2001 through 2008.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b90deb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tI/s110">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title I, § 110</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-558">110 Stat. 3009–558</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/259/s1">Pub. L. 105–259, § 1</ref>, <date date="1998-10-15">Oct. 15, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/1918">112 Stat. 1918</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/b/tI/s116">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title I, § 116]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-50">112 Stat. 2681–50</ref>, 2681–68; <ref href="/us/pl/106/215/s2/a">Pub. L. 106–215, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-06-15">June 15, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/337">114 Stat. 337</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/tV/s503/d/1">Pub. L. 116–113, title V, § 503(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="2020-01-29">Jan. 29, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/72">134 Stat. 72</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b90deb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b90deb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b90deba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 3 of the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (g), is <ref href="/us/pl/106/215/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 106–215</ref>, set out as a note below.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b90debb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">section 1221 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b90debc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2020—Subsec. (c)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/116/113">Pub. L. 116–113</ref> substituted “USMCA (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t19/s4502">section 4502 of title 19</ref>)” for “North American Free Trade Agreement”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—<ref href="/us/pl/106/215">Pub. L. 106–215</ref> amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(a) <inline class="small-caps">System</inline>.—Not later than <date date="1998-10-15">October 15, 1998</date> (and not later than <date date="2001-03-30">March 30, 2001</date>, in the case of land border ports of entry and sea ports), the Attorney General shall develop an automated entry and exit control system that will—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) collect a record of departure for every alien departing the United States and match the records of departure with the record of the alien’s arrival in the United States;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) enable the Attorney General to identify, through on-line searching procedures, lawfully admitted nonimmigrants who remain in the United States beyond the period authorized by the Attorney General; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(3) not significantly disrupt trade, tourism, or other legitimate cross-border traffic at land border ports of entry.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(b) <inline class="small-caps">Report.—</inline></p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) <inline class="small-caps">Deadline</inline>.—Not later than December 31 of each year following the development of the system under subsection (a) of this section, the Attorney General shall submit an annual report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on such system.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) <inline class="small-caps">Information</inline>.—The report shall include the following information:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(A) The number of departure records collected, with an accounting by country of nationality of the departing alien.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(B) The number of departure records that were successfully matched to records of the alien’s prior arrival in the United States, with an accounting by the alien’s country of nationality and by the alien’s classification as an immigrant or nonimmigrant.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2">“(C) The number of aliens who arrived as nonimmigrants, or as a visitor under the visa waiver program under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1187">section 1187 of this title</ref>, for whom no matching departure record has been obtained through the system or through other means as of the end of the alien’s authorized period of stay, with an accounting by the alien’s country of nationality and date of arrival in the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(c) <inline class="small-caps">Use of Information on Overstays</inline>.—Information regarding aliens who have remained in the United Staty beyond their authorized period of stay identified through the system shall be integrated into appropriate data bases of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State, including those used at ports of entry and at consular offices.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1998—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s116/1">Pub. L. 105–277, § 116(1)</ref>, in introductory provisions, substituted “later than <date date="1998-10-15">October 15, 1998</date> (and not later than <date date="2001-03-30">March 30, 2001</date>, in the case of land border ports of entry and sea ports), the Attorney” for “later than <date date="1998-10-15">October 15, 1998</date>, the Attorney”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/105/259">Pub. L. 105–259</ref> in introductory provisions, substituted “<date date="1998-10-15">October 15, 1998</date>” for “2 years after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/s116/2">Pub. L. 105–277, § 116(2)</ref>–(4), added par. (3).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b934ebd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b934ebe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b934ebf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2020 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/116/113">Pub. L. 116–113</ref> effective on the date the USMCA enters into force (<date date="2020-07-01">July 1, 2020</date>) and applicable to visas issued on or after that date, see <ref href="/us/pl/116/113/s503/f">section 503(f) of Pub. L. 116–113</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b934ec0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Visa Integrity and Security</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s414">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 414</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/353">115 Stat. 353</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tII/s201/b/2">Pub. L. 107–173, title II, § 201(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/547">116 Stat. 547</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/173/tII/s201/b/2"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of Congress Regarding the Need To Expedite Implementation of Integrated Entry and Exit Data System.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In light of the terrorist attacks perpetrated against the United States on <date date="2001-09-11">September 11, 2001</date>, it is the sense of the Congress that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, should fully implement the integrated entry and exit data system for airports, seaports, and land border ports of entry, as specified in section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">8 U.S.C. 1365a</ref>), with all deliberate speed and as expeditiously as practicable; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Office of Homeland Security, should immediately begin establishing the Integrated Entry and Exit Data System Task Force, as described in section 3 of the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/pl/106/215">Public Law 106–215</ref>) [set out as a note below].</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to fully implement the system described in paragraph (1)(A).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Development of the System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the development of the integrated entry and exit data system under section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">8 U.S.C. 1365a</ref>), the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall particularly focus on—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the utilization of biometric technology; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the development of tamper-resistant documents readable at ports of entry.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Interface With Law Enforcement Databases</inline>.—</heading><content>The entry and exit data system described in this section shall be able to interface with law enforcement databases for use by Federal law enforcement to identify and detain individuals who pose a threat to the national security of the United States.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b934ec1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Task Force</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/215/s3">Pub. L. 106–215, § 3</ref>, <date date="2000-06-15">June 15, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/339">114 Stat. 339</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s415">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 415</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/354">115 Stat. 354</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s415"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-06-15">June 15, 2000</date>], the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Office of Homeland Security[,] shall establish a task force to carry out the duties described in subsection (c) (in this section referred to as the ‘Task Force’).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Membership.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Chairperson; appointment of members</inline>.—</heading><content>The Task Force shall be composed of the Attorney General and 16 other members appointed in accordance with paragraph (2). The Attorney General shall be the chairperson and shall appoint the other members.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Appointment requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In appointing the other members of the Task Force, the Attorney General shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> representatives of Federal, State, and local agencies with an interest in the duties of the Task Force, including representatives of agencies with an interest in—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> immigration and naturalization;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> travel and tourism;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> transportation;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><content> trade;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="v">“(v)</num><content> law enforcement;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num><content> national security; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="vii">“(vii)</num><content> the environment; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> private sector representatives of affected industries and groups.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Task Force. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Compensation.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Task Force shall serve without compensation, and members who are officers or employees of the United States shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Travel expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The members of the Task Force shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service for the Task Force.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Task Force shall evaluate the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> How the Attorney General can efficiently and effectively carry out section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">8 U.S.C. 1221</ref> note [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">8 U.S.C. 1365a</ref>]), as amended by section 2 of this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> How the United States can improve the flow of traffic at airports, seaports, and land border ports of entry through—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> enhancing systems for data collection and data sharing, including the integrated entry and exit data system described in section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">8 U.S.C. 1221</ref> note [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">8 U.S.C. 1365a</ref>]), as amended by section 2 of this Act, by better use of technology, resources, and personnel;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> increasing cooperation between the public and private sectors;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> increasing cooperation among Federal agencies and among Federal and State agencies; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> modifying information technology systems while taking into account the different data systems, infrastructure, and processing procedures of airports, seaports, and land border ports of entry.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The cost of implementing each of its recommendations.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Staff and Support Services.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may, without regard to the civil service laws and regulations, appoint and terminate an executive director and such other additional personnel as may be necessary to enable the Task Force to perform its duties. The employment and termination of an executive director shall be subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the Task Force.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The executive director shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5316">section 5316 of title 5</ref>, United States Code. The Attorney General may fix the compensation of other personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates, except that the rate of pay for such personnel may not exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Detail of government employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Any Federal Government employee, with the approval of the head of the appropriate Federal agency, may be detailed to the Task Force without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status, benefits, or privilege.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Procurement of temporary and intermittent services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may procure temporary and intermittent services for the Task Force under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109/b">section 3109(b) of title 5</ref>, United States Code, at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Administrative support services</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the request of the Attorney General, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Task Force, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the Task Force to carry out its responsibilities under this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Hearings and Sessions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Task Force may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Task Force considers appropriate.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Obtaining Official Data</inline>.—</heading><content>The Task Force may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this section. Upon request of the Attorney General, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Task Force.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="g">“(g)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Reports.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than <date date="2002-12-31">December 31, 2002</date>, and not later than December 31 of each year thereafter in which the Task Force is in existence, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Task Force. Each report shall also measure and evaluate how much progress the Task Force has made, how much work remains, how long the remaining work will take to complete, and the cost of completing the remaining work.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may delegate to the Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, the responsibility for preparing and transmitting any such report.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="h">“(h)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Legislative Recommendations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall make such legislative recommendations as the Attorney General deems appropriate—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> to implement the recommendations of the Task Force; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> to obtain authorization for the appropriation of funds, the expenditure of receipts, or the reprogramming of existing funds to implement such recommendations.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may delegate to the Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, the responsibility for preparing and transmitting any such legislative recommendations.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Task Force shall terminate on a date designated by the Attorney General as the date on which the work of the Task Force has been completed.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="j">“(j)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2001 through 2003.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b934ec2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b"><num value="1365b">§ 1365b.</num><heading> Biometric entry and exit data system</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ec3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Finding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress finds that completing a biometric entry and exit data system as expeditiously as possible is an essential investment in efforts to protect the United States by preventing the entry of terrorists.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ec4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section, the term “entry and exit data system” means the entry and exit system required by applicable sections of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934ec5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Public Law 104–208</ref>);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934ec6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/pl/106/205">Public Law 106–205</ref>) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002078">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002078"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “(<ref href="/us/pl/106/215">Public Law 106–215</ref>)”.</note> ;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934ec7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act (<ref href="/us/pl/106/396">Public Law 106–396</ref>);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934ec8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/173">Public Law 107–173</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1701">8 U.S.C. 1701</ref> et seq]; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934ec9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Public Law 107–56</ref>).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934eca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Plan and report</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ecb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Development of plan</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop a plan to accelerate the full implementation of an automated biometric entry and exit data system.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ecc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 180 days after <date date="2004-12-17">December 17, 2004</date>, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the plan developed under paragraph (1), which shall contain—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ecd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> a description of the current functionality of the entry and exit data system, including—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ece-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a listing of ports of entry and other Department of Homeland Security and Department of State locations with biometric entry data systems in use and whether such screening systems are located at primary or secondary inspection areas;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ecf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a listing of ports of entry and other Department of Homeland Security and Department of State locations with biometric exit data systems in use;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ed0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a listing of databases and data systems with which the entry and exit data system are interoperable;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ed1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><chapeau> a description of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b934ed2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> identified deficiencies concerning the accuracy or integrity of the information contained in the entry and exit data system;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b934ed3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> identified deficiencies concerning technology associated with processing individuals through the system; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b934ed4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> programs or policies planned or implemented to correct problems identified in subclause (I) or (II); and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ed5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> an assessment of the effectiveness of the entry and exit data system in fulfilling its intended purposes, including preventing terrorists from entering the United States;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ed6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> a description of factors relevant to the accelerated implementation of the biometric entry and exit data system, including—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ed7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the earliest date on which the Secretary estimates that full implementation of the biometric entry and exit data system can be completed;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ed8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the actions the Secretary will take to accelerate the full implementation of the biometric entry and exit data system at all ports of entry through which all aliens must pass that are legally required to do so; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ed9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the resources and authorities required to enable the Secretary to meet the implementation date described in clause (i);</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934eda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a description of any improvements needed in the information technology employed for the biometric entry and exit data system;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934edb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a description of plans for improved or added interoperability with any other databases or data systems; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934edc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> a description of the manner in which the Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT program—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934edd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> meets the goals of a comprehensive entry and exit screening system, including both entry and exit biometric; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ede-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/c/2/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> fulfills the statutory obligations under subsection (b).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934edf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Collection of biometric exit data</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The entry and exit data system shall include a requirement for the collection of biometric exit data for all categories of individuals who are required to provide biometric entry data, regardless of the port of entry where such categories of individuals entered the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ee0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Integration and interoperability</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ee1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Integration of data system</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 2 years after <date date="2004-12-17">December 17, 2004</date>, the Secretary shall fully integrate all databases and data systems that process or contain information on aliens, which are maintained by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ee2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the Department of Homeland Security, at—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ee3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ee4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the United States Customs and Border Protection; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ee5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ee6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Department of Justice, at the Executive Office for Immigration Review; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ee7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the Department of State, at the Bureau of Consular Affairs.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ee8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Interoperable component</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The fully integrated data system under paragraph (1) shall be an interoperable component of the entry and exit data system.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ee9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Interoperable data system</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 2 years after <date date="2004-12-17">December 17, 2004</date>, the Secretary shall fully implement an interoperable electronic data system, as required by section 202 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002079">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002079"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “of 2002”.</note> (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1722">8 U.S.C. 1722</ref>) to provide current and immediate access to information in the databases of Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community that is relevant to determine—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934eea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> whether to issue a visa; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934eeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/e/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the admissibility or deportability of an alien.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934eec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Maintaining accuracy and integrity of entry and exit data system</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934eed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Policies and procedures</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934eee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish rules, guidelines, policies, and operating and auditing procedures for collecting, removing, and updating data maintained in, and adding information to, the entry and exit data system that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934eef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Training</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary shall develop training on the rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures established under subparagraph (A), and on immigration law and procedure. All personnel authorized to access information maintained in the databases and data system shall receive such training.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ef0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Data collected from foreign nationals</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General, after consultation with directors of the relevant intelligence agencies, shall standardize the information and data collected from foreign nationals, and the procedures utilized to collect such data, to ensure that the information is consistent and valuable to officials accessing that data across multiple agencies.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ef1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Data maintenance procedures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Heads of agencies that have databases or data systems linked to the entry and exit data system shall establish rules, guidelines, policies, and operating and auditing procedures for collecting, removing, and updating data maintained in, and adding information to, such databases or data systems that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data and for limiting access to the information in the databases or data systems to authorized personnel.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934ef2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures established under this subsection shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ef3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> incorporate a simple and timely method for—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ef4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> correcting errors in a timely and effective manner;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ef5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> determining which government officer provided data so that the accuracy of the data can be ascertained; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ef6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> clarifying information known to cause false hits or misidentification errors;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934ef7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> include procedures for individuals to—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ef8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> seek corrections of data contained in the databases or data systems; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934ef9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> appeal decisions concerning data contained in the databases or data systems;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934efa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> strictly limit the agency personnel authorized to enter data into the system;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934efb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> identify classes of information to be designated as temporary or permanent entries, with corresponding expiration dates for temporary entries; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934efc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> identify classes of prejudicial information requiring additional authority of supervisory personnel before entry.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934efd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Centralizing and streamlining correction process</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934efe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The President, or agency director designated by the President, shall establish a clearinghouse bureau in the Department of Homeland Security, to centralize and streamline the process through which members of the public can seek corrections to erroneous or inaccurate information contained in agency databases, which is related to immigration status, or which otherwise impedes lawful admission to the United States.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934eff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/f/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Time schedules</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The process described in subparagraph (A) shall include specific time schedules for reviewing data correction requests, rendering decisions on such requests, and implementing appropriate corrective action in a timely manner.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Integrated biometric entry-exit screening system</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The biometric entry and exit data system shall facilitate efficient immigration benefits processing by—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> ensuring that the system’s tracking capabilities encompass data related to all immigration benefits processing, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> visa applications with the Department of State;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> immigration related filings with the Department of Labor;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> cases pending before the Executive Office for Immigration Review; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> matters pending or under investigation before the Department of Homeland Security;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> utilizing a biometric based identity number tied to an applicant’s biometric algorithm established under the entry and exit data system to track all immigration related matters concerning the applicant;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> providing that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> all information about an applicant’s immigration related history, including entry and exit history, can be queried through electronic means; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> database access and usage guidelines include stringent safeguards to prevent misuse of data;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> providing real-time updates to the information described in paragraph (3)(A), including pertinent data from all agencies referred to in paragraph (1); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/g/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> providing continuing education in counterterrorism techniques, tools, and methods for all Federal personnel employed in the evaluation of immigration documents and immigration-related policy.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Entry-exit system goals</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Department of Homeland Security shall operate the biometric entry and exit system so that it—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> serves as a vital counterterrorism tool;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> screens travelers efficiently and in a welcoming manner;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> provides inspectors and related personnel with adequate real-time information;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> ensures flexibility of training and security protocols to most effectively comply with security mandates;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> integrates relevant databases and plans for database modifications to address volume increase and database usage; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/h/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> improves database search capacities by utilizing language algorithms to detect alternate names.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Dedicated specialists and front line personnel training</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In implementing the provisions of subsections (g) and (h), the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> develop cross-training programs that focus on the scope and procedures of the entry and exit data system;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> provide extensive community outreach and education on the entry and exit data system’s procedures;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/i/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> provide clear and consistent eligibility guidelines for applicants in low-risk traveler programs; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/i/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> establish ongoing training modules on immigration law to improve adjudications at our ports of entry, consulates, and embassies.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance status reports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 1 year after <date date="2004-12-17">December 17, 2004</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the head of any other department or agency subject to the requirements of this section, shall issue individual status reports and a joint status report detailing the compliance of the department or agency with each requirement under this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k"><num value="k" class="bold">(k)</num><heading class="bold"> Expediting registered travelers across international borders</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Findings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Expediting the travel of previously screened and known travelers across the borders of the United States should be a high priority.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The process of expediting known travelers across the borders of the United States can permit inspectors to better focus on identifying terrorists attempting to enter the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In this subsection, the term “registered traveler program” means any program designed to expedite the travel of previously screened and known travelers across the borders of the United States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> International registered traveler program</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish an international registered traveler program that incorporates available technologies, such as biometrics and e-passports, and security threat assessments to expedite the screening and processing of international travelers, including United States Citizens and residents, who enter and exit the United States. The program shall be coordinated with the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program, other pre-screening initiatives, and the Visa Waiver Program.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Fees</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary may impose a fee for the program established under subparagraph (A) and may modify such fee from time to time. The fee may not exceed the aggregate costs associated with the program and shall be credited to the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of carrying out the program. Amounts so credited shall remain available until expended.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Rulemaking</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Within 365 days after <date date="2007-12-26">December 26, 2007</date>, the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking to establish the program, criteria for participation, and the fee for the program.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Implementation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 2 years after <date date="2007-12-26">December 26, 2007</date>, the Secretary shall establish a phased-implementation of a biometric-based international registered traveler program in conjunction with the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology entry and exit system, other pre-screening initiatives, and the Visa Waiver Program at United States airports with the highest volume of international travelers.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Participation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary shall ensure that the international registered traveler program includes as many participants as practicable by—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934f24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> establishing a reasonable cost of enrollment;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934f25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> making program enrollment convenient and easily accessible; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b934f26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/3/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> providing applicants with clear and consistent eligibility guidelines.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/k/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 1 year after <date date="2004-12-17">December 17, 2004</date>, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the Department’s progress on the development and implementation of the registered traveler program.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1365b/l"><num value="l" class="bold">(l)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2009, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b934f29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/108/458/tVII/s7208">Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7208</ref>, <date date="2004-12-17">Dec. 17, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3817">118 Stat. 3817</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dE/tV/s565">Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title V, § 565</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/2091">121 Stat. 2091</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b934f2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b934f2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b934f2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-546">110 Stat. 3009–546</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1996 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/106/215">Pub. L. 106–215</ref>, <date date="2000-06-15">June 15, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/337">114 Stat. 337</ref>, which amended <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365a">section 1365a of this title</ref> and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1365a of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2000 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is <ref href="/us/pl/106/396">Pub. L. 106–396</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1637">114 Stat. 1637</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2000 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is <ref href="/us/pl/107/173">Pub. L. 107–173</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/543">116 Stat. 543</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 15 (§ 1701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1701">section 1701 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), was <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/272">115 Stat. 272</ref>. <ref href="/us/pl/107/56">Pub. L. 107–56</ref> was renamed the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 or the USA PATRIOT Act by <ref href="/us/pl/109/177/tI/s101/b">Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 101(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-03-09">Mar. 9, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/194">120 Stat. 194</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2001 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1">section 1 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><date date="2007-12-26">December 26, 2007</date>, referred to in subsec. (k)(3)(C), (D), was in the original “the date of enactment of this paragraph” and was translated a meaning the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/110/161">Pub. L. 110–161</ref>, which amended subsec. (k)(3) of this section generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b934f2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, and also as part of the 9/11 Commission Implementation Act of 2004, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b934f2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2007—Subsec. (k)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/110/161">Pub. L. 110–161</ref> amended heading and text of par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text related to development and implementation of a registered traveler program.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b934f2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1366"><num value="1366">§ 1366.</num><heading> Annual report on criminal aliens</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 12 months after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report detailing—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1366/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the number of illegal aliens incarcerated in Federal and State prisons for having committed felonies, stating the number incarcerated for each type of offense;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1366/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the number of illegal aliens convicted of felonies in any Federal or State court, but not sentenced to incarceration, in the year before the report was submitted, stating the number convicted for each type of offense;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1366/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> programs and plans underway in the Department of Justice to ensure the prompt removal from the United States of criminal aliens subject to removal; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1366/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> methods for identifying and preventing the unlawful reentry of aliens who have been convicted of criminal offenses in the United States and removed from the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b934f34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s332">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 332</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-634">110 Stat. 3009–634</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b934f35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b934f36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b934f37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b934f38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b934f39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b934f3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367"><num value="1367">§ 1367.</num><heading> Penalties for disclosure of information</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as provided in subsection (b), in no case may the Attorney General, or any other official or employee of the Department of Justice, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or any other official or employee of the Department of Homeland Security or Department of State (including any bureau or agency of either of such Departments)—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> make an adverse determination of admissibility or deportability of an alien under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.] using information furnished solely by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a spouse or parent who has battered the alien or subjected the alien to extreme cruelty,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a member of the spouse’s or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien who has battered the alien or subjected the alien to extreme cruelty when the spouse or parent consented to or acquiesced in such battery or cruelty,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a spouse or parent who has battered the alien’s child or subjected the alien’s child to extreme cruelty (without the active participation of the alien in the battery or extreme cruelty),</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a member of the spouse’s or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien who has battered the alien’s child or subjected the alien’s child to extreme cruelty when the spouse or parent consented to or acquiesced in such battery or cruelty and the alien did not actively participate in such battery or cruelty,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> in the case of an alien applying for status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/U">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)</ref>], the perpetrator of the substantial physical or mental abuse and the criminal activity,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002080">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002080"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “or”.</note></content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b934f42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> in the case of an alien applying for status under section 101(a)(15)(T) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)</ref>), under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7105/b/1/E/i/II/bb">section 7105(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of title 22</ref>, under section 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a/a/3">8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(3)</ref>), as in effect prior to <date date="1999-03-31">March 31, 1999</date>, or as a VAWA self-petitioner (as defined in section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/51">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(51)</ref>) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002081">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002081"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by a closing parenthesis.</note>, the trafficker or perpetrator,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">unless the alien has been convicted of a crime or crimes listed in section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)</ref>]; or</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b934f43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> permit use by or disclosure to anyone (other than a sworn officer or employee of the Department, or bureau or agency thereof, for legitimate Department, bureau, or agency purposes) of any information which relates to an alien who is the beneficiary of an application for relief under paragraph (15)(T), (15)(U), or (51) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/T">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)</ref>, (U), (51)] or section 240A(b)(2) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229b/b/2">8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)(2)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The limitation under paragraph (2) ends when the application for relief is denied and all opportunities for appeal of the denial have been exhausted.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General may provide, in the Secretary’s or the Attorney General’s discretion, for the disclosure of information in the same manner and circumstances as census information may be disclosed by the Secretary of Commerce under <ref href="/us/usc/t13/s8">section 8 of title 13</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General may provide in the discretion of the Secretary or the Attorney General for the disclosure of information to law enforcement officials to be used solely for a legitimate law enforcement purpose in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Subsection (a) shall not be construed as preventing disclosure of information in connection with judicial review of a determination in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Subsection (a)(2) shall not apply if all the battered individuals in the case are adults and they have all waived the restrictions of such subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General are authorized to disclose information, to Federal, State, and local public and private agencies providing benefits, to be used solely in making determinations of eligibility for benefits pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1641/c">section 1641(c) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Subsection (a) may not be construed to prevent the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security from disclosing to the chairmen and ranking members of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate or the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, for the exercise of congressional oversight authority, information on closed cases under this section in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information and that omits personally identifying information (including locational information about individuals).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Government entities adjudicating applications for relief under subsection (a)(2), and government personnel carrying out mandated duties under section 101(i)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/i/1">8 U.S.C. 1101(i)(1)</ref>], may, with the prior written consent of the alien involved, communicate with nonprofit, nongovernmental victims’ service providers for the sole purpose of assisting victims in obtaining victim services from programs with expertise working with immigrant victims. Agencies receiving referrals are bound by the provisions of this section. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as affecting the ability of an applicant to designate a safe organization through whom governmental agencies may communicate with the applicant.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b934f4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/b/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or the Attorney General may provide in the discretion of either such Secretary or the Attorney General for the disclosure of information to national security officials to be used solely for a national security purpose in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties for violations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Anyone who willfully uses, publishes, or permits information to be disclosed in violation of this section or who knowingly makes a false certification under section 239(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229/e">8 U.S.C. 1229(e)</ref>] shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and subject to a civil money penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b934f4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1367/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Guidance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General, Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide guidance to officers and employees of the Department of Justice, Department of State, or the Department of Homeland Security who have access to information covered by this section regarding the provisions of this section, including the provisions to protect victims of domestic violence and severe forms of trafficking in persons or criminal activity listed in section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/u">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(u)</ref>) from harm that could result from the inappropriate disclosure of covered information.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b934f4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(8)(D), 384, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-624">110 Stat. 3009–624</ref>, 3009–652; <ref href="/us/pl/105/33/tV/s5572/b">Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5572(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-08-05">Aug. 5, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/641">111 Stat. 641</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1513/d">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1513(d)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1536">114 Stat. 1536</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s817">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 817</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3060">119 Stat. 3060</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/271/s6/h">Pub. L. 109–271, § 6(h)</ref>, <date date="2006-08-12">Aug. 12, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/763">120 Stat. 763</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s810/a">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 810(a)</ref>, (b), (d), <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/117">127 Stat. 117</ref>, 118.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b934f50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b934f51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b934f52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b934f53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section is comprised of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s384">section 384 of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>. Another subsec. (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s384">section 384 of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> amended sections 1160 and 1255a of this title and enacted provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1160">section 1160 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b934f54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s810/d">Pub. L. 113–4, § 810(d)</ref>, which directed the substitution of “237(a)(2)” for “241(a)(2)” in concluding provisions of section 384(a)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1986, was executed to this section, which is section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s810/a/1">Pub. L. 113–4, § 810(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “Secretary of Homeland Security or the” before “Attorney General may” and “Secretary’s or the” before “Attorney General’s discretion”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s810/a/2">Pub. L. 113–4, § 810(a)(2)</ref>, inserted “Secretary of Homeland Security or the” before “Attorney General may”, “Secretary or the” before “Attorney General for”, and “in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information” before period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s810/a/3">Pub. L. 113–4, § 810(a)(3)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General are” for “Attorney General is”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s810/a/4">Pub. L. 113–4, § 810(a)(4)</ref>, added par. (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s810/b">Pub. L. 113–4, § 810(b)</ref>, inserted “, Secretary of State,” after “The Attorney General”, “, Department of State,” after “Department of Justice”, and “and severe forms of trafficking in persons or criminal activity listed in section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/u">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(u)</ref>)” after “domestic violence”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2006—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s817/1/A">Pub. L. 109–162, § 817(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or any other official or employee of the Department of Homeland Security or Department of State (including any bureau or agency of either of such Departments)” for “(including any bureau or agency of such Department)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(F). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s817/1/B">Pub. L. 109–162, § 817(1)(B)</ref>, added subpar. (F).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/109/271">Pub. L. 109–271</ref> substituted “paragraph (15)(T), (15)(U), or (51) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or section 240A(b)(2) of such Act” for “clause (iii) or (iv) of section 204(a)(1)(A), clause (ii) or (iii) of section 204(a)(1)(B), section 216(c)(4)(C), section 101(a)(15)(U), or section 240A(a)(3) of such Act as an alien (or the parent of a child) who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s817/2">Pub. L. 109–162, § 817(2)</ref>, added pars. (6) and (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s817/3">Pub. L. 109–162, § 817(3)</ref>, inserted “or who knowingly makes a false certification under section 239(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act” after “in violation of this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s817/4">Pub. L. 109–162, § 817(4)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1513/d/1">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1513(d)(1)</ref>–(3), added subpar. (E).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/s1513/d/4">Pub. L. 106–386, § 1513(d)(4)</ref>, inserted “section 101(a)(15)(U),” after “section 216(c)(4)(C),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/105/33">Pub. L. 105–33</ref> added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/8/D">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(8)(D)</ref>, which directed amendment of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/s364/a/2">section 364(a)(2) of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> by substituting “240A(a)(3)” for “244(a)(3)”, was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (a)(2) of this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Div. C of <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> does not contain a section 364.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b959845-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b959846-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1997 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/33/tV/s5582">Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5582</ref>, <date date="1997-08-05">Aug. 5, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/643">111 Stat. 643</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/33/tV/s5582">“Except as otherwise provided, the amendments made by this chapter [chapter 4 (§§ 5561–5582) of subtitle F of title V of <ref href="/us/pl/105/33">Pub. L. 105–33</ref>, amending this section, sections 1611 to 1613, 1621, 1622, 1631, 1632, 1641 to 1643, and 1645 of this title, and sections 608, 1383, and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 [<ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Pub. L. 104–193</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b959847-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/8/D">section 308(g)(8)(D) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b959848-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b959849-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Implementation</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s810/c">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII, § 810(c)</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/118">127 Stat. 118</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII/s810/c">“Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>], the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the guidance required by section 384(d) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1367/d">8 U.S.C. 1367(d)</ref>), consistent with the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b95984a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368"><num value="1368">§ 1368.</num><heading> Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95984b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Increase in detention facilities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General shall provide for an increase in the detention facilities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to at least 9,000 beds before the end of fiscal year 1997.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95984c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report on detention space</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95984d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 6 months after <date date="1996-09-30">September 30, 1996</date>, and every 6 months thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate estimating the amount of detention space that will be required, during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted and the succeeding fiscal year, to detain—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95984e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> all aliens subject to detention under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1226/c">section 1226(c) of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/a">section 1231(a) of this title</ref>;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95984f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> all inadmissible or deportable aliens subject to proceedings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1228">section 1228 of this title</ref> or section 1225(b)(2)(A) or 1229a of this title; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959850-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> other inadmissible or deportable aliens in accordance with the priorities established by the Attorney General.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959851-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Estimate of number of aliens released into the community</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959852-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal aliens</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959853-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The first report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include an estimate of the number of criminal aliens who, in each of the 3 fiscal years concluded prior to the date of the report—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b959854-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> were released from detention facilities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (whether operated directly by the Service or through contract with other persons or agencies); or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b959855-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> were not taken into custody or detention by the Service upon completion of their incarceration.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959856-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens convicted of aggravated felonies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The estimate under clause (i) shall estimate separately, with respect to each year described in such clause, the number of criminal aliens described in such clause who were convicted of an aggravated felony.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959857-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> All inadmissible or deportable aliens</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The first report submitted under paragraph (1) shall also estimate the number of inadmissible or deportable aliens who were released into the community due to a lack of detention facilities in each of the 3 fiscal years concluded prior to the date of the report notwithstanding circumstances that the Attorney General believed justified detention (for example, a significant probability that the released alien would not appear, as agreed, at subsequent exclusion or deportation proceedings).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959858-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1368/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Subsequent reports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Each report under paragraph (1) following the first such report shall include the estimates under subparagraphs (A) and (B), made with respect to the 6-month period immediately preceding the date of the submission of the report.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b959859-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III</ref>, §§ 308(g)(10)(G), 386, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-625">110 Stat. 3009–625</ref>, 3009–653.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b95985a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b95985b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b95985c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b95985d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/G">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(10)(G)</ref>, substituted “inadmissible” for “excludable” in pars. (1)(B), (C) and (2)(B).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b95985e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b95985f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/g/10/G">section 308(g)(10)(G) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b959860-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b959861-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369"><num value="1369">§ 1369.</num><heading> Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959862-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subject to such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts, each State or political subdivision of a State that provides medical assistance for care and treatment of an emergency medical condition (as defined in subsection (d)) through a public hospital or other public facility (including a nonprofit hospital that is eligible for an additional payment adjustment under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395ww">section 1395ww of title 42</ref>) or through contract with another hospital or facility to an individual who is an alien not lawfully present in the United States is eligible for payment from the Federal Government of its costs of providing such services, but only to the extent that such costs are not otherwise reimbursed through any other Federal program and cannot be recovered from the alien or another person.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959863-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Confirmation of immigration status required</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No payment shall be made under this section with respect to services furnished to an individual unless the immigration status of the individual has been verified through appropriate procedures established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959864-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Administration</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">This section shall be administered by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959865-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> “Emergency medical condition” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “emergency medical condition” means a medical condition (including emergency labor and delivery) manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b959866-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> placing the patient’s health in serious jeopardy,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b959867-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> serious impairment to bodily functions, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b959868-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959869-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1369/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsection (a) shall apply to medical assistance for care and treatment of an emergency medical condition furnished on or after <date date="1997-01-01">January 1, 1997</date>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b95986a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s562">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 562</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-682">110 Stat. 3009–682</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b95986b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b95986c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b95986d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b95986e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b95986f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b959870-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1370"><num value="1370">§ 1370.</num><heading> Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General shall fully reimburse States and political subdivisions of States for costs incurred by such a State or subdivision for emergency ambulance services provided to any alien who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b959871-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1370/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> is injured while crossing a land or sea border of the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b959872-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1370/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> is under the custody of the State or subdivision pursuant to a transfer, request, or other action by a Federal authority.</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b959873-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s563">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 563</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-683">110 Stat. 3009–683</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b959874-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b959875-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b959876-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b959877-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b959878-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b959879-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1371"><num value="1371">§ 1371.</num><heading> Reports</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice and the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate describing the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95987a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1371/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Public charge deportations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The number of aliens deported on public charge grounds under section 1227(a)(5) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002082">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002082"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title during the previous fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95987b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1371/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Indigent sponsors</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The number of determinations made under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1631/e">section 1631(e) of this title</ref> during the previous fiscal year.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95987c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1371/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Reimbursement actions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The number of actions brought, and the amount of each action, for reimbursement under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">section 1183a of this title</ref> (including private collections) for the costs of providing public benefits.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b95987d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tV/s565">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 565</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-684">110 Stat. 3009–684</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b95987e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b95987f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b959880-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a/5">Section 1227(a)(5) of this title</ref>, referred to in par. (1), was in the original a reference to “section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act”, which has been translated as referring to section 237(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of section 241 as 237 by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s305/a/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 305(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-598">110 Stat. 3009–598</ref>. <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s305/a/3">Pub. L. 104–208, § 305(a)(3)</ref>, enacted a new section 241 of the Immigration and Nationality Act which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231">section 1231 of this title</ref>, but subsec. (a)(5) of that section does not relate to deportation on public charge grounds.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b959881-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b959882-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b959883-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b959884-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372"><num value="1372">§ 1372.</num><heading> Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959885-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959886-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Program</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Education, shall develop and conduct a program to collect from approved institutions of higher education, other approved educational institutions, and designated exchange visitor programs in the United States the information described in subsection (c) with respect to aliens who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959887-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> have the status, or are applying for the status, of nonimmigrants under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959888-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> are nationals of the countries designated under subsection (b).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959889-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The program shall commence not later than <date date="1998-01-01">January 1, 1998</date>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95988a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens for whom a visa is required</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish an electronic means to monitor and verify—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95988b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the issuance of documentation of acceptance of a foreign student by an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution, or of an exchange visitor program participant by a designated exchange visitor program;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95988c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the transmittal of the documentation referred to in subparagraph (A) to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Consular Affairs;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95988d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the issuance of a visa to a foreign student or an exchange visitor program participant;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95988e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the admission into the United States of the foreign student or exchange visitor program participant;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95988f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the notification to an approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or exchange visitor program sponsor that the foreign student or exchange visitor participant has been admitted into the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959890-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the registration and enrollment of that foreign student in such approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution, or the participation of that exchange visitor in such designated exchange visitor program, as the case may be; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959891-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/3/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> any other relevant act by the foreign student or exchange visitor program participant, including a changing of school or designated exchange visitor program and any termination of studies or participation in a designated exchange visitor program.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959892-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting requirements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 30 days after the deadline for registering for classes for an academic term of an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution for which documentation is issued for an alien as described in paragraph (3)(A), or the scheduled commencement of participation by an alien in a designated exchange visitor program, as the case may be, the institution or program, respectively, shall report to the Immigration and Naturalization Service any failure of the alien to enroll or to commence participation.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959893-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Covered countries</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall designate countries for purposes of subsection (a)(1)(B). The Attorney General shall initially designate not less than 5 countries and may designate additional countries at any time while the program is being conducted.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959894-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Information to be collected</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959895-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information for collection under subsection (a) with respect to an alien consists of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959896-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the identity and current address in the United States of the alien;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959897-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the nonimmigrant classification of the alien and the date on which a visa under the classification was issued or extended or the date on which a change to such classification was approved by the Attorney General;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959898-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> in the case of a student at an approved institution of higher education, or other approved educational institution,,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002083">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002083"><num>1</num> So in original.</note> the current academic status of the alien, including whether the alien is maintaining status as a full-time student or, in the case of a participant in a designated exchange visitor program, whether the alien is satisfying the terms and conditions of such program;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959899-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> in the case of a student at an approved institution of higher education, or other approved educational institution,,<sup>1</sup> any disciplinary action taken by the institution against the alien as a result of the alien’s being convicted of a crime or, in the case of a participant in a designated exchange visitor program, any change in the alien’s participation as a result of the alien’s being convicted of a crime; and <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002084">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002084"><num>2</num> So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear.</note></content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95989a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the date of entry and port of entry;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95989b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the date of the alien’s enrollment in an approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or designated exchange visitor program in the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95989c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> the degree program, if applicable, and field of study; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b95989d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/1/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> the date of the alien’s termination of enrollment and the reason for such termination (including graduation, disciplinary action or other dismissal, and failure to re-enroll).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95989e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> FERPA</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1232g">20 U.S.C. 1232g</ref>] shall not apply to aliens described in subsection (a) to the extent that the Attorney General determines necessary to carry out the program under subsection (a).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b95989f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Electronic collection</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information described in paragraph (1) shall be collected electronically, where practicable.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Computer software</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Collecting institutions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">To the extent practicable, the Attorney General shall design the program in a manner that permits approved institutions of higher education, other approved educational institutions, and designated exchange visitor programs to use existing software for the collection, storage, and data processing of information described in paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney General</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">To the extent practicable, the Attorney General shall use or enhance existing software for the collection, storage, and data processing of information described in paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting requirements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall prescribe by regulation reporting requirements by taking into account the curriculum calendar of the approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or exchange visitor program.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Participation by institutions of higher education and exchange visitor programs</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Condition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information described in subsection (c) shall be provided by institutions of higher education, other approved educational institutions, or exchange visitor programs as a condition of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of an approved institution of higher education, or other approved educational institution,,<sup>1</sup> the continued approval of the institution under subparagraph (F) or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of an approved institution of higher education or a designated exchange visitor program, the granting of authority to issue documents to an alien demonstrating the alien’s eligibility for a visa under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of failure to provide information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If an approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or a designated exchange visitor program fails to provide the specified information, such approvals and such issuance of visas shall be revoked or denied.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Funding</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Beginning on <date date="1997-04-01">April 1, 1997</date>, the Attorney General shall impose on, and collect from, each alien described in paragraph (3), with respect to whom the institution or program is required by subsection (a) to collect information, a fee established by the Attorney General under paragraph (4) at a time prior to the alien being classified under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Remittance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The fees collected under paragraph (1) shall be remitted by the alien pursuant to a schedule established by the Attorney General for immediate deposit and availability as described under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Aliens described</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An alien referred to in paragraph (1) is an alien who seeks nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> (other than a nonimmigrant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> who seeks to come to the United States as a participant in a program sponsored by the Federal Government).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Amount and use of fees</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of amount</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall establish the amount of the fee to be imposed on, and collected from, an alien under paragraph (1). Except as provided in subsection (g)(2), the fee imposed on any individual may not exceed $100, except that, in the case of an alien admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> as an au pair, camp counselor, or participant in a summer work travel program, the fee shall not exceed $40, except that, in the case of an alien admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> as an au pair, camp counselor, or participant in a summer work travel program, the fee shall not exceed $35.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002085">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002085"><num>3</num> So in original. See 2000 amendment notes below.</note> The amount of the fee shall be based on the Attorney General’s estimate of the cost per alien of conducting the information collection program described in this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Use</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Fees collected under paragraph (1) shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account (established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>) and shall remain available until expended for the Attorney General to reimburse any appropriation the amount paid out of which is for expenses in carrying out this section. Such expenses include, but are not necessarily limited to, those incurred by the Secretary of State in connection with the program under subsection (a).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Proof of payment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The alien shall present proof of payment of the fee before the granting of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a visa under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1202">section 1202 of this title</ref> or, in the case of an alien who is exempt from the visa requirement described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/4">section 1182(d)(4) of this title</ref>, admission to the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> change of nonimmigrant classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1258">section 1258 of this title</ref> to a classification described in paragraph (3).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/e/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Implementation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s553">section 553 of title 5</ref> (relating to rule-making) shall not apply to the extent the Attorney General determines necessary to ensure the expeditious, initial implementation of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Joint report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 4 years after the commencement of the program established under subsection (a), the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Education shall jointly submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the operations of the program and the feasibility of expanding the program to cover the nationals of all countries.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Worldwide applicability of program</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Expansion of program</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 12 months after the submission of the report required by subsection (f), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Education, shall commence expansion of the program to cover the nationals of all countries.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Revision of fee</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">After the program has been expanded, as provided in paragraph (1), the Attorney General may, on a periodic basis, revise the amount of the fee imposed and collected under subsection (e) in order to take into account changes in the cost of carrying out the program.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/h/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Approved institution of higher education</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “approved institution of higher education” means a college or university approved by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/h/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Designated exchange visitor program</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “designated exchange visitor program” means a program that has been—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/h/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> designated by the Secretary of State for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/h/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> selected by the Attorney General for purposes of the program under this section.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1372/h/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Other approved educational institution</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “other approved educational institution” includes any air flight school, language training school, or vocational school, approved by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of State, under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9598be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s641">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 641</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-704">110 Stat. 3009–704</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/tIV">Pub. L. 106–396, title IV</ref>, §§ 404–406, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1649">114 Stat. 1649</ref>, 1650; <ref href="/us/pl/106/553/s1/a/2/tI/s110">Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title I, § 110]</ref>, <date date="2000-12-21">Dec. 21, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/2762">114 Stat. 2762</ref>, 2762A–68; <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s416/c">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 416(c)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/354">115 Stat. 354</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tV/s501/a">Pub. L. 107–173, title V, § 501(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/560">116 Stat. 560</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9598bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9598c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9598c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/93/380/s513">section 513 of Pub. L. 93–380</ref>, title V, <date date="1974-08-21">Aug. 21, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/571">88 Stat. 571</ref>, which enacted <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1232g">section 1232g of Title 20</ref>, Education, and provisions set out as notes under sections 1221 and 1232g of Title 20. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1974 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1221">section 1221 of Title 20</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9598c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9598c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (a)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s501/a/1">Pub. L. 107–173, § 501(a)(1)</ref>, added pars. (3) and (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(E) to (H). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s501/a/2">Pub. L. 107–173, § 501(a)(2)</ref>, added subpars. (E) to (H).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s501/a/3">Pub. L. 107–173, § 501(a)(3)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2001—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/1">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(1)</ref>, inserted “, other approved educational institutions,” after “higher education” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(C), (D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/2">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(2)</ref>, inserted “, or other approved educational institution,” after “higher education”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/1">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(1)</ref>, inserted “, other approved educational institutions,” after “higher education”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/1">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(1)</ref>, inserted “, other approved educational institutions,” after “higher education” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/2">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(2)</ref>, inserted “, or other approved educational institution,” after “higher education”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/3">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(3)</ref>, inserted “, other approved educational institution,” after “higher education”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1), (2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/3">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(3)</ref>, which directed insertion of “, other approved educational institution,” after “higher education” in pars. (1) and (2), could not be executed because the words “higher education” did not appear. See 2000 Amendment notes below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s416/c/4">Pub. L. 107–56, § 416(c)(4)</ref>, added par. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s406/2">Pub. L. 106–396, § 406(2)</ref>, inserted “institutions of higher education or exchange visitor programs” after “by” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(1)</ref>, in introductory provisions, substituted “the Attorney General” for “an approved institution of higher education and a designated exchange visitor program” and “a time prior to the alien being classified under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>.” for “the time—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) when the alien first registers with the institution or program after entering the United States; or</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) in a case where a registration under subparagraph (A) does not exist, when the alien first commences activities in the United States with the institution or program.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/2">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(2)</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “An approved institution of higher education and a designated exchange visitor program shall remit the fees collected under paragraph (1) to the Attorney General pursuant to a schedule established by the Attorney General.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/3">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(3)</ref>, substituted “alien who seeks” for “alien who has” and “who seeks to come” for “who has come”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(4)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/553">Pub. L. 106–553</ref> inserted before period at end of second sentence “, except that, in the case of an alien admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> as an au pair, camp counselor, or participant in a summer work travel program, the fee shall not exceed $35” without reference to amendment made by <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/4/A">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(4)(A)</ref>. See below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/4/A">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(4)(A)</ref>, inserted before period at end of second sentence “, except that, in the case of an alien admitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/J">section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title</ref> as an au pair, camp counselor, or participant in a summer work travel program, the fee shall not exceed $40”. See amendment note above.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/4/B">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(4)(B)</ref>, inserted at end “Such expenses include, but are not necessarily limited to, those incurred by the Secretary of State in connection with the program under subsection (a).”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(5), (6). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s404/5">Pub. L. 106–396, § 404(5)</ref>, added pars. (5) and (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s405">Pub. L. 106–396, § 405</ref>, amended heading and text of par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(A) <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—Not later than 6 months after the submission of the report required by subsection (f) of this section, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Education, shall commence expansion of the program to cover the nationals of all countries.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B) <inline class="small-caps">Deadline</inline>.—Such expansion shall be completed not later than 1 year after the date of the submission of the report referred to in subsection (f) of this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/396/s406/1">Pub. L. 106–396, § 406(1)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director of the United States Information Agency”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9598c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9598c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9598c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Foreign Student Monitoring Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s416/a">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 416(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/354">115 Stat. 354</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s416/a"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Full Implementation and Expansion of Foreign Student Visa Monitoring Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall fully implement and expand the program established by section 641(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1372/a">8 U.S.C. 1372(a)</ref>).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Integration With Port of Entry Information</inline>.—</heading><content>For each alien with respect to whom information is collected under section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1372">8 U.S.C. 1372</ref>), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall include information on the date of entry and port of entry.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9598c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373"><num value="1373">§ 1373.</num><heading> Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, a Federal, State, or local government entity or official may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the Immigration and Naturalization Service information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional authority of government entities</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, no person or agency may prohibit, or in any way restrict, a Federal, State, or local government entity from doing any of the following with respect to information regarding the immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9598ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Sending such information to, or requesting or receiving such information from, the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9598cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Maintaining such information.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9598cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Exchanging such information with any other Federal, State, or local government entity.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1373/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Obligation to respond to inquiries</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall respond to an inquiry by a Federal, State, or local government agency, seeking to verify or ascertain the citizenship or immigration status of any individual within the jurisdiction of the agency for any purpose authorized by law, by providing the requested verification or status information.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9598ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s642">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 642</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-707">110 Stat. 3009–707</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9598cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9598d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9598d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9598d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9598d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9598d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1374"><num value="1374">§ 1374.</num><heading> Information regarding female genital mutilation</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1374/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Provision of information regarding female genital mutilation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Immigration and Naturalization Service (in cooperation with the Department of State) shall make available for all aliens who are issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas, prior to or at the time of entry into the United States, the following information:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9598d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1374/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Information on the severe harm to physical and psychological health caused by female genital mutilation which is compiled and presented in a manner which is limited to the practice itself and respectful to the cultural values of the societies in which such practice takes place.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9598d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1374/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Information concerning potential legal consequences in the United States for (A) performing female genital mutilation, or (B) allowing a child under his or her care to be subjected to female genital mutilation, under criminal or child protection statutes or as a form of child abuse.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1374/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In consultation with the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization shall identify those countries in which female genital mutilation is commonly practiced and, to the extent practicable, limit the provision of information under subsection (a) to aliens from such countries.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1374/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> “Female genital mutilation” defined</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, the term “female genital mutilation” means the removal or infibulation (or both) of the whole or part of the clitoris, the labia minora, or labia majora.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9598da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s644">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 644</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-708">110 Stat. 3009–708</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9598db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9598dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9598dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9598de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9598df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9598e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375"><num value="1375">§ 1375.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s833/g">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 833(g)</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3077">119 Stat. 3077</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9598e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b9598e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s652">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 652</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-712">110 Stat. 3009–712</ref>, related to mail-order bride business.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9598e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a"><num value="1375a">§ 1375a.</num><heading> Domestic violence information and resources for immigrants and regulation of international marriage brokers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Information for K nonimmigrants on legal rights and resources for immigrant victims of domestic violence</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, shall develop an information pamphlet, as described in paragraph (2), on legal rights and resources for immigrant victims of domestic violence and distribute and make such pamphlet available as described in paragraph (5). In preparing such materials, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with nongovernmental organizations with expertise on the legal rights of immigrant victims of battery, extreme cruelty, sexual assault, and other crimes.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Information pamphlet</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall include information on the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The K nonimmigrant visa application process and the marriage-based immigration process, including conditional residence and adjustment of status.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The illegality of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in the United States and the dynamics of domestic violence.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Domestic violence and sexual assault services in the United States, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Assault Hotline.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The legal rights of immigrant victims of abuse and other crimes in immigration, criminal justice, family law, and other matters, including access to protection orders.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The obligations of parents to provide child support for children.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> Marriage fraud under United States immigration laws and the penalties for committing such fraud.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> A warning concerning the potential use of K nonimmigrant visas by United States citizens who have a history of committing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or other crimes and an explanation that such acts may not have resulted in a criminal record for such a citizen.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> Notification of the requirement under subsection (d)(3)(A) that international marriage brokers provide foreign national clients with background information gathered on United States clients from searches of the National Sex Offender Public Website and collected from United States clients regarding their marital history and domestic violence or other violent criminal history, but that such information may not be complete or accurate because the United States client may not have a criminal record or may not have truthfully reported their marital or criminal record.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Summaries</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, shall develop summaries of the pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) that shall be used by Federal officials when reviewing the pamphlet in interviews under subsection (b).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Translation</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In order to best serve the language groups having the greatest concentration of K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall, subject to subparagraph (B), be translated by the Secretary of State into foreign languages, including Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Ukrainian, Thai, Korean, Polish, Japanese, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, and such other languages as the Secretary of State, in the Secretary’s discretion, may specify.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Revision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Every 2 years, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, shall determine at least 14 specific languages into which the information pamphlet is translated based on the languages spoken by the greatest concentrations of K nonimmigrant visa applicants.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability and distribution</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be made available and distributed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Mailings to K nonimmigrant visa applicants</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The pamphlet shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to each applicant for a K nonimmigrant visa at the same time that the instruction packet regarding the visa application process is mailed to such applicant. The pamphlet so mailed shall be in the primary language of the applicant or in English if no translation into the applicant’s primary language is available.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Secretary of State, for inclusion in the mailing under clause (i), a copy of the petition submitted by the petitioner for such applicant under subsection (d) or (r) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Secretary of State, for inclusion in the mailing described in clause (i), any criminal background information the Secretary of Homeland Security possesses with respect to a petitioner under subsection (d) or (r) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>. The Secretary of State, in turn, shall share any such criminal background information that is in government records or databases with the K nonimmigrant visa applicant who is the beneficiary of the petition. The visa applicant shall be informed that such criminal background information is based on available records and may not be complete. The Secretary of State also shall provide for the disclosure of such criminal background information to the visa applicant at the consular interview in the primary language of the visa applicant.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a background check of the National Crime Information Center’s Protection Order Database on each petitioner for a visa under subsection (d) or (r) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>. Any appropriate information obtained from such background check—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9598f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall accompany the criminal background information provided by the Secretary of Homeland Security to the Secretary of State and shared by the Secretary of State with a beneficiary of a petition referred to in clause (iii); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9598fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall not be used or disclosed for any other purpose unless expressly authorized by law.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9598fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><chapeau> The Secretary of Homeland Security shall create a cover sheet or other mechanism to accompany the information required to be provided to an applicant for a visa under subsection (d) or (r) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> by clauses (i) through (iv) of this paragraph or by clauses (i) and (ii) of subsection (r)(4)(B) of such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, that calls to the applicant’s attention—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9598fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> whether the petitioner disclosed a protection order, a restraining order, or criminal history information on the visa petition;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9598fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the criminal background information and information about any protection order obtained by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the petitioner in the course of adjudicating the petition; and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9598fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/A/v/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> whether the information the petitioner disclosed on the visa petition regarding any previous petitions filed under subsection (d) or (r) of such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> is consistent with the information in the multiple visa tracking database of the Department of Homeland Security, as described in subsection (r)(4)(A) of such <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9598ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Consular access</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public at all consular posts. The summaries described in paragraph (3) shall be made available to foreign service officers at all consular posts.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959900-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Posting on Federal websites</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be posted on the websites of the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, as well as on the websites of all consular posts processing applications for K nonimmigrant visas.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959901-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> International marriage brokers and victim advocacy organizations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be made available to any international marriage broker, government agency, or nongovernmental advocacy organization.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959902-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline for pamphlet development and distribution</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be distributed and made available (including in the languages specified under paragraph (4)) not later than 120 days after <date date="2006-01-05">January 5, 2006</date>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959903-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Visa and adjustment interviews</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b959904-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Fiancé(e)s, spouses and their derivatives</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">During an interview with an applicant for a K nonimmigrant visa, a consular officers shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959905-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> provide information, in the primary language of the visa applicant, on protection orders and criminal convictions collected under subsection (a)(5)(A)(iii);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959906-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> provide a copy of the pamphlet developed under subsection (a)(1) in English or another appropriate language and provide an oral summary, in the primary language of the visa applicant, of that pamphlet; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b959907-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> ask the applicant, in the primary language of the applicant, whether an international marriage broker has facilitated the relationship between the applicant and the United States petitioner, and, if so, obtain the identity of the international marriage broker from the applicant and confirm that the international marriage broker provided to the applicant the information and materials required under subsection (d)(3)(A)(iii).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Family-based applicants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The pamphlet developed under subsection (a)(1) shall be distributed directly to applicants for family-based immigration petitions at all consular and adjustment interviews for such visas. The Department of State or Department of Homeland Security officer conducting the interview shall review the summary of the pamphlet with the applicant orally in the applicant’s primary language, in addition to distributing the pamphlet to the applicant in English or another appropriate language.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidentiality</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In fulfilling the requirements of this section, no official of the Department of State or the Department of Homeland Security shall disclose to a nonimmigrant visa applicant the name or contact information of any person who was granted a protection order or restraining order against the petitioner or who was a victim of a crime of violence perpetrated by the petitioner, but shall disclose the relationship of the person to the petitioner.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulation of international marriage brokers</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition on marketing of or to children</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An international marriage broker shall not provide any individual or entity with the personal contact information, photograph, or general information about the background or interests of any individual under the age of 18.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">To comply with the requirements of subparagraph (A), an international marriage broker shall—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> obtain a valid copy of each foreign national client’s birth certificate or other proof of age document issued by an appropriate government entity;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> indicate on such certificate or document the date it was received by the international marriage broker;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> retain the original of such certificate or document for 7 years after such date of receipt; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/1/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> produce such certificate or document upon request to an appropriate authority charged with the enforcement of this paragraph.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements of international marriage brokers with respect to mandatory collection of background information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Search of sex offender public website</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each international marriage broker shall search the National Sex Offender Public Website, as required under paragraph (3)(A)(i).</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Collection of background information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Each international marriage broker shall also collect the background information listed in subparagraph (B) about the United States client to whom the personal contact information of a foreign national client would be provided.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Background information</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The international marriage broker shall collect a certification signed (in written, electronic, or other form) by the United States client accompanied by documentation or an attestation of the following background information about the United States client:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Any temporary or permanent civil protection order or restraining order issued against the United States client.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Any Federal, State, or local arrest or conviction of the United States client for homicide, murder, manslaughter, assault, battery, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, child abuse or neglect, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> Any Federal, State, or local arrest or conviction of the United States client for—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> solely, principally, or incidentally engaging in prostitution;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a direct or indirect attempt to procure prostitutes or persons for the purpose of prostitution; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> receiving, in whole or in part, of the proceeds of prostitution.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> Any Federal, State, or local arrest or conviction of the United States client for offenses related to controlled substances or alcohol.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> Marital history of the United States client, including whether the client is currently married, whether the client has previously been married and how many times, how previous marriages of the client were terminated and the date of termination, and whether the client has previously sponsored an alien to whom the client was engaged or married.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> The ages of any of the United States client’s children who are under the age of 18.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/2/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> All States and countries in which the United States client has resided since the client was 18 years of age.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Obligation of international marriage brokers with respect to informed consent</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on sharing information about foreign national clients</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An international marriage broker shall not provide any United States client or representative with the personal contact information of any foreign national client unless and until the international marriage broker has—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> performed a search of the National Sex Offender Public Website for information regarding the United States client;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> collected background information about the United States client required under paragraph (2);</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> provided to the foreign national client—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> in the foreign national client’s primary language, a copy of any records retrieved from the search required under paragraph (2)(A)(i) or documentation confirming that such search retrieved no records;</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the foreign national client’s primary language, a copy of the signed certification and accompanying documentation or attestation regarding the background information collected under paragraph (2)(B); and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> in the foreign national client’s primary language (or in English or other appropriate language if there is no translation available into the client’s primary language), the pamphlet developed under subsection (a)(1); and</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> received from the foreign national client a signed, written consent, in the foreign national client’s primary language, to release the foreign national client’s personal contact information to the specific United States client.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidentiality</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph, an international marriage broker shall disclose the relationship of the United States client to individuals who were issued a protection order or restraining order as described in clause (i) of paragraph (2)(B), or of any other victims of crimes as described in clauses (ii) through (iv) of such paragraph, but shall not disclose the name or location information of such individuals.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on disclosure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An international marriage broker shall not provide the personal contact information of any foreign national client to any person or entity other than a United States client. Such information shall not be disclosed to potential United States clients or individuals who are being recruited to be United States clients or representatives.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Federal civil penalty</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Violation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">An international marriage broker that violates (or attempts to violate) paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000 for each such violation.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures for imposition of penalty</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">At the discretion of the Attorney General, a penalty may be imposed under clause (i) either by a Federal judge, or by the Attorney General after notice and an opportunity for an agency hearing on the record in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5 (popularly known as the Administrative Procedure Act).</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Federal criminal penalties</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure of international marriage brokers to comply with obligations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), an international marriage broker that, in circumstances in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> except as provided in subclause (II), violates (or attempts to violate) paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both; or</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b980a33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> knowingly violates or attempts to violate paragraphs <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002086">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002086"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “paragraph”.</note> (1), (2), (3), or (4) shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Misuse of information</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A person who knowingly discloses, uses, or causes to be used any information obtained by an international marriage broker as a result of a requirement under paragraph (2) or (3) for any purpose other than the disclosures required under paragraph (3) shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Fraudulent failures of United States clients to make required self-disclosures</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">A person who knowingly and with intent to defraud another person outside the United States in order to recruit, solicit, entice, or induce that other person into entering a dating or matrimonial relationship, makes false or fraudulent representations regarding the disclosures described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of subsection (d)(2)(B), including by failing to make any such disclosures, shall be fined in accordance with title 18, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/iv"><num value="iv" class="bold">(iv)</num><heading class="bold"> Relationship to other penalties</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">The penalties provided in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) are in addition to any other civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law to which a person may be subject for the misuse of information, including misuse to threaten, intimidate, or harass any individual.</p> -</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/B/v"><num value="v" class="bold">(v)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Nothing in this paragraph or paragraph (3) or (4) may be construed to prevent the disclosure of information to law enforcement or pursuant to a court order.</p> -</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional remedies</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The penalties and remedies under this subsection are in addition to any other penalties or remedies available under law including equitable remedies.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this section, including the prosecution of civil and criminal penalties provided for by this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Consultation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice to develop policies and public education designed to promote enforcement of this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonpreemption</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Nothing in this subsection shall preempt—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> any State law that provides additional protections for aliens who are utilizing the services of an international marriage broker; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any other or further right or remedy available under law to any party utilizing the services of an international marriage broker.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/8/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after <date date="2006-01-05">January 5, 2006</date>.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/d/8/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional time allowed for information pamphlet</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The requirement for the distribution of the pamphlet developed under subsection (a)(1) shall not apply until 30 days after the date of its development and initial distribution under subsection (a)(6).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Crime of violence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “crime of violence” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s16">section 16 of title 18</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Domestic violence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “domestic violence” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of this Act.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002087">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002087"><num>2</num> See References in Text note below.</note></p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Foreign national client</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “foreign national client” means a person who is not a United States citizen or national or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and who utilizes the services of an international marriage broker. Such term includes an alien residing in the United States who is in the United States as a result of utilizing the services of an international marriage broker and any alien recruited by an international marriage broker or representative of such broker.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> International marriage broker</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The term “international marriage broker” means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such term does not include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a traditional matchmaking organization of a cultural or religious nature that operates on a nonprofit basis and otherwise operates in compliance with the laws of the countries in which it operates, including the laws of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an entity that provides dating services if its principal business is not to provide international dating services between United States citizens or United States residents and foreign nationals and it charges comparable rates and offers comparable services to all individuals it serves regardless of the individual’s gender or country of citizenship.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> K nonimmigrant visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “K nonimmigrant visa” means a nonimmigrant visa under clause (i) or (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/K">section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Personal contact information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The term “personal contact information” means information, or a forum to obtain such information, that would permit individuals to contact each other, including—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the name or residential, postal, electronic mail, or instant message address of an individual;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the telephone, pager, cellphone, or fax number, or voice message mailbox of an individual; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/6/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the provision of an opportunity for an in-person meeting.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Such term does not include a photograph or general information about the background or interests of a person.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Representative</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “representative” means, with respect to an international marriage broker, the person or entity acting on behalf of such broker. Such a representative may be a recruiter, agent, independent contractor, or other international marriage broker or other person conveying information about or to a United States client or foreign national client, whether or not the person or entity receives remuneration.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> State</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/9"><num value="9" class="bold">(9)</num><heading class="bold"> United States</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “United States”, when used in a geographic sense, includes all the States.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/e/10"><num value="10" class="bold">(10)</num><heading class="bold"> United States client</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “United States client” means a United States citizen or other individual who resides in the United States and who utilizes the services of an international marriage broker, if a payment is made or a debt is incurred to utilize such services.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> GAO studies and reports</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Study</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> on the impact of this section and section 832 <sup>2</sup> on the K nonimmigrant visa process, including specifically—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> annual numerical changes in petitions for K nonimmigrant visas;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the annual number (and percentage) of such petitions that are denied under subsection (d)(2) or (r) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>, as amended by this Act;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the annual number of waiver applications submitted under such a subsection, the number (and percentage) of such applications granted or denied, and the reasons for such decisions;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the annual number (and percentage) of cases in which the criminal background information collected and provided to the applicant as required by subsection (a)(5)(A)(iii) contains one or more convictions;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the annual number and percentage of cases described in clause (iv) that were granted or were denied waivers under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/d/2">section 1184(d)(2) of this title</ref>, as amended by this Act;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> the annual number of fiancé(e) and spousal K nonimmigrant visa petitions or family-based immigration petitions filed by petitioners or applicants who have previously filed other fiancé(e) or spousal K nonimmigrant visa petitions or family-based immigration petitions;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> the annual number of fiancé(e) and spousal K nonimmigrant visa petitions or family-based immigration petitions filed by petitioners or applicants who have concurrently filed other fiancé(e) or spousal K nonimmigrant visa petitioners or family-based immigration petitions; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/A/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content> the annual and cumulative number of petitioners and applicants tracked in the multiple filings database established under paragraph (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184/r">section 1184(r) of this title</ref>, as added by this Act;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> regarding the number of international marriage brokers doing business in the United States, the number of marriages resulting from the services provided, and the extent of compliance with the applicable requirements of this section;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> that assesses the accuracy and completeness of information gathered under section 832 <sup>2</sup> and this section from clients and petitioners by international marriage brokers, the Department of State, or the Department of Homeland Security;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> that examines, based on the information gathered, the extent to which persons with a history of violence are using either the K nonimmigrant visa process or the services of international marriage brokers, or both, and the extent to which such persons are providing accurate and complete information to the Department of State or the Department of Homeland Security and to international marriage brokers in accordance with subsections (a) and (d)(2)(B); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> that assesses the accuracy and completeness of the criminal background check performed by the Secretary of Homeland Security at identifying past instances of domestic violence.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 2 years after <date date="2006-01-05">January 5, 2006</date>, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Data collection</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall collect and maintain the data necessary for the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct the study required by paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing impact study and report</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Study</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Comptroller General shall conduct a study on the continuing impact of the implementation of this section and of section of <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002088">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002088"><num>3</num> So in original.</note> 1184 of this title on the process for granting K nonimmigrant visas, including specifically a study of the items described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 2 years after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375a/f/4/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Data collection</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall collect and maintain the data necessary for the Comptroller General to conduct the study required by paragraph (1)(A).</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b980a6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/109/162/tVIII/s833">Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 833</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/3068">119 Stat. 3068</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tVIII">Pub. L. 113–4, title VIII</ref>, §§ 807(b), 808(b)–(d), <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/113-116">127 Stat. 113–116</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b980a6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b980a6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b980a6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 3 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s3">section 3 of Pub. L. 109–162</ref>, which enacted sections 10447 and 12291 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, amended sections 10448, 10465, 12464, 12351, and 12409 of Title 34, repealed former <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg–2">section 3796gg–2 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t34/s10447">section 10447 of Title 34</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 832, referred to in subsec. (f)(1)(A), (C), is <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s832">section 832 of Pub. L. 109–162</ref>, which amended <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref> and enacted provisions set out as notes under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This Act, referred to in subsec. (f)(1)(A)(ii), (v), and (viii), is <ref href="/us/pl/109/162">Pub. L. 109–162</ref>, <date date="2006-01-05">Jan. 5, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2960">119 Stat. 2960</ref>, known as the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2006 Act note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t34/s10101">section 10101 of Title 34</ref>, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b980a6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005, and also as part of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section is comprised of <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s833">section 833 of Pub. L. 109–162</ref>. Subsec. (g) of <ref href="/us/pl/109/162/s833">section 833 of Pub. L. 109–162</ref> repealed <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375">section 1375 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b980a70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (a)(2)(H). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/b">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(b)</ref>, substituted “the National Sex Offender Public Website” for “Federal and State sex offender public registries”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(A)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/b/1/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(b)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “State, for inclusion in the mailing described in clause (i), any” for “State any” in the first sentence and struck out the last sentence which read as follows: “Nothing in this clause shall be construed to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct any new or additional criminal background check that is not otherwise conducted in the course of adjudicating such petitions.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5)(A)(iv), (v). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/b/1/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(b)(1)(B)</ref>, added cls. (iv) and (v).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s807/b/2">Pub. L. 113–4, § 807(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “orders and criminal” for “orders or criminal”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/1">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(1)</ref>, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “An international marriage broker shall not provide any individual or entity with the personal contact information, photograph, or general information about the background or interests of any individual under the age of 18.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/2/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “website” for “registries” in heading and “Website,” for “Registry or State sex offender public registry,” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2)(B)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/2/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(2)(B)</ref>, substituted “stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.” for “or stalking.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/3/A/i">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(3)(A)(i)</ref>, which directed substitution of “Website” for “Registry, or of the relevant State sex offender public registry for any State not yet participating in the National Sex Offender Public Registry, in which the United States client has resided during the previous 20 years,”, was executed by making the substitution for “Registry, or of the relevant State sex offender public registry for any State not yet participating in the National Sex Offender Public Registry in which the United States client has resided during the previous 20 years,” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(A)(iii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/3/A/ii">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(3)(A)(ii)</ref>, substituted “signed certification and accompanying documentation or attestation regarding the background information collected under paragraph (2)(B);” for “background information collected by the international marriage broker under paragraph (2)(B);”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(3)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/3/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(3)(B)</ref>, struck out subpar. (C). Text read as follows: “A person who knowingly discloses, uses, or causes to be used any information obtained by an international marriage broker as a result of the obligations imposed on it under paragraph (2) and this paragraph for any purpose other than the disclosures required under this paragraph shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. These penalties are in addition to any other civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law which a person may be subject to for the misuse of that information, including to threaten, intimidate, or harass any individual. Nothing in this section shall prevent the disclosure of such information to law enforcement or pursuant to a court order.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/4/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(4)(A)</ref>, substituted “At the discretion of the Attorney General, a penalty may be imposed under clause (i) either by a Federal judge, or by the Attorney General” for “A penalty may be imposed under clause (i) by the Attorney General only”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/4/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(4)(B)</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In circumstances in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, an international marriage broker that, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, violates (or attempts to violate) paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(5)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/4/C">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(4)(C)</ref>, substituted “including equitable remedies.” for period at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(6) to (8). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/c/5">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(c)(5)</ref>, (6), added par. (6) and redesignated former pars. (6) and (7) as (7) and (8), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/d/1">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “studies and reports” for “study and report” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s808/d/2">Pub. L. 113–4, § 808(d)(2)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b980a71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b"><num value="1375b">§ 1375b.</num><heading> Protections for domestic workers and other nonimmigrants</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Information pamphlet and video for consular waiting rooms</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Development and distribution</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Labor, shall develop an information pamphlet and video on legal rights and resources for aliens applying for employment- or education-based nonimmigrant visas. The video shall be distributed and shown in consular waiting rooms in embassies and consulates appropriate to the circumstances that are determined to have the greatest concentration of employment or education-based non-immigrant visa applicants, and where sufficient video facilities exist in waiting or other rooms where applicants wait or convene. The Secretary of State is authorized to augment video facilities in such consulates or embassies in order to fulfill the purposes of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Consultation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In developing the information pamphlet under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall consult with nongovernmental organizations with expertise on the legal rights of workers and victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The information pamphlet and video developed under subsection (a) shall include information concerning items such as—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b980a76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the nonimmigrant visa application processes, including information about the portability of employment;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b980a77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the legal rights of employment or education-based nonimmigrant visa holders under Federal immigration, labor, and employment law;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b980a78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the illegality of slavery, peonage, trafficking in persons, sexual assault, extortion, blackmail, and worker exploitation in the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b980a79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> the legal rights of immigrant victims of trafficking in persons and worker exploitation, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the right of access to immigrant and labor rights groups;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the right to seek redress in United States courts;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the right to report abuse without retaliation;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the right of the nonimmigrant to relinquish possession of his or her passport to his or her employer;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the requirement of an employment contract between the employer and the nonimmigrant; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/4/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> an explanation of the rights and protections included in the contract described in subparagraph (E); and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b980a80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> information about nongovernmental organizations that provide services for victims of trafficking in persons and worker exploitation, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> anti-trafficking in persons telephone hotlines operated by the Federal Government;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Operation Rescue and Restore hotline; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/b/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a general description of the types of victims services available for individuals subject to trafficking in persons or worker exploitation.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Translation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">To best serve the language groups having the greatest concentration of employment-based nonimmigrant visas, the Secretary of State shall translate the information pamphlet and produce or dub the video developed under subsection (a) into all relevant foreign languages, to be determined by the Secretary based on the languages spoken by the greatest concentrations of employment- or education-based nonimmigrant visa applicants.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Revision</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Every 2 years, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall determine the specific languages into which the information pamphlet will be translated and the video produced or dubbed based on the languages spoken by the greatest concentrations of employment- or education-based nonimmigrant visa applicants.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability and distribution</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Posting on Federal websites</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information pamphlet and video developed under subsection (a) shall be posted on the websites of the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and all United States consular posts processing applications for employment- or education-based nonimmigrant visas.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Other distribution</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The information pamphlet and video developed under subsection (a) shall be made available to any—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> government agency;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> nongovernmental advocacy organization; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> foreign labor broker doing business in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline for pamphlet development and distribution</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 180 days after <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>, the Secretary of State shall distribute and make available the information pamphlet developed under subsection (a) in all the languages referred to in subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline for video development and distribution</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 1 year after <date date="2013-03-07">March 7, 2013</date>, the Secretary of State shall make available the video developed under subsection (a) produced or dubbed in all the languages referred to in subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Responsibilities of consular officers of the Department of State</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Interviews</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A consular officer conducting an interview of an alien for an employment-based nonimmigrant visa shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> confirm that the alien has received, read, and understood the contents of the pamphlet described in subsections (a) and (b); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if the alien has not received, read, or understood the contents of the pamphlet described in subsections (a) and (b), distribute and orally disclose to the alien the information described in paragraphs (2) and (3) in a language that the alien understands; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> offer to answer any questions the alien may have regarding the contents of the pamphlet described in subsections (a) and (b).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Legal rights</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The consular officer shall disclose to the alien—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the legal rights of employment-based nonimmigrants under Federal immigration, labor, and employment laws;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the illegality of slavery, peonage, trafficking in persons, sexual assault, extortion, blackmail, and worker exploitation in the United States; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> the legal rights of immigrant victims of trafficking in persons, worker exploitation, and other related crimes, including—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the right of access to immigrant and labor rights groups;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the right to seek redress in United States courts; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980a9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the right to report abuse without retaliation.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Victim services</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In carrying out the disclosure requirement under this subsection, the consular officer shall disclose to the alien the availability of services for victims of human trafficking and worker exploitation in the United States, including victim services complaint hotlines.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980a9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Employment- or education-based nonimmigrant visa</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “employment- or education-based nonimmigrant visa” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980a9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a nonimmigrant visa issued under subparagraph (A)(iii), (G)(v), (H), or (J) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980aa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any nonimmigrant visa issued to a personal or domestic servant who is accompanying or following to join an employer.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Severe forms of trafficking in persons</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “severe forms of trafficking in persons” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7102">section 7102 of title 22</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Secretary</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375b/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Abusing and exploiting</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “abusing and exploiting” means any conduct which would constitute a violation of section 1466A, 1589, 1591, 1592, 2251, or 2251A of title 18.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b980aa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s202">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5055">122 Stat. 5055</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/tXII/s1206">Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, § 1206</ref>, <date date="2013-03-07">Mar. 7, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/140">127 Stat. 140</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b980aa5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b980aa6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b980aa7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b980aa8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2013—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/1/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(1)(A)</ref>, inserted “and video for consular waiting rooms” after “Information pamphlet” in heading.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/1/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(1)(B)</ref>, inserted “and video” after “information pamphlet” and inserted at end “The video shall be distributed and shown in consular waiting rooms in embassies and consulates appropriate to the circumstances that are determined to have the greatest concentration of employment or education-based non-immigrant visa applicants, and where sufficient video facilities exist in waiting or other rooms where applicants wait or convene. The Secretary of State is authorized to augment video facilities in such consulates or embassies in order to fulfill the purposes of this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/2">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(2)</ref>, inserted “and video” after “information pamphlet” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/3/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(3)(A)</ref>, inserted “and produce or dub the video” after “information pamphlet”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/3/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(3)(B)</ref>, inserted “and the video produced or dubbed” after “translated”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/4/A">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(4)(A)</ref>, inserted “and video” after “information pamphlet”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/4/B">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(4)(B)</ref>, inserted “and video” after “information pamphlet” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/113/4/s1206/4/C">Pub. L. 113–4, § 1206(4)(C)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b980aa9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c"><num value="1375c">§ 1375c.</num><heading> Protections, remedies, and limitations on issuance for A–3 and G–5 visas</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aaa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitations on issuance of A–3 and G–5 visas</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Contract requirement</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State may not issue—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980aac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> an A–3 visa unless the applicant is employed, or has signed a contract to be employed containing the requirements set forth in subsection (d)(2),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002089">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002089"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “(b)(2),”.</note> by an officer of a diplomatic mission or consular post; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980aad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a G–5 visa unless the applicant is employed, or has signed a contract to be employed by an employee in an international organization.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension requirement</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall suspend, for a period of at least 1 year, except if the Secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees, in advance, the reasons a shorter period is in the national interest,,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002090">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002090"><num>2</num> So in original.</note> the issuance of A–3 visas or G–5 visas to applicants seeking to work for officials of a diplomatic mission or an international organization, if there is an unpaid default or final civil judgement directly or indirectly related to human trafficking against the employer or a family member assigned to the embassy, or the diplomatic mission or international organization hosting the employer or family member has not responded affirmatively to a request to waive immunity within 6 weeks of the request in a case brought by the United States Government and the country that accredited the employer or family member or, in the case of international organizations, the country of citizenship, has not initiated prosecution against the employer or family member.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aaf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Action by diplomatic missions or international organizations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary may suspend the application of the limitation under paragraph (2) if the Secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that, as applicable, the unpaid default judgment or final civil judgement has been resolved, the diplomatic mission or international organization hosting the employer or family member has waived immunity for the employer or family member or the country that accredited the employer or family member or the country of citizenship of the employer or family member completed the prosecution of the employer or family member, and the diplomatic mission or international organization hosting the employer or family member has a mechanism in place to ensure that such abuse or exploitation does not reoccur with respect to any alien employed by an employee of such mission or institution.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ab0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Protections and remedies for A–3 and G–5 nonimmigrants employed by diplomats and staff of international organizations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ab1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary may not issue or renew an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980ab2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the visa applicant has executed a contract with the employer or prospective employer containing provisions described in paragraph (2); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980ab3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a consular officer has conducted a personal interview with the applicant outside the presence of the employer or any recruitment agent in which the officer reviewed the terms of the contract and the provisions of the pamphlet required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375b">section 1375b of this title</ref>.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ab4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Mandatory contract</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The contract between the employer and domestic worker required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980ab5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> an agreement by the employer to abide by all Federal, State, and local laws in the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980ab6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> information on the frequency and form of payment, work duties, weekly work hours, holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b980ab7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> an agreement by the employer not to withhold the passport, employment contract, or other personal property of the employee.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ab8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Training of consular officers</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary shall provide appropriate training to consular officers on the fair labor standards described in the pamphlet required under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1375b">section 1375b of this title</ref>, trafficking in persons, and the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ab9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Record keeping</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980aba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The Secretary shall maintain records on the presence of nonimmigrants holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa in the United States, including—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980abb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> information about when the nonimmigrant entered and permanently exited the country of residence;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980abc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the official title, contact information, and immunity level of the employer; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b980abd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/b/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> information regarding any allegations of employer abuse received by the Department of State.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980abe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Protection from removal during legal actions against former employers</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980abf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Remaining in the United States to seek legal redress</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ac0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of complaint filing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), if a nonimmigrant holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa working in the United States files a civil action under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1595">section 1595 of title 18</ref> or a civil action regarding a violation of any of the terms contained in the contract or violation of any other Federal, State, or local law in the United States governing the terms and conditions of employment of the nonimmigrant that are associated with acts covered by such section, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit the nonimmigrant to remain legally in the United States for time sufficient to fully and effectively participate in all legal proceedings related to such action.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b980ac1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An alien described in subparagraph (A) may be deported before the conclusion of the legal proceedings related to a civil action described in such subparagraph if such alien is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7ac2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> inadmissible under paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II), (2)(B), (2)(C), (2)(E), (2)(H), (2)(I), (3)(A)(i), (3)(A)(iii), (3)(B), (3)(C), or (3)(F) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a">section 1182(a) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7ac3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> deportable under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), (2)(A)(iii), (4)(A)(i), (4)(A)(iii), (4)(B), or (4)(C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1227/a">section 1227(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ac4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure to exercise due diligence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Attorney General, determines that the nonimmigrant holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa has failed to exercise due diligence in pursuing an action described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary may terminate the status of the A–3 or G–5 nonimmigrant.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ac5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization to work</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize any nonimmigrant described in paragraph (1) to engage in employment in the United States during the period the nonimmigrant is in the United States pursuant to paragraph (1).</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ac6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Study and report</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ac7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Investigation report</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ac8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Not later than 180 days after <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>, and every 2 years thereafter for the following 10 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the implementation of this section.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ac9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7aca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an assessment of the actions taken by the Department of State and the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of trafficking or abuse of nonimmigrants holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7acb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the results of such investigations.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7acc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Feasibility of oversight of employees of diplomats and representatives of other institutions report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 180 days after <date date="2008-12-23">December 23, 2008</date>, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the feasibility of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7acd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> establishing a system to monitor the treatment of nonimmigrants holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa who have been admitted to the United States;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7ace-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a range of compensation approaches, such as a bond program, compensation fund, or insurance scheme, to ensure that such nonimmigrants receive appropriate compensation if their employers violate the terms of their employment contracts; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7acf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> with respect to each proposed compensation approach described in subparagraph (B), an evaluation and proposal describing the proposed processes for—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7ad0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> adjudicating claims of rights violations;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7ad1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> determining the level of compensation; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7ad2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/d/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> administering the program, fund, or scheme.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ad3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Assistance to law enforcement investigations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary shall cooperate, to the fullest extent possible consistent with the United States obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, done at Vienna, <date date="1961-04-18">April 18, 1961</date>, (23 U.S.T. 3229),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002091">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002091"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be “<date date="1961-04-18">April 18, 1961</date> (23 U.S.T. 3227),”.</note> with any investigation by United States law enforcement authorities of crimes related to abuse or exploitation of a nonimmigrant holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ad4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ad5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> A–3 visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “A–3 visa” means a nonimmigrant visa issued pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/A/iii">section 1101(a)(15)(A)(iii) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ad6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> G–5 visa</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “G–5 visa” means a nonimmigrant visa issued pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/G/v">section 1101(a)(15)(G)(v) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ad7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Secretary</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ad8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Appropriate congressional committees</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7ad9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7ada-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1375c/f/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7adb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/110/457/tII/s203">Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 203</ref>, <date date="2008-12-23">Dec. 23, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/5057">122 Stat. 5057</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/425/tI/s123">Pub. L. 115–425, title I, § 123</ref>, <date date="2019-01-08">Jan. 8, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/5479">132 Stat. 5479</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7adc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7add-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7ade-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9a7adf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2019—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/115/425/s123/1">Pub. L. 115–425, § 123(1)</ref>, substituted “for a period of at least 1 year, except if the Secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees, in advance, the reasons a shorter period is in the national interest,” for “for such period as the Secretary determines necessary” and “there is an unpaid default or final civil judgement directly or indirectly related to human trafficking against the employer or a family member assigned to the embassy, or the diplomatic mission or international organization hosting the employer or family member has not responded affirmatively to a request to waive immunity within 6 weeks of the request in a case brought by the United States Government and the country that accredited the employer or family member or, in the case of international organizations, the country of citizenship, has not initiated prosecution against the employer or family member.” for “the Secretary determines that there is credible evidence that 1 or more employees of such mission or international organization have abused or exploited 1 or more nonimmigrants holding an A–3 visa or a G–5 visa, and that the diplomatic mission or international organization tolerated such actions.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/115/425/s123/2">Pub. L. 115–425, § 123(2)</ref>, substituted “, as applicable, the unpaid default judgment or final civil judgement has been resolved, the diplomatic mission or international organization hosting the employer or family member has waived immunity for the employer or family member or the country that accredited the employer or family member or the country of citizenship of the employer or family member completed the prosecution of the employer or family member, and the diplomatic mission or international organization hosting the employer or family member has a mechanism in place” for “a mechanism is in place”.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7ae0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1376"><num value="1376">§ 1376.</num><heading> Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ae1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1376/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Collection of data</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than the date that is 180 days after <date date="1998-04-27">April 27, 1998</date>, the Attorney General shall implement a program to collect data, for each fiscal year, regarding the total number of aliens within each of the classes of nonimmigrant aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15">section 1101(a)(15) of this title</ref> whose authorized period of stay in the United States terminated during the previous fiscal year, but who remained in the United States notwithstanding such termination.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7ae2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1376/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than <date date="1999-06-30">June 30, 1999</date>, and not later than June 30 of each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit an annual report to the Congress providing numerical estimates, for each country for the preceding fiscal year, of the number of aliens from the country who are described in subsection (a).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7ae3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/105/173/s2">Pub. L. 105–173, § 2</ref>, <date date="1998-04-27">Apr. 27, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/56">112 Stat. 56</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7ae4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7ae5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7ae6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7ae7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7ae8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7ae9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377"><num value="1377">§ 1377.</num><heading> Collection of data on detained asylum seekers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7aea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall regularly collect data on a nation-wide <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002092">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002092"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “nationwide”.</note> basis with respect to asylum seekers in detention in the United States, including the following information:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7aeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The number of detainees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7aec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An identification of the countries of origin of the detainees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7aed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The percentage of each gender within the total number of detainees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7aee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The number of detainees listed by each year of age of the detainees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7aef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The location of each detainee by detention facility.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7af0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> With respect to each facility where detainees are held, whether the facility is also used to detain criminals and whether any of the detainees are held in the same cells as criminals.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7af1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The number and frequency of the transfers of detainees between detention facilities.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7af2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> The average length of detention and the number of detainees by category of the length of detention.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7af3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> The rate of release from detention of detainees for each district of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7af4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> A description of the disposition of cases.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7af5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual reports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Beginning <date date="1999-10-01">October 1, 1999</date>, and not later than October 1 of each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of each House of Congress a report setting forth the data collected under subsection (a) for the fiscal year ending September 30 of that year.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7af6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability to public</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Copies of the data collected under subsection (a) shall be made available to members of the public upon request pursuant to such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7af7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h/tIX/s903">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title IX, § 903]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-480">112 Stat. 2681–480</ref>, 2681–541.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7af8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7af9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7afa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998, and also as part of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 1999, and the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7afb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7afc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7afd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a"><num value="1377a">§ 1377a.</num><heading> Report on aliens determined to have credible or reasonable fear of persecution or torture</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7afe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Semimonthly updates</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 30 days after <date date="2019-12-20">December 20, 2019</date>, and updated semimonthly thereafter, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall make available, on a publicly accessible website in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format, a report containing not less than the previous twelve months of semimonthly data on—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7aff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> the number of aliens determined to have a credible or reasonable fear of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> persecution, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/v">section 1225(b)(1)(B)(v) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> torture, as defined in section 208.30 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on <date date="2018-01-01">January 1, 2018</date>);</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the total number of cases received by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to adjudicate credible or reasonable fear claims, as described in paragraph (1), and the total number of cases closed.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Disaggregation of data</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Such report shall also disaggregate the data described in subsection (a) with respect to the following subsets—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> claims submitted by aliens detained at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement family residential center;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> claims submitted by aliens organized by each subdivision of legal or administrative authority under which claims are reviewed; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1377a/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the job series of the personnel reviewing the claims.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/116/93/dD/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 116–93, div. D, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2524">133 Stat. 2524</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Application of Section</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dF/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 117–103, div. F, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/334">136 Stat. 334</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/103/dF/tIV/s403">“The terms and conditions of section 403 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020 (division D of <ref href="/us/pl/116/93">Public Law 116–93</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1377a">8 U.S.C. 1377a</ref>] shall apply to this Act [div. F of <ref href="/us/pl/117/103">Pub. L. 117–103</ref>, see Tables for classification].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b9a7b0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dF/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 116–260, div. F, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1467">134 Stat. 1467</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378"><num value="1378">§ 1378.</num><heading> Collection of data on other detained aliens</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall regularly collect data on a nationwide basis on aliens being detained in the United States by the Immigration and Naturalization Service other than the aliens described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1377">section 1377 of this title</ref>, including the following information:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The number of detainees who are criminal aliens and the number of detainees who are noncriminal aliens who are not seeking asylum.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An identification of the ages, gender, and countries of origin of detainees within each category described in paragraph (1).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The types of facilities, whether facilities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service or other Federal, State, or local facilities, in which each of the categories of detainees described in paragraph (1) are held.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Length of detention, transfers, and dispositions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">With respect to detainees who are criminal aliens and detainees who are noncriminal aliens who are not seeking asylum, the Attorney General shall also collect data concerning—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the number and frequency of transfers between detention facilities for each category of detainee;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the average length of detention of each category of detainee;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> for each category of detainee, the number of detainees who have been detained for the same length of time, in 3-month increments;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> for each category of detainee, the rate of release from detention for each district of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> for each category of detainee, the disposition of detention, including whether detention ended due to deportation, release on parole, or any other release.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal aliens</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">With respect to criminal aliens, the Attorney General shall also collect data concerning—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the number of criminal aliens apprehended under the immigration laws and not detained by the Attorney General; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a list of crimes committed by criminal aliens after the decision was made not to detain them, to the extent this information can be derived by cross-checking the list of criminal aliens not detained with other databases accessible to the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Annual reports</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Beginning on <date date="1999-10-01">October 1, 1999</date>, and not later than October 1 of each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of each House of Congress a report setting forth the data collected under subsections (a), (b), and (c) for the fiscal year ending September 30 of that year.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability to public</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Copies of the data collected under subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall be made available to members of the public upon request pursuant to such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/h/tIX/s904">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title IX, § 904]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-480">112 Stat. 2681–480</ref>, 2681–542.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998, and also as part of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 1999, and the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a"><num value="1378a">§ 1378a.</num><heading> Report on aliens detained</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 7 days after <date date="2019-12-20">December 20, 2019</date>, and updated semimonthly thereafter, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall make available a report, on a publicly accessible website in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format, with not less than the previous twelve months of semimonthly data as of the last date of each such reporting period; on—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> aliens detained by such agency, including data disaggregated by single adults and members of family units on—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the average fiscal year-to-date daily populations of aliens detained;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the daily count of aliens detained;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the fiscal year-to-date total for book-ins;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the average lengths of stay, including average post-determination length of stay in the case of detainees described in subparagraph (F);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> the number transferred to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after being—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7b2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> deemed inadmissible at a port of entry or after being apprehended within 14 days of entering the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7b2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><chapeau> the number determined to have a credible or reasonable fear of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7b2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> persecution, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1225/b/1/B/v">section 1225(b)(1)(B)(v) of this title</ref>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9a7b2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> torture, as defined in section 208.30 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on <date date="2018-01-01">January 1, 2018</date>); and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> the number who have been issued a Notice to Appear pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229">section 1229 of this title</ref>, disaggregated by single adults and members of family units; <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002093">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002093"><num>1</num> See Additional Reporting Requirements note below.</note></content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> the total number of enrollees in the Alternatives to Detention program and the average length of participation, disaggregated by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> single adults and family heads of household;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> participants in the family case management program;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> level of supervision; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> location of supervision, by field office;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> for each facility where aliens are detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the address;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the field offices that assign detainees to the facility;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the detailed facility type, as defined in the integrated decision support system;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the gender of aliens detained;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the average daily population of detainees within each detainee classification level, as defined in the integrated decision support system;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the average daily population of individuals within each threat level, as defined in the integrated decision support system;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> the average daily population within each criminality category, as defined in the integrated decision support system, disaggregated by gender;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> the average length of stay;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the average daily population of individuals whose detention is classified as mandatory;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><content> the performance standards to which the facility is held;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><content> the date of the two most recent inspections, the entity that performed each inspection, and a detailed summary of the results of such inspections; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9a7b42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/3/L"><num value="L">(L)</num><content> the guaranteed minimum detention capacity, if applicable; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1378a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the total number of releases from custody, by condition of release, and total number of removals, disaggregated by adult facilities and family facilities.</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/116/93/dD/tII/s218">Pub. L. 116–93, div. D, title II, § 218</ref>, <date date="2019-12-20">Dec. 20, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/2514">133 Stat. 2514</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7b9a7b48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/116/6/dA/tII/s226">Pub. L. 116–6, div. A, title II, § 226</ref>, <date date="2019-02-15">Feb. 15, 2019</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/133/27">133 Stat. 27</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Additional Reporting Requirements</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/118/47/dC/tII/s215">Pub. L. 118–47, div. C, title II, § 215</ref>, <date date="2024-03-23">Mar. 23, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/604">138 Stat. 604</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/47/dC/tII/s215">“The reports required to be submitted under section 216 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021 (division F of <ref href="/us/pl/116/260">Public Law 116–260</ref>) [set out below] shall continue to be submitted semimonthly and each matter required to be included in such reports by such section 216 shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent during the period described in such section 216.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p>Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/328/dF/tII/s216">Pub. L. 117–328, div. F, title II, § 216</ref>, <date date="2022-12-29">Dec. 29, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/4736">136 Stat. 4736</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/117/103/dF/tII/s217">Pub. L. 117–103, div. F, title II, § 217</ref>, <date date="2022-03-15">Mar. 15, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/323">136 Stat. 323</ref>.</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dF/tII/s216">Pub. L. 116–260, div. F, title II, § 216</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/1457">134 Stat. 1457</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/116/260/dF/tII/s216"> -<inline>“The reports required to be submitted under section 218 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020 (division D of <ref href="/us/pl/116/93">Public Law 116–93</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1378a">8 U.S.C. 1378a</ref>] shall continue to be submitted with respect to the period beginning 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>] and semimonthly thereafter, and each matter required to be included in such report by such section 218 shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent during the period described in this section, except that for purposes of reports submitted with respect to such period described, the following additional requirements shall be treated as being included as subparagraphs (H) through (J) of paragraph (1) of such section 218—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the average lengths of stay, including average post-determination length of stay in the case of detainees described in subparagraph (F), for individuals who remain in detention as of the last date of each such reporting period;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> the number who have been in detention, disaggregated by the number of detainees described in subparagraph (F), for each of the following—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> over 2 years;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> from over 1 year to 2 years;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> from over 6 months to 1 year; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> for less than 6 months; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> the number of individuals described in section 115.5 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, including the use and duration of solitary confinement for such person.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379"><num value="1379">§ 1379.</num><heading> Technology standard to confirm identity</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and other Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies the Attorney General or Secretary of State deems appropriate and in consultation with Congress, shall within 15 months after <date date="2001-10-26">October 26, 2001</date>, develop and certify a technology standard, including appropriate biometric identifier standards, that can be used to verify the identity of persons applying for a United States visa or such persons seeking to enter the United States pursuant to a visa for the purposes of conducting background checks, confirming identity, and ensuring that a person has not received a visa under a different name or such person seeking to enter the United States pursuant to a visa.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Interoperable</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The technology standard developed pursuant to paragraph (1), shall be the technological basis for a cross-agency, cross-platform electronic system that is a cost-effective, efficient, fully interoperable means to share law enforcement and intelligence information necessary to confirm the identity of such persons applying for a United States visa or such person seeking to enter the United States pursuant to a visa.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Accessible</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The electronic system described in paragraph (2), once implemented, shall be readily and easily accessible to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> all consular officers responsible for the issuance of visas;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> all Federal inspection agents at all United States border inspection points; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> all law enforcement and intelligence officers as determined by regulation to be responsible for investigation or identification of aliens admitted to the United States pursuant to a visa.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than one year after <date date="2001-10-26">October 26, 2001</date>, and every 2 years thereafter, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall jointly, in consultation with the Secretary of Treasury, report to Congress describing the development, implementation, efficacy, and privacy implications of the technology standard and electronic database system described in this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1379/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Funding</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s403/c">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 403(c)</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/344">115 Stat. 344</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/tII">Pub. L. 107–173, title II</ref>, §§ 201(c)(5), 202(a)(4)(B), <date date="2002-05-14">May 14, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/548">116 Stat. 548</ref>, 549.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 or USA PATRIOT Act, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9a7b58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173">Pub. L. 107–173</ref>, §§ 201(c)(5)(A), 202(a)(4)(B)(i), substituted “15 months” for “2 years” and inserted “, including appropriate biometric identifier standards,” after “technology standard”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s202/a/4/B/ii">Pub. L. 107–173, § 202(a)(4)(B)(ii)</ref>, substituted “Interoperable” for “Integrated” in heading and “interoperable” for “integrated” in text.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/173/s201/c/5/B">Pub. L. 107–173, § 201(c)(5)(B)</ref>, substituted “one year” for “18 months”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report on the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System for Ports of Entry and Overseas Consular Posts</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s405">Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 405</ref>, <date date="2001-10-26">Oct. 26, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/345">115 Stat. 345</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/56/tIV/s405"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General, in consultation with the appropriate heads of other Federal agencies, including the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall report to Congress on the feasibility of enhancing the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other identification systems in order to better identify a person who holds a foreign passport or a visa and may be wanted in connection with a criminal investigation in the United States or abroad, before the issuance of a visa to that person or the entry or exit from the United States by that person.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated not less than $2,000,000 to carry out this section.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1380"><num value="1380">§ 1380.</num><heading> Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1380/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Department of Homeland Security shall maintain statistics regarding petitions filed, approved, extended, and amended with respect to nonimmigrants described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/15/L">section 1101(a)(15)(L) of this title</ref>, including the number of such nonimmigrants who are classified on the basis of specialized knowledge and the number of nonimmigrants who are classified on the basis of specialized knowledge in order to work primarily at offsite locations.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9a7b5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1380/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsection (a) shall apply to petitions filed on or after the effective date of this subtitle.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s414">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 414</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3352">118 Stat. 3352</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9a7b61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This subtitle, referred to in subsec. (b), means subtitle A (§§ 411–417) of title IV of div. J of <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>. For the effective date of subtitle A, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s417">section 417 of Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the L–1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee) Reform Act of 2004, and also as part of the L–1 Visa and H–1B Visa Reform Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b9a7b64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 180 days after <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s417">section 417 of Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184">section 1184 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1381"><num value="1381">§ 1381.</num><heading> Secretary of Labor report</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than January 31 of each year, the Secretary of Labor shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the investigations undertaken based on—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1381/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the authorities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/n/2/G">section 1182(n)(2)(G) of this title</ref>; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1381/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the expenditures by the Secretary of Labor described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/v/2/D">section 1356(v)(2)(D) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dJ/tIV/s424/c">Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 424(c)</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3356">118 Stat. 3356</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the H–1B Visa Reform Act of 2004, and also as part of the L–1 Visa and H–1B Visa Reform Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b9a7b6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 90 days after <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/s430">section 430 of Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">section 1182 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1382"><num value="1382">§ 1382.</num><heading> Acceptance and administration of gifts for immigration integration grants program</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is authorized in fiscal year 2017, and in each fiscal year thereafter, to solicit, accept, administer, and utilize gifts, including donations of property, for the purpose of providing an immigrant integration grants program and related activities to promote citizenship and immigrant integration: <i> Provided</i>, That all sums received under this subsection shall be deposited in a separate account in the general fund of the Treasury to be known as the “Citizenship Gift and Bequest Account”: <i> Provided further</i>, That all funds deposited into the Citizenship Gift and Bequest Account shall remain available until expended, and shall be available in addition to any funds appropriated or otherwise made available for an immigrant integration grants program or other activities to promote citizenship and immigrant integration.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/115/31/dF/tIV/s404/c">Pub. L. 115–31, div. F, title IV, § 404(c)</ref>, <date date="2017-05-05">May 5, 2017</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/131/422">131 Stat. 422</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9a7b72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b9a7b73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schIII"><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION</heading> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b9a7b74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schIII/ptI"><num value="I" class="small-caps">Part I—</num><heading class="small-caps">Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9a7b75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401"><num value="1401">§ 1401.</num><heading> Nationals and citizens of United States at birth</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth:</chapeau><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> a person born in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> a person born in the United States to a member of an Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, or other aboriginal tribe: <i>Provided</i>, That the granting of citizenship under this subsection shall not in any manner impair or otherwise affect the right of such person to tribal or other property;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> a person born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions of parents both of whom are citizens of the United States and one of whom has had a residence in the United States or one of its outlying possessions, prior to the birth of such person;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> a person born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year prior to the birth of such person, and the other of whom is a national, but not a citizen of the United States;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/e"><num value="e">(e)</num><content> a person born in an outlying possession of the United States of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year at any time prior to the birth of such person;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/f"><num value="f">(f)</num><content> a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of five years, until shown, prior to his attaining the age of twenty-one years, not to have been born in the United States;</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/g"><num value="g">(g)</num><content> a person born outside the geographical limits of the United States and its outlying possessions of parents one of whom is an alien, and the other a citizen of the United States who, prior to the birth of such person, was physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years: <i>Provided</i>, That any periods of honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or periods of employment with the United States Government or with an international organization as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s288">section 288 of title 22</ref> by such citizen parent, or any periods during which such citizen parent is physically present abroad as the dependent unmarried son or daughter and a member of the household of a person (A) honorably serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, or (B) employed by the United States Government or an international organization as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s288">section 288 of title 22</ref>, may be included in order to satisfy the physical-presence requirement of this paragraph. This proviso shall be applicable to persons born on or after <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>, to the same extent as if it had become effective in its present form on that date; and</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9a7b7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401/h"><num value="h">(h)</num><content> a person born before noon (Eastern Standard Time) <date date="1934-05-24">May 24, 1934</date>, outside the limits and jurisdiction of the United States of an alien father and a mother who is a citizen of the United States who, prior to the birth of such person, had resided in the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9a7b7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 301, <ref href="/us/stat/66/235">66 Stat. 235</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/770">Pub. L. 89–770</ref>, <date date="1966-11-06">Nov. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/1322">80 Stat. 1322</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/92/584">Pub. L. 92–584</ref>, §§ 1, 3, <date date="1972-10-27">Oct. 27, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/1289">86 Stat. 1289</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/432">Pub. L. 95–432</ref>, §§ 1, 3, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1046">92 Stat. 1046</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s12">Pub. L. 99–653, § 12</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4306">108 Stat. 4306</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9a7b7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9a7b80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id7b9a7b81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9a7b82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> added subsec. (h).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> substituted “five years, at least two” for “ten years, at least five”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s3">Pub. L. 95–432, § 3</ref>, struck out “(a)” before “The following” and redesignated pars. (1) to (7) as (a) to (g), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s1">Pub. L. 95–432, § 1</ref>, struck out subsec. (b) which provided that any person who was a national or citizen of the United States under subsec. (a)(7) lose his nationality or citizenship unless he be continuously physically present in the United States for a period of not less than two years between the ages of 14 and 28 or that the alien parent be naturalized while the child was under 18 years of age and the child began permanent residence in the United States while under 18 years of age and that absence from the United States of less than 60 days not break the continuity of presence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s1">Pub. L. 95–432, § 1</ref>, struck out subsec. (c) which provided that former subsec. (b) apply to persons born abroad subsequent to <date date="1934-05-24">May 24, 1934</date>, except that this not be construed to alter the citizenship of any person born abroad subsequent to <date date="1934-05-24">May 24, 1934</date> who, prior to the effective date of this chapter, had taken up residence in the United States before attaining 16 years of age, and thereafter, whether before or after the effective date of this chapter, complied with the residence requirements of section 201(g) and (h) of the Nationality Act of 1940.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s1">Pub. L. 95–432, § 1</ref>, struck out subsec. (d) which provided that nothing in former subsec. (b) be construed to alter the citizenship of any person who came into the United States prior to <date date="1972-10-27">Oct. 27, 1972</date>, and who, whether before or after <date date="1972-10-27">Oct. 27, 1972</date>, immediately following such coming complied with the physical presence requirements for retention of citizenship specified in former subsec. (b), prior to amendment of former subsec. (b) by <ref href="/us/pl/92/584">Pub. L. 92–584</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1972—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/92/584/s1">Pub. L. 92–584, § 1</ref>, substituted provisions that nationals and citizens of the United States under subsec. (a)(7), lose such status unless they are present continuously in the United States for two years between the ages of fourteen and twenty eight years, or the alien parent is naturalized while the child is under the age of eighteen years and the child begins to reside permanently in the United States while under the age of eighteen years, and that absence from the United States of less than sixty days will not break the continuity of presence, for provisions that such status would be lost unless the nationals and citizens come to the United States prior to attaining twenty three years and be present continuously in the United States for five years, and that such presence should be between the age of fourteen and twenty eight years.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/92/584/s3">Pub. L. 92–584, § 3</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1966—Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/89/770">Pub. L. 89–770</ref> authorized periods of employment with the United States Government or with an international organization by the citizen parent, or any periods during which the citizen parent is physically present abroad as the dependent unmarried son or daughter and a member of the household of a person (A) honorably serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, or (B) employed by the United States Government or an international organization, to be included in order to satisfy the physical presence requirement, and permitted the proviso to be applicable to persons born on or after <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9a7b83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9a7b84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/d">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(d)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">“The amendment made by section 12 [amending this section] shall apply to persons born on or after <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9a7b85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1978 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s1">Pub. L. 95–432, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1046">92 Stat. 1046</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 1 is effective <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b9a7b86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Chapter effective 180 days after <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, see section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Waiver of Retention Requirements</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s101/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 101(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4306">108 Stat. 4306</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s101/b">“Any provision of law (including section 301(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/b">8 U.S.C. 1401(b)</ref>] (as in effect before <date date="1978-10-10">October 10, 1978</date>), and the provisos of section 201(g) of the Nationality Act of 1940 [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s601/g">8 U.S.C. 601(g)</ref>]) that provided for a person’s loss of citizenship or nationality if the person failed to come to, or reside or be physically present in, the United States shall not apply in the case of a person claiming United States citizenship based on such person’s descent from an individual described in section 301(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as added by subsection (a)).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Retroactive Application of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s101/c">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 101(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4306">108 Stat. 4306</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s101/c"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (2), the immigration and nationality laws of the United States shall be applied (to persons born before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>]) as though the amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section], and subsection (b) [enacting provisions set out above], had been in effect as of the date of their birth, except that the retroactive application of the amendment and that subsection shall not affect the validity of citizenship of anyone who has obtained citizenship under section 1993 of the Revised Statutes [former <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s6">8 U.S.C. 6</ref>] (as in effect before the enactment of the Act of <date date="1934-05-24">May 24, 1934</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/48/797">48 Stat. 797</ref>)).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The retroactive application of the amendment made by subsection (a), and subsection (b), shall not confer citizenship on, or affect the validity of any denaturalization, deportation, or exclusion action against, any person who is or was excludable from the United States under section 212(a)(3)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/a/3/E">8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(E)</ref>) (or predecessor provision) or who was excluded from, or who would not have been eligible for admission to, the United States under the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 [former 50 U.S.C. App. 1951 et seq.] or under section 14 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953 [former 50 U.S.C. App. 1971<i>l</i>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9a7b89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Applicability of Transmission Requirements</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s101/d">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 101(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4306">108 Stat. 4306</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-721">110 Stat. 3009–721</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/1">“This section [amending this section and enacting provisions set out above], the amendments made by this section, and any retroactive application of such amendments shall not effect the application of any provision of law relating to residence or physical presence in the United States for purposes of transmitting United States citizenship to any person whose claim is based on the amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] or through whom such a claim is derived.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc47a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Alaska as State</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Alaska Statehood provisions as not conferring, terminating, or restoring United States nationality, see <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s21">section 21 of Pub. L. 85–508</ref>, <date date="1958-07-07">July 7, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/339">72 Stat. 339</ref>, set out as a note preceding former <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s21">section 21 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc47b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401a"><num value="1401a">§ 1401a.</num><heading> Birth abroad before 1952 to service parent</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/g">Section 1401(g) of this title</ref> shall be considered to have been and to be applicable to a child born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions after <date date="1941-01-12">January 12, 1941</date>, and before <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>, of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States after <date date="1946-12-31">December 31, 1946</date>, and before <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>, and whose case does not come within the provisions of section 201(g) or (i) of the Nationality Act of 1940.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9cc47c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1956-03-16/ch85">Mar. 16, 1956, ch. 85</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/70/50">70 Stat. 50</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/u/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(u)(2)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc47d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc47e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9cc47f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p>Section 201(g) and (i) of the Nationality Act of 1940, referred to in text, which were repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV/s403/a/42">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(42)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, eff. <date date="1952-12-24">Dec. 24, 1952</date>, provided as follows:<quotedContent> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I92" class="centered">* * * * *</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(g) A person born outside the United States and its outlying possessions of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who, prior to the birth of such person, has had ten years’ residence in the United States or one of its outlying possessions, at least five of which were after attaining the age of sixteen years, the other being an alien: <i>Provided</i>, That, in order to retain such citizenship, the child must reside in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling five years between the ages of thirteen and twenty-one years: <i>Provided further</i>, That, if the child has not taken up a residence in the United States or its outlying possessions by the time he reaches the age of sixteen years, or if he resides abroad for such a time that it becomes impossible for him to complete the five years’ residence in the United States or its outlying possessions before reaching the age of twenty-one years, his American citizenship shall thereupon cease.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The preceding provisos shall not apply to a child born abroad whose American parent is at the time of the child’s birth residing abroad solely or principally in the employment of the Government of the United States or a bona fide American, educational, scientific, philanthropic, religious, commercial, or financial organization, having its principal office or place of business in the United States, or an international agency of an official character in which the United States participates, for which he receives a substantial compensation:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I92" class="centered">* * * * *</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(i) A person born outside the United States and its outlying possessions of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has served or shall serve honorably in the armed forces of the United States after <date date="1941-12-07">December 7, 1941</date>, and before the date of the termination of hostilities in the present war as proclaimed by the President or determined by a joint resolution by the Congress and who, prior to the birth of such person, has had ten years’ residence in the United States or one of its outlying possessions, at least five of which were after attaining the age of twelve years, the other being an alien: <i>Provided</i>, That in order to retain such citizenship, the child must reside in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling five years between the ages of thirteen and twenty-one years: <i>Provided further</i>, That, if the child has not taken up a residence in the United States or its outlying possessions by the time he reaches the age of sixteen years, or if he resides abroad for such a time that it becomes impossible for him to complete the five years’ residence in the United States or its outlying possessions before reaching the age of twenty-one years, his American citizenship shall thereupon cease.”</p> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7b9cc480-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9cc481-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—<ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “Section 1401(g)” for “Section 1401(a)(7)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc482-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc483-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc484-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1401b"><num value="1401b">§ 1401b.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/92/584/s2">Pub. L. 92–584, § 2</ref>, <date date="1972-10-27">Oct. 27, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/1289">86 Stat. 1289</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc485-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7b9cc486-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s16">Pub. L. 85–316, § 16</ref>, <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/644">71 Stat. 644</ref>, provided that absence from the United States of less than twelve months would not break the continuity of presence in the administration of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/b">section 1401(b) of this title</ref>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/b">section 1401(b) of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc487-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1402"><num value="1402">§ 1402.</num><heading> Persons born in Puerto Rico on or after <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date></heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">All persons born in Puerto Rico on or after <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date>, and prior to <date date="1941-01-13">January 13, 1941</date>, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, residing on <date date="1941-01-13">January 13, 1941</date>, in Puerto Rico or other territory over which the United States exercises rights of sovereignty and not citizens of the United States under any other Act, are declared to be citizens of the United States as of <date date="1941-01-13">January 13, 1941</date>. All persons born in Puerto Rico on or after <date date="1941-01-13">January 13, 1941</date>, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, are citizens of the United States at birth.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9cc488-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 302, <ref href="/us/stat/66/236">66 Stat. 236</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc489-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1403"><num value="1403">§ 1403.</num><heading> Persons born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or after <date date="1904-02-26">February 26, 1904</date></heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc48a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1403/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Any person born in the Canal Zone on or after <date date="1904-02-26">February 26, 1904</date>, and whether before or after the effective date of this chapter, whose father or mother or both at the time of the birth of such person was or is a citizen of the United States, is declared to be a citizen of the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc48b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1403/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Any person born in the Republic of Panama on or after <date date="1904-02-26">February 26, 1904</date>, and whether before or after the effective date of this chapter, whose father or mother or both at the time of the birth of such person was or is a citizen of the United States employed by the Government of the United States or by the Panama Railroad Company, or its successor in title, is declared to be a citizen of the United States.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc48c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 303, <ref href="/us/stat/66/236">66 Stat. 236</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc48d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc48e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9cc48f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in text, see <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3602/b">section 3602(b) of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The effective date of this chapter, referred to in text, is the 180th day immediately following <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>. See section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc490-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b9cc491-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Panama Railroad Company redesignated Panama Canal Company by <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-26/ch1049/s2/a/2">act Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 2(a)(2)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/64/1038">64 Stat. 1038</ref>. References to Panama Canal Company in laws of the United States are deemed to refer to Panama Canal Commission pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3602/b/5">section 3602(b)(5) of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc492-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1404"><num value="1404">§ 1404.</num><heading> Persons born in Alaska on or after <date date="1867-03-30">March 30, 1867</date></heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person born in Alaska on or after <date date="1867-03-30">March 30, 1867</date>, except a noncitizen Indian, is a citizen of the United States at birth. A noncitizen Indian born in Alaska on or after <date date="1867-03-30">March 30, 1867</date>, and prior to <date date="1924-06-02">June 2, 1924</date>, is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of <date date="1924-06-02">June 2, 1924</date>. An Indian born in Alaska on or after <date date="1924-06-02">June 2, 1924</date>, is a citizen of the United States at birth.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9cc493-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 304, <ref href="/us/stat/66/237">66 Stat. 237</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc494-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc495-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc496-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Alaska as State</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Alaska Statehood provisions as not repealing, amending, or modifying the provisions of this section, see <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s24">section 24 of Pub. L. 85–508</ref>, <date date="1958-07-07">July 7, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/339">72 Stat. 339</ref>, set out as a note preceding former <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s21">section 21 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc497-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1405"><num value="1405">§ 1405.</num><heading> Persons born in Hawaii</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person born in Hawaii on or after <date date="1898-08-12">August 12, 1898</date>, and before <date date="1900-04-30">April 30, 1900</date>, is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of <date date="1900-04-30">April 30, 1900</date>. A person born in Hawaii on or after <date date="1900-04-30">April 30, 1900</date>, is a citizen of the United States at birth. A person who was a citizen of the Republic of Hawaii on <date date="1898-08-12">August 12, 1898</date>, is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of <date date="1900-04-30">April 30, 1900</date>.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9cc498-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 305, <ref href="/us/stat/66/237">66 Stat. 237</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc499-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b9cc49a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc49b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Hawaii as State</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Hawaii Statehood provisions as not repealing, amending, or modifying the provisions of this section, see <ref href="/us/pl/86/3/s20">section 20 of Pub. L. 86–3</ref>, <date date="1959-03-18">Mar. 18, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/13">73 Stat. 13</ref>, set out as a note at the beginning of chapter 3 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc49c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406"><num value="1406">§ 1406.</num><heading> Persons living in and born in the Virgin Islands</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc49d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The following persons and their children born subsequent to <date date="1917-01-17">January 17, 1917</date>, and prior to February 25,1927, are declared to be citizens of the United States as of <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc49e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> All former Danish citizens who, on <date date="1917-01-17">January 17, 1917</date>, resided in the Virgin Islands of the United States, and were residing in those islands or in the United States or Puerto Rico on <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, and who did not make the declaration required to preserve their Danish citizenship by article 6 of the treaty entered into on <date date="1916-08-04">August 4, 1916</date>, between the United States and Denmark, or who, having made such a declaration have heretofore renounced or may hereafter renounce it by a declaration before a court of record;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc49f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> All natives of the Virgin Islands of the United States who, on <date date="1917-01-17">January 17, 1917</date>, resided in those islands, and were residing in those islands or in the United States or Puerto Rico on <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, and who were not on <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, citizens or subjects of any foreign country;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> All natives of the Virgin Islands of the United States who, on <date date="1917-01-17">January 17, 1917</date>, resided in the United States, and were residing in those islands on <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, and who were not on <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, citizens or subjects of any foreign country; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> All natives of the Virgin Islands of the United States who, on <date date="1932-06-28">June 28, 1932</date>, were residing in continental United States, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone, or any other insular possession or territory of the United States, and who, on <date date="1932-06-28">June 28, 1932</date>, were not citizens or subjects of any foreign country, regardless of their place of residence on <date date="1917-01-17">January 17, 1917</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1406/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> All persons born in the Virgin Islands of the United States on or after <date date="1917-01-17">January 17, 1917</date>, and prior to <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States are declared to be citizens of the United States as of <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>; and all persons born in those islands on or after <date date="1927-02-25">February 25, 1927</date>, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, are declared to be citizens of the United States at birth.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc4a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 306, <ref href="/us/stat/66/237">66 Stat. 237</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc4a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1407"><num value="1407">§ 1407.</num><heading> Persons living in and born in Guam</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1407/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The following persons, and their children born after <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date>, are declared to be citizens of the United States as of <date date="1950-08-01">August 1, 1950</date>, if they were residing on <date date="1950-08-01">August 1, 1950</date>, on the island of Guam or other territory over which the United States exercises rights of sovereignty:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1407/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> All inhabitants of the island of Guam on <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date>, including those temporarily absent from the island on that date, who were Spanish subjects, who after that date continued to reside in Guam or other territory over which the United States exercises sovereignty, and who have taken no affirmative steps to preserve or acquire foreign nationality; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1407/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> All persons born in the island of Guam who resided in Guam on <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date>, including those temporarily absent from the island on that date, who after that date continued to reside in Guam or other territory over which the United States exercises sovereignty, and who have taken no affirmative steps to preserve or acquire foreign nationality.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1407/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> All persons born in the island of Guam on or after <date date="1899-04-11">April 11, 1899</date> (whether before or after <date date="1950-08-01">August 1, 1950</date>) subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, are declared to be citizens of the United States: <i>Provided</i>, That in the case of any person born before <date date="1950-08-01">August 1, 1950</date>, he has taken no affirmative steps to preserve or acquire foreign nationality.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1407/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> Any person hereinbefore described who is a citizen or national of a country other than the United States and desires to retain his present political status shall have made, prior to <date date="1952-08-01">August 1, 1952</date>, a declaration under oath of such desire, said declaration to be in form and executed in the manner prescribed by regulations. From and after the making of such a declaration any such person shall be held not to be a national of the United States by virtue of this chapter.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc4aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 307, <ref href="/us/stat/66/237">66 Stat. 237</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc4ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc4ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9cc4ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc4ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408"><num value="1408">§ 1408.</num><heading> Nationals but not citizens of the United States at birth</heading> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Unless otherwise provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>, the following shall be nationals, but not citizens, of the United States at birth:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A person born in an outlying possession of the United States on or after the date of formal acquisition of such possession;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> A person born outside the United States and its outlying possessions of parents both of whom are nationals, but not citizens, of the United States, and have had a residence in the United States, or one of its outlying possessions prior to the birth of such person;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> A person of unknown parentage found in an outlying possession of the United States while under the age of five years, until shown, prior to his attaining the age of twenty-one years, not to have been born in such outlying possession; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> A person born outside the United States and its outlying possessions of parents one of whom is an alien, and the other a national, but not a citizen, of the United States who, prior to the birth of such person, was physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling not less than seven years in any continuous period of ten years—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> during which the national parent was not outside the United States or its outlying possessions for a continuous period of more than one year, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1408/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> at least five years of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The proviso of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/g">section 1401(g) of this title</ref> shall apply to the national parent under this paragraph in the same manner as it applies to the citizen parent under that section.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc4b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 308, <ref href="/us/stat/66/238">66 Stat. 238</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s15/a">Pub. L. 99–396, § 15(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/842">100 Stat. 842</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3(2)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc4b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc4b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9cc4b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/396">Pub. L. 99–396</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/99/396">Pub. L. 99–396</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc4b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 3</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2614">102 Stat. 2614</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 3 is effective as if included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/99/396">Pub. L. 99–396</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s15/b">Pub. L. 99–396, § 15(b)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/843">100 Stat. 843</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/396/s15/b"> -<inline>“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to persons born before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>]. In the case of a person born before the date of the enactment of this Act—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the status of a national of the United States shall not be considered to be conferred upon the person until the date the person establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that the person meets the requirements of section 308(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [par. (4) of this section], and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the person shall not be eligible to vote in any general election in American Samoa earlier than <date date="1987-01-01">January 1, 1987</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc4bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409"><num value="1409">§ 1409.</num><heading> Children born out of wedlock</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The provisions of paragraphs (c), (d), (e), and (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>, and of paragraph (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1408">section 1408 of this title</ref>, shall apply as of the date of birth to a person born out of wedlock if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a blood relationship between the person and the father is established by clear and convincing evidence,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the father had the nationality of the United States at the time of the person’s birth,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the father (unless deceased) has agreed in writing to provide financial support for the person until the person reaches the age of 18 years, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> while the person is under the age of 18 years—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9cc4c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the person is legitimated under the law of the person’s residence or domicile,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9cc4c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the father acknowledges paternity of the person in writing under oath, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9cc4c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the paternity of the person is established by adjudication of a competent court.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Except as otherwise provided in section 405 of this Act, the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/g">section 1401(g) of this title</ref> shall apply to a child born out of wedlock on or after <date date="1941-01-13">January 13, 1941</date>, and before <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>, as of the date of birth, if the paternity of such child is established at any time while such child is under the age of twenty-one years by legitimation.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1409/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (a) of this section, a person born, after <date date="1952-12-23">December 23, 1952</date>, outside the United States and out of wedlock shall be held to have acquired at birth the nationality status of his mother, if the mother had the nationality of the United States at the time of such person’s birth, and if the mother had previously been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc4c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 1, § 309, <ref href="/us/stat/66/238">66 Stat. 238</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s13">Pub. L. 99–653, § 13</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 8(k), 9(r), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2617">102 Stat. 2617</ref>, 2621.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc4c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc4c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9cc4ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 405 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is section 405 of <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, which is set out as a Savings Clause note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id7b9cc4cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For information regarding constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, see note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9cc4cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/k">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(k)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/r/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(r)(1)</ref>, substituted “before <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>” for “prior to the effective date of this chapter” and “at any time” for “before or after the effective date of this chapter and”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/r/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(r)(2)</ref>, substituted “after <date date="1952-12-23">December 23, 1952</date>” for “on or after the effective date of this chapter”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/k">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(k)</ref>, amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “The provisions of paragraphs (c), (d), (e), and (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>, and of paragraph (2) of section 1408, of this title shall apply as of the date of birth to a child born out of wedlock on or after the effective date of this chapter, if the paternity of such child is established while such child is under the age of twenty-one years by legitimation.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18</ref>(<i>l</i>)(1), substituted “(c), (d), (e), and (g) of section 1401” for “(3) to (5) and (7) of section 1401(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18</ref>(<i>l</i>)(2), substituted “section 1401(g)” for “section 1401(a)(7)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc4cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/k">section 8(k) of Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/e">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(e)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraph (2)(B), the new section 309(a) [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a">8 U.S.C. 1409(a)</ref>] (as defined in paragraph (4)(A)) shall apply to persons who have not attained 18 years of age as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> The old section 309(a) shall apply—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> to any individual who has attained 18 years of age as of the date of the enactment of this Act, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> any individual with respect to whom paternity was established by legitimation before such date.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> An individual who is at least 15 years of age, but under 18 years of age, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, may elect to have the old section 309(a) apply to the individual instead of the new section 309(a).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><chapeau> In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> The term ‘new section 309(a)’ means section 309(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1409/a">8 U.S.C. 1409(a)</ref>], as amended by section 13 of this Act [<ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s13">section 13 of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>] and as in effect after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> The term ‘old section 309(a)’ means section 309(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7b9cc4d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schIII/ptII"><num value="II" class="small-caps">Part II—</num><heading class="small-caps">Nationality Through Naturalization</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc4d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421"><num value="1421">§ 1421.</num><heading> Naturalization authority</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority in Attorney General</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The sole authority to naturalize persons as citizens of the United States is conferred upon the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Court authority to administer oaths</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/c">section 1448(c) of this title</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> General jurisdiction</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each applicant for naturalization may choose to have the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> administered by the Attorney General or by an eligible court described in paragraph (5). Each such eligible court shall have authority to administer such oath of allegiance to persons residing within the jurisdiction of the court.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusive authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An eligible court described in paragraph (5) that wishes to have exclusive authority to administer the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> to persons residing within the jurisdiction of the court during the period described in paragraph (3)(A)(i) shall notify the Attorney General of such wish and, subject to this subsection, shall have such exclusive authority with respect to such persons during such period.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> General information</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In the case of a court exercising authority under paragraph (1), in accordance with procedures established by the Attorney General—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9cc4da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the applicant for naturalization shall notify the Attorney General of the intent to be naturalized before the court, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9cc4db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> the Attorney General—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b9cc4dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall forward to the court (not later than 10 days after the date of approval of an application for naturalization in the case of a court which has provided notice under paragraph (1)(B)) such information as may be necessary to administer the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref>, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id7b9cc4dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall promptly forward to the court a certificate of naturalization (prepared by the Attorney General).</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Assignment of individuals in the case of exclusive authority</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If an eligible court has provided notice under paragraph (1)(B), the Attorney General shall inform each person (residing within the jurisdiction of the court), at the time of the approval of the person’s application for naturalization, of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9cc4df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the court’s exclusive authority to administer the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> to such a person during the period specified in paragraph (3)(A)(i), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9cc4e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the date or dates (if any) under paragraph (3)(B) on which the court has scheduled oath administration ceremonies.</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">If more than one eligible court in an area has provided notice under paragraph (1)(B), the Attorney General shall permit the person, at the time of the approval, to choose the court to which the information will be forwarded for administration of the oath of allegiance under this section.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4e1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Scope of exclusive authority</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4e2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Limited period and advance notice required</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The exclusive authority of a court to administer the oath of allegiance under paragraph (1)(B) shall apply with respect to a person—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9cc4e3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> only during the 45-day period beginning on the date on which the Attorney General certifies to the court that an applicant is eligible for naturalization, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7b9cc4e4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> only if the court has notified the Attorney General, prior to the date of certification of eligibility, of the day or days (during such 45-day period) on which the court has scheduled oath administration ceremonies.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4e5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority of Attorney General</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (C), the Attorney General shall not administer the oath of allegiance to a person under subsection (a) during the period in which exclusive authority to administer the oath of allegiance may be exercised by an eligible court under this subsection with respect to that person.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4e6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver of exclusive authority</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding the previous provisions of this paragraph, a court may waive exclusive authority to administer the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> to a person under this subsection if the Attorney General has not provided the court with the certification described in subparagraph (A)(i) within a reasonable time before the date scheduled by the court for oath administration ceremonies. Upon notification of a court’s waiver of jurisdiction, the Attorney General shall promptly notify the applicant.</p> -</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4e7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of certificates</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Attorney General shall provide for the issuance of certificates of naturalization at the time of administration of the oath of allegiance.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4e8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligible courts</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this section, the term “eligible court” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9cc4e9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a district court of the United States in any State, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7b9cc4ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any court of record in any State having a seal, a clerk, and jurisdiction in actions in law or equity, or law and equity, in which the amount in controversy is unlimited.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial review</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person whose application for naturalization under this subchapter is denied, after a hearing before an immigration officer under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref>, may seek review of such denial before the United States district court for the district in which such person resides in accordance with chapter 7 of title 5. Such review shall be de novo, and the court shall make its own findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall, at the request of the petitioner, conduct a hearing de novo on the application.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9cc4ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1421/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Sole procedure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person may only be naturalized as a citizen of the United States in the manner and under the conditions prescribed in this subchapter and not otherwise.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc4ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 310, <ref href="/us/stat/66/239">66 Stat. 239</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s25">Pub. L. 85–508, § 25</ref>, <date date="1958-07-07">July 7, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/351">72 Stat. 351</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/3/s20/c">Pub. L. 86–3, § 20(c)</ref>, <date date="1959-03-18">Mar. 18, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/13">73 Stat. 13</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s17">Pub. L. 87–301, § 17</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/656">75 Stat. 656</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/s">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(s)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s401/a">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 401(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5038">104 Stat. 5038</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s102/a">Pub. L. 102–232, title I, § 102(a)</ref>, title III, § 305(a), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1734">105 Stat. 1734</ref>, 1749; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/u">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(u)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc4ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc4ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9cc4f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(5)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “district court” for “District Court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(a)</ref>, amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “An applicant for naturalization may choose to have the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> administered by the Attorney General or by any district court of the United States for any State or by any court of record in any State having a seal, a clerk, and jurisdiction in actions in law or equity, or law and equity, in which the amount in controversy is unlimited. The jurisdiction of all courts in this subsection specified to administer the oath of allegiance shall extend only to persons resident within the respective jurisdiction of such courts.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/a">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(a)</ref>, substituted “district court” for “District Court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> amended section generally, substituting provisions authorizing Attorney General to naturalize persons as citizens, for provisions granting certain courts exclusive jurisdiction to naturalize.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> struck out subsec. (e) which read as follows: “Notwithstanding the provisions of section 405(a), any petition for naturalization filed on or after <date date="1961-09-26">September 26, 1961</date>, shall be heard and determined in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1959—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/86/3">Pub. L. 86–3</ref> struck out provisions which conferred jurisdiction on District Court for Territory of Hawaii. See <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s91">section 91 of Title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and notes thereunder.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref> struck out provisions which conferred jurisdiction on District Court for Territory of Alaska. See <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s81A">section 81A of Title 28</ref>, which established a United States District Court for the State of Alaska.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc4f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s102/c">Pub. L. 102–232, title I, § 102(c)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1736">105 Stat. 1736</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s102/c">“The amendments made by this title [amending this section and sections 1448, 1450, and 1455 of this title] shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/a">section 305(a) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc4f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment; Savings Provision</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s408">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 408</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5047">104 Stat. 5047</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/n">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(n)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/n"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Effective Date.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">No new court petitions after effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>No court shall have jurisdiction, under section 310(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">8 U.S.C. 1421(a)</ref>], to naturalize a person unless a petition for naturalization with respect to that person has been filed with the court before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of current court petitions.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Continuation of current rules</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), any petition for naturalization which may be pending in a court on <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>, shall be heard and determined in accordance with the requirements of law in effect when the petition was filed.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Permitting withdrawal and consideration of application under new rules</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any petition for naturalization which may be pending in any court on <date date="1992-01-01">January 1, 1992</date>, the petitioner may withdraw such petition and have the petitioner’s application for naturalization considered under the amendments made by this title [amending this section, sections 1101, 1423, 1424, 1426 to 1430, 1433, 1435 to 1440, 1441 to 1451, and 1455 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1429">section 1429 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1459">section 1459 of this title</ref>], but only if the petition is withdrawn not later than 3 months after the effective date.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">General effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this title are effective as of the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Interim, Final Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall prescribe regulations (on an interim, final basis or otherwise) to implement the amendments made by this title on a timely basis.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Continuing Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments to section 339 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1450">8 U.S.C. 1450</ref>] (relating to functions and duties of clerks) shall not apply to functions and duties respecting petitions filed before <date date="1991-10-01">October 1, 1991</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">General Savings Provisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Nothing contained in this title [amending this section, sections 1101, 1423, 1424, 1426 to 1430, 1433, 1435 to 1440, 1441 to 1451, and 1455 of this title, and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1429">section 1429 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1459">section 1459 of this title</ref>, and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>], unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be construed to affect the validity of any declaration of intention, petition for naturalization, certificate of naturalization, certification of citizenship, or other document or proceeding which is valid as of the effective date; or to affect any prosecution, suit, action, or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought, or any status, condition, right in process of acquisition, act, thing, liability, obligation, or matter, civil or criminal, done or existing, as of the effective date.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> As to all such prosecutions, suits, actions, proceedings, statutes, conditions, rights, acts, things, liabilities, obligations, or matters, the provisions of law repealed by this title are, unless otherwise specifically provided, hereby continued in force and effect.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Treatment of Service in Armed Forces of Foreign Country</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by section 404 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1426">section 1426 of this title</ref>] (relating to treatment of service in armed forces of a foreign country) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>] and shall apply to exemptions from training or service obtained before, on, or after such date.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="f">“(f)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Filipino War Veterans</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 405 [enacting provisions formerly set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>] (relating to naturalization of natives of the Philippines through active-duty service under United States command during World War II) shall become effective on <date date="1991-05-01">May 1, 1991</date>, without regard to whether regulations to implement such section have been issued by such date.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc4f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7b9cc4f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc4f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Alaska and Hawaii to Statehood</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Alaska was admitted into the Union on <date date="1959-01-03">Jan. 3, 1959</date>, on issuance of Proc. No. 3269, <date date="1959-01-03">Jan. 3, 1959</date>, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, and Hawaii was admitted into the Union on <date date="1959-08-21">Aug. 21, 1959</date>, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, <date date="1959-08-21">Aug. 21, 1959</date>, 24 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74. For Alaska Statehood Law, see <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref>, <date date="1958-07-07">July 7, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/339">72 Stat. 339</ref>, set out as a note preceding former <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s21">section 21 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions. For Hawaii Statehood Law, see <ref href="/us/pl/86/3">Pub. L. 86–3</ref>, <date date="1959-03-18">Mar. 18, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/4">73 Stat. 4</ref>, set out as a note preceding former <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s491">section 491 of Title 48</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc4f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1422"><num value="1422">§ 1422.</num><heading> Eligibility for naturalization</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The right of a person to become a naturalized citizen of the United States shall not be denied or abridged because of race or sex or because such person is married.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9cc4f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 311, <ref href="/us/stat/66/239">66 Stat. 239</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/t">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(t)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc4fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc4fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9cc4fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> struck out at end “Notwithstanding section 405(b) of this Act, this section shall apply to any person whose petition for naturalization shall hereafter be filed, or shall have been pending on the effective date of this chapter.”</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9cc4fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423"><num value="1423">§ 1423.</num><heading> Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc4fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> No person except as otherwise provided in this subchapter shall hereafter be naturalized as a citizen of the United States upon his own application who cannot demonstrate—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc4ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language: <i>Provided</i>, That the requirements of this paragraph relating to ability to read and write shall be met if the applicant can read or write simple words and phrases to the end that a reasonable test of his literacy shall be made and that no extraordinary or unreasonable condition shall be imposed upon the applicant; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc500-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc501-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc502-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply to any person who is unable because of physical or developmental disability or mental impairment to comply therewith.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc503-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The requirement of subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any person who, on the date of the filing of the person’s application for naturalization as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445">section 1445 of this title</ref>, either—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc504-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence, or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9cc505-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is over fifty-five years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least fifteen years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9cc506-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Attorney General, pursuant to regulations, shall provide for special consideration, as determined by the Attorney General, concerning the requirement of subsection (a)(2) with respect to any person who, on the date of the filing of the person’s application for naturalization as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445">section 1445 of this title</ref>, is over sixty-five years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9cc507-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 312, <ref href="/us/stat/66/239">66 Stat. 239</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/579/s3">Pub. L. 95–579, § 3</ref>, <date date="1978-11-02">Nov. 2, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/2474">92 Stat. 2474</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5039">104 Stat. 5039</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)(2)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s108/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 108(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4309">108 Stat. 4309</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9cc508-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9cc509-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9cc50a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), struck out “this requirement shall not apply to any person physically unable to comply therewith, if otherwise qualified to be naturalized, or to any person who, on the date of the filing of his application for naturalization as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445">section 1445 of this title</ref>, either (A) is over 50 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 20 years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence, or (B) is over 55 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 15 years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence: <i>Provided further</i>, That”, after “<i>Provided</i>, That”, substituted “this paragraph” for “this section” after “requirements of”, and added subsec. (b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—<ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “application” for “petition” in introductory provisions and par. (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “either (A) is over 50 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 20 years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence, or (B) is over 55 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 15 years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence” for “is over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Par. (1). <ref href="/us/pl/95/579">Pub. L. 95–579</ref> substituted “person who, on the date of the filing of his petition for naturalization as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445">section 1445 of this title</ref>, is over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years subsequent to a lawful admission for permanent residence” for “person who, on the effective date of this chapter, is over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9cc50b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc50c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s108/c">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 108(c)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4310">108 Stat. 4310</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s108/c">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>] and shall apply to applications for naturalization filed on or after such date and to such applications pending on such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9cc50d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 305(m) is effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc50e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s108/d">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 108(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4310">108 Stat. 4310</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s108/d">“Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>], the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to carry out section 312(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423/b/3">8 U.S.C. 1423(b)(3)</ref>] (as amended by subsection (a)).”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc50f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9cc510-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/207">Pub. L. 106–207</ref>, <date date="2000-05-26">May 26, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/316">114 Stat. 316</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/106/415">Pub. L. 106–415</ref>, <date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1810">114 Stat. 1810</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/77/tI/s112">Pub. L. 107–77, title I, § 112</ref>, <date date="2001-11-28">Nov. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/765">115 Stat. 765</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/77/tI/s112"> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num><heading> SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act may be cited as the ‘Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000’.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="2">“SEC. 2.</num><heading> EXEMPTION FROM ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN ALIENS WHO SERVED WITH SPECIAL GUERRILLA UNITS OR IRREGULAR FORCES IN LAOS.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The requirement of paragraph (1) of section 312(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a/1">8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(1)</ref>) shall not apply to the naturalization of any person—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> was admitted into the United States as a refugee from Laos pursuant to section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">8 U.S.C. 1157</ref>); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> served with a special guerrilla unit, or irregular forces, operating from a base in Laos in support of the United States military at any time during the period beginning <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, and ending <date date="1978-09-18">September 18, 1978</date>;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> satisfies the requirement of paragraph (1)(A); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> was the spouse of a person described in paragraph (1) on the day on which such described person applied for admission into the United States as a refugee; or</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> satisfies the requirement of paragraph (1)(A); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> is the surviving spouse of a person described in paragraph (1)(B) which described person was killed or died in Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="3">“SEC. 3.</num><heading> SPECIAL CONSIDERATION CONCERNING CIVICS REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN ALIENS WHO SERVED WITH SPECIAL GUERRILLA UNITS OR IRREGULAR FORCES IN LAOS.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“The Attorney General shall provide for special consideration, as determined by the Attorney General, concerning the requirement of paragraph (2) of section 312(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1423/a/2">8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(2)</ref>) with respect to the naturalization of any person described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 2 of this Act.</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="4">“SEC. 4.</num><heading> DOCUMENTATION OF QUALIFYING SERVICE.</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“A person seeking an exemption under section 2 or special consideration under section 3 shall submit to the Attorney General documentation of their, or their spouse’s, service with a special guerrilla unit, or irregular forces, described in section 2(1)(B), in the form of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> original documents;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> an affidavit of the serving person’s superior officer;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> two affidavits from other individuals who also were serving with such a special guerrilla unit, or irregular forces, and who personally knew of the person’s service; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> other appropriate proof.</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="5">“SEC. 5.</num><heading> DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR EXEMPTION AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><chapeau> In determining a person’s eligibility for an exemption under section 2 or special consideration under section 3, the Attorney General—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> shall review the refugee processing documentation for the person, or, in an appropriate case, for the person and the person’s spouse, to verify that the requirements of section 2 relating to refugee applications and admissions have been satisfied;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> shall consider the documentation submitted by the person under section 4;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> may request an advisory opinion from the Secretary of Defense regarding the person’s, or their spouse’s, service in a special guerrilla unit, or irregular forces, described in section 2(1)(B); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> may consider any documentation provided by organizations maintaining records with respect to Hmong veterans or their families.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The Secretary of Defense shall provide any opinion requested under paragraph (3) to the extent practicable, and the Attorney General shall take into account any opinion that the Secretary of Defense is able to provide.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="6">“SEC. 6.</num><heading> DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF FEES.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“This Act shall apply to a person only if the person’s application for naturalization is filed, as provided in section 334 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445">8 U.S.C. 1445</ref>), with appropriate fees not later than 36 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-05-26">May 26, 2000</date>]. In the case of a person described in section 2(3), the application referred to in the preceding sentence, and appropriate fees, shall be filed not later than 36 months after the date of the enactment of this sentence [<date date="2000-11-01">Nov. 1, 2000</date>].</p> -</content> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I580467"><num value="7">“SEC. 7.</num><heading> LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES.</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the total number of aliens who may be granted an exemption under section 2 or special consideration under section 3, or both, may not exceed 45,000.”</p> -</content> -</section> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f3511-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424"><num value="1424">§ 1424.</num><heading> Prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of government</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3512-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding the provisions of section 405(b) of this Act, no person shall hereafter be naturalized as a citizen of the United States—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3513-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> who advocates or teaches, or who is a member of or affiliated with any organization that advocates or teaches, opposition to all organized government; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3514-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> who is a member of or affiliated with (A) the Communist Party of the United States; (B) any other totalitarian party of the United States; (C) the Communist Political Association; (D) the Communist or other totalitarian party of any State of the United States, of any foreign state, or of any political or geographical subdivision of any foreign state; (E) any section, subsidiary, branch, affiliate, or subdivision of any such association or party; or (F) the direct predecessors or successors of any such association or party, regardless of what name such group or organization may have used, may now bear, or may hereafter adopt, unless such alien establishes that he did not have knowledge or reason to believe at the time he became a member of or affiliated with such an organization (and did not thereafter and prior to the date upon which such organization was so registered or so required to be registered have such knowledge or reason to believe) that such organization was a Communist-front organization; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3515-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> who, although not within any of the other provisions of this section, advocates the economic, international, and governmental doctrines of world communism or the establishment in the United States of a totalitarian dictatorship, or who is a member of or affiliated with any organization that advocates the economic, international, and governmental doctrines of world communism or the establishment in the United States of a totalitarian dictatorship, either through its own utterances or through any written or printed publications issued or published by or with the permission or consent of or under authority of such organization or paid for by the funds of such organization; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3516-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> who advocates or teaches or who is a member of or affiliated with any organization that advocates or teaches (A) the overthrow by force or violence or other unconstitutional means of the Government of the United States or of all forms of law; or (B) the duty, necessity, or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers (either of specific individuals or of officers generally) of the Government of the United States or of any other organized government because of his or their official character; or (C) the unlawful damage, injury, or destruction of property; or (D) sabotage; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3517-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> who writes or publishes or causes to be written or published, or who knowingly circulates, distributes, prints, or displays, or knowingly causes to be circulated, distributed, printed, published, or displayed, or who knowingly has in his possession for the purpose of circulation, publication, distribution, or display, any written or printed matter, advocating or teaching opposition to all organized government, or advocating (A) the overthrow by force, violence or other unconstitutional means of the Government of the United States or of all forms of law; or (B) the duty, necessity, or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers (either of specific individuals or of officers generally) of the Government of the United States or of any other organized government, because of his or their official character; or (C) the unlawful damage, injury, or destruction of property; or (D) sabotage; or (E) the economic, international, and governmental doctrines of world communism or the establishment in the United States of a totalitarian dictatorship; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3518-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> who is a member of or affiliated with any organization that writes, circulates, distributes, prints, publishes, or displays, or causes to be written, circulated, distributed, printed, published, or displayed, or that has in its possession for the purpose of circulation, distribution, publication, issue, or display, any written or printed matter of the character described in subparagraph (5) of this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3519-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The provisions of this section or of any other section of this chapter shall not be construed as declaring that any of the organizations referred to in this section or in any other section of this chapter do not advocate the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unconstitutional means.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f351a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> The provisions of this section shall be applicable to any applicant for naturalization who at any time within a period of ten years immediately preceding the filing of the application for naturalization or after such filing and before taking the final oath of citizenship is, or has been found to be within any of the classes enumerated within this section, notwithstanding that at the time the application is filed he may not be included within such classes.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f351b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> Any person who is within any of the classes described in subsection (a) solely because of past membership in, or past affiliation with, a party or organization may be naturalized without regard to the provisions of subsection (c) if such person establishes that such membership or affiliation is or was involuntary, or occurred and terminated prior to the attainment by such alien of the age of sixteen years, or that such membership or affiliation is or was by operation of law, or was for purposes of obtaining employment, food rations, or other essentials of living and where necessary for such purposes.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f351c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/e"><num value="e">(e)</num><chapeau> A person may be naturalized under this subchapter without regard to the prohibitions in subsections (a)(2) and (c) of this section if the person—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f351d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> is otherwise eligible for naturalization;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f351e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> is within the class described in subsection (a)(2) solely because of past membership in, or past affiliation with, a party or organization described in that subsection;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f351f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> does not fall within any other of the classes described in that subsection; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3520-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1424/e/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> is determined by the Director of Central Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense when Department of Defense activities are relevant to the determination, and with the concurrence of the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to have made a contribution to the national security or to the national intelligence mission of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9f3521-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 313, <ref href="/us/stat/66/240">66 Stat. 240</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/u">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(u)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(1)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s309/b/13">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 309(b)(13)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1759">105 Stat. 1759</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/v">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(v)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/120/tIII/s306">Pub. L. 106–120, title III, § 306</ref>, <date date="1999-12-03">Dec. 3, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1612">113 Stat. 1612</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/177/tIII/s373">Pub. L. 108–177, title III, § 373</ref>, <date date="2003-12-13">Dec. 13, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/2628">117 Stat. 2628</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9f3522-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9f3523-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9f3524-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 405(b) of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 405(b) of <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, which is set out as a Savings Clause note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9f3525-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (e)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/108/177">Pub. L. 108–177</ref> inserted “when Department of Defense activities are relevant to the determination” after “Secretary of Defense” and “and the Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/106/120">Pub. L. 106–120</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “or” for “and” before “(F)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> inserted “and” before “(F)” and struck out “; (G) who, regardless of whether he is within any of the other provisions of this section, is a member of or affiliated with any Communist-action organization during the time it is registered or required to be registered under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s786">section 786 of title 50</ref>; or (H) who, regardless of whether he is within any of the other provisions of this section, is a member of or affiliated with any Communist-front organization during the time it is registered or required to be registered under <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s786">section 786 of title 50</ref>” after “may hereafter adopt”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “application” for “petition” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “party of” for “party or”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9f3526-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b9f3527-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3001">section 3001 of Title 50</ref>, War and National Defense.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f3528-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/v">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(v)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b9f3529-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 180 days after <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, see section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f352a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f352b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1425"><num value="1425">§ 1425.</num><heading> Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person who, at any time during which the United States has been or shall be at war, deserted or shall desert the military, air, or naval forces of the United States, or who, having been duly enrolled, departed, or shall depart from the jurisdiction of the district in which enrolled, or who, whether or not having been duly enrolled, went or shall go beyond the limits of the United States, with intent to avoid any draft into the military, air, or naval service, lawfully ordered, shall, upon conviction thereof by a court martial or a court of competent jurisdiction, be permanently ineligible to become a citizen of the United States; and such deserters and evaders shall be forever incapable of holding any office of trust or of profit under the United States, or of exercising any rights of citizens thereof.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9f352c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 314, <ref href="/us/stat/66/241">66 Stat. 241</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f352d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1426"><num value="1426">§ 1426.</num><heading> Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f352e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1426/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Permanent ineligibility</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding the provisions of section 405(b) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002094">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002094"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> but subject to subsection (c), any alien who applies or has applied for exemption or discharge from training or service in the Armed Forces or in the National Security Training Corps of the United States on the ground that he is an alien, and is or was relieved or discharged from such training or service on such ground, shall be permanently ineligible to become a citizen of the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f352f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1426/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Conclusiveness of records</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The records of the Selective Service System or of the Department of Defense shall be conclusive as to whether an alien was relieved or discharged from such liability for training or service because he was an alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f3530-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1426/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Service in armed forces of foreign country</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien shall not be ineligible for citizenship under this section or otherwise because of an exemption from training or service in the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the exercise of rights under a treaty, if before the time of the exercise of such rights the alien served in the Armed Forces of a foreign country of which the alien was a national.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9f3531-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 315, <ref href="/us/stat/66/242">66 Stat. 242</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/v">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(v)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s404">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 404</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5039">104 Stat. 5039</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9f3532-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9f3533-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9f3534-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 405(b), referred to in subsec. (a), is section 405(b) of <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, which is set out as a Savings Clause note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9f3535-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s404/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 404(1)</ref>, inserted “but subject to subsection (c)” after “section 405(b)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s404/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 404(2)</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “Department of Defense” for “National Military Establishment”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9f3536-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f3537-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> applicable to exemptions from training or service obtained before, on, or after <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s408/e">section 408(e) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f3538-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427"><num value="1427">§ 1427.</num><heading> Requirements of naturalization</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f3539-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Residence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, shall be naturalized unless such applicant, (1) immediately preceding the date of filing his application for naturalization has resided continuously, after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, within the United States for at least five years and during the five years immediately preceding the date of filing his application has been physically present therein for periods totaling at least half of that time, and who has resided within the State or within the district of the Service in the United States in which the applicant filed the application for at least three months, (2) has resided continuously within the United States from the date of the application up to the time of admission to citizenship, and (3) during all the periods referred to in this subsection has been and still is a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f353a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Absences</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Absence from the United States of more than six months but less than one year during the period for which continuous residence is required for admission to citizenship, immediately preceding the date of filing the application for naturalization, or during the period between the date of filing the application and the date of any hearing under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref>, shall break the continuity of such residence, unless the applicant shall establish to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that he did not in fact abandon his residence in the United States during such period.</chapeau> -<chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Absence from the United States for a continuous period of one year or more during the period for which continuous residence is required for admission to citizenship (whether preceding or subsequent to the filing of the application for naturalization) shall break the continuity of such residence, except that in the case of a person who has been physically present and residing in the United States, after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, for an uninterrupted period of at least one year, and who thereafter is employed by or under contract with the Government of the United States or an American institution of research recognized as such by the Attorney General, or is employed by an American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade and commerce of the United States, or a subsidiary thereof more than 50 per centum of whose stock is owned by an American firm or corporation, or is employed by a public international organization of which the United States is a member by treaty or statute and by which the alien was not employed until after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, no period of absence from the United States shall break the continuity of residence if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f353b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> prior to the beginning of such period of employment (whether such period begins before or after his departure from the United States), but prior to the expiration of one year of continuous absence from the United States, the person has established to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that his absence from the United States for such period is to be on behalf of such Government, or for the purpose of carrying on scientific research on behalf of such institution, or to be engaged in the development of such foreign trade and commerce or whose residence abroad is necessary to the protection of the property rights in such countries in such firm or corporation, or to be employed by a public international organization of which the United States is a member by treaty or statute and by which the alien was not employed until after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f353c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such person proves to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that his absence from the United States for such period has been for such purpose.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The spouse and dependent unmarried sons and daughters who are members of the household of a person who qualifies for the benefits of this subsection shall also be entitled to such benefits during the period for which they were residing abroad as dependent members of the household of the person.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f353d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Physical presence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The granting of the benefits of subsection (b) of this section shall not relieve the applicant from the requirement of physical presence within the United States for the period specified in subsection (a) of this section, except in the case of those persons who are employed by, or under contract with, the Government of the United States. In the case of a person employed by or under contract with Central Intelligence Agency, the requirement in subsection (b) of an uninterrupted period of at least one year of physical presence in the United States may be complied with by such person at any time prior to filing an application for naturalization.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f353e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Moral character</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No finding by the Attorney General that the applicant is not deportable shall be accepted as conclusive evidence of good moral character.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f353f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In determining whether the applicant has sustained the burden of establishing good moral character and the other qualifications for citizenship specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Attorney General shall not be limited to the applicant’s conduct during the five years preceding the filing of the application, but may take into consideration as a basis for such determination the applicant’s conduct and acts at any time prior to that period.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7b9f3540-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Persons making extraordinary contributions to national security</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3541-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Whenever the Director of Central Intelligence, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Immigration determine that an applicant otherwise eligible for naturalization has made an extraordinary contribution to the national security of the United States or to the conduct of United States intelligence activities, the applicant may be naturalized without regard to the residence and physical presence requirements of this section, or to the prohibitions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">section 1424 of this title</ref>, and no residence within a particular State or district of the Service in the United States shall be required: <i>Provided</i>, That the applicant has continuously resided in the United States for at least one year prior to naturalization: <i>Provided further</i>, That the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any alien described in clauses (i) through (v) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A">section 1158(b)(2)(A) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3542-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An applicant for naturalization under this subsection may be administered the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> by any district court of the United States, without regard to the residence of the applicant. Proceedings under this subsection shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources, methods and activities.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3543-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1427/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The number of aliens naturalized pursuant to this subsection in any fiscal year shall not exceed five. The Director of Central Intelligence shall inform the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives within a reasonable time prior to the filing of each application under the provisions of this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9f3544-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 316, <ref href="/us/stat/66/242">66 Stat. 242</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s14">Pub. L. 97–116, § 14</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/169/tVI/s601">Pub. L. 99–169, title VI, § 601</ref>, <date date="1985-12-04">Dec. 4, 1985</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/99/1007">99 Stat. 1007</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV</ref>, §§ 402, 407(c)(2), (d)(1), (e)(1), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5038">104 Stat. 5038</ref>, 5041, 5046; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/g/7/F">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(7)(F)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-624">110 Stat. 3009–624</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/149/tV/s518">Pub. L. 109–149, title V, § 518</ref>, <date date="2005-12-30">Dec. 30, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2882">119 Stat. 2882</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9f3545-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9f3546-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9f3547-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2005—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/109/149/s518">Pub. L. 109–149, § 518</ref>, temporarily added subsec. (g) reading as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(1) The continuous residency requirement under subsection (a) of this section may be reduced to 3 years for an applicant for naturalization if—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) the applicant is the beneficiary of an approved petition for classification under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1154/a/1/E">section 1154(a)(1)(E) of this title</ref>;</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) the applicant has been approved for adjustment of status under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1255/a">section 1255(a) of this title</ref>; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(C) such reduction is necessary for the applicant to represent the United States at an international event.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(2) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjudicate an application for naturalization under this section not later than 30 days after the submission of such application if the applicant—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(A) requests such expedited adjudication in order to represent the United States at an international event; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(B) demonstrates that such expedited adjudication is related to such representation.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(3) An applicant is ineligible for expedited adjudication under paragraph (2) if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that such expedited adjudication poses a risk to national security. Such a determination by the Secretary shall not be subject to review.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(4)(A) In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall charge and collect a $1,000 premium processing fee from each applicant described in this subsection to offset the additional costs incurred to expedite the processing of applications under this subsection.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(B) The fee collected under subparagraph (A) shall be deposited as offsetting collections in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account.” See Termination Date of 2005 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (f)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “clauses (i) through (v) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1158/b/2/A">section 1158(b)(2)(A) of this title</ref>” for “subparagraphs (A) through (D) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1253/h/2">section 1253(h)(2) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s402">Pub. L. 101–649, § 402</ref>, substituted “and who has resided within the State or within the district of the Service in the United States in which the applicant filed the application for at least three months” for “and who has resided within the State in which the petitioner filed the petition for at least six months” in cl. (1).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/1/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(1)(A)</ref>, (B), substituted “the Attorney General” for “the court” in first par. and subpar. (2) of second par., and “date of any hearing under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref>” for “date of final hearing” in first par.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted reference to applicant for reference to petitioner.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/1/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “the Attorney General” for “the court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted references to applicant, applicant’s, and application for references to petitioner, petitioner’s, and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/e/1">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(e)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which read as follows: “Naturalization shall not be granted to a petitioner by a naturalization court while registration proceedings or proceedings to require registration against an organization of which the petitioner is a member or affiliate are pending under section 792 or 793 of title 50.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/1/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(1)(D)</ref>, substituted “within a particular State or district of the Service in the United States” for “within the jurisdiction of the court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted references to applicant for references to petitioner wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/1/E">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(1)(E)</ref>, amended first sentence generally. Prior to amendment, first sentence read as follows: “A petition for naturalization may be filed pursuant to this subsection in any district court of the United States, without regard to the residence of the petitioner.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(2)</ref>, substituted reference to application for reference to petition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1985—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/99/169">Pub. L. 99–169</ref> added subsec. (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> inserted provision that the spouse and dependent unmarried sons and daughters who are members of the household of a person who qualifies for the benefits of this subsection also be entitled to such benefits during the period for which they were residing abroad as dependent members of the household of the person.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9f3548-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I78" topic="changeOfName" id="id7b9f3549-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Change of Name</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of <ref href="/us/pl/108/458">Pub. L. 108–458</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3001">section 3001 of Title 50</ref>, War and National Defense.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="terminationDate" id="id7b9f354a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination Date of 2005 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/109/149/tV/s518/b">Pub. L. 109–149, title V, § 518(b)</ref>, <date date="2005-12-30">Dec. 30, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2882">119 Stat. 2882</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/149/tV/s518/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] is repealed on <date date="2006-01-01">January 1, 2006</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f354b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f354c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f354d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f354e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Expedited Naturalization</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/293/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 104–293, title III, § 305</ref>, <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3465">110 Stat. 3465</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/106/120/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 106–120, title III, § 307</ref>, <date date="1999-12-03">Dec. 3, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1612">113 Stat. 1612</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/120/tIII/s307"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the Director of Central Intelligence, the Attorney General, and the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, an applicant described in subsection (b) and otherwise eligible for naturalization may be naturalized without regard to the residence and physical presence requirements of section 316(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">8 U.S.C. 1427(a)</ref>], or to the prohibitions of section 313 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">8 U.S.C. 1424</ref>], and no residence within a particular State or district of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the United States shall be required.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Eligible Applicant</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An applicant eligible for naturalization under this section is the spouse or child of a deceased alien whose death resulted from the intentional and unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding the alien’s participation in the conduct of United States intelligence activities and who—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> has resided continuously, after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, within the United States for at least one year prior to naturalization; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> is not described in clauses (i) through (iv) of section 241(b)(3)(B) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1231/b/3/B">8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)(B)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Administration of Oath</inline>.—</heading><content>An applicant for naturalization under this section may be administered the oath of allegiance under section 337(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">8 U.S.C. 1448(a)</ref>] by the Attorney General or any district court of the United States, without regard to the residence of the applicant. Proceedings under this subsection shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources, methods, and activities.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the term ‘child’ means a child as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)</ref>], without regard to age or marital status; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the term ‘spouse’ means the wife or husband of a deceased alien referred to in subsection (b) who was married to such alien during the time the alien participated in the conduct of United States intelligence activities.”</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f354f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1428"><num value="1428">§ 1428.</num><heading> Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who is authorized to perform the ministerial or priestly functions of a religious denomination having a bona fide organization within the United States, or any person who is engaged solely by a religious denomination or by an interdenominational mission organization having a bona fide organization within the United States as a missionary, brother, nun, or sister, who (1) has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, (2) has at any time thereafter and before filing an application for naturalization been physically present and residing within the United States for an uninterrupted period of at least one year, and (3) has heretofore been or may hereafter be absent temporarily from the United States in connection with or for the purpose of performing the ministerial or priestly functions of such religious denomination, or serving as a missionary, brother, nun, or sister, shall be considered as being physically present and residing in the United States for the purpose of naturalization within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, notwithstanding any such absence from the United States, if he shall in all other respects comply with the requirements of the naturalization law. Such person shall prove to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that his absence from the United States has been solely for the purpose of performing the ministerial or priestly functions of such religious denomination, or of serving as a missionary, brother, nun, or sister.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9f3550-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 317, <ref href="/us/stat/66/243">66 Stat. 243</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/3">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(3)</ref>, (d)(2), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9f3551-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9f3552-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9f3553-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(2)</ref>, struck out “and the naturalization court” after “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(3)</ref>, substituted “application” for “petition”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9f3554-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7b9f3555-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 180 days after <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, see section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f3556-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f3557-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1429"><num value="1429">§ 1429.</num><heading> Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no person shall be naturalized unless he has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence in accordance with all applicable provisions of this chapter. The burden of proof shall be upon such person to show that he entered the United States lawfully, and the time, place, and manner of such entry into the United States, but in presenting such proof he shall be entitled to the production of his immigrant visa, if any, or of other entry document, if any, and of any other documents and records, not considered by the Attorney General to be confidential, pertaining to such entry, in the custody of the Service. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 405(b),<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002095">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002095"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> and except as provided in sections 1439 and 1440 of this title no person shall be naturalized against whom there is outstanding a final finding of deportability pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued under the provisions of this chapter or any other Act; and no application for naturalization shall be considered by the Attorney General if there is pending against the applicant a removal proceeding pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued under the provisions of this chapter or any other Act: <i>Provided</i>, That the findings of the Attorney General in terminating removal proceedings or in canceling the removal of an alien pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall not be deemed binding in any way upon the Attorney General with respect to the question of whether such person has established his eligibility for naturalization as required by this subchapter.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7b9f3558-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 318, <ref href="/us/stat/66/244">66 Stat. 244</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/633/s4">Pub. L. 90–633, § 4</ref>, <date date="1968-10-24">Oct. 24, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/1344">82 Stat. 1344</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/4">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(4)</ref>, (d)(3), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/e/1/O">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(e)(1)(O)</ref>, (15), <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-620">110 Stat. 3009–620</ref>, 3009–621.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9f3559-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9f355a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7b9f355b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 405(b), referred to in text, is section 405(b) of <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIV">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/280">66 Stat. 280</ref>, which is set out as a Savings Clause note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9f355c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> substituted “removal” for “deportation” wherever appearing and “canceling” for “suspending”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(3)</ref>, in last sentence substituted “considered by the Attorney General” for “finally heard by a naturalization court” and “upon the Attorney General” for “upon the naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/4">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(4)</ref>, substituted “application” for “petition” and “applicant” for “petitioner”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1968—<ref href="/us/pl/90/633">Pub. L. 90–633</ref> substituted reference to exception provided in sections 1439 and 1440 of this title for reference to exception provided in sections 1438 and 1439 of this title.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9f355d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f355e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f355f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7b9f3560-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430"><num value="1430">§ 1430.</num><heading> Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3561-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Any person whose spouse is a citizen of the United States, or any person who obtained status as a lawful permanent resident by reason of his or her status as a spouse or child of a United States citizen who battered him or her or subjected him or her to extreme cruelty, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this subchapter except the provisions of paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref> if such person immediately preceding the date of filing his application for naturalization has resided continuously, after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, within the United States for at least three years, and during the three years immediately preceding the date of filing his application has been living in marital union with the citizen spouse (except in the case of a person who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen spouse or parent), who has been a United States citizen during all of such period, and has been physically present in the United States for periods totaling at least half of that time and has resided within the State or the district of the Service in the United States in which the applicant filed his application for at least three months.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3562-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Any person, (1) whose spouse is (A) a citizen of the United States, (B) in the employment of the Government of the United States, or of an American institution of research recognized as such by the Attorney General, or of an American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade and commerce of the United States, or a subsidiary thereof, or of a public international organization in which the United States participates by treaty or statute, or is authorized to perform the ministerial or priestly functions of a religious denomination having a bona fide organization within the United States, or is engaged solely as a missionary by a religious denomination or by an interdenominational mission organization having a bona fide organization within the United States, and (C) regularly stationed abroad in such employment, and (2) who is in the United States at the time of naturalization, and (3) who declares before the Attorney General in good faith an intention to take up residence within the United States immediately upon the termination of such employment abroad of the citizen spouse, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of the naturalization laws, except that no prior residence or specified period of physical presence within the United States or within a State or a district of the Service in the United States or proof thereof shall be required.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3563-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> Any person who (1) is employed by a bona fide United States incorporated nonprofit organization which is principally engaged in conducting abroad through communications media the dissemination of information which significantly promotes United States interests abroad and which is recognized as such by the Attorney General, and (2) has been so employed continuously for a period of not less than five years after a lawful admission for permanent residence, and (3) who files his application for naturalization while so employed or within six months following the termination thereof, and (4) who is in the United States at the time of naturalization, and (5) who declares before the Attorney General in good faith an intention to take up residence within the United States immediately upon termination of such employment, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this subchapter except that no prior residence or specified period of physical presence within the United States or any State or district of the Service in the United States, or proof thereof, shall be required.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3564-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> Any person who is the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a United States citizen, whose citizen spouse, parent, or child dies during a period of honorable service in an active duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States and who, in the case of a surviving spouse, was living in marital union with the citizen spouse at the time of his death, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this subchapter except that no prior residence or specified physical presence within the United States, or within a State or a district of the Service in the United States shall be required. For purposes of this subsection, the terms “United States citizen” and “citizen spouse” include a person granted posthumous citizenship under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">section 1440–1 of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3565-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/e"><num value="e">(e)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3566-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> In the case of a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, is authorized to accompany such member and reside abroad with the member pursuant to the member’s official orders, and is so accompanying and residing with the member in marital union, such residence and physical presence abroad shall be treated, for purposes of subsection (a) and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, as residence and physical presence in—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3567-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the United States; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7b9f3568-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any State or district of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7b9f3569-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1430/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a spouse described in paragraph (1) shall be eligible for naturalization proceedings overseas pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443a">section 1443a of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7b9f356a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 319, <ref href="/us/stat/66/244">66 Stat. 244</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/697/s2">Pub. L. 85–697, § 2</ref>, <date date="1958-08-20">Aug. 20, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/687">72 Stat. 687</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/215/s1/a">Pub. L. 90–215, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="1967-12-18">Dec. 18, 1967</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/81/661">81 Stat. 661</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/369">Pub. L. 90–369</ref>, <date date="1968-06-29">June 29, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/279">82 Stat. 279</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/b/1">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(b)(1)</ref>, (c)(5), (d)(4), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5040">104 Stat. 5040</ref>, 5041; <ref href="/us/pl/106/386/dB/tV/s1503/e">Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1503(e)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-28">Oct. 28, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1522">114 Stat. 1522</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1703/f/1">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1703(f)(1)</ref>, (h), <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1695">117 Stat. 1695</ref>, 1696; <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tVI/s674/a">Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 674(a)</ref>, <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/185">122 Stat. 185</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7b9f356b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7b9f356c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7b9f356d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Pub. L. 110–181</ref> added subsec. (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1703/h">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1703(h)</ref>, inserted “, child, or parent” after “surviving spouse” and “, parent, or child” after “whose citizen spouse”, and substituted “who, in the case of a surviving spouse, was living” for “who was living”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1703/f/1">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1703(f)(1)</ref>, inserted at end “For purposes of this subsection, the terms ‘United States citizen’ and ‘citizen spouse’ include a person granted posthumous citizenship under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">section 1440–1 of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/106/386">Pub. L. 106–386</ref> inserted “, or any person who obtained status as a lawful permanent resident by reason of his or her status as a spouse or child of a United States citizen who battered him or her or subjected him or her to extreme cruelty,” after “citizen of the United States” and “(except in the case of a person who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen spouse or parent)” after “has been living in marital union with the citizen spouse”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(5)</ref>, substituted “application” for “petition” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/1/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “has resided within the State or the district of the Service in the United States in which the applicant filed his application for at least three months” for “has resided within the State in which he filed his petition for at least six months.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/4/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(4)(A)</ref>, substituted “before the Attorney General” for “before the naturalization court” in cl. (3).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/1/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “within a State or a district of the Service in the United States” for “within the jurisdiction of the naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/4/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(4)(B)</ref>, substituted “Attorney General” for “naturalization court” in cl. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(5)</ref>, substituted “application” for “petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/1/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(1)(C)</ref>, substituted “district of the Service in the United States” for “within the jurisdiction of the court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/1/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “within a State or a district of the Service in the United States” for “within the jurisdiction of the naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1968—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/90/369">Pub. L. 90–369</ref> added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1967—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/90/215">Pub. L. 90–215</ref> added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/85/697">Pub. L. 85–697</ref> inserted provision relating to persons performing religious duties.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7b9f356e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f356f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tVI/s674/d">Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 674(d)</ref>, <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/186">122 Stat. 186</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tVI/s674/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1433 and 1443a of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>] and apply to any application for naturalization or issuance of a certificate of citizenship pending on or after such date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7b9f3570-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2003 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1703/f/2">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1703(f)(2)</ref>, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1695">117 Stat. 1695</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1703/f/2">“The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to persons granted posthumous citizenship under section 329A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1">8 U.S.C. 1440–1</ref>) due to death on or after <date date="2001-09-11">September 11, 2001</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Pub. L. 108–136</ref> effective as if enacted <date date="2001-09-11">Sept. 11, 2001</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1705/a">section 1705(a) of Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f3571-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7b9f3572-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Requirements for Citizenship for Staff of George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/101/193/tV/s506">Pub. L. 101–193, title V, § 506</ref>, <date date="1989-11-30">Nov. 30, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/1709">103 Stat. 1709</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/g/1">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(g)(1)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-724">110 Stat. 3009–724</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/85/dA/tIX/s923">Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title IX, § 923</ref>, <date date="1997-11-18">Nov. 18, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1863">111 Stat. 1863</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/85/dA/tIX/s923"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> For purposes of section 319(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430/c">8 U.S.C. 1430(c)</ref>), the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, located in Garmisch, Federal Republic of Germany, shall be considered to be an organization described in clause (1) of such section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to periods of employment before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1989-11-30">Nov. 30, 1989</date>].</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> No more than two persons per year may be naturalized based on the provisions of subsection (a).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><content> Each instance of naturalization based on the provisions of subsection (a) shall be reported to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives and to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives prior to such naturalization.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17f63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431"><num value="1431">§ 1431.</num><heading> Children born outside the United States and lawfully admitted for permanent residence; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0"> A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> At least one parent of the child is a citizen of the United States, whether by birth or naturalization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The child is under the age of eighteen years.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The child is residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Adoption</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0"> Subsection (a) shall apply to a child adopted by a United States citizen parent if the child satisfies the requirements applicable to adopted children under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Children of military and Federal Government personnel residing abroad</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsection (a)(3) is deemed satisfied in the case of a child who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> the child is residing in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent who is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba17f6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> stationed and residing abroad as an employee of the Government of the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba17f6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> residing abroad in marital union with an employee of the Government of the United States who is stationed abroad; or</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> the child is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba17f6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> residing in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent who is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7ba17f6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> stationed and residing abroad as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7ba17f70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> authorized to accompany and reside abroad with a member of the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the member’s official orders, and is so accompanying and residing abroad with the member in marital union; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba17f71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> authorized to accompany such member and reside abroad with the member pursuant to the member’s official orders, and is so accompanying and residing with the member.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1431/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Name and birth date</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0"> A Certificate of Citizenship or other Federal document issued or requested to be amended under this section shall reflect the child’s name and date of birth as indicated on a State court order, birth certificate, certificate of foreign birth, certificate of birth abroad, or similar State vital records document issued by the child’s State of residence in the United States after the child has been adopted or readopted in that State.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba17f73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 320, <ref href="/us/stat/66/245">66 Stat. 245</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s4">Pub. L. 95–417, § 4</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/917">92 Stat. 917</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/m">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(m)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s14">Pub. L. 99–653, § 14</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3657">100 Stat. 3657</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 8(<i>l</i>), 9(w), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>, 2621; <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 106–395, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1631">114 Stat. 1631</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/74/s2">Pub. L. 113–74, § 2</ref>, <date date="2014-01-16">Jan. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/1212">127 Stat. 1212</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/133/s2/a">Pub. L. 116–133, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="2020-03-26">Mar. 26, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/274">134 Stat. 274</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17f74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17f75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17f76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2020—<ref href="/us/pl/116/133/s2/a/1">Pub. L. 116–133, § 2(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “Children born outside the united states and lawfully admitted for permanent residence; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired” for “Children born outside the United States and residing permanently in the United States; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired; determinations of name and birth date” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (c), (d). <ref href="/us/pl/116/133/s2/a/2">Pub. L. 116–133, § 2(a)(2)</ref>, (3), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2014—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/113/74">Pub. L. 113–74</ref> added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—<ref href="/us/pl/106/395">Pub. L. 106–395</ref> amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(a) A child born outside of the United States, one of whose parents at the time of the child’s birth was an alien and the other of whose parents then was and never thereafter ceased to be a citizen of the United States, shall, if such alien parent is naturalized, become a citizen of the United States, when—</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(1) such naturalization takes place while such child is unmarried and under the age of eighteen years; and</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1">“(2) such child is residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence at the time of naturalization or thereafter and begins to reside permanently in the United States while under the age of eighteen years.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall apply to an adopted child only if the child is residing in the United States at the time of naturalization of such adoptive parent, in the custody of his adoptive parents, pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8</ref>(<i>l</i>), repealed <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s14">Pub. L. 99–653, § 14</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/w">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(w)</ref>, substituted “Subsection (a)” for “Subsection (a)(1)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s14">Pub. L. 99–653, § 14</ref>, which inserted “unmarried and” after “such child is”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8</ref>(<i>l</i>).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “an adopted child only if the child” for “a child adopted while under the age of sixteen years who”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/95/417">Pub. L. 95–417</ref> substituted in pars. (1) and (2) “eighteen years” for “sixteen years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/95/417">Pub. L. 95–417</ref> substituted provisions making subsec. (a)(1) of this section applicable to adopted children for provisions making subsec. (a) of this section inapplicable to adopted children.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba17f77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tI/s104">Pub. L. 106–395, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1633">114 Stat. 1633</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/395/tI/s104">“The amendments made by this title [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1433">section 1433 of this title</ref> and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1432">section 1432 of this title</ref>] shall take effect 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>] and shall apply to individuals who satisfy the requirements of section 320 or 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">8 U.S.C. 1431</ref>, 1433], as in effect on such effective date.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 8(<i>l</i>) of <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17f7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1432"><num value="1432">§ 1432.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tI/s103/a">Pub. L. 106–395, title I, § 103(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1632">114 Stat. 1632</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17f7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ba17f7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 321, <ref href="/us/stat/66/245">66 Stat. 245</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s5">Pub. L. 95–417, § 5</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/918">92 Stat. 918</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/m">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(m)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s15">Pub. L. 99–653, § 15</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3658">100 Stat. 3658</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>, related to conditions for automatic citizenship of children born outside the United States of alien parents.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba17f7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7ba17f7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Repeal effective 120 days after <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s104">section 104 of Pub. L. 106–395</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2000 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17f80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433"><num value="1433">§ 1433.</num><heading> Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Application by citizen parents; requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A parent who is a citizen of the United States (or, if the citizen parent has died during the preceding 5 years, a citizen grandparent or citizen legal guardian) may apply for naturalization on behalf of a child born outside of the United States who has not acquired citizenship automatically under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref>. The Attorney General shall issue a certificate of citizenship to such applicant upon proof, to the satisfaction of the Attorney General, that the following conditions have been fulfilled:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> At least one parent (or, at the time of his or her death, was) is <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002096">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002096"><num>1</num> So in original. The word “is” probably should appear after “parent”.</note> a citizen of the United States, whether by birth or naturalization.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The United States citizen parent—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba17f84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has (or, at the time of his or her death, had) been physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba17f85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has (or, at the time of his or her death, had) a citizen parent who has been physically present in the United States or its outlying possessions for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The child is under the age of eighteen years.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The child is residing outside of the United States in the legal and physical custody of the applicant (or, if the citizen parent is deceased, an individual who does not object to the application).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The child is temporarily present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission, and is maintaining such lawful status.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Attainment of citizenship status; receipt of certificate</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Upon approval of the application (which may be filed from abroad) and, except as provided in the last sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref>, upon taking and subscribing before an officer of the Service within the United States to the oath of allegiance required by this chapter of an applicant for naturalization, the child shall become a citizen of the United States and shall be furnished by the Attorney General with a certificate of citizenship.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Adopted children</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to a child adopted by a United States citizen parent if the child satisfies the requirements applicable to adopted children under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17f8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Children of Armed Forces members</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case of a child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is authorized to accompany such member and reside abroad with the member pursuant to the member’s official orders, and is so accompanying and residing with the member—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> any period of time during which the member of the Armed Forces is residing abroad pursuant to official orders shall be treated, for purposes of subsection (a)(2)(A), as physical presence in the United States;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> subsection (a)(5) shall not apply; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17f8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1433/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the oath of allegiance described in subsection (b) may be subscribed to abroad pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443a">section 1443a of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba17f8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 322, <ref href="/us/stat/66/246">66 Stat. 246</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s6">Pub. L. 95–417, § 6</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/918">92 Stat. 918</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/m">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(m)</ref>, (n), <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>, 1621; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s16">Pub. L. 99–653, § 16</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3658">100 Stat. 3658</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8</ref>(<i>l</i>), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(b)(2)</ref>, (c)(6), (d)(5), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5040-5042">104 Stat. 5040–5042</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)(3)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s102/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 102(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4306">108 Stat. 4306</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/139/s1/b/2">Pub. L. 106–139, § 1(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1999-12-07">Dec. 7, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/1697">113 Stat. 1697</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/tI/s102/a">Pub. L. 106–395, title I, § 102(a)</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1632">114 Stat. 1632</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11030B">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11030B</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1837">116 Stat. 1837</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tVI/s674/b">Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 674(b)</ref>, <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/186">122 Stat. 186</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17f90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17f91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba17f92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17f93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Pub. L. 110–181</ref> added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11030B/1">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11030B(1)</ref>, in introductory provisions, inserted “(or, if the citizen parent has died during the preceding 5 years, a citizen grandparent or citizen legal guardian)” after “citizen of the United States” and substituted “such applicant” for “such parent”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11030B/2">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11030B(2)</ref>, inserted “(or, at the time of his or her death, was)” after “parent”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11030B/3/A">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11030B(3)(A)</ref>, inserted “(or, at the time of his or her death, had)” after “(A) has”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11030B/3/B">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11030B(3)(B)</ref>, inserted “(or, at the time of his or her death, had)” after “(B) has”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11030B/4">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11030B(4)</ref>, amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: “The child is residing outside of the United States in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent, is temporarily present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission, and is maintaining such lawful status.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/s11030B/5">Pub. L. 107–273, § 11030B(5)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—<ref href="/us/pl/106/395">Pub. L. 106–395</ref> amended section catchline and text generally, revising and restating provisions relating to acquisition of certificate of citizenship for certain children born outside the United States.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1999—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/106/139">Pub. L. 106–139</ref> substituted “16 years (except to the extent that the child is described in clause (ii) of subparagraph (E) or (F) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref>)” for “16 years” and “either of such subparagraphs” for “subparagraph (E) or (F) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/b/1">section 1101(b)(1) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> amended section generally, substituting present provisions for former provisions which related to: in subsec. (a) naturalization on application of citizen parents; in subsec. (b) adopted children; and subsec. (c) specified period of residence for adopted children.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—<ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> amended section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/6">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(6)</ref>, substituted “applying” for “petitioning” and “application” for “petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/5">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(5)</ref>, substituted “Attorney General” for first reference to “naturalization court” in cl. (2)(C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/6">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(6)</ref>, substituted “applies” for “petitions”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “within a State or a district of the Service in the United States” for “within the jurisdiction of the naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> repealed <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s16">Pub. L. 99–653, § 16</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s16">Pub. L. 99–653, § 16</ref>, which inserted “unmarried and” after “be naturalized if”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/m">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(m)</ref>, substituted “an adopted child only if the child” for “a child adopted while under the age of sixteen years who”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/n">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(n)</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/95/417">Pub. L. 95–417</ref> substituted provisions making subsec. (a) of this section applicable to adopted children for provisions making subsec. (a) of this section inapplicable to adopted children.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba17f94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Pub. L. 110–181</ref> effective <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, and applicable to any application for naturalization or issuance of a certificate of citizenship pending on or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/s674/d">section 674(d) of Pub. L. 110–181</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430">section 1430 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/106/395">Pub. L. 106–395</ref> effective 120 days after <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, and applicable to individuals who satisfy the requirements of this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref> as in effect on such effective date, see <ref href="/us/pl/106/395/s104">section 104 of Pub. L. 106–395</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1431">section 1431 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s102/d">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 102(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4307">108 Stat. 4307</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s102/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1452">section 1452 of this title</ref>] shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 305(m) is effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17f9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17f9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17f9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Application of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s102/e">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 102(e)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/2">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-721">110 Stat. 3009–721</ref>, which provided that in applying amendment made by subsection (a), amending this section, to children born before <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, any reference in matter inserted by such amendment to “five years, at least two of which” was deemed a reference to “10 years, at least 5 of which”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/105/38/s1">Pub. L. 105–38, § 1</ref>, <date date="1997-08-08">Aug. 8, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1115">111 Stat. 1115</ref>, effective as if included in the enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17f9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1434"><num value="1434">§ 1434.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/95/417/s7">Pub. L. 95–417, § 7</ref>, <date date="1978-10-05">Oct. 5, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/918">92 Stat. 918</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17f9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ba17f9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 323, <ref href="/us/stat/66/246">66 Stat. 246</ref>; <date date="1957-09-11">Sept. 11, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/85/316/s11">Pub. L. 85–316, § 11</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/642">71 Stat. 642</ref>; <date date="1958-08-20">Aug. 20, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/85/697/s1">Pub. L. 85–697, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/687">72 Stat. 687</ref>, related to citizenship of children adopted by citizens.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17fa0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435"><num value="1435">§ 1435.</num><heading> Former citizens regaining citizenship</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fa1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person formerly a citizen of the United States who (1) prior to <date date="1922-09-22">September 22, 1922</date>, lost United States citizenship by marriage to an alien, or by the loss of United States citizenship of such person’s spouse, or (2) on or after <date date="1922-09-22">September 22, 1922</date>, lost United States citizenship by marriage to an alien ineligible to citizenship, may if no other nationality was acquired by an affirmative act of such person other than by marriage be naturalized upon compliance with all requirements of this subchapter, except—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fa2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> no period of residence or specified period of physical presence within the United States or within the State or district of the Service in the United States where the application is filed shall be required; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fa3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the application need not set forth that it is the intention of the applicant to reside permanently within the United States.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Such person, or any person who was naturalized in accordance with the provisions of section 317(a) of the Nationality Act of 1940, shall have, from and after her naturalization, the status of a native-born or naturalized citizen of the United States, whichever status existed in the case of such person prior to the loss of citizenship: <i>Provided</i>, That nothing contained herein or in any other provision of law shall be construed as conferring United States citizenship retroactively upon such person, or upon any person who was naturalized in accordance with the provisions of section 317(a) of the Nationality Act of 1940, during any period in which such person was not a citizen.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fa4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional requirements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person who is otherwise eligible for naturalization in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be naturalized unless such person shall establish to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that she has been a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States for a period of not less than five years immediately preceding the date of filing an application for naturalization and up to the time of admission to citizenship, and, unless she has resided continuously in the United States since the date of her marriage, has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence prior to filing her application for naturalization.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fa5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Oath of allegiance</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba17fa6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A woman who was a citizen of the United States at birth and (A) who has or is believed to have lost her United States citizenship solely by reason of her marriage prior to <date date="1922-09-22">September 22, 1922</date>, to an alien, or by her marriage on or after such date to an alien ineligible to citizenship, (B) whose marriage to such alien shall have terminated subsequent to <date date="1941-01-12">January 12, 1941</date>, and (C) who has not acquired by an affirmative act other than by marriage any other nationality, shall, from and after taking the oath of allegiance required by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>, be a citizen of the United States and have the status of a citizen of the United States by birth, without filing an application for naturalization, and notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this subchapter except the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">section 1424 of this title</ref>: <i>Provided</i>, That nothing contained herein or in any other provision of law shall be construed as conferring United States citizenship retroactively upon such person, or upon any person who was naturalized in accordance with the provisions of section 317(b) of the Nationality Act of 1940, during any period in which such person was not a citizen.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba17fa7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Such oath of allegiance may be taken abroad before a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States, or in the United States before the Attorney General or the judge or clerk of a court described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba17fa8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Such oath of allegiance shall be entered in the records of the appropriate embassy, legation, consulate, court, or the Attorney General, and, upon demand, a certified copy of the proceedings, including a copy of the oath administered, under the seal of the embassy, legation, consulate, court, or the Attorney General, shall be delivered to such woman at a cost not exceeding $5, which certified copy shall be evidence of the facts stated therein before any court of record or judicial tribunal and in any department or agency of the Government of the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fa9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Persons losing citizenship for failure to meet physical presence retention requirement</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba17faa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A person who was a citizen of the United States at birth and lost such citizenship for failure to meet the physical presence retention requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/b">section 1401(b) of this title</ref> (as in effect before <date date="1978-10-10">October 10, 1978</date>), shall, from and after taking the oath of allegiance required by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref> be a citizen of the United States and have the status of a citizen of the United States by birth, without filing an application for naturalization, and notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this subchapter except the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">section 1424 of this title</ref>. Nothing in this subsection or any other provision of law shall be construed as conferring United States citizenship retroactively upon such person during any period in which such person was not a citizen.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba17fab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1435/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c) shall apply to a person regaining citizenship under paragraph (1) in the same manner as they apply under subsection (c)(1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba17fac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 324, <ref href="/us/stat/66/246">66 Stat. 246</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/x">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(x)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(b)(3)</ref>, (c)(7), (d)(6), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5040-5042">104 Stat. 5040–5042</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s103/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 103(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4307">108 Stat. 4307</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17fad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17fae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba17faf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 317(a) and (b) of the Nationality Act of 1940, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c)(1), which was classified to section 717(a) and (b) of this title, was repealed by section 403(a)(42) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>. See subsecs. (a) and (c) of this section.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17fb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/3">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(3)</ref>, (c)(7), (d)(6)(A)(i), substituted “State or district of the Service in the United States” for “State” and “application” for “petition” and inserted “and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(7)</ref>, (d)(6)(A)(ii), substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition, and substituted period for semicolon at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/6/A/iii">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(6)(A)(iii)</ref>, struck out pars. (3) and (4) which related to filing of petition and hearing on petition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(7)</ref>, (d)(6)(B), substituted references to application for references to petition wherever appearing, and “Attorney General” for “naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/7">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(7)</ref>, substituted “an application” for “a petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/6/C/i">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(6)(C)(i)</ref>, substituted “the Attorney General or the judge or clerk of a court described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref>” for “the judge or clerk of a naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/6/C/ii">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(6)(C)(ii)</ref>, substituted “court, or the Attorney General” for “or naturalization court” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “has” for “and the witnesses have”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba17fb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17fb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s103/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 103(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4308">108 Stat. 4308</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s103/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17fb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17fb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Italian Elections; Naturalization of Former Citizens Who Voted in Certain Former Elections</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1951-08-16/ch321/s1">Act Aug. 16, 1951, ch. 321, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/191">65 Stat. 191</ref>, as amended by section 402(j) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1951-08-16/ch321/s1">“That a person who, while a citizen of the United States, has lost citizenship of the United States solely by reason of having voted in a political election or plebiscite held in Italy between <date date="1946-01-01">January 1, 1946</date>, and <date date="1948-04-18">April 18, 1948</date>, inclusive, and who has not subsequent to such voting committed any act which, had he remained a citizen, would have operated to expatriate him, may be naturalized by taking, prior to two years from the enactment of this Act [<date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>], before any naturalization court specified in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">section 1421(a) of this title</ref>], or before any diplomatic or consular officer of the United States abroad, the oath required by section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>]. Certified copies of such oath shall be sent by such diplomatic or consular officer or such court to the Department of State and to the Department of Justice. Such person shall have, from and after naturalization under this section, the same citizenship status as that which existed immediately prior to its loss: <i>Provided</i>, That no such person shall be eligible to take the oath required by section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>] unless he shall first take an oath before any naturalization court specified in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">section 1421(a) of this title</ref>], or before any diplomatic or consular officer of the United States abroad, that he has done nothing to promote the cause of communism. The illegal or fraudulent procurement of naturalization under this amendment shall be subject to cancellation in the same manner as provided in section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17fb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Japanese Elections; Naturalization of Former Citizens Who Voted in Certain Former Elections</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1954-07-20/ch553">Act July 20, 1954, ch. 553</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/495">68 Stat. 495</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1954-07-20/ch553">“That a person who has lost United States citizenship solely by reason of having voted in any political election or plebiscite held in Japan between <date date="1945-09-02">September 2, 1945</date>, and <date date="1952-04-27">April 27, 1952</date>, inclusive, and who has not, subsequent to such voting, committed any act which, had he remained a citizen, would have operated to expatriate him, and is not otherwise disqualified from becoming a citizen by reason of sections 313 or 314, or the third sentence of section 318 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [sections 1424, 1425, 1429 of this title], may be naturalized by taking, prior to two years after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1954-07-20">July 20, 1954</date>], before any naturalization court specified in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">section 1421(a) of this title</ref>] or before any diplomatic or consular officer of the United States abroad, the applicable oath prescribed by section 337 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>]. Certified copies of such oath shall be sent by such court or such diplomatic or consular officer to the Department of State and to the Department of Justice. Such oath of allegiance shall be entered in the records of the appropriate naturalization court, embassy, legation, or consulate, and upon demand, a certified copy of the proceedings, including a copy of the oath administered, under the seal of the naturalization court, embassy, legation or consulate, shall be delivered to such person at a cost not exceeding $5, which certified copy shall be evidence of the facts stated therein before any court of record or judicial tribunal and in any department or agency of the Government of the United States. Any such person shall have, from and after naturalization under this Act, the same citizenship status as that which existed immediately prior to its loss: <i>Provided</i>, That no such person shall be eligible to take the oath prescribed by section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>] unless he shall first take an oath before any naturalization court specified in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">section 1421(a) of this title</ref>], or before any diplomatic or consular officer of the United States abroad, that he has done nothing to promote the cause of communism. Naturalization procured under this Act shall be subject to revocation as provided in section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref>], and subsection (f) of that section [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451/f">section 1451(f) of this title</ref>] shall apply to any person claiming United States citizenship through the naturalization of an individual under this Act.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17fb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1436"><num value="1436">§ 1436.</num><heading> Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person not a citizen who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, and who is otherwise qualified, may, if he becomes a resident of any State, be naturalized upon compliance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter, except that in applications for naturalization filed under the provisions of this section residence and physical presence within the United States within the meaning of this subchapter shall include residence and physical presence within any of the outlying possessions of the United States.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba17fb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 325, <ref href="/us/stat/66/248">66 Stat. 248</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/8">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(8)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17fb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17fb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17fba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “applications” for “petitions”.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17fbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1437"><num value="1437">§ 1437.</num><heading> Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who (1) was a citizen of the Commonwealth of the Philippines on <date date="1946-07-02">July 2, 1946</date>, (2) entered the United States prior to <date date="1934-05-01">May 1, 1934</date>, and (3) has, since such entry, resided continuously in the United States shall be regarded as having been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence for the purpose of applying for naturalization under this subchapter.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba17fbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 326, <ref href="/us/stat/66/248">66 Stat. 248</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/9">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(9)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17fbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17fbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17fbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “applying” for “petitioning”.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17fc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438"><num value="1438">§ 1438.</num><heading> Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements; oath; certified copies of oath</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who, (1) during World War II and while a citizen of the United States, served in the military, air, or naval forces of any country at war with a country with which the United States was at war after <date date="1941-12-07">December 7, 1941</date>, and before <date date="1945-09-02">September 2, 1945</date>, and (2) has lost United States citizenship by reason of entering or serving in such forces, or taking an oath or obligation for the purpose of entering such forces, may, upon compliance with all the provisions of subchapter III of this chapter, except <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), be naturalized by taking before the Attorney General or before a court described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref> the oath required by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref>. Certified copies of such oath shall be sent by such court to the Department of State and to the Department of Justice and by the Attorney General to the Secretary of State.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person shall be naturalized under subsection (a) of this section unless he—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> is, and has been for a period of at least five years immediately preceding taking the oath required in subsection (a), a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and intends to reside permanently in the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Status</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person naturalized in accordance with the provisions of this section, or any person who was naturalized in accordance with the provisions of section 323 of the Nationality Act of 1940, shall have, from and after such naturalization, the status of a native-born, or naturalized, citizen of the United States, whichever status existed in the case of such person prior to the loss of citizenship: <i>Provided</i>, That nothing contained herein, or in any other provision of law, shall be construed as conferring United States citizenship retroactively upon any such person during any period in which such person was not a citizen.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Span of World War II</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For the purposes of this section, World War II shall be deemed to have begun on <date date="1939-09-01">September 1, 1939</date>, and to have terminated on <date date="1945-09-02">September 2, 1945</date>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1438/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Inapplicability to certain persons</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">This section shall not apply to any person who during World War II served in the armed forces of a country while such country was at war with the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba17fc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 327, <ref href="/us/stat/66/248">66 Stat. 248</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/d/7">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(d)(7)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5042">104 Stat. 5042</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17fc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17fca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba17fcb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 323 of the Nationality Act of 1940, referred to in subsec. (c), which was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s723">section 723 of this title</ref>, was repealed by section 403(a)(42) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>. See subsec. (a) of this section.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17fcc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “the Attorney General or before a court described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref>” for “any naturalization court specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/a">section 1421(a) of this title</ref>” and inserted “and by the Attorney General to the Secretary of State” before period at end.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba17fcd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17fce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17fcf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439"><num value="1439">§ 1439.</num><heading> Naturalization through service in the armed forces</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person who has served honorably at any time in the armed forces of the United States for a period or periods aggregating one year, and, who, if separated from such service, was never separated except under honorable conditions, may be naturalized without having resided, continuously immediately preceding the date of filing such person’s application, in the United States for at least five years, and in the State or district of the Service in the United States in which the application for naturalization is filed for at least three months, and without having been physically present in the United States for any specified period, if such application is filed while the applicant is still in the service or within six months after the termination of such service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person filing an application under subsection (a) of this section shall comply in all other respects with the requirements of this subchapter, except that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> no residence within a State or district of the Service in the United States shall be required;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref> insofar as it relates to deportability, such applicant may be naturalized immediately if the applicant be then actually in the Armed Forces of the United States, and if prior to the filing of the application, the applicant shall have appeared before and been examined by a representative of the Service;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the applicant shall furnish to the Secretary of Homeland Security, prior to any hearing upon his application, a certified statement from the proper executive department for each period of his service upon which he relies for the benefits of this section, clearly showing that such service was honorable and that no discharges from service, including periods of service not relied upon by him for the benefits of this section, were other than honorable (the certificate or certificates herein provided for shall be conclusive evidence of such service and discharge); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> notwithstanding any other provision of law, no fee shall be charged or collected from the applicant for filing the application, or for the issuance of a certificate of naturalization upon being granted citizenship, and no clerk of any State court shall charge or collect any fee for such services unless the laws of the State require such charge to be made, in which case nothing more than the portion of the fee required to be paid to the State shall be charged or collected.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Periods when not in service</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the case such applicant’s service was not continuous, the applicant’s residence in the United States and State or district of the Service in the United States, good moral character, attachment to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and favorable disposition toward the good order and happiness of the United States, during any period within five years immediately preceding the date of filing such application between the periods of applicant’s service in the Armed Forces, shall be alleged in the application filed under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, and proved at any hearing thereon. Such allegation and proof shall also be made as to any period between the termination of applicant’s service and the filing of the application for naturalization.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Residence requirements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The applicant shall comply with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, if the termination of such service has been more than six months preceding the date of filing the application for naturalization, except that such service within five years immediately preceding the date of filing such application shall be considered as residence and physical presence within the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Moral character</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any such period or periods of service under honorable conditions, and good moral character, attachment to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and favorable disposition toward the good order and happiness of the United States, during such service, shall be proved by duly authenticated copies of the records of the executive departments having custody of the records of such service, and such authenticated copies of records shall be accepted in lieu of compliance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1439/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Citizenship granted pursuant to this section may be revoked in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref> if the person is separated from the Armed Forces under other than honorable conditions before the person has served honorably for a period or periods aggregating five years. Such ground for revocation shall be in addition to any other provided by law, including the grounds described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref>. The fact that the naturalized person was separated from the service under other than honorable conditions shall be proved by a duly authenticated certification from the executive department under which the person was serving at the time of separation. Any period or periods of service shall be proved by duly authenticated copies of the records of the executive departments having custody of the records of such service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba17fda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 328, <ref href="/us/stat/66/249">66 Stat. 249</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/633/s5">Pub. L. 90–633, § 5</ref>, <date date="1968-10-24">Oct. 24, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/1344">82 Stat. 1344</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/e">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(e)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/b/4">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(b)(4)</ref>, (c)(10), (d)(8), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5040-5042">104 Stat. 5040–5042</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/c">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(c)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1701/a">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(a)</ref>, (b)(1), (c)(1)(A), (f), <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1691">117 Stat. 1691</ref>, 1692; <ref href="/us/pl/110/382/s3/a">Pub. L. 110–382, § 3(a)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-09">Oct. 9, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4088">122 Stat. 4088</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba17fdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba17fdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba17fdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—Subsecs. (g), (h). <ref href="/us/pl/110/382">Pub. L. 110–382</ref>, §§ 3(a), 4, temporarily added subsecs. (g) and (h) which related to processing and adjudication of applications for naturalization and required annual reports to Congress on failures to process and adjudicate certain applications within 1 year of filing due to delays in conducting required background checks. See Termination Date of 2008 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/a">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(a)</ref>, substituted “one year,” for “three years,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/f">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(f)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/b/1/A">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(b)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “honorable (the” for “honorable. The” and “discharge); and” for “discharge.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/b/1/B">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(b)(1)(B)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/c/1/A">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(c)(1)(A)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsecs. (b), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> amended directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/8">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(8)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment notes below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/4/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(4)(A)</ref>, (c)(10), substituted “State or district of the Service in the United States” for “State”, “for at least three months” for “for at least six months”, and references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/4/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(4)(B)</ref>, (c)(10), (d)(8), as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, substituted “within a State or district of the Service in the United States” for “within the jurisdiction of the court” in par. (1), “any hearing” for “the final hearing” in par. (3), and references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/4/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(4)(C)</ref>, (c)(10), (d)(8), as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, substituted “State or district of the Service in the United States” for “State”, “any hearing” for “the final hearing”, and references to applicant’s and application for references to petitioner’s and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/10">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(10)</ref>, substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> struck out “and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/c">section 1447(c) of this title</ref>” after “relates to deportability” and “and the witnesses” after “petition, the petitioner”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1968—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/90/633">Pub. L. 90–633</ref> inserted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref> as it relates to deportability.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba17fde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="terminationDate" id="id7ba17fdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/382">Pub. L. 110–382</ref> repealed 5 years after <date date="2008-10-09">Oct. 9, 2008</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/382/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 110–382</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s271">section 271 of Title 6</ref>, Domestic Security.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17fe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2003 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/2">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(c)(2)</ref>, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1692">117 Stat. 1692</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/2">“The amendments made by paragraph (1) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>] shall apply to citizenship granted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1705">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1705</ref>, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1696">117 Stat. 1696</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1705"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), this title [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443a">section 1443a of this title</ref>, amending this section and sections 1430, 1440 and 1440–1 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 1151, 1430, and 1443a of this title] and the amendments made by this title shall take effect as if enacted on <date date="2001-09-11">September 11, 2001</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by sections 1701(b) (relating to naturalization fees) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>] and 1701(d) (relating to naturalization proceedings overseas) [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443a">section 1443a of this title</ref>] shall take effect on <date date="2004-10-01">October 1, 2004</date>.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17fe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba17fe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba17fe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba17fe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440"><num value="1440">§ 1440.</num><heading> Naturalization through active-duty service in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, Korean hostilities, Vietnam hostilities, or other periods of military hostilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who, while an alien or a noncitizen national of the United States, has served honorably as a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve or in an active-duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States during either World War I or during a period beginning <date date="1939-09-01">September 1, 1939</date>, and ending <date date="1946-12-31">December 31, 1946</date>, or during a period beginning <date date="1950-06-25">June 25, 1950</date>, and ending <date date="1955-07-01">July 1, 1955</date>, or during a period beginning <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, and ending on a date designated by the President by Executive order as of the date of termination of the Vietnam hostilities, or thereafter during any other period which the President by Executive order shall designate as a period in which Armed Forces of the United States are or were engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force, and who, if separated from such service, was separated under honorable conditions, may be naturalized as provided in this section if (1) at the time of enlistment, reenlistment, extension of enlistment, or induction such person shall have been in the United States, the Canal Zone, American Samoa, or Swains Island, or on board a public vessel owned or operated by the United States for noncommercial service, whether or not he has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, or (2) at any time subsequent to enlistment or induction such person shall have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. The executive department under which such person served shall determine whether persons have served honorably in an active-duty status, and whether separation from such service was under honorable conditions: <i>Provided, however</i>, That no person who is or has been separated from such service on account of alienage, or who was a conscientious objector who performed no military, air, or naval duty whatever or refused to wear the uniform, shall be regarded as having served honorably or having been separated under honorable conditions for the purposes of this section. No period of service in the Armed Forces shall be made the basis of an application for naturalization under this section if the applicant has previously been naturalized on the basis of the same period of service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba17fe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person filing an application under subsection (a) of this section shall comply in all other respects with the requirements of this subchapter, except that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> he may be naturalized regardless of age, and notwithstanding the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref> as they relate to deportability and the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1442">section 1442 of this title</ref>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> no period of residence or specified period of physical presence within the United States or any State or district of the Service in the United States shall be required;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba17fe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> service in the military, air or naval forces of the United States shall be proved by a duly authenticated certification from the executive department under which the applicant served or is serving, which shall state whether the applicant served honorably in an active-duty status during either World War I or during a period beginning <date date="1939-09-01">September 1, 1939</date>, and ending <date date="1946-12-31">December 31, 1946</date>, or during a period beginning <date date="1950-06-25">June 25, 1950</date>, and ending <date date="1955-07-01">July 1, 1955</date>, or during a period beginning <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, and ending on a date designated by the President by Executive order as the date of termination of the Vietnam hostilities, or thereafter during any other period which the President by Executive order shall designate as a period in which Armed Forces of the United States are or were engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force, and was separated from such service under honorable conditions; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f0ea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> notwithstanding any other provision of law, no fee shall be charged or collected from the applicant for filing a petition for naturalization or for the issuance of a certificate of naturalization upon citizenship being granted to the applicant, and no clerk of any State court shall charge or collect any fee for such services unless the laws of the State require such charge to be made, in which case nothing more than the portion of the fee required to be paid to the State shall be charged or collected.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f0eb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Revocation</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Citizenship granted pursuant to this section may be revoked in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref> if the person is separated from the Armed Forces under other than honorable conditions before the person has served honorably for a period or periods aggregating five years. Such ground for revocation shall be in addition to any other provided by law, including the grounds described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref>. The fact that the naturalized person was separated from the service under other than honorable conditions shall be proved by a duly authenticated certification from the executive department under which the person was serving at the time of separation. Any period or periods of service shall be proved by duly authenticated copies of the records of the executive departments having custody of the records of such service.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba3f0ec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 329, <ref href="/us/stat/66/250">66 Stat. 250</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s8">Pub. L. 87–301, § 8</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/654">75 Stat. 654</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/633">Pub. L. 90–633</ref>, §§ 1, 2, 6, <date date="1968-10-24">Oct. 24, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/1343">82 Stat. 1343</ref>, 1344; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/a">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/y">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(y)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/b/5">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(b)(5)</ref>, (c)(11), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5040">104 Stat. 5040</ref>, 5041; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/b">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(b)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1749">105 Stat. 1749</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/85/dA/tX/s1080/a">Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title X, § 1080(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-18">Nov. 18, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1916">111 Stat. 1916</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII</ref>, §§ 1701(b)(2), (c)(1)(B), 1702, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1691-1693">117 Stat. 1691–1693</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f0ed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f0ee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba3f0ef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in subsec. (a), see <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3602/b">section 3602(b) of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba3f0f0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1702">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1702</ref>, inserted “as a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve or” after “has served honorably” in first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/b/2">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(b)(2)</ref>, added par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/c/1/B">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1701(c)(1)(B)</ref>, amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Citizenship granted pursuant to this section may be revoked in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1451">section 1451 of this title</ref> if at any time subsequent to naturalization the person is separated from the military, air, or naval forces under other than honorable conditions, and such ground for revocation shall be in addition to any other provided by law. The fact that the naturalized person was separated from the service under other than honorable conditions shall be proved by a duly authenticated certification from the executive department under which the person was serving at the time of separation.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1997—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/105/85">Pub. L. 105–85</ref> inserted “, reenlistment, extension of enlistment,” after “at the time of enlistment” and “or on board a public vessel owned or operated by the United States for noncommercial service,” after “Swains Island,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsecs. (a), (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/11">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(11)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/11">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(11)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, substituted “an application” for “a petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/11">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(11)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/5/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(5)(A)</ref>, substituted “State or district of the Service in the United States” for “State” and inserted “and” at end.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/b/5/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(b)(5)(B)</ref>, (C), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which authorized filing of petition in any court having naturalization jurisdiction.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> struck out subsec. (d) which read as follows: “The eligibility for naturalization of any person who filed a petition for naturalization prior to <date date="1947-01-01">January 1, 1947</date>, under section 701 of the Nationality Act of 1940, as amended (<ref href="/us/stat/56/182">56 Stat. 182</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/58/886">58 Stat. 886</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/59/658">59 Stat. 658</ref>), and which is still pending on the effective date of this chapter, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> struck out par. (5) which provided that, notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/c">section 1447(c) of this title</ref>, the petitioner may be naturalized immediately if prior to the filing of the petition the petitioner and the witnesses have appeared before and been examined by a representative of the Service.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1968—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/90/633/s1">Pub. L. 90–633, § 1</ref>, added the Vietnam hostilities and any subsequent period of military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force as periods during which a person may be naturalized through service in active duty status.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/90/633/s6">Pub. L. 90–633, § 6</ref>, inserted reference to provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref> as they relate to deportability.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/90/633/s2">Pub. L. 90–633, § 2</ref>, inserted reference to the period of the Vietnam hostilities and to any other subsequent period which the President by Executive order designates as a period in which the Armed Forces of the United States were engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsecs. (a), (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> inserted “or during a period beginning <date date="1950-06-25">June 25, 1950</date>, and ending <date date="1955-07-01">July 1, 1955</date>”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f0f1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f0f2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2003 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/c/1/B">section 1701(c)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 108–136</ref> applicable to citizenship granted on or after <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/c/2">section 1701(c)(2) of Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1701/b/2">section 1701(b)(2) of Pub. L. 108–136</ref> effective <date date="2004-10-01">Oct. 1, 2004</date>, and amendments by sections 1701(c)(1)(B) and 1702 of <ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Pub. L. 108–136</ref> effective as if enacted <date date="2001-09-11">Sept. 11, 2001</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1705">section 1705 of Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f0f3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1997 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/85/dA/tX/s1080/b">Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title X, § 1080(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-18">Nov. 18, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1916">111 Stat. 1916</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/85/dA/tX/s1080/b">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to enlistments, reenlistments, extensions of enlistment, and inductions of persons occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1997-11-18">Nov. 18, 1997</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f0f4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f0f5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba3f0f6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba3f0f7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Naturalization of Natives of Philippines Through Certain Active-Duty Service During World War II</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/395/tI/s113">Pub. L. 102–395, title I, § 113</ref>, <date date="1992-10-06">Oct. 6, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/1844">106 Stat. 1844</ref>, which provided that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective 120 days after <date date="1992-10-06">Oct. 6, 1992</date>, and applicable to natives of the Philippines who applied for naturalization under <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s405">section 405 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out below, and who applied within 2 years after such effective date, the naturalization of natives of the Philippines who apply for naturalization under <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s405">section 405 of Pub. L. 101–649</ref> was to be conducted in Philippines as well as in United States by employees of Immigration and Naturalization Service designated pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1446/b">section 1446(b) of this title</ref>, and required Attorney General to prescribe necessary implementing regulations and maintain permanent records of the oaths of allegiance taken in accordance with these provisions, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s112/c">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 112(c)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2460">111 Stat. 2460</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s405">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 405</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5039">104 Stat. 5039</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s104/d">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 104(d)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4308">108 Stat. 4308</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI/s112/b">Pub. L. 105–119, title I, § 112(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2459">111 Stat. 2459</ref>, provided that section 1440(a)(1) and (2) of this title did not apply to the naturalization of certain persons born in the Philippines who served honorably in an active duty status during the World War II occupation and liberation of the Philippines within the Philippine Army or within a recognized guerilla unit or who served within the Philippine Scouts or within any other component of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East at any time during the period beginning <date date="1939-09-01">September 1, 1939</date>, and ending <date date="1946-12-31">December 31, 1946</date>, who were otherwise eligible for naturalization under section 1440, and who applied for naturalization during the 2-year period beginning on <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba3f0f8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Naturalization of Aliens Enlisted in Regular Army</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1950-06-30/ch443/s4">Act June 30, 1950, ch. 443, § 4</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/64/316">64 Stat. 316</ref>, as amended <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, § 402(e), <ref href="/us/stat/66/276">66 Stat. 276</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">“Notwithstanding the dates or periods of service specified and designated in section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [this section], the provisions of that section are applicable to aliens enlisted or reenlisted pursuant to the provisions of this Act and who have completed five or more years of military service, if honorably discharged therefrom. Any alien enlisted or reenlisted pursuant to the provisions of this Act who subsequently enters the United States, American Samoa, Swains Island, or the Canal Zone, pursuant to military orders shall, if otherwise qualified for citizenship, and after completion of five or more years of military service, if honorably discharged therefrom, be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence within the meaning of such section 329(a) [subsection (a) of this section].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7ba3f0f9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7ba3f0fa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12081. Termination of Expeditious Naturalization Based on Military Service</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12081, <date date="1978-09-18">Sept. 18, 1978</date>, 43 F.R. 42237, provided:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by Sections 1 and 2 of the Act of <date date="1968-10-24">October 24, 1968</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/82/1343">82 Stat. 1343</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">8 U.S.C. 1440</ref>), and by the authority of Section 3 of that Act of <date date="1968-10-24">October 24, 1968</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/82/1344">82 Stat. 1344</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440e">8 U.S.C. 1440e</ref>), it is hereby ordered that the statutory period of Vietnam hostilities which began on <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, shall be deemed to have terminated on <date date="1978-10-15">October 15, 1978</date>, for the purpose of ending the period in which active-duty service in the Armed Forces qualifies for certain exemptions from the usual requirements for naturalization, including length of residence and fees.</p> -<signature> -<name>Jimmy Carter.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7ba3f0fb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 12582</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12582, <date date="1987-02-02">Feb. 2, 1987</date>, 52 F.R. 3395, which provided for expedited naturalization for aliens and noncitizens who served in the Armed Forces in the Grenada campaign by making them eligible in accordance with statutory exceptions in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b">section 1440(b) of this title</ref>, was revoked, effective <date date="1987-02-02">Feb. 2, 1987</date>, by Ex. Ord. No. 12913, <date date="1994-05-02">May 2, 1994</date>, 59 F.R. 23115, such revocation not intended to affect status of anyone who was naturalized pursuant to terms of that order prior to the date of publication of Ex. Ord. No. 12582 in the Federal Register (<date date="1994-05-04">May 4, 1994</date>).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7ba3f0fc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12939. Expedited Naturalization of Aliens and Noncitizen Nationals Who Served in Active-Duty Status During Persian Gulf Conflict</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 12939, <date date="1994-11-22">Nov. 22, 1994</date>, 59 F.R. 61231, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of title 8</ref>, United States Code, and in order to provide expedited naturalization for aliens and noncitizen nationals who served in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period of the Persian Gulf Conflict, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For the purpose of determining qualification for the exception from the usual requirements for naturalization, the period of Persian Gulf Conflict military operations in which the Armed Forces of the United States were engaged in armed conflict with a hostile force commenced on <date date="1990-08-02">August 2, 1990</date>, and terminated on <date date="1991-04-11">April 11, 1991</date>. Those persons serving honorably in active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States during this period are eligible for naturalization in accordance with the statutory exception to the naturalization requirements, as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440/b">section 1440(b) of title 8</ref>, United States Code.</p> -<signature> -<name>William J. Clinton.</name> -</signature> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id7ba3f0fd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 13269. Expedited Naturalization of Aliens and Noncitizen Nationals Serving in an Active-Duty Status During the War on Terrorism</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 13269, <date date="2002-07-03">July 3, 2002</date>, 67 F.R. 45287, provided:</p> -<p>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">8 U.S.C. 1440</ref>) (the “Act”), and solely in order to provide expedited naturalization for aliens and noncitizen nationals serving in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period of the war against terrorists of global reach, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For the purpose of determining qualification for the exception from the usual requirements for naturalization, I designate as a period in which the Armed Forces of the United States were engaged in armed conflict with a hostile foreign force the period beginning on <date date="2001-09-11">September 11, 2001</date>. Such period will be deemed to terminate on a date designated by future Executive Order. Those persons serving honorably in active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States, during the period beginning on <date date="2001-09-11">September 11, 2001</date>, and terminating on the date to be so designated, are eligible for naturalization in accordance with the statutory exception to the naturalization requirements, as provided in section 329 of the Act. Nothing contained in this order is intended to affect, nor does it affect, any other power, right, or obligation of the United States, its agencies, officers, employees, or any other person under Federal law or the law of nations.</p> -<signature> -<name>George W. Bush.</name> -</signature> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f0fe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1"><num value="1440–1">§ 1440–1.</num><heading> Posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service in armed forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean hostilities, the Vietnam hostilities, or in other periods of military hostilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f0ff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Permitting granting of posthumous citizenship</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide, in accordance with this section, for the granting of posthumous citizenship at the time of death to a person described in subsection (b) if the Secretary of Homeland Security approves an application for that posthumous citizenship under subsection (c).</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f100-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Noncitizens eligible for posthumous citizenship</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person referred to in subsection (a) is a person who, while an alien or a noncitizen national of the United States—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f101-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> served honorably in an active-duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States during any period described in the first sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440/a">section 1440(a) of this title</ref>,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f102-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by that service, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f103-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> satisfied the requirements of clause (1) or (2) of the first sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440/a">section 1440(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The executive department under which the person so served shall determine whether the person satisfied the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2).</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f104-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Requests for posthumous citizenship</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f105-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A request for the granting of posthumous citizenship to a person described in subsection (b) may be filed on behalf of that person—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f106-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> upon locating the next-of-kin, and if so requested by the next-of-kin, by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary’s designee with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security immediately upon the death of that person; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f107-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> by the next-of-kin.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f108-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Approval</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services shall approve a request for posthumous citizenship filed by the next-of-kin in accordance with paragraph (1)(B) if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f109-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the request is filed not later than 2 years after—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7ba3f10a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> <date date="2003-11-24">November 24, 2003</date>; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id7ba3f10b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the date of the person’s death;</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I32" class="indent2 firstIndent0">whichever date is later;</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f10c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the request is accompanied by a duly authenticated certificate from the executive department under which the person served which states that the person satisfied the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b); and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f10d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the Director finds that the person satisfied the requirement of subsection (b)(3).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f10e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440–1/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Documentation of posthumous citizenship</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services approves the request referred to in subsection (c), the Director shall send to the next-of-kin of the person who is granted citizenship, a suitable document which states that the United States considers the person to have been a citizen of the United States at the time of the person’s death.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba3f10f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 329A, as added <ref href="/us/pl/101/249/s2/a">Pub. L. 101–249, § 2(a)</ref>, <date date="1990-03-06">Mar. 6, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/94">104 Stat. 94</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11030/b">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11030(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1836">116 Stat. 1836</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII</ref>, §§ 1703(g), 1704, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1695">117 Stat. 1695</ref>, 1696.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f110-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f111-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba3f112-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><date date="2003-11-24">November 24, 2003</date>, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(A)(i), was in the original “the date of enactment of this section”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, which enacted subsec. (c) of this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba3f113-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2003—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1703/g/2">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1703(g)(2)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1704/1">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1704(1)</ref>, added heading and text of subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to procedures for approval by the Attorney General of a request for the granting of posthumous citizenship.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1704/2">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1704(2)</ref>, added heading and text of subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which read as follows: “If the Attorney General approves such a request to grant a person posthumous citizenship, the Attorney General shall send to the individual who filed the request a suitable document which states that the United States considers the person to have been a citizen of the United States at the time of the person’s death.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1703/g/1">Pub. L. 108–136, § 1703(g)(1)</ref>, struck out heading and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: “Nothing in this section or <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430/d">section 1430(d) of this title</ref> shall be construed as providing for any benefits under this chapter for any spouse, son, daughter, or other relative of a person granted posthumous citizenship under this section.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (c)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> substituted “<date date="2002-11-02">November 2, 2002</date>,” for “<date date="1990-03-06">March 6, 1990</date>,”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f114-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f115-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2003 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Pub. L. 108–136</ref> effective as if enacted <date date="2001-09-11">Sept. 11, 2001</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/108/136/s1705">section 1705 of Pub. L. 108–136</ref>, set out in a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="omitted" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f116-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440a...1440d"><num value="1440a to 1440d">§§ 1440a to 1440d.</num><heading> Omitted</heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f117-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f118-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba3f119-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Sections, <ref href="/us/act/1953-06-30/ch162">act June 30, 1953, ch. 162</ref>, §§ 1–4, <ref href="/us/stat/67/108-110">67 Stat. 108–110</ref>, which authorized naturalization of persons who served in the Armed Forces after <date date="1950-06-29">June 29, 1950</date>, and not later than <date date="1955-07-01">July 1, 1955</date>, were omitted as obsolete, since the provisions of section 1 of act <date date="1953-06-30">June 30, 1953</date>, required the petition for naturalization to be filed not later than <date date="1955-12-31">December 31, 1955</date>. See sections 1440 and 1440e of this title.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f11a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440e"><num value="1440e">§ 1440e.</num><heading> Exemption from naturalization fees for aliens naturalized through service during Vietnam hostilities or other subsequent period of military hostilities; report by clerks of courts to Attorney General</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no clerk of a United States court shall charge or collect a naturalization fee from an alien who has served in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States during a period beginning <date date="1961-02-28">February 28, 1961</date>, and ending on the date designated by the President by Executive order as the date of termination of the Vietnam hostilities, or thereafter during any other period which the President by Executive order shall designate as a period in which Armed Forces of the United States are or were engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force, and who is applying for naturalization during such periods under section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by this Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">8 U.S.C. 1440</ref>], for filing a petition for naturalization or issuing a certificate of naturalization upon his admission to citizenship, and no clerk of any State court shall charge or collect any fee for such services unless the laws of the State require such charge to be made, in which case nothing more than the portion of the fee required to be paid to the State shall be charged or collected. A report of all transactions under this section shall be made to the Attorney General as in the case of other reports required of clerks of courts by title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">8 U.S.C. 1401</ref> et seq.].</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba3f11b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/90/633/s3">Pub. L. 90–633, § 3</ref>, <date date="1968-10-24">Oct. 24, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/1344">82 Stat. 1344</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f11c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f11d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba3f11e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in text, is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>. Title III of the Act is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 1401 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba3f11f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f120-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba3f121-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f122-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f"><num value="1440f">§ 1440f.</num><heading> Fingerprints and other biometric information for members of the United States Armed Forces</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f123-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of title 5</ref> (commonly referred to as the “Privacy Act of 1974”), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time the individual enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, or at the time the individual filed an application for adjustment of status, to satisfy any requirement for background and security checks in connection with an application for naturalization if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f124-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the individual may be naturalized pursuant to section 1439 or 1440 of this title;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f125-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the individual was fingerprinted and provided other biometric information in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Defense at the time the individual enlisted in the United States Armed Forces;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f126-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> the individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f127-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> submitted an application for naturalization not later than 24 months after the date on which the individual enlisted in the United States Armed Forces; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7ba3f128-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> provided the required biometric information to the Department of Homeland Security through a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Application Support Center at the time of the individual’s application for adjustment of status if filed not later than 24 months after the date on which the individual enlisted in the United States Armed Forces; and</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f129-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints, is sufficient to conduct the required background and security checks needed for the applicant’s naturalization application.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f12a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> More timely and effective adjudication</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this section precludes an individual described in subsection (a) from submitting a new set of biometric information, including fingerprints, to the Secretary of Homeland Security with an application for naturalization. If the Secretary determines that submitting a new set of biometric information, including fingerprints, would result in more timely and effective adjudication of the individual’s naturalization application, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f12b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> inform the individual of such determination; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f12c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> provide the individual with a description of how to submit such biometric information, including fingerprints.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f12d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Cooperation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall determine the format of biometric information, including fingerprints, acceptable for usage under subsection (a). The Secretary of Defense, or any other official having custody of the biometric information, including fingerprints, referred to in subsection (a), shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f12e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> make such prints available, without charge, to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the purpose described in subsection (a); and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba3f12f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> otherwise cooperate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to facilitate the processing of applications for naturalization under subsection (a).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f130-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Electronic transmission</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than one year after <date date="2008-06-26">June 26, 2008</date>, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, implement procedures that will ensure the rapid electronic transmission of biometric information, including fingerprints, from existing repositories of such information needed for military personnel applying for naturalization as described in subsection (a) and that will safeguard privacy and civil liberties.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f131-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Centralization and expedited processing</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f132-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Centralization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security shall centralize the data processing of all applications for naturalization filed by members of the United States Armed Forces on active duty serving abroad.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f133-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440f/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Expedited processing</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of National Intelligence shall take appropriate actions to ensure that applications for naturalization by members of the United States Armed Forces described in paragraph (1), and associated background checks, receive expedited processing and are adjudicated within 180 days of the receipt of responses to all background checks.</p> -</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba3f134-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/110/251/s2">Pub. L. 110–251, § 2</ref>, <date date="2008-06-26">June 26, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2319">122 Stat. 2319</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f135-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f136-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba3f137-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f138-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440g"><num value="1440g">§ 1440g.</num><heading> Provision of information on military naturalization</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f139-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440g/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 30 days after the effective date of any modification to a regulation related to naturalization under section 1439 or 1440 of this title, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make appropriate updates to the Internet sites maintained by the Secretary to reflect such modification.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f13a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1440g/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Sense of Congress</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Homeland Security, not later than 180 days after each effective date described in subsection (a), should make necessary updates to the appropriate application forms of the Department of Homeland Security.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba3f13b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/110/251/s3">Pub. L. 110–251, § 3</ref>, <date date="2008-06-26">June 26, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2320">122 Stat. 2320</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f13c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f13d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba3f13e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f13f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1441"><num value="1441">§ 1441.</num><heading> Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any periods of time during all of which a person who was previously lawfully admitted for permanent residence has served honorably or with good conduct, in any capacity other than as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, (A) on board a vessel operated by the United States, or an agency thereof, the full legal and equitable title to which is in the United States; or (B) on board a vessel whose home port is in the United States, and (i) which is registered under the laws of the United States, or (ii) the full legal and equitable title to which is in a citizen of the United States, or a corporation organized under the laws of any of the several States of the United States, shall be deemed residence and physical presence within the United States within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, if such service occurred within five years immediately preceding the date such person shall file an application for naturalization. Service on vessels described in clause (A) of this section shall be proved by duly authenticated copies of the records of the executive departments or agency having custody of the records of such service. Service on vessels described in clause (B) of this section may be proved by certificates from the masters of such vessels.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba3f140-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 330, <ref href="/us/stat/66/251">66 Stat. 251</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/z">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(z)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/12">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(12)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m/5">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)(5)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f141-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f142-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba3f143-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—<ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “of this section” for “of this subsection” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “an application” for “a petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> designated provisions of former par. (1) of subsec. (a) as entire section, and struck out former pars. (2) and (3) and subsec. (b) which read as follows:</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(2) For the purposes of this subsection, any periods of time prior to <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, during all of which any person had served honorably or with good conduct for an aggregate period of five years on any vessel described in section 325(a) of the Nationality Act of 1940 prior to its amendment by the Act of <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, shall be deemed residence and physical presence within the United States within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, if such petition is filed within one year from the effective date of this chapter. Notwithstanding the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref>, a person entitled to claim the exemptions contained in this paragraph shall not be required to establish a lawful admission for permanent residence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(3) For the purposes of this subsection, any periods of time prior to <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, during all of which any person not within the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection had, prior to <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, served honorably or with good conduct on any vessel described in section 325(a) of the Nationality Act of 1940 prior to its amendment by the Act of <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, and was so serving on <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, shall be deemed residence and physical presence within the United States within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a">section 1427(a) of this title</ref>, if such person at any time prior to filing his petition for naturalization shall have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, and if such petition is filed on or before <date date="1955-09-23">September 23, 1955</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">“(b) Any person who was excepted from certain requirements of the naturalization laws under section 325 of the Nationality Act of 1940 prior to its amendment by the Act of <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, and had filed a petition for naturalization under section 325 of the Nationality Act of 1940, may, if such petition was pending on <date date="1950-09-23">September 23, 1950</date>, and is still pending on the effective date of this chapter, be naturalized upon compliance with the applicable provisions of the naturalization laws in effect upon the date such petition was filed: <i>Provided</i>, That any such person shall be subject to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">section 1424 of this title</ref> and to those provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1429">section 1429 of this title</ref> which relate to the prohibition against the naturalization of a person against whom there is outstanding a final finding of deportability pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued under the provisions of this chapter or any other Act, or which relate to the prohibition against the final hearing on a petition for naturalization if there is pending against the petitioner a deportation proceeding pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued under the provisions of this chapter or any other Act.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f144-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f145-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 305(m) is effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f146-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1442"><num value="1442">§ 1442.</num><heading> Alien enemies</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f147-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1442/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Naturalization under specified conditions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien who is a native, citizen, subject, or denizen of any country, state, or sovereignty with which the United States is at war may, after his loyalty has been fully established upon investigation by the Attorney General, be naturalized as a citizen of the United States if such alien’s application for naturalization shall be pending at the beginning of the state of war and the applicant is otherwise entitled to admission to citizenship.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f148-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1442/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien embraced within this section shall not have his application for naturalization considered or heard except after 90 days’ notice to the Attorney General to be considered at the examination or hearing, and the Attorney General’s objection to such consideration shall cause the application to be continued from time to time for so long as the Attorney General may require.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f149-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1442/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions from classification</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General may, in his discretion, upon investigation fully establishing the loyalty of any alien enemy who did not have an application for naturalization pending at the beginning of the state of war, except such alien enemy from the classification of alien enemy for the purposes of this subchapter, and thereupon such alien shall have the privilege of filing an application for naturalization.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f14a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1442/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of cessation of hostilities</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien who is a native, citizen, subject, or denizen of any country, state, or sovereignty with which the United States is at war shall cease to be an alien enemy within the meaning of this section upon the determination by proclamation of the President, or by concurrent resolution of the Congress, that hostilities between the United States and such country, state, or sovereignty have ended.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f14b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1442/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Apprehension and removal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing contained herein shall be taken or construed to interfere with or prevent the apprehension and removal, consistent with law, of any alien enemy at any time prior to the actual naturalization of such alien.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba3f14c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 331, <ref href="/us/stat/66/252">66 Stat. 252</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/13">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(13)</ref>, (d)(9), (e)(2), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>, 5042, 5046.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f14d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f14e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba3f14f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/13">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(13)</ref>, substituted references to applicant and application for references to petitioner and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/9">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(9)</ref>, substituted “considered or heard except after 90 days’ notice to the Attorney General to be considered at the examination or hearing, and the Attorney General’s objection to such consideration shall cause the application to be continued” for “called for a hearing, or heard, except after ninety days’ notice given by the clerk of the court to the Attorney General to be represented at the hearing, and the Attorney General’s objection to such final hearing shall cause the petition to be continued”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/13">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(13)</ref>, substituted “application” for “petition” after “have his”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/13">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(13)</ref>, substituted “an application” for “a petition” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/e/2">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(e)(2)</ref>, struck out at end “Notwithstanding the provisions of section 405(b) of this Act, this subsection shall also apply to the case of any such alien whose petition for naturalization was filed prior to the effective date of this chapter and which is still pending on that date.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f150-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba3f151-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f152-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443"><num value="1443">§ 1443.</num><heading> Administration</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f153-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules and regulations governing examination of applicants</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this part and is authorized to prescribe the scope and nature of the examination of applicants for naturalization as to their admissibility to citizenship. Such examination shall be limited to inquiry concerning the applicant’s residence, physical presence in the United States, good moral character, understanding of and attachment to the fundamental principles of the Constitution of the United States, ability to read, write, and speak English, and other qualifications to become a naturalized citizen as required by law, and shall be uniform throughout the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f154-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Instruction in citizenship</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General is authorized to promote instruction and training in citizenship responsibilities of applicants for naturalization including the sending of names of candidates for naturalization to the public schools, preparing and distributing citizenship textbooks to such candidates as are receiving instruction in preparation for citizenship within or under the supervision of the public schools, preparing and distributing monthly an immigration and naturalization bulletin and securing the aid of and cooperating with official State and national organizations, including those concerned with vocational education.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f155-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Prescription of forms</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall prescribe and furnish such forms as may be required to give effect to the provisions of this part, and only such forms as may be so provided shall be legal. All certificates of naturalization and of citizenship shall be printed on safety paper and shall be consecutively numbered in separate series.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f156-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Administration of oaths and depositions</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Employees of the Service may be designated by the Attorney General to administer oaths and to take depositions without charge in matters relating to the administration of the naturalization and citizenship laws. In cases where there is a likelihood of unusual delay or of hardship, the Attorney General may, in his discretion, authorize such depositions to be taken before a postmaster without charge, or before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths for general purposes.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f157-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Issuance of certificate of naturalization or citizenship</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A certificate of naturalization or of citizenship issued by the Attorney General under the authority of this subchapter shall have the same effect in all courts, tribunals, and public offices of the United States, at home and abroad, of the District of Columbia, and of each State, Territory, and outlying possession of the United States, as a certificate of naturalization or of citizenship issued by a court having naturalization jurisdiction.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f158-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Copies of records</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Certifications and certified copies of all papers, documents, certificates, and records required or authorized to be issued, used, filed, recorded, or kept under any and all provisions of this chapter shall be admitted in evidence equally with the originals in any and all cases and proceedings under this chapter and in all cases and proceedings in which the originals thereof might be admissible as evidence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f159-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Furnished quarters for photographic studios</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The officers in charge of property owned or leased by the Government are authorized, upon the recommendation of the Attorney General, to provide quarters, without payment of rent, in any building occupied by the Service, for a photographic studio, operated by welfare organizations without profit and solely for the benefit of persons seeking to comply with requirements under the immigration and nationality laws. Such studio shall be under the supervision of the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba3f15a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Public education regarding naturalization benefits</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In order to promote the opportunities and responsibilities of United States citizenship, the Attorney General shall broadly distribute information concerning the benefits which persons may receive under this subchapter and the requirements to obtain such benefits. In carrying out this subsection, the Attorney General shall seek the assistance of appropriate community groups, private voluntary agencies, and other relevant organizations. There are authorized to be appropriated (for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 1991) such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba3f15b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 332, <ref href="/us/stat/66/252">66 Stat. 252</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV</ref>, §§ 406, 407(d)(10), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5040">104 Stat. 5040</ref>, 5042; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m/6">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)(6)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f15c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f15d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba3f15e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (f), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba3f15f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “applicants” for “petitioners” in first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/10">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(10)</ref>, struck out “for the purpose of making appropriate recommendations to the naturalization courts” before period at end of first sentence and struck out second sentence which read as follows: “Such examination, in the discretion of the Attorney General, and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by him, may be conducted before or after the applicant has filed his petition for naturalization.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s406">Pub. L. 101–649, § 406</ref>, added subsec. (h).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f160-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f161-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 305(m) is effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba3f162-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba3f163-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1443a"><num value="1443a">§ 1443a.</num><heading> Naturalization proceedings overseas for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses and children</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any applications, interviews, filings, oaths, ceremonies, or other proceedings under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">8 U.S.C. 1401</ref> et seq.) relating to naturalization of members of the Armed Forces, and persons made eligible for naturalization by section 319(e) or 322(d) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430/e">8 U.S.C. 1430(e)</ref>, 1433(d)], are available through United States embassies, consulates, and as practicable, United States military installations overseas.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba3f164-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1701/d">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(d)</ref>, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1692">117 Stat. 1692</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/dA/tVI/s674/c">Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 674(c)</ref>, <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/186">122 Stat. 186</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba3f165-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba3f166-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba3f167-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in text, is <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>. Title III of the Act is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 1401 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba3f168-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, and not as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba3f169-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2008—<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Pub. L. 110–181</ref> inserted “and their spouses and children” after “Armed Forces” in section catchline and “, and persons made eligible for naturalization by section 319(e) or 322(d) of such Act,” after “Armed Forces” in text.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba3f16a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba3f16b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Pub. L. 110–181</ref> effective <date date="2008-01-28">Jan. 28, 2008</date>, and applicable to any application for naturalization or issuance of a certificate of citizenship pending on or after such date, see <ref href="/us/pl/110/181/s674/d">section 674(d) of Pub. L. 110–181</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1430">section 1430 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7ba6616c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective <date date="2004-10-01">Oct. 1, 2004</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/109/136/s1705/b">section 1705(b) of Pub. L. 109–136</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2003 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1439">section 1439 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba6616d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Finalization of Naturalization Proceedings for Members of the Armed Forces</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1701/e">Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(e)</ref>, <date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/117/1692">117 Stat. 1692</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/108/136/dA/tXVII/s1701/e"> -<inline>“Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2003-11-24">Nov. 24, 2003</date>], the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe a policy that facilitates the opportunity for a member of the Armed Forces to finalize naturalization for which the member has applied. The policy shall include, for such purpose, the following:</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> A high priority for grant of emergency leave.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> A high priority for transportation on aircraft of, or chartered by, the Armed Forces.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba6616e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444"><num value="1444">§ 1444.</num><heading> Photographs; number</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba6616f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Three identical photographs of the applicant shall be signed by and furnished by each applicant for naturalization or citizenship. One of such photographs shall be affixed by the Attorney General to the original certificate of naturalization issued to the naturalized citizen and one to the duplicate certificate of naturalization required to be forwarded to the Service.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba66170-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><chapeau> Three identical photographs of the applicant shall be furnished by each applicant for—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66171-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a record of lawful admission for permanent residence to be made under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1259">section 1259 of this title</ref>;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66172-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a certificate of derivative citizenship;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66173-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> a certificate of naturalization or of citizenship;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66174-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> a special certificate of naturalization;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66175-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> a certificate of naturalization or of citizenship, in lieu of one lost, mutilated, or destroyed;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66176-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> a new certificate of citizenship in the new name of any naturalized citizen who, subsequent to naturalization, has had his name changed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or by marriage; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66177-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1444/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> a declaration of intention.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">One such photograph shall be affixed to each such certificate issued by the Attorney General and one shall be affixed to the copy of such certificate retained by the Service.</continuation> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba66178-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 333, <ref href="/us/stat/66/253">66 Stat. 253</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/14">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(14)</ref>, (d)(11), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>, 5042; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/w">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(w)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba66179-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba6617a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba6617b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> substituted “1259” for “1259(a)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “applicant” for “petitioner” after “by each”, and “Attorney General” for “clerk of the court”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba6617c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba6617d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba6617e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba6617f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445"><num value="1445">§ 1445.</num><heading> Application for naturalization; declaration of intention</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66180-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Evidence and form</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An applicant for naturalization shall make and file with the Attorney General a sworn application in writing, signed by the applicant in the applicant’s own handwriting if physically able to write, which application shall be on a form prescribed by the Attorney General and shall include averments of all facts which in the opinion of the Attorney General may be material to the applicant’s naturalization, and required to be proved under this subchapter. In the case of an applicant subject to a requirement of continuous residence under section 1427(a) or 1430(a) of this title, the application for naturalization may be filed up to 3 months before the date the applicant would first otherwise meet such continuous residence requirement.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66181-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Who may file</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person shall file a valid application for naturalization unless he shall have attained the age of eighteen years. An application for naturalization by an alien shall contain an averment of lawful admission for permanent residence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66182-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearings</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Hearings under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref> on applications for naturalization shall be held at regular intervals specified by the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66183-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing of application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as provided in subsection (e), an application for naturalization shall be filed in the office of the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66184-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Substitute filing place and administering oath other than before Attorney General</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person may file an application for naturalization other than in the office of the Attorney General, and an oath of allegiance administered other than in a public ceremony before the Attorney General or a court, if the Attorney General determines that the person has an illness or other disability which—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66185-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> is of a permanent nature and is sufficiently serious to prevent the person’s personal appearance, or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba66186-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> is of a nature which so incapacitates the person as to prevent him from personally appearing.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66187-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1445/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Declaration of intention</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An alien over 18 years of age who is residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence may file with the Attorney General a declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States. Such a declaration shall be filed in duplicate and in a form prescribed by the Attorney General and shall be accompanied by an application prescribed and approved by the Attorney General. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring any such alien to make and file a declaration of intention as a condition precedent to filing an application for naturalization nor shall any such declaration of intention be regarded as conferring or having conferred upon any such alien United States citizenship or nationality or the right to United States citizenship or nationality, nor shall such declaration be regarded as evidence of such alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence in any proceeding, action, or matter arising under this chapter or any other Act.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba66188-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 334, <ref href="/us/stat/66/254">66 Stat. 254</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/b">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(b)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV</ref>, §§ 401(b), 407(c)(15), (d)(12), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5038">104 Stat. 5038</ref>, 5041, 5042; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/d">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(d)</ref>, (e), (m)(7), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba66189-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba6618a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba6618b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (f), was in the original a reference to this Act, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba6618c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/m/7">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(m)(7)</ref>, struck out “, in duplicate,” after “file with the Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/e">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(e)</ref>, made technical correction to directory language of <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/12/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(12)(B)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (f), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/d">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(d)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (g) as (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/12/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(12)(A)</ref>, substituted “Application for naturalization; declaration of intention” for “Petition for naturalization” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/15">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(15)</ref>, (d)(12)(B), as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/e">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(e)</ref>, substituted “with the Attorney General” for “in the office of the clerk of a naturalization court”, “under this subchapter” for “upon the hearing of such petition”, and “application” for “petition” wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s401/b">Pub. L. 101–649, § 401(b)</ref>, inserted at end “In the case of an applicant subject to a requirement of continuous residence under section 1427(a) or 1430(a) of this title, the application for naturalization may be filed up to 3 months before the date the applicant would first otherwise meet such continuous residence requirement.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/15">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(15)</ref>, (d)(12)(C), substituted “application” for “petition” in first sentence, and struck out “(1)” before “he shall have attained”, “and (2) he shall have first filed an application therefor at an office of the Service in the form and manner prescribed by the Attorney General” after “eighteen years”, and “petition for” after “An application for”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (c) to (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/12/F">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(12)(F)</ref>, added subsecs. (c) to (e) and struck out former subsecs. (c) to (e) which related to time to file, substitute filing place, and investigation into reasons for substitute filing place, respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (f), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/15">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(15)</ref>, (d)(12)(D), (E), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g), substituted “An alien over 18 years of age who is residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence may file with the Attorney General a declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States. Such a declaration shall be filed in duplicate and in a form prescribed by the Attorney General and shall be accompanied by an application prescribed and approved by the Attorney General.” for “Any alien over eighteen years of age who is residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence may, upon an application prescribed, filed with, and approved by the Service, make and file in duplicate in the office of the clerk of court, regardless of the alien’s place of residence in the United States, a signed declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States, in such form as the Attorney General shall prescribe.”, and substituted “an application” for “a petition” in last sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> struck out “and duly verified by two witnesses,” after “able to write,”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba6618d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba6618e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 305(d), (e) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 305(m) is effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba6618f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba66190-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba66191-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446"><num value="1446">§ 1446.</num><heading> Investigation of applicants; examination of applications</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66192-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Before a person may be naturalized, an employee of the Service, or of the United States designated by the Attorney General, shall conduct a personal investigation of the person applying for naturalization in the vicinity or vicinities in which such person has maintained his actual place of abode and in the vicinity or vicinities in which such person has been employed or has engaged in business or work for at least five years immediately preceding the filing of his application for naturalization. The Attorney General may, in his discretion, waive a personal investigation in an individual case or in such cases or classes of cases as may be designated by him.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66193-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct of examinations; authority of designees; record</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall designate employees of the Service to conduct examinations upon applications for naturalization. For such purposes any such employee so designated is authorized to take testimony concerning any matter touching or in any way affecting the admissibility of any applicant for naturalization, to administer oaths, including the oath of the applicant for naturalization, and to require by subpena the attendance and testimony of witnesses, including applicant, before such employee so designated and the production of relevant books, papers, and documents, and to that end may invoke the aid of any district court of the United States; and any such court may, in the event of neglect or refusal to respond to a subpena issued by any such employee so designated or refusal to testify before such employee so designated issue an order requiring such person to appear before such employee so designated, produce relevant books, papers, and documents if demanded, and testify; and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. The record of the examination authorized by this subsection shall be admissible as evidence in any hearing conducted by an immigration officer under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref>. Any such employee shall, at the examination, inform the applicant of the remedies available to the applicant under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447">section 1447 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66194-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Transmittal of record of examination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The record of the examination upon any application for naturalization may, in the discretion of the Attorney General be transmitted to the Attorney General and the determination with respect thereto of the employee designated to conduct such examination shall when made also be transmitted to the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66195-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination to grant or deny application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The employee designated to conduct any such examination shall make a determination as to whether the application should be granted or denied, with reasons therefor.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66196-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Withdrawal of application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">After an application for naturalization has been filed with the Attorney General, the applicant shall not be permitted to withdraw his application, except with the consent of the Attorney General. In cases where the Attorney General does not consent to the withdrawal of the application, the application shall be determined on its merits and a final order determination made accordingly. In cases where the applicant fails to prosecute his application, the application shall be decided on the merits unless the Attorney General dismisses it for lack of prosecution.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba66197-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1446/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Transfer of application</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An applicant for naturalization who moves from the district of the Service in the United States in which the application is pending may, at any time thereafter, request the Service to transfer the application to any district of the Service in the United States which may act on the application. The transfer shall not be made without the consent of the Attorney General. In the case of such a transfer, the proceedings on the application shall continue as though the application had originally been filed in the district of the Service to which the application is transferred.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba66198-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 335, <ref href="/us/stat/66/255">66 Stat. 255</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/c">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(c)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/aa">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(aa)</ref>, (bb), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV</ref>, §§ 401(c), 407(c)(16), (d)(13), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5038">104 Stat. 5038</ref>, 5041, 5043; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/f">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(f)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba66199-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba6619a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba6619b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “district court” for “District Court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/13/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(13)(A)</ref>, substituted “Investigation of applicants; examination of applications” for “Investigation of petitioners” in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/16">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(16)</ref>, (d)(13)(B), substituted “Before a person may be naturalized” for “At any time prior to the holding of the final hearing on a petition for naturalization provided for by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref>”, “applying” for “petitioning”, and “application” for “petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/16">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(16)</ref>, (d)(13)(C), substituted “applications” for “petitions” and “applicant” for “petitioner” wherever appearing, struck out “preliminary” before “examinations” and before “examination”, struck out “to any naturalization court and to make recommendations thereon to such court” before period at end of first sentence, substituted “any District Court of the United States” for “any court exercising naturalization jurisdiction as specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>”, and substituted “hearing conducted by an immigration officer under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a">section 1447(a) of this title</ref>” for “final hearing conducted by a naturalization court designated in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s401/c">Pub. L. 101–649, § 401(c)</ref>, inserted at end “Any such employee shall, at the examination, inform the petitioner of the remedies available to the petitioner under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1447">section 1447 of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/16">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(16)</ref>, (d)(13)(D), struck out “preliminary” before “examination” wherever appearing, and substituted “determination” for “recommendation” and “application” for “petition”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (d) to (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/13/E">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(13)(E)</ref>, amended subsecs. (d) to (f) generally, substituting provisions relating to determinations, withdrawal of application, and transfer of application, for provisions relating to recommendations, withdrawal of petition, and transfer of petition, respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/aa">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(aa)</ref>, substituted “approves” for “approve” in fourth sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/bb">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(bb)</ref>, struck out before period at end “, except that the court to which the petition is transferred may in its discretion, require the production of two credible United States citizen witnesses to testify as to the petitioner’s qualifications for naturalization since the date of such transfer”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/c/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(c)(1)</ref>, struck out “and the oaths of petitioner’s witnesses to the petition for naturalization” after “oath of the petitioner for naturalization”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/c/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(c)(2)</ref>, (3), redesignated subsec. (i) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which required affidavits of at least two credible witnesses, citizens of the United States, concerning the residency and the good moral character, etc., of the petitioner.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/c/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(c)(2)</ref>, struck out subsec. (g) which related to proof of residence at the hearing on the petition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/c/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(c)(2)</ref>, struck out subsec. (h) which related to satisfactory evidence as to good moral character, etc., at the hearing on the petition.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/c/3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(c)(3)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (i) as (f).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba6619c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba6619d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba6619e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba6619f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661a0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Criminal Background Checks</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tI">Pub. L. 105–119, title I</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2448">111 Stat. 2448</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/119/tI">“That during fiscal year 1998 and each fiscal year thereafter, none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be used to complete adjudication of an application for naturalization unless the Immigration and Naturalization Service has received confirmation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation that a full criminal background check has been completed, except for those exempted by regulation as of <date date="1997-01-01">January 1, 1997</date>”.</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba661a1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1447"><num value="1447">§ 1447.</num><heading> Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661a2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1447/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Request for hearing before immigration officer</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If, after an examination under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1446">section 1446 of this title</ref>, an application for naturalization is denied, the applicant may request a hearing before an immigration officer.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661a3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1447/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Request for hearing before district court</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If there is a failure to make a determination under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1446">section 1446 of this title</ref> before the end of the 120-day period after the date on which the examination is conducted under such section, the applicant may apply to the United States district court for the district in which the applicant resides for a hearing on the matter. Such court has jurisdiction over the matter and may either determine the matter or remand the matter, with appropriate instructions, to the Service to determine the matter.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661a4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1447/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Appearance of Attorney General</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall have the right to appear before any immigration officer in any naturalization proceedings for the purpose of cross-examining the applicant and the witnesses produced in support of the application concerning any matter touching or in any way affecting the applicant’s right to admission to citizenship, and shall have the right to call witnesses, including the applicant, produce evidence, and be heard in opposition to, or in favor of the granting of any application in naturalization proceedings.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661a5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1447/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Subpena of witnesses</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The immigration officer shall, if the applicant requests it at the time of filing the request for the hearing, issue a subpena for the witnesses named by such applicant to appear upon the day set for the hearing, but in case such witnesses cannot be produced upon the hearing other witnesses may be summoned upon notice to the Attorney General, in such manner and at such time as the Attorney General may by regulation prescribe. Such subpenas may be enforced in the same manner as subpenas under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1446/b">section 1446(b) of this title</ref> may be enforced.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661a6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1447/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Change of name</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be lawful at the time and as a part of the administration by a court of the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> for the court, in its discretion, upon the bona fide prayer of the applicant included in an appropriate petition to the court, to make a decree changing the name of said person, and the certificate of naturalization shall be issued in accordance therewith.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba661a7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 336, <ref href="/us/stat/66/257">66 Stat. 257</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/91/136">Pub. L. 91–136</ref>, <date date="1969-12-05">Dec. 5, 1969</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/83/283">83 Stat. 283</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/d">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(d)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/cc">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(cc)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/17">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(17)</ref>, (d)(14), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>, 5044; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/g">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(g)</ref>, (h), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba661a8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba661a9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba661aa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsecs. (d), (e). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/g">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(g)</ref>, (h), amended <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/14/D/i">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(14)(D)(i)</ref>, (E)(ii), respectively. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/14/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(14)(A)</ref>, amended section catchline generally.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (a), (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/14/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(14)(B)</ref>, amended subsecs. (a) and (b) generally, substituting provisions relating to requests for hearing upon denial of application and failure to make determination, for provisions relating to holding of hearing in open court and exceptions to same, respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/17">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(17)</ref>, (d)(14)(C), substituted “immigration officer” for “court” and references to applicant, applicant’s, and application for references to petitioner, petitioner’s, and petition wherever appearing.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/14/D/i">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(14)(D)(i)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/g">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(g)</ref>, substituted “immigration officer shall, if the applicant requests it at the time of filing the request for the hearing” for “clerk of court shall, if the petitioner requests it at the time for filing the petition for naturalization”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/17">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(17)</ref>, (d)(14)(D)(ii), (iii), substituted “applicant” for “petitioner”, struck out “final” before “hearing” wherever appearing, and inserted at end “Such subpenas may be enforced in the same manner as subpenas under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1446/b">section 1446(b) of this title</ref> may be enforced.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/14/E/i">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(14)(E)(i)</ref>, substituted “administration by a court of the oath of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref>” for “naturalization of any person,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/14/E/ii">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(14)(E)(ii)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/h">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(h)</ref>, substituted “included in an appropriate petition to the court” for “included in the petition for naturalization of such person”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/17">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(17)</ref>, substituted “applicant” for “petitioner”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/d/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(d)(1)</ref>, struck out “and the witnesses” after “such petition the petitioner”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/d/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(d)(1)</ref>, struck out “and the witnesses” after “examination of the petitioner” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/d/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(d)(2)</ref>, (3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which prescribed a waiting period of thirty days after the filing of a petition for naturalization for the holding of a final hearing and permitted waiver of such period by the Attorney General if he determined that a waiver was in the public interest.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/3">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(3)</ref>, (4), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d) and struck out provision permitting the substitution of witnesses if after the petition is filed any of the verifying witnesses appear to be not competent, provided the petitioner acted in good faith in producing such witness. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/d/4">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(d)(4)</ref>, (5), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s15/d/5">Pub. L. 97–116, § 15(d)(5)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1969—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/91/136">Pub. L. 91–136</ref> struck out requirement that Attorney General, as a prerequisite to waiver of the waiting period, make an affirmative finding that such waiver will promote the security of the United States, and further struck out the provision prohibiting the acquisition of citizenship by final oath within 60 days preceding a general election and prior to the tenth day following such election.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba661ab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661ac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661ad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661ae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba661af-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1448"><num value="1448">§ 1448.</num><heading> Oath of renunciation and allegiance</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661b0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Public ceremony</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person who has applied for naturalization shall, in order to be and before being admitted to citizenship, take in a public ceremony before the Attorney General or a court with jurisdiction under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref> an oath (1) to support the Constitution of the United States; (2) to renounce and abjure absolutely and entirely all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which the applicant was before a subject or citizen; (3) to support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; (4) to bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and (5)(A) to bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law, or (B) to perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law, or (C) to perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law. Any such person shall be required to take an oath containing the substance of clauses (1) to (5) of the preceding sentence, except that a person who shows by clear and convincing evidence to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that he is opposed to the bearing of arms in the Armed Forces of the United States by reason of religious training and belief shall be required to take an oath containing the substance of clauses (1) to (4) and clauses (5)(B) and (5)(C) of this subsection, and a person who shows by clear and convincing evidence to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that he is opposed to any type of service in the Armed Forces of the United States by reason of religious training and belief shall be required to take an oath containing the substance of said clauses (1) to (4) and clause (5)(C). The term “religious training and belief” as used in this section shall mean an individual’s belief in a relation to a Supreme Being involving duties superior to those arising from any human relation, but does not include essentially political, sociological, or philosophical views or a merely personal moral code. In the case of the naturalization of a child under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1433">section 1433 of this title</ref> the Attorney General may waive the taking of the oath if in the opinion of the Attorney General the child is unable to understand its meaning. The Attorney General may waive the taking of the oath by a person if in the opinion of the Attorney General the person is unable to understand, or to communicate an understanding of, its meaning because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. If the Attorney General waives the taking of the oath by a person under the preceding sentence, the person shall be considered to have met the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a/3">section 1427(a)(3) of this title</ref> with respect to attachment to the principles of the Constitution and well disposition to the good order and happiness of the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661b1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1448/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Hereditary titles or orders of nobility</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In case the person applying for naturalization has borne any hereditary title, or has been of any of the orders of nobility in any foreign state, the applicant shall in addition to complying with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, make under oath in the same public ceremony in which the oath of allegiance is administered, an express renunciation of such title or order of nobility, and such renunciation shall be recorded as a part of such proceedings.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661b2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1448/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Expedited judicial oath administration ceremony</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref>, an individual may be granted an expedited judicial oath administration ceremony or administrative naturalization by the Attorney General upon demonstrating sufficient cause. In determining whether to grant an expedited judicial oath administration ceremony, a court shall consider special circumstances (such as serious illness of the applicant or a member of the applicant’s immediate family, permanent disability sufficiently incapacitating as to prevent the applicant’s personal appearance at the scheduled ceremony, developmental disability or advanced age, or exigent circumstances relating to travel or employment). If an expedited judicial oath administration ceremony is impracticable, the court shall refer such individual to the Attorney General who may provide for immediate administrative naturalization.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661b3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1448/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules and regulations</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall prescribe rules and procedures to ensure that the ceremonies conducted by the Attorney General for the administration of oaths of allegiance under this section are public, conducted frequently and at regular intervals, and are in keeping with the dignity of the occasion.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba661b4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 337, <ref href="/us/stat/66/258">66 Stat. 258</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18</ref>(<i>o</i>), <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/18">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(18)</ref>, (d)(15), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>, 5044; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s102/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, title I, § 102(b)(2)</ref>, title III, § 305(i), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1736">105 Stat. 1736</ref>, 1750; <ref href="/us/pl/106/448/s1">Pub. L. 106–448, § 1</ref>, <date date="2000-11-06">Nov. 6, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1939">114 Stat. 1939</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba661b5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba661b6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba661b7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2000—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/106/448">Pub. L. 106–448</ref> inserted at end “The Attorney General may waive the taking of the oath by a person if in the opinion of the Attorney General the person is unable to understand, or to communicate an understanding of, its meaning because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. If the Attorney General waives the taking of the oath by a person under the preceding sentence, the person shall be considered to have met the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1427/a/3">section 1427(a)(3) of this title</ref> with respect to attachment to the principles of the Constitution and well disposition to the good order and happiness of the United States.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(b)(2)</ref>, amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) read as follows: “If the applicant is prevented by sickness or other disability from attending a public ceremony, the oath required to be taken by subsection (a) of this section may be taken at such place as the Attorney General may designate under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445/e">section 1445(e) of this title</ref>.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/i">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(i)</ref>, struck out “before” after “may be taken”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/18">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(18)</ref>, (d)(15)(A), substituted “applied” for “petitioned” and “applicant” for “petitioner” in first sentence, “in a public ceremony before the Attorney General or a court with jurisdiction under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b">section 1421(b) of this title</ref>” for “in open court”, “Attorney General” for “naturalization court” wherever appearing in second and fourth sentences, and “Attorney General” for “court” before “the child” in fourth sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/18">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(18)</ref>, (d)(15)(B), substituted “applying” for “petitioning”, “applicant” for “petitioner”, and “in the same public ceremony in which the oath of allegiance is administered” for “in open court in the court in which the petition for naturalization is made”, and struck out “in the court” after “shall be recorded”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/18">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(18)</ref>, (d)(15)(C), substituted “applicant” for “petitioner”, “attending a public ceremony” for “being in open court”, and “at such place as the Attorney General may designate under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1445/e">section 1445(e) of this title</ref>” for “a judge of the court at such place as may be designated by the court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/15/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(15)(D)</ref>, added subsec. (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “section 1433” for “section 1433 or 1434”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba661b8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661b9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/106/448/s2">Pub. L. 106–448, § 2</ref>, <date date="2000-11-06">Nov. 6, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1939">114 Stat. 1939</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/448/s2">“The amendment made by section 1 [amending this section] shall apply to persons applying for naturalization before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2000-11-06">Nov. 6, 2000</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661ba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/2">section 102(b)(2) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective 30 days after <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/c">section 102(c) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/i">section 305(i) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661bb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661bc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661bd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Demonstration Projects To Provide for Administration of Oath of Allegiance</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s647">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 647</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-710">110 Stat. 3009–710</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s647"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall make available funds under this section, in each of fiscal years 1997 through 2001, to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization or to other public or private nonprofit entities to support demonstration projects under this section at 10 sites throughout the United States. Each such project shall be designed to provide for the administration of the oath of allegiance under section 337(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">8 U.S.C. 1448(a)</ref>] on a business day around Independence Day to approximately 500 people whose application for naturalization has been approved. Each project shall provide for appropriate outreach and ceremonial and celebratory activities.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Selection of Sites</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall, in the Attorney General’s discretion, select diverse locations for sites on the basis of the number of naturalization applicants living in proximity to each site and the degree of local community participation and support in the project to be held at the site. Not more than 2 sites may be located in the same State. The Attorney General shall consider changing the sites selected from year to year.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Amounts Available; Use of Funds.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount made available under this section with respect to any single site for a year shall not exceed $5,000.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds made available under this section may be used only to cover expenses incurred in carrying out oath administration ceremonies at the demonstration sites under subsection (a), including expenses for—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> cost of personnel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (including travel and overtime expenses);</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> rental of space; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> costs of printing appropriate brochures and other information about the ceremonies.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds that are otherwise available to the Immigration and Naturalization Service to carry out naturalization activities shall be available, to the extent provided in appropriation Acts, to carry out this section.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an entity other than the Immigration and Naturalization Service seeking to conduct a demonstration project under this section, no amounts may be made available to the entity under this section unless an appropriate application has been made to, and approved by, the Attorney General, in a form and manner specified by the Attorney General.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba661be-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1448a"><num value="1448a">§ 1448a.</num><heading> Address to newly naturalized citizens</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Either at the time of the rendition of the decree of naturalization or at such other time as the judge may fix, the judge or someone designated by him shall address the newly naturalized citizen upon the form and genius of our Government and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship; it being the intent and purpose of this section to enlist the aid of the judiciary, in cooperation with civil and educational authorities, and patriotic organizations in a continuous effort to dignify and emphasize the significance of citizenship.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba661bf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-02-29/ch49/s2">Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/10">66 Stat. 10</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba661c0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba661c1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7ba661c2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was not enacted as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act which comprises this chapter.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was previously classified to section 154 of former Title 36, Patriotic Societies and Observances.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id7ba661c3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Similar provisions were contained in <ref href="/us/act/1940-05-03/ch183/s2">act May 3, 1940, ch. 183, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/178">54 Stat. 178</ref>, which was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s727a">section 727a of this title</ref> prior to repeal by act <date date="1952-02-29">Feb. 29, 1952</date>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba661c4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1449"><num value="1449">§ 1449.</num><heading> Certificate of naturalization; contents</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person admitted to citizenship in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter shall be entitled upon such admission to receive from the Attorney General a certificate of naturalization, which shall contain substantially the following information: Number of application for naturalization; number of certificate of naturalization; date of naturalization; name, signature, place of residence, autographed photograph, and personal description of the naturalized person, including age, sex, marital status, and country of former nationality; location of the district office of the Service in which the application was filed and the title, authority, and location of the official or court administering the oath of allegiance; statement that the Attorney General, having found that the applicant had complied in all respects with all of the applicable provisions of the naturalization laws of the United States, and was entitled to be admitted a citizen of the United States of America, thereupon ordered that the applicant be admitted as a citizen of the United States of America; attestation of an immigration officer; and the seal of the Department of Justice.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba661c5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 338, <ref href="/us/stat/66/259">66 Stat. 259</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/19">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(19)</ref>, (d)(16), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>, 5045; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/j">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(j)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s104/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 104(a)</ref>, title II, § 219(z)(3), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4308">108 Stat. 4308</ref>, 4318.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba661c6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba661c7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba661c8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/3">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(3)</ref>, repealed <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/j/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(j)(1)</ref>. See 1991 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s104/a">Pub. L. 103–416, § 104(a)</ref>, struck out “intends to reside permanently in the United States, except in cases falling within the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1435/a">section 1435(a) of this title</ref>,” before “had complied in”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—<ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/j/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(j)(2)</ref>, substituted “district” for “District” before “office of the Service”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/j/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(j)(1)</ref>, which made a technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/16/C">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(16)(C)</ref>, which was unnecessary because the language sought to be corrected was already correct in <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> (see 1990 Amendment note below) was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/z/3">Pub. L. 103–416, § 219(z)(3)</ref>. See Construction of 1994 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> substituted “application” for “petition” and “applicant” for “petitioner” in two places, struck out “by a naturalization court” after “citizenship”, and substituted “the Attorney General” for “the clerk of such court”, “location of the District office of the Service in which the application was filed and the title, authority, and location of the official or court administering the oath of allegiance” for “title, venue, and location of the naturalization court”, “the Attorney General” for “the court”, and “of an immigration officer; and the seal of the Department of Justice” for “of the clerk of the naturalization court; and seal of the court”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba661c9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661ca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s104/e">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 104(e)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4308">108 Stat. 4308</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s104/e">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to persons admitted to citizenship on or after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 219(z)(3) is effective as if included in the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991, <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661cb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661cc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Construction of 1994 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/3">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(z)(3)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/z/3">“paragraph (1) of section 305(j) of such Act [<ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, amending <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/16/C">section 407(d)(16)(C) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>] is repealed (and section 407(d)(16)(C) of the Immigration Act of 1990 [<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, amending this section] shall read as if such paragraph had not been enacted)”.</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661cd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba661ce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450"><num value="1450">§ 1450.</num><heading> Functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba661cf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The clerk of each court that administers oaths of allegiance under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448">section 1448 of this title</ref> shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba661d0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> deliver to each person administered the oath of allegiance by the court pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1448/a">section 1448(a) of this title</ref> the certificate of naturalization prepared by the Attorney General pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421/b/2/A/ii">section 1421(b)(2)(A)(ii) of this title</ref>,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba661d1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> forward to the Attorney General a list of applicants actually taking the oath at each scheduled ceremony and information concerning each person to whom such an oath is administered by the court, within 30 days after the close of the month in which the oath was administered,</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba661d2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> forward to the Attorney General certified copies of such other proceedings and orders instituted in or issued out of the court affecting or relating to the naturalization of persons as may be required from time to time by the Attorney General, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba661d3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> be responsible for all blank certificates of naturalization received by them from time to time from the Attorney General and shall account to the Attorney General for them whenever required to do so.</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">No certificate of naturalization received by any clerk of court which may be defaced or injured in such manner as to prevent its use as herein provided shall in any case be destroyed, but such certificates shall be returned to the Attorney General.</continuation> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba661d4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1450/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Each district office of the Service in the United States shall maintain, in chronological order, indexed, and consecutively numbered, as part of its permanent records, all declarations of intention and applications for naturalization filed with the office.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba661d5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 339, <ref href="/us/stat/66/259">66 Stat. 259</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/d/17">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(d)(17)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5045">104 Stat. 5045</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s102/b/1">Pub. L. 102–232, title I, § 102(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1735">105 Stat. 1735</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba661d6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba661d7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba661d8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/1/F">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(b)(1)(F)</ref>, inserted sentence at end relating to return of defaced or injured certificates of naturalization to Attorney General.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/1/A">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(b)(1)(A)</ref>, added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “issue to each person to whom such an oath is administered a document evidencing that such an oath was administered,”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/1/B">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(b)(1)(B)</ref>, inserted “a list of applicants actually taking the oath at each scheduled ceremony and” after “Attorney General”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/1/C">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(b)(1)(C)</ref>–(E), added par. (4), redesignated former par. (4) as (3) and substituted “, and” for period at end, and struck out former par. (3) which directed clerk to make and keep on file evidence for each document issued.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—<ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization, for provisions relating to functions and duties of clerks of naturalization courts.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba661d9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661da-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective 30 days after <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/c">section 102(c) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba661db-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref> not applicable to functions and duties respecting petitions filed before <date date="1991-10-01">Oct. 1, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s408/c">section 408(c) of Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba661dc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba661dd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451"><num value="1451">§ 1451.</num><heading> Revocation of naturalization</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661de-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Concealment of material evidence; refusal to testify</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be the duty of the United States attorneys for the respective districts, upon affidavit showing good cause therefor, to institute proceedings in any district court of the United States in the judicial district in which the naturalized citizen may reside at the time of bringing suit, for the purpose of revoking and setting aside the order admitting such person to citizenship and canceling the certificate of naturalization on the ground that such order and certificate of naturalization were illegally procured or were procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation, and such revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such person to citizenship and such canceling of certificate of naturalization shall be effective as of the original date of the order and certificate, respectively: <i>Provided</i>, That refusal on the part of a naturalized citizen within a period of ten years following his naturalization to testify as a witness in any proceeding before a congressional committee concerning his subversive activities, in a case where such person has been convicted of contempt for such refusal, shall be held to constitute a ground for revocation of such person’s naturalization under this subsection as having been procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. If the naturalized citizen does not reside in any judicial district in the United States at the time of bringing such suit, the proceedings may be instituted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or in the United States district court in the judicial district in which such person last had his residence.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661df-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to party</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The party to whom was granted the naturalization alleged to have been illegally procured or procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation shall, in any such proceedings under subsection (a) of this section, have sixty days’ personal notice, unless waived by such party, in which to make answers to the petition of the United States; and if such naturalized person be absent from the United States or from the judicial district in which such person last had his residence, such notice shall be given either by personal service upon him or by publication in the manner provided for the service of summons by publication or upon absentees by the laws of the State or the place where such suit is brought.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba661e0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Membership in certain organizations; prima facie evidence</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If a person who shall have been naturalized after <date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date> shall within five years next following such naturalization become a member of or affiliated with any organization, membership in or affiliation with which at the time of naturalization would have precluded such person from naturalization under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1424">section 1424 of this title</ref>, it shall be considered prima facie evidence that such person was not attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and was not well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States at the time of naturalization, and, in the absence of countervailing evidence, it shall be sufficient in the proper proceeding to authorize the revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such person to citizenship and the cancellation of the certificate of naturalization as having been obtained by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation, and such revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such person to citizenship and such canceling of certificate of naturalization shall be effective as of the original date of the order and certificate, respectively.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability to citizenship through naturalization of parent or spouse</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any person who claims United States citizenship through the naturalization of a parent or spouse in whose case there is a revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such parent or spouse to citizenship under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section on the ground that the order and certificate of naturalization were procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation shall be deemed to have lost and to lose his citizenship and any right or privilege of citizenship which he may have, now has, or may hereafter acquire under and by virtue of such naturalization of such parent or spouse, regardless of whether such person is residing within or without the United States at the time of the revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such parent or spouse to citizenship. Any person who claims United States citizenship through the naturalization of a parent or spouse in whose case there is a revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such parent or spouse to citizenship and the cancellation of the certificate of naturalization under the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, or under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440/c">section 1440(c) of this title</ref> on any ground other than that the order and certificate of naturalization were procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation, shall be deemed to have lost and to lose his citizenship and any right or privilege of citizenship which would have been enjoyed by such person had there not been a revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such parent or spouse to citizenship and the cancellation of the certificate of naturalization, unless such person is residing in the United States at the time of the revocation and setting aside of the order admitting such parent or spouse to citizenship and the cancellation of the certificate of naturalization.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Citizenship unlawfully procured</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">When a person shall be convicted under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1425">section 1425 of title 18</ref> of knowingly procuring naturalization in violation of law, the court in which such conviction is had shall thereupon revoke, set aside, and declare void the final order admitting such person to citizenship, and shall declare the certificate of naturalization of such person to be canceled. Jurisdiction is conferred on the courts having jurisdiction of the trial of such offense to make such adjudication.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Cancellation of certificate of naturalization</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Whenever an order admitting an alien to citizenship shall be revoked and set aside or a certificate of naturalization shall be canceled, or both, as provided in this section, the court in which such judgment or decree is rendered shall make an order canceling such certificate and shall send a certified copy of such order to the Attorney General. The clerk of court shall transmit a copy of such order and judgment to the Attorney General. A person holding a certificate of naturalization or citizenship which has been canceled as provided by this section shall upon notice by the court by which the decree of cancellation was made, or by the Attorney General, surrender the same to the Attorney General.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability to certificates of naturalization and citizenship</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The provisions of this section shall apply not only to any naturalization granted and to certificates of naturalization and citizenship issued under the provisions of this subchapter, but to any naturalization heretofore granted by any court, and to all certificates of naturalization and citizenship which may have been issued heretofore by any court or by the Commissioner based upon naturalization granted by any court, or by a designated representative of the Commissioner under the provisions of section 702 of the Nationality Act of 1940, as amended, or by such designated representative under any other act.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1451/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Power to correct, reopen, alter, modify, or vacate order</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing contained in this section shall be regarded as limiting, denying, or restricting the power of the Attorney General to correct, reopen, alter, modify, or vacate an order naturalizing the person.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba8abd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 340, <ref href="/us/stat/66/260">66 Stat. 260</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1263/s18">Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, § 18</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1232">68 Stat. 1232</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s18">Pub. L. 87–301, § 18</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/656">75 Stat. 656</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s17">Pub. L. 99–653, § 17</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3658">100 Stat. 3658</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/dd">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(dd)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/d/18">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(d)(18)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5046">104 Stat. 5046</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/k">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(k)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s104/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 104(b)</ref>, (c), <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4308">108 Stat. 4308</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8abd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba8abd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba8abd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 702 of the Nationality Act of 1940, as amended, referred to in subsec. (g), which was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1002">section 1002 of this title</ref>, was repealed by section 403(a)(42) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1440">section 1440 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba8abda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> redesignated subsec. (e) as (d) and substituted “subsection (c)” for “subsections (c) or (d)”, and struck out former subsec. (d) which related to revocation of naturalization of persons who, within one year of naturalization, have taken permanent residence in country of their nativity or in any other foreign country.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (e) to (i). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s104/c/1">Pub. L. 103–416, § 104(c)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsecs. (f) to (i) as (e) to (h), respectively. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/k/1">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(k)(1)</ref>, substituted “district court” for “District Court” in first sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305/k/2">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305(k)(2)</ref>, substituted “clerk of court” for “clerk of the court” in second sentence.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/18/A">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(18)(A)</ref>, substituted “in any District Court of the United States” for “in any court specified in subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/18/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(18)(B)</ref>, (C), amended second sentence generally and struck out third sentence. Prior to amendment, second and third sentences read as follows: “In case such certificate was not originally issued by the court making such order, it shall direct the clerk of court in which the order is revoked and set aside to transmit a copy of such order and judgment to the court out of which such certificate of naturalization shall have been originally issued. It shall thereupon be the duty of the clerk of the court receiving such certified copy of the order and judgment of the court to enter the same of record and to cancel such original certificate of naturalization, if there be any, upon the records and to notify the Attorney General of the entry of such order and of such cancellation.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/18/D">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(18)(D)</ref>, substituted “the Attorney General to correct, reopen, alter, modify, or vacate an order naturalizing the person” for “any naturalization court, by or in which a person has been naturalized, to correct, reopen, alter, modify, or vacate its judgment or decree naturalizing such person, during the term of such court or within the time prescribed by the rules of procedure or statutes governing the jurisdiction of the court to take such action”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/dd/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(dd)(1)</ref>, substituted “<date date="1952-12-24">December 24, 1952</date>” for “the effective date of this chapter”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (e) to (j). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/dd/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(dd)(2)</ref>, (3), redesignated former subsecs. (f) to (j) as (e) to (i), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (e) which read as follows: “The revocation and setting aside of the order admitting any person to citizenship and canceling his certificate of naturalization under the provisions of subsection (a) of section 338 of the Nationality Act of 1940 shall not, where such action takes place after the effective date of this chapter, result in the loss of citizenship or any right or privilege of citizenship which would have been derived by or been available to a wife or minor child of the naturalized person had such naturalization not been revoked: <i>Provided</i>, That this subsection shall not apply in any case in which the revocation and setting aside of the order was the result of actual fraud.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> substituted “one year” for “five years”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s18/a">Pub. L. 87–301, § 18(a)</ref>, inserted “were illegally procured or” after “that such order and certificate of naturalization”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s18/b">Pub. L. 87–301, § 18(b)</ref>, inserted “illegally procured or” before “procured by concealment”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1954—Subsec. (a). Act <date date="1954-09-03">Sept. 3, 1954</date>, substituted “United States attorneys” for “United States district attorneys”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8abdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8abdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8abdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/f">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(f)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">“The amendment made by section 17 [amending this section] shall not apply to individuals who have taken up permanent residence outside the United States before <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8abde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8abdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1452"><num value="1452">§ 1452.</num><heading> Certificates of citizenship or U.S. non-citizen national status; procedure</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abe0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1452/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to Attorney General for certificate of citizenship; proof; oath of allegiance</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person who claims to have derived United States citizenship through the naturalization of a parent or through the naturalization or citizenship of a husband, or who is a citizen of the United States by virtue of the provisions of section 1993 of the United States Revised Statutes, or of section 1993 of the United States Revised Statutes, as amended by <ref href="/us/act/1934-05-24/s1">section 1 of the Act of May 24, 1934</ref> (<ref href="/us/stat/48/797">48 Stat. 797</ref>), or who is a citizen of the United States by virtue of the provisions of subsection (c), (d), (e), (g), or (i) of section 201 of the Nationality Act of 1940, as amended (<ref href="/us/stat/54/1138">54 Stat. 1138</ref>), or of the Act of <date date="1934-05-07">May 7, 1934</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/48/667">48 Stat. 667</ref>), or of paragraph (c), (d), (e), or (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401">section 1401 of this title</ref>, or under the provisions of the Act of <date date="1937-08-04">August 4, 1937</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/50/558">50 Stat. 558</ref>), or under the provisions of section 203 or 205 of the Nationality Act of 1940 (<ref href="/us/stat/54/1139">54 Stat. 1139</ref>), or under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1403">section 1403 of this title</ref>, may apply to the Attorney General for a certificate of citizenship. Upon proof to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the applicant is a citizen, and that the applicant’s alleged citizenship was derived as claimed, or acquired, as the case may be, and upon taking and subscribing before a member of the Service within the United States to the oath of allegiance required by this chapter of an applicant for naturalization, such individual shall be furnished by the Attorney General with a certificate of citizenship, but only if such individual is at the time within the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7ba8abe1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1452/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Application to Secretary of State for certificate of non-citizen national status; proof; oath of allegiance</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person who claims to be a national, but not a citizen, of the United States may apply to the Secretary of State for a certificate of non-citizen national status. Upon—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8abe2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1452/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> proof to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that the applicant is a national, but not a citizen, of the United States, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8abe3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1452/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> in the case of such a person born outside of the United States or its outlying possessions, taking and subscribing, before an immigration officer within the United States or its outlying possessions, to the oath of allegiance required by this chapter of a petitioner for naturalization,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the individual shall be furnished by the Secretary of State with a certificate of non-citizen national status, but only if the individual is at the time within the United States or its outlying possessions.</continuation> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba8abe4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 341, <ref href="/us/stat/66/263">66 Stat. 263</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/p">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(p)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s16/a">Pub. L. 99–396, § 16(a)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/843">100 Stat. 843</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s22">Pub. L. 99–653, § 22</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3658">100 Stat. 3658</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/q">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(q)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m/8">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)(8)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s102/b">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 102(b)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4307">108 Stat. 4307</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8abe5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba8abe6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba8abe7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1993 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), which was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s6">section 6 of this title</ref>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Nationality Act of 1940, referred to in subsec. (a), is <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1137">54 Stat. 1137</ref>, as amended. Sections 201, 203, and 205 of the Nationality Act of 1940, which were classified to sections 601, 603, and 605, respectively, of this title, were repealed by section 403(a)(42) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Act <date date="1934-05-07">May 7, 1934</date> (<ref href="/us/stat/48/667">48 Stat. 667</ref>), referred to in subsec. (a), which was classified to sections 3b and 3c of this title, was omitted from the Code.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Act <date date="1937-08-04">Aug. 4, 1937</date>, referred to in subsec. (a), which was classified to sections 5d and 5e of this title, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1940-10-14/ch876/tI">act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I</ref>, subch. V, § 504, <ref href="/us/stat/54/1172">54 Stat. 1172</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba8abe8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> struck out subsec. (c) which related to application to Attorney General for certificate of citizenship for adopted child.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> substituted “an applicant” for “a petitioner”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s16/a/1">Pub. L. 99–396, § 16(a)(1)</ref>, inserted reference to certificates of non-citizen national status in section catchline.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (a), (b). <ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s16/a/2">Pub. L. 99–396, § 16(a)(2)</ref>, (3), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—<ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “(c), (d), (e), or (g) of section 1401” for “(3), (4), (5), or (7) of section 1401(a)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8abe9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8abea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective on the first day of the first month beginning more than 120 days after <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s102/d">section 102(d) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under section 1433 of this act.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8abeb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tIII/s305/m">Pub. L. 102–232, title III, § 305(m)</ref>, <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1750">105 Stat. 1750</ref>, provided that the amendment made by section 305(m) is effective as if included in section 407(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8abec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8abed-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8abee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8abef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Certificates of Non-Citizen National Status; $35 Limit on Fees for Processing Applications Filed Before End of Fiscal Year 1987</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/396/s16/c">Pub. L. 99–396, § 16(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-08-27">Aug. 27, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/843">100 Stat. 843</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/396/s16/c">“The Secretary of State may not impose a fee exceeding $35 for the processing of an application for a certificate of non-citizen national status under section 341(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1452/b">8 U.S.C. 1452(b)</ref>] filed before the end of fiscal year 1987.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8abf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1453"><num value="1453">§ 1453.</num><heading> Cancellation of certificates issued by Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; action not to affect citizenship status</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General is authorized to cancel any certificate of citizenship, certificate of naturalization, copy of a declaration of intention, or other certificate, document or record heretofore issued or made by the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner or hereafter made by the Attorney General if it shall appear to the Attorney General’s satisfaction that such document or record was illegally or fraudulently obtained from, or was created through illegality or by fraud practiced upon, him or the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; but the person for or to whom such document or record has been issued or made shall be given at such person’s last-known place of address written notice of the intention to cancel such document or record with the reasons therefor and shall be given at least sixty days in which to show cause why such document or record should not be canceled. The cancellation under this section of any document purporting to show the citizenship status of the person to whom it was issued shall affect only the document and not the citizenship status of the person in whose name the document was issued.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba8abf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 342, <ref href="/us/stat/66/263">66 Stat. 263</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8abf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8abf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7ba8abf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 180 days after <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, see section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8abf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8abf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1454"><num value="1454">§ 1454.</num><heading> Documents and copies issued by Attorney General</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8abf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1454/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> If any certificate of naturalization or citizenship issued to any citizen or any declaration of intention furnished to any declarant is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, the citizen or declarant may make application to the Attorney General for a new certificate or declaration. If the Attorney General finds that the certificate or declaration is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, he shall issue to the applicant a new certificate or declaration. If the certificate or declaration has been mutilated, it shall be surrendered to the Attorney General before the applicant may receive such new certificate or declaration. If the certificate or declaration has been lost, the applicant or any other person who shall have, or may come into possession of it is required to surrender it to the Attorney General.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8abf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1454/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The Attorney General shall issue for any naturalized citizen, on such citizen’s application therefor, a special certificate of naturalization for use by such citizen only for the purpose of obtaining recognition as a citizen of the United States by a foreign state. Such certificate when issued shall be furnished to the Secretary of State for transmission to the proper authority in such foreign state.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8abf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1454/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> If the name of any naturalized citizen has, subsequent to naturalization, been changed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction, or by marriage, the citizen may make application for a new certificate of naturalization in the new name of such citizen. If the Attorney General finds the name of the applicant to have been changed as claimed, the Attorney General shall issue to the applicant a new certificate and shall notify the naturalization court of such action.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8abfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1454/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> The Attorney General is authorized to make and issue certifications of any part of the naturalization records of any court, or of any certificate of naturalization or citizenship, for use in complying with any statute, State or Federal, or in any judicial proceeding. No such certification shall be made by any clerk of court except upon order of the court.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba8abfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 343, <ref href="/us/stat/66/263">66 Stat. 263</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/ee">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(ee)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8abfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba8abfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba8abfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> redesignated subsecs. (b) to (e) as (a) to (d), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “A person who claims to have been naturalized in the United States under section 323 of the Nationality Act of 1940 may make application to the Attorney General for a certificate of naturalization. Upon proof to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the applicant is a citizen and that he has been naturalized as claimed in the application, such individual shall be furnished a certificate of naturalization by the Attorney General, but only if the applicant is at the time within the United States.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8abff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455"><num value="1455">§ 1455.</num><heading> Fiscal provisions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall charge, collect, and account for fees prescribed by the Attorney General pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s9701">section 9701 of title 31</ref> for the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Making, filing, and docketing an application for naturalization, including the hearing on such application, if such hearing be held, and a certificate of naturalization, if the issuance of such certificate is authorized by the Attorney General.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Receiving and filing a declaration of intention, and issuing a duplicate thereof.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter or any other law, no fee shall be charged or collected for an application for declaration of intention or a certificate of naturalization in lieu of a declaration or a certificate alleged to have been lost, mutilated, or destroyed, submitted by a person who was a member of the military or naval forces of the United States at any time after <date date="1898-04-20">April 20, 1898</date>, and before <date date="1902-07-05">July 5, 1902</date>; or at any time after <date date="1917-04-05">April 5, 1917</date>, and before <date date="1918-11-12">November 12, 1918</date>; or who served on the Mexican border as a member of the Regular Army or National Guard between June 1916 and April 1917; or who has served or hereafter serves in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States after <date date="1940-09-16">September 16, 1940</date>, and who was not at any time during such period or thereafter separated from such forces under other than honorable conditions, who was not a conscientious objector who performed no military duty whatever or refused to wear the uniform, or who was not at any time during such period or thereafter discharged from such military, air, or naval forces on account of alienage.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> Except as provided by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/2">section 1356(q)(2) of this title</ref> or any other law, all fees collected by the Attorney General shall be deposited by the Attorney General in the Treasury of the United States except that all such fees collected or paid over on or after <date date="1988-10-01">October 1, 1988</date>, shall be deposited in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>: <i>Provided, however</i>, That all fees received by the Attorney General from applicants residing in the Virgin Islands of the United States, and in Guam, under this subchapter, shall be paid over to the treasury of the Virgin Islands and to the treasury of Guam, respectively.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> During the time when the United States is at war the Attorney General may not charge or collect a naturalization fee from an alien in the military, air, or naval service of the United States for filing an application for naturalization or issuing a certificate of naturalization upon admission to citizenship.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/e"><num value="e">(e)</num><content> In addition to the other fees required by this subchapter, the applicant for naturalization shall, upon the filing of an application for naturalization, deposit with and pay to the Attorney General a sum of money sufficient to cover the expenses of subpenaing and paying the legal fees of any witnesses for whom such applicant may request a subpena, and upon the final discharge of such witnesses, they shall receive, if they demand the same from the Attorney General, the customary and usual witness fees from the moneys which the applicant shall have paid to the Attorney General for such purpose, and the residue, if any, shall be returned by the Attorney General to the applicant.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/f"><num value="f">(f)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General shall pay over to courts administering oaths of allegiance to persons under this subchapter a specified percentage of all fees described in subsection (a)(1) collected by the Attorney General with respect to persons administered the oath of allegiance by the respective courts. The Attorney General, annually and in consultation with the courts, shall determine the specified percentage based on the proportion, of the total costs incurred by the Service and courts for essential services directly related to the naturalization process, which are incurred by courts.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1455/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Attorney General shall provide on an annual basis to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a detailed report on the use of the fees described in paragraph (1) and shall consult with such Committees before increasing such fees.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba8ac0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 344, <ref href="/us/stat/66/264">66 Stat. 264</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s26">Pub. L. 85–508, § 26</ref>, <date date="1958-07-07">July 7, 1958</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/72/351">72 Stat. 351</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/609/s3">Pub. L. 90–609, § 3</ref>, <date date="1968-10-21">Oct. 21, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/1200">82 Stat. 1200</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s16">Pub. L. 97–116, § 16</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1619">95 Stat. 1619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/459/tII/s209/b">Pub. L. 100–459, title II, § 209(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-01">Oct. 1, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2203">102 Stat. 2203</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/ff">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(ff)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2621">102 Stat. 2621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/c/20">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(c)(20)</ref>, (d)(19), <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5041">104 Stat. 5041</ref>, 5046; <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/tI/s102/b/3">Pub. L. 102–232, title I, § 102(b)(3)</ref>, title III, §§ 305(<i>l</i>), 309(a)(1)(A)(ii), (b)(14), <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/1736">105 Stat. 1736</ref>, 1750, 1758, 1759; <ref href="/us/pl/107/273/dC/tI/s11016/1">Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11016(1)</ref>, <date date="2002-11-02">Nov. 2, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1824">116 Stat. 1824</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba8ac0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba8ac0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba8ac10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">2002—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/107/273">Pub. L. 107–273</ref> substituted “Except as provided by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/q/2">section 1356(q)(2) of this title</ref> or any other law, all” for “All”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1991—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305</ref>(<i>l</i>), made technical correction to <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/19/A/i">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(19)(A)(i)</ref>. See 1990 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/14">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(14)</ref>, which provided for a clarifying amendment to subsec. (c), could not be executed, because the phrase which was to be amended did not appear after the amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, see below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>. See 1988 Amendment note for subsec. (g) below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/3">Pub. L. 102–232, § 102(b)(3)</ref>, added subsec. (f).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1990—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/19/A/i">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(19)(A)(i)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s305">Pub. L. 102–232, § 305</ref>(<i>l</i>), substituted “The Attorney General” for “The clerk of court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/20">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(20)</ref>, (d)(19)(A)(ii), (iii), substituted “an application” for “a petition” and “application” for “petition”, struck out “final” before “hearing”, and substituted “the Attorney General” for “the naturalization court”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/19/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(19)(B)</ref>, (C), (F), redesignated subsec. (g) as (c), struck out “, and all fees paid over to the Attorney General by clerks of courts under the provisions of this subchapter,” before “shall be deposited by” and “or by the clerks of the courts” before “from applicants residing in”, and struck out former subsec. (c) which read as follows: “The clerk of any naturalization court specified in subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref> (except the courts specified in subsection (d) of this section) shall account for and pay over to the Attorney General one-half of all fees up to the sum of $40,000, and all fees in excess of $40,000, collected by any such clerk in naturalization proceedings in any fiscal year.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/20">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(20)</ref>, (d)(19)(B), (D), (F), redesignated subsec. (h) as (d), substituted “the Attorney General may not” for “no clerk of a United States court shall” and “an application” for “a petition”, struck out before period at end “, and no clerk of any State court shall charge or collect any fee for such services unless the laws of the State require such charge to be made, in which case nothing more than the portion of the fee required to be paid to the State shall be charged or collected. A report of all transactions under this subsection shall be made to the Attorney General as in the case of other reports required of clerks of courts by this subchapter” and struck out former subsec. (d) which read as follows: “The clerk of any United States district court (except in the District Court of the Virgin Islands of the United States and in the District Court of Guam) shall account for and pay over to the Attorney General all fees collected by any such clerk in naturalization proceedings: <i>Provided, however</i>, That the clerk of the District Court of the Virgin Islands of the United States and of the District Court of Guam shall report but shall not be required to pay over to the Attorney General the fees collected by any such clerk in naturalization proceedings.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/c/20">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(c)(20)</ref>, (d)(19)(B), (E), (F), redesignated subsec. (i) as (e), substituted “an application” for “a petition” and “applicant” for “petitioner” wherever appearing, substituted references to Attorney General for references to clerk of court wherever appearing, and struck out former subsec. (e) which read as follows: “The accounting required by subsections (c) and (d) of this section shall be made and the fees paid over to the Attorney General by such respective clerks in their quarterly accounts which they are required to render to the Attorney General within thirty days from the close of each quarter of each and every fiscal year, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Attorney General.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/19/B">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(19)(B)</ref>, struck out subsec. (f) which read as follows: “The clerks of the various naturalization courts shall pay all additional clerical force that may be required in performing the duties imposed by this subchapter upon clerks of courts from fees retained under the provisions of this section by such clerks in naturalization proceedings.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (g) to (i). <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/s407/d/19/F">Pub. L. 101–649, § 407(d)(19)(F)</ref>, redesignated subsecs. (g) to (i) as (c) to (e), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t31/s9701">section 9701 of title 31</ref>” for “title V of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1952 (<ref href="/us/stat/65/290">65 Stat. 290</ref>)” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/100/459">Pub. L. 100–459</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/ii">Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(a)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>, inserted “except that all such fees collected or paid over on or after <date date="1988-10-01">October 1, 1988</date>, shall be deposited in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356/m">section 1356(m) of this title</ref>” after “Treasury of the United States”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> substituted “$40,000” for “$6,000” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1968—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/90/609">Pub. L. 90–609</ref> inserted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s483a">section 483a of title 31</ref> and substituted provisions making reference to setting of fees by Attorney General for provisions establishing fees of $10 and $5 respectively for covered services.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/90/609">Pub. L. 90–609</ref> struck out provisions setting fixed dollar amounts for specified services to be charged, collected, and accounted for by Attorney General.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/90/609">Pub. L. 90–609</ref> substituted fees received under this subchapter for fees received under subsec. (b) of this section as description of fees received from applicants residing in the Virgin Islands of the United States and in Guam which are turned over to the treasury of the Virgin Islands and Guam respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1958—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref> struck out “in Alaska and” before “in the District Court of the Virgin Islands”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8ac11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8ac12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1991 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/b/3">section 102(b)(3) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective 30 days after <date date="1991-12-12">Dec. 12, 1991</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s102/c">section 102(c) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1421">section 1421 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 305(<i>l</i>) of <ref href="/us/pl/102/232">Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s310/1">section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/1/A/ii">section 309(a)(1)(A)(ii) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 1989, <ref href="/us/pl/100/459/tII">Pub. L. 100–459, title II</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/a/3">section 309(a)(3) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1356">section 1356 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8ac13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> applicable to fiscal years beginning on or after <date date="1981-10-01">Oct. 1, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/b/2">section 21(b)(2) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id7ba8ac15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Executive Documents</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Admission of Alaska as State</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Effectiveness of amendment of this section by <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref> was dependent on admission of Alaska into the Union under <ref href="/us/pl/85/508/s8/b">section 8(b) of Pub. L. 85–508</ref>. Admission was accomplished <date date="1959-01-03">Jan. 3, 1959</date> on issuance of Proc. No. 3269, <date date="1959-01-03">Jan. 3, 1959</date>, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, as required by sections 1 and 8(c) of <ref href="/us/pl/85/508">Pub. L. 85–508</ref>. See notes preceding former <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s21">section 21 of Title 48</ref>, Territories and Insular Possessions.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1456"><num value="1456">§ 1456.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/86/682/s12/c">Pub. L. 86–682, § 12(c)</ref>, <date date="1960-09-02">Sept. 2, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/708">74 Stat. 708</ref>, eff. <date date="1960-09-01">Sept. 1, 1960</date></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ba8ac19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III</ref>, ch. 2, § 345, <ref href="/us/stat/66/266">66 Stat. 266</ref>, related to free transmittal of official mail in naturalization matters. See <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3202">section 3202 of Title 39</ref>, Postal Service.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1457"><num value="1457">§ 1457.</num><heading> Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Authorization is granted for the publication and distribution of the citizenship textbook described in subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1443">section 1443 of this title</ref> and for the reimbursement of the appropriation of the Department of Justice upon the records of the Treasury Department from the naturalization fees deposited in the Treasury through the Service for the cost of such publication and distribution, such reimbursement to be made upon statements by the Attorney General of books so published and distributed.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba8ac1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 346, <ref href="/us/stat/66/266">66 Stat. 266</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8ac1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1458"><num value="1458">§ 1458.</num><heading> Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General is authorized and directed to prepare from the records in the custody of the Service a report upon those heretofore seeking citizenship to show by nationalities their relation to the numbers of aliens annually arriving and to the prevailing census populations of the foreign-born, their economic, vocational, and other classification, in statistical form, with analytical comment thereon, and to prepare such report annually hereafter. Payment for the equipment used in preparing such compilation shall be made from the appropriation for the enforcement of this chapter by the Service.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7ba8ac20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 347, <ref href="/us/stat/66/266">66 Stat. 266</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba8ac22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba8ac23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8ac24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7ba8ac25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section effective 180 days after <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, see section 407 of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1459"><num value="1459">§ 1459.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/101/649/tIV/s407/d/20">Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(d)(20)</ref>, <date date="1990-11-29">Nov. 29, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/5046">104 Stat. 5046</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ba8ac29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 2, § 348, <ref href="/us/stat/66/267">66 Stat. 267</ref>; <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/gg">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(gg)</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2622">102 Stat. 2622</ref>, related to admissibility in evidence of statements voluntarily made to officers and employees in course of their official duties and penalties for failure of clerk of court to perform duties.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7ba8ac2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schIII/ptIII"><num value="III" class="small-caps">Part III—</num><heading class="small-caps">Loss of Nationality</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481"><num value="1481">§ 1481.</num><heading> Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> A person who is a national of the United States whether by birth or naturalization, shall lose his nationality by voluntarily performing any of the following acts with the intention of relinquishing United States nationality—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> obtaining naturalization in a foreign state upon his own application or upon an application filed by a duly authorized agent, after having attained the age of eighteen years; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> taking an oath or making an affirmation or other formal declaration of allegiance to a foreign state or a political subdivision thereof, after having attained the age of eighteen years; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> entering, or serving in, the armed forces of a foreign state if (A) such armed forces are engaged in hostilities against the United States, or (B) such persons serve as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac31-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> accepting, serving in, or performing the duties of any office, post, or employment under the government of a foreign state or a political subdivision thereof, after attaining the age of eighteen years if he has or acquires the nationality of such foreign state; or (B) accepting, serving in, or performing the duties of any office, post, or employment under the government of a foreign state or a political subdivision thereof, after attaining the age of eighteen years for which office, post, or employment an oath, affirmation, or declaration of allegiance is required; or</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac32-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> making a formal renunciation of nationality before a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in a foreign state, in such form as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac33-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> making in the United States a formal written renunciation of nationality in such form as may be prescribed by, and before such officer as may be designated by, the Attorney General, whenever the United States shall be in a state of war and the Attorney General shall approve such renunciation as not contrary to the interests of national defense; or</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7ba8ac34-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> committing any act of treason against, or attempting by force to overthrow, or bearing arms against, the United States, violating or conspiring to violate any of the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2383">section 2383 of title 18</ref>, or willfully performing any act in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2385">section 2385 of title 18</ref>, or violating <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2384">section 2384 of title 18</ref> by engaging in a conspiracy to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, if and when he is convicted thereof by a court martial or by a court of competent jurisdiction.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7ba8ac35-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1481/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Whenever the loss of United States nationality is put in issue in any action or proceeding commenced on or after <date date="1961-09-26">September 26, 1961</date> under, or by virtue of, the provisions of this chapter or any other Act, the burden shall be upon the person or party claiming that such loss occurred, to establish such claim by a preponderance of the evidence. Any person who commits or performs, or who has committed or performed, any act of expatriation under the provisions of this chapter or any other Act shall be presumed to have done so voluntarily, but such presumption may be rebutted upon a showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the act or acts committed or performed were not done voluntarily.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7ba8ac36-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 3, § 349, <ref href="/us/stat/66/267">66 Stat. 267</ref>; <ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1256/s2">Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1256, § 2</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1146">68 Stat. 1146</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s19">Pub. L. 87–301, § 19</ref>, <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/656">75 Stat. 656</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/412/tV/s501/a">Pub. L. 94–412, title V, § 501(a)</ref>, <date date="1976-09-14">Sept. 14, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/1258">90 Stat. 1258</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/95/432">Pub. L. 95–432</ref>, §§ 2, 4, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1046">92 Stat. 1046</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/k/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(k)(2)</ref>, (q), <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1620">95 Stat. 1620</ref>, 1621; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, §§ 18, 19, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3658">100 Stat. 3658</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, §§ 8(m), (n), 9(hh), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>, 2622.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac37-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7ba8ac38-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7ba8ac39-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original a reference to this Act, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7ba8ac3a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/hh">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(hh)</ref>, substituted “A person” for “From and after the effective date of this chapter a person”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (a) to (c). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/m">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(m)</ref>, (n), amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment notes below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s18/a">Pub. L. 99–653, § 18(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/m/1">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(m)(1)</ref>, inserted “voluntarily performing any of the following acts with the intention of relinquishing United States nationality” after “his nationality by”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s18/b">Pub. L. 99–653, § 18(b)</ref>, substituted “or upon an application filed by a duly authorized agent, after having attained the age of eighteen years” for “upon an application filed in his behalf by a parent, guardian, or duly authorized agent, or through the naturalization of a parent having legal custody of such person: <i>Provided</i> That nationality shall not be lost by any person under this section as the result of the naturalization of a parent or parents while such person is under the age of twenty-one years, or as the result of a naturalization obtained on behalf of a person under twenty-one years of age by a parent, guardian, or duly authorized agent, unless such person shall fail to enter the United States to establish a permanent residence prior to his twenty-fifth birthday: <i>And provided further</i>, That a person who shall have lost nationality prior to <date date="1948-01-01">January 1, 1948</date>, through the naturalization in a foreign state of a parent or parents, may, within one year from the effective date of this chapter, apply for a visa and for admission to the United States as a special immigrant under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/27/E">section 1101(a)(27)(E) of this title</ref>”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s18/c">Pub. L. 99–653, § 18(c)</ref>, inserted “, after having attained the age of eighteen years” after “political subdivision thereof”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s18/d">Pub. L. 99–653, § 18(d)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/m/2">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(m)(2)</ref>, substituted “if (A) such armed forces are engaged in hostilities against the United States, or (B) such persons serve as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer; or” for “unless, prior to such entry or service, such entry or service is specifically authorized in writing by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense: <i>Provided</i>, That the entry into such service by a person prior to the attainment of his eighteenth birthday shall serve to expatriate such person only if there exists an option to secure a release from such service and such person fails to exercise such option at the attainment of his eighteenth birthday; or”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s18/e">Pub. L. 99–653, § 18(e)</ref>, (f), as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/m/3">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(m)(3)</ref>, inserted “after attaining the age of eighteen years” after “political subdivision thereof,” in subpars. (A) and (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (b), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s19">Pub. L. 99–653, § 19</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/n">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(n)</ref>, redesignated former subsec. (c) as (b) and substituted “Any” for “Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any”, and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: “Any person who commits or performs any act specified in subsection (a) of this section shall be conclusively presumed to have done so voluntarily and without having been subjected to duress of any kind, if such person at the time of the act was a national of the state in which the act was performed and had been physically present in such state for a period or periods totaling ten years or more immediately prior to such act.”</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> struck out “(a)” designation as added by <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s4">section 4 of Pub. L. 95–432</ref>, which was not executed since it would have resulted in a subsec. (a) designation of “(a)(a)”, and substituted in par. (1) “special immigrant” for “nonquota immigrant”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1978—Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432">Pub. L. 95–432</ref>, §§ 2, 4, redesignated par. (6) as (5). Former par. (5), which dealt with expatriation of persons who voted in a political election in a foreign state or participated in an election or plebiscite to determine sovereignty over foreign territory, was struck out.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s4">Pub. L. 95–432, § 4</ref>, redesignated pars. (7) and (9) as (6) and (7), respectively. Former pars. (6) and (7) redesignated (5) and (6), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s2">Pub. L. 95–432, § 2</ref>, struck out par. (8) which dealt with expatriation of persons who were dismissed or dishonorably discharged as result of deserting the military, air, or naval forces of the United States in time of war.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s4">Pub. L. 95–432, § 4</ref>, redesignated par. (9) as (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1976—Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/94/412">Pub. L. 94–412</ref> struck out par. (10) which dealt with the expatriation of persons who remained outside of the jurisdiction of the United States in time of war or national emergency to avoid service in the military.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1961—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/87/301">Pub. L. 87–301</ref> added subsec. (c).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1954—Subsec. (a)(9). Act <date date="1954-09-03">Sept. 3, 1954</date>, provided for forfeiture of citizenship of persons advocating the overthrow of the Government by force or violence.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7ba8ac3b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8ac3c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by section 8(m), (n) of <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8ac3d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/g">Pub. L. 99–653, § 23(g)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8(r)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2619">102 Stat. 2619</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s8/r">“The amendments made by sections 18, 19, and 20 [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1483">section 1483 of this title</ref>] shall apply to actions taken before, on, or after <date date="1986-11-14">November 14, 1986</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7ba8ac3e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitle" id="id7ba8ac3f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title</heading><p><ref href="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1256/s1">Act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1256, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/68/1146">68 Stat. 1146</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/act/1954-09-03/ch1256/s1">“That this Act [amending this section] may be cited as the ‘Expatriation Act of 1954’.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="savings" id="id7ba8ac40-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Savings Provision</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/94/412">Pub. L. 94–412</ref> not to affect any action taken or proceeding pending at the time of amendment, see <ref href="/us/pl/94/412/s501/h">section 501(h) of Pub. L. 94–412</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1601">section 1601 of Title 50</ref>, War and National Defense.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac41-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7ba8ac42-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Right of Expatriation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">R.S. § 1999 provided that: “Whereas the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and whereas in the recognition of this principle this Government has freely received emigrants from all nations, and invested them with the rights of citizenship; and whereas it is claimed that such American citizens, with their descendants, are subjects of foreign states, owing allegiance to the governments thereof; and whereas it is necessary to the maintenance of public peace that this claim of foreign allegiance should be promptly and finally disavowed: Therefore any declaration, instruction, opinion, order, or decision of any officer of the United States which denies, restricts, impairs, or questions the right of expatriation, is declared inconsistent with the fundamental principles of the Republic.”</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7ba8ac43-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1482"><num value="1482">§ 1482.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s1">Pub. L. 95–432, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1046">92 Stat. 1046</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7ba8ac44-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7ba8ac45-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III</ref>, ch. 3, § 350, <ref href="/us/stat/66/269">66 Stat. 269</ref>, provided that an individual with dual nationality who voluntarily claims the benefits of the foreign state nationality loses his United States nationality by having continuous residence in the foreign state for 3 years after having attained 22 years of age unless prior to the 3 year period he takes an oath of allegiance to the United States, or his residence in the foreign state was for a reason specified in section 1485(1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) of this title or section 1486(1) or (2) of this title.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7bab1c46-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7bab1c47-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of Repeal</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s1">Pub. L. 95–432, § 1</ref>, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1046">92 Stat. 1046</ref>, provided that repeal of this section is effective <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c48-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1483"><num value="1483">§ 1483.</num><heading> Restrictions on loss of nationality</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c49-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1483/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Except as provided in paragraphs (6) and (7) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a">section 1481(a) of this title</ref>, no national of the United States can lose United States nationality under this chapter while within the United States or any of its outlying possessions, but loss of nationality shall result from the performance within the United States or any of its outlying possessions of any of the acts or the fulfillment of any of the conditions specified in this Part if and when the national thereafter takes up a residence outside the United States and its outlying possessions.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c4a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1483/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> A national who within six months after attaining the age of eighteen years asserts his claim to United States nationality, in such manner as the Secretary of State shall by regulation prescribe, shall not be deemed to have lost United States nationality by the commission, prior to his eighteenth birthday, of any of the acts specified in paragraphs (3) and (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481/a">section 1481(a) of this title</ref>.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7bab1c4b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 3, § 351, <ref href="/us/stat/66/269">66 Stat. 269</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/r">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(r)</ref>, <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/1621">95 Stat. 1621</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s20">Pub. L. 99–653, § 20</ref>, <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3658">100 Stat. 3658</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s8">Pub. L. 100–525, § 8</ref>(<i>o</i>), <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2618">102 Stat. 2618</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s105/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 105(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4308">108 Stat. 4308</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/b/3">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-721">110 Stat. 3009–721</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c4c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bab1c4d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7bab1c4e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7bab1c4f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> struck out comma after “United States nationality”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> in section catchline substituted “loss of nationality” for “expatriation”, in subsec. (a) substituted “lose United States nationality” for “expatriate himself, or be expatriated” and “loss of nationality” for “expatriation”, and in subsec. (b) substituted “lost United States nationality” for “expatriated himself”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>. See 1986 Amendment note below.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (3)” for “paragraphs (2), (4),”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1981—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/r/1">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(r)(1)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (6) and (7) of section 1481(a)” for “paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) of section 1481”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s18/r/2">Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(r)(2)</ref>, substituted “and (5)” for “(5), and (6)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7bab1c50-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bab1c51-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s671/b/14">section 671(b)(14) of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bab1c52-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986, <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/102/232/s309/b/15">section 309(b)(15) of Pub. L. 102–232</ref>, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bab1c53-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/99/653">Pub. L. 99–653</ref> applicable to actions taken before, on, or after <date date="1986-11-14">Nov. 14, 1986</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/99/653/s23/g">section 23(g) of Pub. L. 99–653</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481">section 1481 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bab1c54-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1981 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/116">Pub. L. 97–116</ref> effective <date date="1981-12-29">Dec. 29, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/116/s21/a">section 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bab1c55-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Right of Expatriation</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Provisions preserving the right and disavowal of foreign allegiance, see note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1481">section 1481 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section status="repealed" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c56-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1484...1487"><num value="1484 to 1487">§§ 1484 to 1487.</num><heading> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/95/432/s2">Pub. L. 95–432, § 2</ref>, <date date="1978-10-10">Oct. 10, 1978</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/92/1046">92 Stat. 1046</ref></heading><notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c57-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7bab1c58-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1484, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III</ref>, ch. 3, § 352, <ref href="/us/stat/66/269">66 Stat. 269</ref>, related to loss of nationality by naturalized national by continuous residence for 3 years in the territory or foreign state of which the individual was a former national or in which his place of birth was situated or continuous residence for 5 years in any other foreign state or states.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7bab1c59-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1485, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 3, § 353, <ref href="/us/stat/66/270">66 Stat. 270</ref>; <date date="1959-08-04">Aug. 4, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/86/129/s1">Pub. L. 86–129, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/73/274">73 Stat. 274</ref>, provided exceptions for certain persons from loss of nationality pursuant to section 1484.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7bab1c5a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1486, acts <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 3, § 354, <ref href="/us/stat/66/271">66 Stat. 271</ref>; <date date="1959-08-04">Aug. 4, 1959</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/86/129">Pub. L. 86–129</ref>, §§ 2, 3, <ref href="/us/stat/73/274">73 Stat. 274</ref>; <date date="1961-09-26">Sept. 26, 1961</date>, <ref href="/us/pl/87/301/s20">Pub. L. 87–301, § 20</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/75/656">75 Stat. 656</ref>, provided exceptions for certain persons from loss of nationality by continuous residence for five years in any foreign country of which the individual was not a national or in which his place of birth was situated.</p> -</note> -<note topic="removalDescription" id="id7bab1c5b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 1487, <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477/tIII">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III</ref>, ch. 3, § 355, <ref href="/us/stat/66/272">66 Stat. 272</ref>, related to loss of American nationality through expatriation of parents.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c5c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1488"><num value="1488">§ 1488.</num><heading> Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The loss of nationality under this part shall result solely from the performance by a national of the acts or fulfillment of the conditions specified in this part.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7bab1c5d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 3, § 356, <ref href="/us/stat/66/272">66 Stat. 272</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c5e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1489"><num value="1489">§ 1489.</num><heading> Application of treaties; exceptions</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Nothing in this subchapter shall be applied in contravention of the provisions of any treaty or convention to which the United States is a party and which has been ratified by the Senate before <date date="1952-12-25">December 25, 1952</date>: <i>Provided, however</i>, That no woman who was a national of the United States shall be deemed to have lost her nationality solely by reason of her marriage to an alien on or after <date date="1922-09-22">September 22, 1922</date>, or to an alien racially ineligible to citizenship on or after <date date="1931-03-03">March 3, 1931</date>, or, in the case of a woman who was a United States citizen at birth, through residence abroad following such marriage, notwithstanding the provisions of any existing treaty or convention.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7bab1c5f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 3, § 357, <ref href="/us/stat/66/272">66 Stat. 272</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s9/ii">Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(ii)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2622">102 Stat. 2622</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c60-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bab1c61-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7bab1c62-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> substituted “before <date date="1952-12-25">December 25, 1952</date>” for “upon the effective date of this subchapter”.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -</part> -<part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7bab1c63-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schIII/ptIV"><num value="IV" class="small-caps">Part IV—</num><heading class="small-caps">Miscellaneous</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c64-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1501"><num value="1501">§ 1501.</num><heading> Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American nationality</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Whenever a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States has reason to believe that a person while in a foreign state has lost his United States nationality under any provision of part III of this subchapter, or under any provision of chapter IV of the Nationality Act of 1940, as amended, he shall certify the facts upon which such belief is based to the Department of State, in writing, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State. If the report of the diplomatic or consular officer is approved by the Secretary of State, a copy of the certificate shall be forwarded to the Attorney General, for his information, and the diplomatic or consular office in which the report was made shall be directed to forward a copy of the certificate to the person to whom it relates. Approval by the Secretary of State of a certificate under this section shall constitute a final administrative determination of loss of United States nationality under this chapter, subject to such procedures for administrative appeal as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation, and also shall constitute a denial of a right or privilege of United States nationality for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1503">section 1503 of this title</ref>.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7bab1c65-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 4, § 358, <ref href="/us/stat/66/272">66 Stat. 272</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s106">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 106</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4309">108 Stat. 4309</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c66-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bab1c67-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7bab1c68-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Chapter IV of the Nationality Act of 1940, as amended, referred to in text, which was classified to sections 800 to 810 of this title, was repealed by section 403(a)(42) of act <date date="1952-06-27">June 27, 1952</date>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7bab1c69-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s100">section 100 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7bab1c6a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> inserted at end “Approval by the Secretary of State of a certificate under this section shall constitute a final administrative determination of loss of United States nationality under this chapter, subject to such procedures for administrative appeal as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation, and also shall constitute a denial of a right or privilege of United States nationality for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1503">section 1503 of this title</ref>.”</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7bab1c6b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bab1c6c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c6d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1502"><num value="1502">§ 1502.</num><heading> Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for use in proceedings of a foreign state</heading><content> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of State is authorized to issue, in his discretion and in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by him, a certificate of nationality for any person not a naturalized citizen of the United States who presents satisfactory evidence that he is an American national and that such certificate is needed for use in judicial or administrative proceedings in a foreign state. Such certificate shall be solely for use in the case for which it was issued and shall be transmitted by the Secretary of State through appropriate official channels to the judicial or administrative officers of the foreign state in which it is to be used.</p> -</content><sourceCredit id="id7bab1c6e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 4, § 359, <ref href="/us/stat/66/273">66 Stat. 273</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c6f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bab1c70-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id7bab1c71-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s101">section 101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c72-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1503"><num value="1503">§ 1503.</num><heading> Denial of rights and privileges as national</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1c73-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1503/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Proceedings for declaration of United States nationality</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If any person who is within the United States claims a right or privilege as a national of the United States and is denied such right or privilege by any department or independent agency, or official thereof, upon the ground that he is not a national of the United States, such person may institute an action under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2201">section 2201 of title 28</ref> against the head of such department or independent agency for a judgment declaring him to be a national of the United States, except that no such action may be instituted in any case if the issue of such person’s status as a national of the United States (1) arose by reason of, or in connection with any removal proceeding under the provisions of this chapter or any other act, or (2) is in issue in any such removal proceeding. An action under this subsection may be instituted only within five years after the final administrative denial of such right or privilege and shall be filed in the district court of the United States for the district in which such person resides or claims a residence, and jurisdiction over such officials in such cases is conferred upon those courts.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1c74-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1503/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Application for certificate of identity; appeal</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If any person who is not within the United States claims a right or privilege as a national of the United States and is denied such right or privilege by any department or independent agency, or official thereof, upon the ground that he is not a national of the United States, such person may make application to a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in the foreign country in which he is residing for a certificate of identity for the purpose of traveling to a port of entry in the United States and applying for admission. Upon proof to the satisfaction of such diplomatic or consular officer that such application is made in good faith and has a substantial basis, he shall issue to such person a certificate of identity. From any denial of an application for such certificate the applicant shall be entitled to an appeal to the Secretary of State, who, if he approves the denial, shall state in writing his reasons for his decision. The Secretary of State shall prescribe rules and regulations for the issuance of certificates of identity as above provided. The provisions of this subsection shall be applicable only to a person who at some time prior to his application for the certificate of identity has been physically present in the United States, or to a person under sixteen years of age who was born abroad of a United States citizen parent.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1c75-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1503/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Application for admission to United States under certificate of identity; revision of determination</heading><content><p style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person who has been issued a certificate of identity under the provisions of subsection (b), and while in possession thereof, may apply for admission to the United States at any port of entry, and shall be subject to all the provisions of this chapter relating to the conduct of proceedings involving aliens seeking admission to the United States. A final determination by the Attorney General that any such person is not entitled to admission to the United States shall be subject to review by any court of competent jurisdiction in habeas corpus proceedings and not otherwise. Any person described in this section who is finally denied admission to the United States shall be subject to all the provisions of this chapter relating to aliens seeking admission to the United States.</p> -</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7bab1c76-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 4, § 360, <ref href="/us/stat/66/273">66 Stat. 273</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/P">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(P)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c77-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bab1c78-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7bab1c79-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original a reference to this Act, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7bab1c7a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/P/i">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(P)(i)</ref>, substituted “removal” for “exclusion” in two places.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s308/d/4/P/ii">Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(d)(4)(P)(ii)</ref>, substituted “denied admission” for “excluded from admission”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7bab1c7b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bab1c7c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bab1c7d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c7e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1504"><num value="1504">§ 1504.</num><heading> Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c7f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1504/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> The Secretary of State is authorized to cancel any United States passport or Consular Report of Birth, or certified copy thereof, if it appears that such document was illegally, fraudulently, or erroneously obtained from, or was created through illegality or fraud practiced upon, the Secretary. The person for or to whom such document has been issued or made shall be given, at such person’s last known address, written notice of the cancellation of such document, together with the procedures for seeking a prompt post-cancellation hearing. The cancellation under this section of any document purporting to show the citizenship status of the person to whom it was issued shall affect only the document and not the citizenship status of the person in whose name the document was issued.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c80-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1504/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> For purposes of this section, the term “Consular Report of Birth” refers to the report, designated as a “Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States”, issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7bab1c81-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title III, ch. 4, § 361, as added <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tI/s107/a">Pub. L. 103–416, title I, § 107(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4309">108 Stat. 4309</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -</section> -</part> -</subchapter> -<subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id7bab1c82-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/ch12/schIV"><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>REFUGEE ASSISTANCE</heading> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c83-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1521"><num value="1521">§ 1521.</num><heading> Office of Refugee Resettlement; establishment; appointment of Director; functions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c84-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1521/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> There is established, within the Department of Health and Human Services, an office to be known as the Office of Refugee Resettlement (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Office”). The head of the Office shall be a Director (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Director”), to be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Secretary”).</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c85-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1521/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> The function of the Office and its Director is to fund and administer (directly or through arrangements with other Federal agencies), in consultation with the Secretary of State, programs of the Federal Government under this subchapter.</content> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7bab1c86-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, ch. 2, § 411, as added <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tIII/s311/a/2">Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 311(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/110">94 Stat. 110</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s162/n/1">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(n)(1)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/409">108 Stat. 409</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bab1c87-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bab1c88-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7bab1c89-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> substituted “the Secretary of State” for “and under the general policy guidance of the United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the ‘Coordinator’)”.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7bab1c8a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bab1c8b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> become effective, or 90 days after <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, whichever comes earlier, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7bab1c8c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subchapter applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after <date date="1979-10-01">Oct. 1, 1979</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/s313">section 313 of Pub. L. 96–212</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522">section 1522 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bab1c8d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of Refugee Act of 1980</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For short title of Refugee Act of 1980, see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bab1c8e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">References to Secretary of Education or Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/e">Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 204(e)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/109">94 Stat. 109</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tII/s204/e">“Any reference in this Act [see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] or in chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act [this subchapter] to the Secretary of Education or the Secretary of Health and Human Services or to the Department of Health and Human Services shall be deemed, before the effective date of the Department of Education Organization Act [see Effective Date note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s3401">section 3401 of Title 20</ref>, Education], to be a reference to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, respectively.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bab1c8f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Congressional Declaration of Policies and Objectives</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tI/s101">Pub. L. 96–212, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/102">94 Stat. 102</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tI/s101"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> the Congress declares that it is the historic policy of the United States to respond to the urgent needs of persons subject to persecution in their homelands, including, where appropriate, humanitarian assistance for their care and maintenance in asylum areas, efforts to promote opportunities for resettlement or voluntary repatriation, aid for necessary transportation and processing, admission to this country of refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States, and transitional assistance to refugees in the United States. The Congress further declares that it is the policy of the United States to encourage all nations to provide assistance and resettlement opportunities to refugees to the fullest extent possible.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The objectives of this Act [see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>] are to provide a permanent and systematic procedure for the admission to this country of refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States, and to provide comprehensive and uniform provisions for the effective resettlement and absorption of those refugees who are admitted.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -</notes> -</section> -<section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id7bab1c90-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522"><num value="1522">§ 1522.</num><heading> Authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1c91-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditions and considerations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c92-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c93-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> In providing assistance under this section, the Director shall, to the extent of available appropriations, (i) make available sufficient resources for employment training and placement in order to achieve economic self-sufficiency among refugees as quickly as possible, (ii) provide refugees with the opportunity to acquire sufficient English language training to enable them to become effectively resettled as quickly as possible, (iii) insure that cash assistance is made available to refugees in such a manner as not to discourage their economic self-sufficiency, in accordance with subsection (e)(2), and (iv) insure that women have the same opportunities as men to participate in training and instruction.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c94-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> It is the intent of Congress that in providing refugee assistance under this section—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1c95-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> employable refugees should be placed on jobs as soon as possible after their arrival in the United States;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1c96-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> social service funds should be focused on employment-related services, English-as-a-second-language training (in nonwork hours where possible), and case-management services; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1c97-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> local voluntary agency activities should be conducted in close cooperation and advance consultation with State and local governments.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c98-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c99-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Director and the Federal agency administering subsection (b)(1) shall consult regularly (not less often than quarterly) with State and local governments and private nonprofit voluntary agencies concerning the sponsorship process and the intended distribution of refugees among the States and localities before their placement in those States and localities.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c9a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Director shall develop and implement, in consultation with representatives of voluntary agencies and State and local governments, policies and strategies for the placement and resettlement of refugees within the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1c9b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> Such policies and strategies, to the extent practicable and except under such unusual circumstances as the Director may recognize, shall—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1c9c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> insure that a refugee is not initially placed or resettled in an area highly impacted (as determined under regulations prescribed by the Director after consultation with such agencies and governments) by the presence of refugees or comparable populations unless the refugee has a spouse, parent, sibling, son, or daughter residing in that area,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1c9d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> provide for a mechanism whereby representatives of local affiliates of voluntary agencies regularly (not less often than quarterly) meet with representatives of State and local governments to plan and coordinate in advance of their arrival the appropriate placement of refugees among the various States and localities, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1c9e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> take into account—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1c9f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the proportion of refugees and comparable entrants in the population in the area,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1ca0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the availability of employment opportunities, affordable housing, and public and private resources (including educational, health care, and mental health services) for refugees in the area,</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1ca1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the likelihood of refugees placed in the area becoming self-sufficient and free from long-term dependence on public assistance, and</content> -</subclause> -<subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1ca2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/C/iii/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> the secondary migration of refugees to and from the area that is likely to occur.</content> -</subclause> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ca3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> With respect to the location of placement of refugees within a State, the Federal agency administering subsection (b)(1) shall, consistent with such policies and strategies and to the maximum extent possible, take into account recommendations of the State.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ca4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> In the provision of domestic assistance under this section, the Director shall make a periodic assessment, based on refugee population and other relevant factors, of the relative needs of refugees for assistance and services under this subchapter and the resources available to meet such needs. The Director shall compile and maintain data on secondary migration of refugees within the United States and, by State of residence and nationality, on the proportion of refugees receiving cash or medical assistance described in subsection (e). In allocating resources, the Director shall avoid duplication of services and provide for maximum coordination between agencies providing related services.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ca5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ca6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> No grant or contract may be awarded under this section unless an appropriate proposal and application (including a description of the agency’s ability to perform the services specified in the proposal) are submitted to, and approved by, the appropriate administering official. Grants and contracts under this section shall be made to those agencies which the appropriate administering official determines can best perform the services. Payments may be made for activities authorized under this subchapter in advance or by way of reimbursement. In carrying out this section, the Director, the Secretary of State, and any such other appropriate administering official are authorized—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ca7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to make loans, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ca8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to accept and use money, funds, property, and services of any kind made available by gift, devise, bequest, grant, or otherwise for the purpose of carrying out this section.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ca9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> No funds may be made available under this subchapter (other than under subsection (b)(1)) to States or political subdivisions in the form of block grants, per capita grants, or similar consolidated grants or contracts. Such funds shall be made available under separate grants or contracts—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1caa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for medical screening and initial medical treatment under subsection (b)(5),</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cab-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for services for refugees under subsection (c)(1),</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cac-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> for targeted assistance project grants under subsection (c)(2), and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cad-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> for assistance for refugee children under subsection (d)(2).</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cae-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The Director may not delegate to a State or political subdivision his authority to review or approve grants or contracts under this subchapter or the terms under which such grants or contracts are made.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1caf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Assistance and services funded under this section shall be provided to refugees without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, or political opinion.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cb0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><chapeau> As a condition for receiving assistance under this section, a State must—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cb1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> submit to the Director a plan which provides—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cb2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a description of how the State intends to encourage effective refugee resettlement and to promote economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cb3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a description of how the State will insure that language training and employment services are made available to refugees receiving cash assistance,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cb4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> for the designation of an individual, employed by the State, who will be responsible for insuring coordination of public and private resources in refugee resettlement,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cb5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> for the care and supervision of and legal responsibility for unaccompanied refugee children in the State, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cb6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> for the identification of refugees who at the time of resettlement in the State are determined to have medical conditions requiring, or medical histories indicating a need for, treatment or observation and such monitoring of such treatment or observation as may be necessary;</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cb7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> meet standards, goals, and priorities, developed by the Director, which assure the effective resettlement of refugees and which promote their economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible and the efficient provision of services; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cb8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> submit to the Director, within a reasonable period of time after the end of each fiscal year, a report on the uses of funds provided under this subchapter which the State is responsible for administering.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cb9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><chapeau> The Secretary, together with the Secretary of State with respect to assistance provided by the Secretary of State under subsection (b), shall develop a system of monitoring the assistance provided under this section. This system shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cba-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> evaluations of the effectiveness of the programs funded under this section and the performance of States, grantees, and contractors;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cbb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> financial auditing and other appropriate monitoring to detect any fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in the operation of such programs; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cbc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/7/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> data collection on the services provided and the results achieved.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cbd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> The Attorney General shall provide the Director with information supplied by refugees in conjunction with their applications to the Attorney General for adjustment of status, and the Director shall compile, summarize, and evaluate such information.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cbe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> The Secretary, the Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State may issue such regulations as each deems appropriate to carry out this subchapter.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cbf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> For purposes of this subchapter, the term “refugee” includes any alien described in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c/2">section 1157(c)(2) of this title</ref>.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1cc0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Program of initial resettlement</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cc1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cc2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> For—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cc3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> fiscal years 1980 and 1981, the Secretary of State is authorized, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cc4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> fiscal year 1982 and succeeding fiscal years, the Director (except as provided in subparagraph (B)) is authorized,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">to make grants to, and contracts with, public or private nonprofit agencies for initial resettlement (including initial reception and placement with sponsors) of refugees in the United States. Grants to, or contracts with, private nonprofit voluntary agencies under this paragraph shall be made consistent with the objectives of this subchapter, taking into account the different resettlement approaches and practices of such agencies. Resettlement assistance under this paragraph shall be provided in coordination with the Director’s provision of other assistance under this subchapter. Funds provided to agencies under such grants and contracts may only be obligated or expended during the fiscal year in which they are provided (or the subsequent fiscal year or such subsequent fiscal period as the Federal contracting agency may approve) to carry out the purposes of this subsection.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cc5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If the President determines that the Director should not administer the program under this paragraph, the authority of the Director under the first sentence of subparagraph (A) shall be exercised by such officer as the President shall from time to time specify.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cc6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Director is authorized to develop programs for such orientation, instruction in English, and job training for refugees, and such other education and training of refugees, as facilitates their resettlement in the United States. The Director is authorized to implement such programs, in accordance with the provisions of this section, with respect to refugees in the United States. The Secretary of State is authorized to implement such programs with respect to refugees awaiting entry into the United States.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cc7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Secretary is authorized to make arrangements (including cooperative arrangements with other Federal agencies) for the temporary care of refugees in the United States in emergency circumstances, including the establishment of processing centers, if necessary, without regard to such provisions of law (other than the Renegotiation Act of 1951 and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1524/b">section 1524(b) of this title</ref>) regulating the making, performance, amendment, or modification of contracts and the expenditure of funds of the United States Government as the Secretary may specify.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cc8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> The Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cc9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> assure that an adequate number of trained staff are available at the location at which the refugees enter the United States to assure that all necessary medical records are available and in proper order;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cca-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> provide for the identification of refugees who have been determined to have medical conditions affecting the public health and requiring treatment;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ccb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> assure that State or local health officials at the resettlement destination within the United States of each refugee are promptly notified of the refugee’s arrival and provided with all applicable medical records; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ccc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> provide for such monitoring of refugees identified under subparagraph (B) as will insure that they receive appropriate and timely treatment.</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The Secretary shall develop and implement methods for monitoring and assessing the quality of medical screening and related health services provided to refugees awaiting resettlement in the United States.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ccd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The Director is authorized to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, State and local health agencies for payments to meet their costs of providing medical screening and initial medical treatment to refugees.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cce-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The Comptroller General shall directly conduct an annual financial audit of funds expended under each grant or contract made under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 1986 and for fiscal year 1987.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ccf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><chapeau> Each grant or contract with an agency under paragraph (1) shall require the agency to do the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> To provide quarterly performance and financial status reports to the Federal agency administering paragraph (1).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> To provide, directly or through its local affiliate, notice to the appropriate county or other local welfare office at the time that the agency becomes aware that a refugee is offered employment and to provide notice to the refugee that such notice has been provided, and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> upon request of such a welfare office to which a refugee has applied for cash assistance, to furnish that office with documentation respecting any cash or other resources provided directly by the agency to the refugee under this subsection.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> To assure that refugees, known to the agency as having been identified pursuant to paragraph (4)(B) as having medical conditions affecting the public health and requiring treatment, report to the appropriate county or other health agency upon their resettlement in an area.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> To fulfill its responsibility to provide for the basic needs (including food, clothing, shelter, and transportation for job interviews and training) of each refugee resettled and to develop and implement a resettlement plan including the early employment of each refugee resettled and to monitor the implementation of such plan.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cd6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><chapeau> To transmit to the Federal agency administering paragraph (1) an annual report describing the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cd7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The number of refugees placed (by county of placement) and the expenditures made in the year under the grant or contract, including the proportion of such expenditures used for administrative purposes and for provision of services.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cd8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The proportion of refugees placed by the agency in the previous year who are receiving cash or medical assistance described in subsection (e).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cd9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The efforts made by the agency to monitor placement of the refugees and the activities of local affiliates of the agency.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cda-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/E/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The extent to which the agency has coordinated its activities with local social service providers in a manner which avoids duplication of activities and has provided notices to local welfare offices and the reporting of medical conditions of certain aliens to local health departments in accordance with subparagraphs (B)(i) and (C).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bab1cdb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7/E/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> Such other information as the agency administering paragraph (1) deems to be appropriate in monitoring the effectiveness of agencies in carrying out their functions under such grants and contracts.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The agency administering paragraph (1) shall promptly forward a copy of each annual report transmitted under subparagraph (E) to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cdc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><chapeau> The Federal agency administering paragraph (1) shall establish criteria for the performance of agencies under grants and contracts under that paragraph, and shall include criteria relating to an agency’s—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cdd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> efforts to reduce welfare dependency among refugees resettled by that agency,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cde-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> collection of travel loans made to refugees resettled by that agency for travel to the United States,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cdf-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> arranging for effective local sponsorship and other nonpublic assistance for refugees resettled by that agency,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ce0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> cooperation with refugee mutual assistance associations, local social service providers, health agencies, and welfare offices,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ce1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> compliance with the guidelines established by the Director for the placement and resettlement of refugees within the United States, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ce2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/8/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> compliance with other requirements contained in the grant or contract, including the reporting and other requirements under subsection (b)(7).</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">The Federal administering agency shall use the criteria in the process of awarding or renewing grants and contracts under paragraph (1).</continuation> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1ce3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Project grants and contracts for services for refugees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ce4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ce5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Director is authorized to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, public or private nonprofit agencies for projects specifically designed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ce6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> to assist refugees in obtaining the skills which are necessary for economic self-sufficiency, including projects for job training, employment services, day care, professional refresher training, and other recertification services;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ce7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to provide training in English where necessary (regardless of whether the refugees are employed or receiving cash or other assistance); and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1ce8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> to provide where specific needs have been shown and recognized by the Director, health (including mental health) services, social services, educational and other services.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ce9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The funds available for a fiscal year for grants and contracts under subparagraph (A) shall be allocated among the States based on the total number of refugees (including children and adults) who arrived in the United States not more than 36 months before the beginning of such fiscal year and who are actually residing in each State (taking into account secondary migration) as of the beginning of the fiscal year.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cea-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Any limitation which the Director establishes on the proportion of funds allocated to a State under this paragraph that the State may use for services other than those described in subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) shall not apply if the Director receives a plan (established by or in consultation with local governments) and determines that the plan provides for the maximum appropriate provision of employment-related services for, and the maximum placement of, employable refugees consistent with performance standards established under section 106 of the Job Training Partnership Act.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ceb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cec-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Director is authorized to make grants to States for assistance to counties and similar areas in the States where, because of factors such as unusually large refugee populations (including secondary migration), high refugee concentrations, and high use of public assistance by refugees, there exists and can be demonstrated a specific need for supplementation of available resources for services to refugees.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1ced-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> Grants shall be made available under this paragraph—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cee-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> primarily for the purpose of facilitating refugee employment and achievement of self-sufficiency,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cef-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in a manner that does not supplant other refugee program funds and that assures that not less than 95 percent of the amount of the grant award is made available to the county or other local entity.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1cf0-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Assistance for refugee children</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf1-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Secretary of Education is authorized to make grants, and enter into contracts, for payments for projects to provide special educational services (including English language training) to refugee children in elementary and secondary schools where a demonstrated need has been shown.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf2-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf3-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Director is authorized to provide assistance, reimbursement to States, and grants to and contracts with public and private nonprofit agencies, for the provision of child welfare services, including foster care maintenance payments and services and health care, furnished to any refugee child (except as provided in subparagraph (B)) during the thirty-six month period beginning with the first month in which such refugee child is in the United States.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf4-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf5-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> In the case of a refugee child who is unaccompanied by a parent or other close adult relative (as defined by the Director), the services described in subparagraph (A) may be furnished until the month after the child attains eighteen years of age (or such higher age as the State’s child welfare services plan under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s620">42 U.S.C. 620</ref> et seq.] prescribes for the availability of such services to any other child in that State).</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf6-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Director shall attempt to arrange for the placement under the laws of the States of such unaccompanied refugee children, who have been accepted for admission to the United States, before (or as soon as possible after) their arrival in the United States. During any interim period while such a child is in the United States or in transit to the United States but before the child is so placed, the Director shall assume legal responsibility (including financial responsibility) for the child, if necessary, and is authorized to make necessary decisions to provide for the child’s immediate care.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf7-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> In carrying out the Director’s responsibilities under clause (ii), the Director is authorized to enter into contracts with appropriate public or private nonprofit agencies under such conditions as the Director determines to be appropriate.</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cf8-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/d/2/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The Director shall prepare and maintain a list of (I) all such unaccompanied children who have entered the United States after <date date="1975-04-01">April 1, 1975</date>, (II) the names and last known residences of their parents (if living) at the time of arrival, and (III) the children’s location, status, and progress.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bab1cf9-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Cash assistance and medical assistance to refugees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cfa-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Director is authorized to provide assistance, reimbursement to States, and grants to, and contracts with, public or private nonprofit agencies for 100 per centum of the cash assistance and medical assistance provided to any refugee during the thirty-six month period beginning with the first month in which such refugee has entered the United States and for the identifiable and reasonable administrative costs of providing this assistance.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cfb-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1cfc-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Cash assistance provided under this subsection to an employable refugee is conditioned, except for good cause shown—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cfd-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> on the refugee’s registration with an appropriate agency providing employment services described in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), or, if there is no such agency available, with an appropriate State or local employment service;</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cfe-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> on the refugee’s participation in any available and appropriate social service or targeted assistance program (funded under subsection (c)) providing job or language training in the area in which the refugee resides; and</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1cff-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> on the refugee’s acceptance of appropriate offers of employment.</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d00-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Cash assistance shall not be made available to refugees who are full-time students in institutions of higher education (as defined by the Director after consultation with the Secretary of Education).</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d01-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> In the case of a refugee who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1d02-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> refuses an offer of employment which has been determined to be appropriate either by the agency responsible for the initial resettlement of the refugee under subsection (b) or by the appropriate State or local employment service,</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1d03-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> refuses to go to a job interview which has been arranged through such agency or service, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1d04-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> refuses to participate in a social service or targeted assistance program referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) which such agency or service determines to be available and appropriate,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">cash assistance to the refugee shall be terminated (after opportunity for an administrative hearing) for a period of three months (for the first such refusal) or for a period of six months (for any subsequent refusal).</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d05-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Director shall develop plans to provide English training and other appropriate services and training to refugees receiving cash assistance.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d06-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> If a refugee is eligible for aid or assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV or under title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">42 U.S.C. 601</ref> et seq., 1396 et seq.], or for supplemental security income benefits (including State supplementary payments) under the program established under title XVI of that Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1381">42 U.S.C. 1381</ref> et seq.], funds authorized under this subsection shall only be used for the non-Federal share of such aid or assistance, or for such supplementary payments, with respect to cash and medical assistance provided with respect to such refugee under this paragraph.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d07-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> The Director is authorized to allow for the provision of medical assistance under paragraph (1) to any refugee, during the one-year period after entry, who does not qualify for assistance under a State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.] on account of any resources or income requirement of such plan, but only if the Director determines that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1d08-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> this will (i) encourage economic self-sufficiency, or (ii) avoid a significant burden on State and local governments; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bab1d09-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the refugee meets such alternative financial resources and income requirements as the Director shall establish.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d0a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> As a condition for receiving assistance, reimbursement, or a contract under this subsection and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or agency must provide assurances that whenever a refugee applies for cash or medical assistance for which assistance or reimbursement is provided under this subsection, the State or agency must notify promptly the agency (or local affiliate) which provided for the initial resettlement of the refugee under subsection (b) of the fact that the refugee has so applied.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d0b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bab1d0c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The Secretary shall develop and implement alternative projects for refugees who have been in the United States less than thirty-six months, under which refugees are provided interim support, medical services, support services, and case management, as needed, in a manner that encourages self-sufficiency, reduces welfare dependency, and fosters greater coordination among the resettlement agencies and service providers. The Secretary may permit alternative projects to cover specific groups of refugees who have been in the United States 36 months or longer if the Secretary determines that refugees in the group have been significantly and disproportionately dependent on welfare and need the services provided under the project in order to become self-sufficient and that their coverage under the projects would be cost-effective.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d0d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Refugees covered under such alternative projects shall be precluded from receiving cash or medical assistance under any other paragraph of this subsection or under title XIX or part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq., 601 et seq.].</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d0e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/7/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The Secretary shall report to Congress not later than <date date="1985-10-31">October 31, 1985</date>, on the results of these projects and on any recommendations respecting changes in the refugee assistance program under this section to take into account such results.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d0f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/7/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> To the extent that the use of such funds is consistent with the purposes of such provisions, funds appropriated under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1524/a">section 1524(a) of this title</ref>, part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">42 U.S.C. 601</ref> et seq.], or title XIX of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396">42 U.S.C. 1396</ref> et seq.], may be used for the purpose of implementing and evaluating alternative projects under this paragraph.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d10-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/e/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> In its provision of assistance to refugees, a State or political subdivision shall consider the recommendations of, and assistance provided by, agencies with grants or contracts under subsection (b)(1).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id7bad8d11-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Assistance to States and counties for incarceration of certain Cuban nationals; priority for removal and return to Cuba</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d12-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The Attorney General shall pay compensation to States and to counties for costs incurred by the States and counties to confine in prisons, during the fiscal year for which such payment is made, nationals of Cuba who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bad8d13-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> were paroled into the United States in 1980 by the Attorney General,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bad8d14-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> after such parole committed any violation of State or county law for which a term of imprisonment was imposed, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bad8d15-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> at the time of such parole and such violation were not aliens lawfully admitted to the United States—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bad8d16-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for permanent residence, or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id7bad8d17-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> under the terms of an immigrant or a nonimmigrant visa issued,</content> -</clause> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">under this chapter.</continuation> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d18-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> For a State or county to be eligible to receive compensation under this subsection, the chief executive officer of the State or county shall submit to the Attorney General, in accordance with rules to be issued by the Attorney General, an application containing—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bad8d19-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the number and names of the Cuban nationals with respect to whom the State or county is entitled to such compensation, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id7bad8d1a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> such other information as the Attorney General may require.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d1b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> For a fiscal year the Attorney General shall pay the costs described in paragraph (1) to each State and county determined by the Attorney General to be eligible under paragraph (2); except that if the amounts appropriated for the fiscal year to carry out this subsection are insufficient to cover all such payments, each of such payments shall be ratably reduced so that the total of such payments equals the amounts so appropriated.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d1c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The authority of the Attorney General to pay compensation under this subsection shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent and in such amounts as may be provided in advance in appropriation Acts.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id7bad8d1d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173" identifier="/us/usc/t8/s1522/f/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> It shall be the policy of the United States Government that the President, in consultation with the Attorney General and all other appropriate Federal officials and all appropriate State and county officials referred to in paragraph (2), shall place top priority on seeking the expeditious removal from this country and the return to Cuba of Cuban nationals described in paragraph (1) by any reasonable and responsible means, and to this end the Attorney General may use the funds authorized to carry out this subsection to conduct such policy.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<sourceCredit id="id7bad8d1e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173">(<ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, title IV, ch. 2, § 412, as added <ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tIII/s311/a/2">Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 311(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/111">94 Stat. 111</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/97/363">Pub. L. 97–363</ref>, §§ 3(a), 4–6, <date date="1982-10-25">Oct. 25, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1734-1736">96 Stat. 1734–1736</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/98/164/tX/s1011/b">Pub. L. 98–164, title X, § 1011(b)</ref>, <date date="1983-11-22">Nov. 22, 1983</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/97/1061">97 Stat. 1061</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/98/473/tI/s101/d">Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(d)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-12">Oct. 12, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1876">98 Stat. 1876</ref>, 1877; <ref href="/us/pl/99/605">Pub. L. 99–605</ref>, §§ 3–5(c), 6(a), (b), (d), 8, 9(a), (b), 10, 12, 13, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3449-3451">100 Stat. 3449–3451</ref>, 3453–3455; <ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s6/b">Pub. L. 100–525, § 6(b)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2616">102 Stat. 2616</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/tI/s162/n/2">Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(n)(2)</ref>, <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/409">108 Stat. 409</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/tII/s219/x">Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 219(x)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-25">Oct. 25, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4318">108 Stat. 4318</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/tI/s110/s/3">Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 110(s)(3)</ref>, <date date="1996-08-22">Aug. 22, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/2175">110 Stat. 2175</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tVI/s671/e/7">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 671(e)(7)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-723">110 Stat. 3009–723</ref>.)</sourceCredit> -<notes type="uscNote" id="id7bad8d1f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id7bad8d20-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Editorial Notes</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id7bad8d21-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Renegotiation Act of 1951, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is <ref href="/us/act/1951-03-23/ch15">act Mar. 23, 1951, ch. 15</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/65/7">65 Stat. 7</ref>, which was classified principally to section 1211 et seq. of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to its omission from the Code.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Section 106 of the Job Training Partnership Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(C), which was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1516">section 1516 of Title 29</ref>, Labor, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/105/220/tI/s199/b/2">Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 199(b)(2)</ref>, (c)(2)(B), <date date="1998-08-07">Aug. 7, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/1059">112 Stat. 1059</ref>, effective <date date="2000-07-01">July 1, 2000</date>. Pursuant to former <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2940/b">section 2940(b) of Title 29</ref>, references to a provision of the Job Training Partnership Act, effective <date date="1998-08-07">Aug. 7, 1998</date>, were deemed to refer to that provision or the corresponding provision of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, <ref href="/us/pl/105/220">Pub. L. 105–220</ref>, <date date="1998-08-07">Aug. 7, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/936">112 Stat. 936</ref>, and, effective <date date="2000-07-01">July 1, 2000</date>, were deemed to refer to the corresponding provision of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/113/128/tV">Pub. L. 113–128, title V</ref>, §§ 506, 511(a), <date date="2014-07-22">July 22, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1703">128 Stat. 1703</ref>, 1705, effective <date date="2015-07-01">July 1, 2015</date>. Pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3361/a">section 3361(a) of Title 29</ref>, references to a provision of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 are deemed to refer to the corresponding provision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, <ref href="/us/pl/113/128">Pub. L. 113–128</ref>, <date date="2014-07-22">July 22, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/1425">128 Stat. 1425</ref>, effective <date date="2015-07-01">July 1, 2015</date>. For complete classification of the Job Training Partnership Act and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to the Code, see Tables. For complete classification of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3101">section 3101 of Title 29</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">The Social Security Act, referred to in subsecs. (d)(2)(B)(i) and (e)(4), (5), (7)(B), (D), is <ref href="/us/act/1935-08-14/ch531">act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>. Parts A and B of title IV of the Social Security Act are classified generally to part A (§ 601 et seq.) and part B (§ 620 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Titles XVI and XIX of the Social Security Act are classified generally to subchapters XVI (§ 1381 et seq.) and XIX (§ 1396 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1305">section 1305 of Title 42</ref> and Tables.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">This chapter, referred to in subsec. (f)(1)(C), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/act/1952-06-27/ch477">act June 27, 1952, ch. 477</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/66/163">66 Stat. 163</ref>, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref> and Tables.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id7bad8d22-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1996—Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> struck out comma after “is authorized”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/208">Pub. L. 104–208</ref> struck out comma after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Pub. L. 104–193</ref> substituted “State program funded” for “State plan approved”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1994—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/n/2/A">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(n)(2)(A)</ref>, struck out “, together with the Coordinator,” after “subsection (b)(1)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/n/2/B">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(n)(2)(B)</ref>, struck out “in consultation with the Coordinator,” after “Secretary is authorized,” in par. (3) and after “The Secretary,” in par. (4).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(7)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s162/n/2/C">Pub. L. 103–236, § 162(n)(2)(C)</ref>, struck out “, in consultation with the United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs,” after “The Secretary”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(7)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> struck out “paragraph (1) or (2) of” after “appropriated under”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1988—Subsecs. (f)(5), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/100/525">Pub. L. 100–525</ref> redesignated subsec. (g) as (f)(5) and substituted “all other appropriate Federal officials and all appropriate State and county officials referred to in paragraph (2)” for “all appropriate Federal, State, and county officials referred to in section 13 of this Act”, “Cuban nationals described in paragraph (1)” for “such persons defined in subsection (f)(1) of this section” and “authorized to carry out this subsection” for “hereafter authorized by this section”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1986—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s4/1">Pub. L. 99–605, § 4(1)</ref>, inserted “and the Federal agency administering subsection (b)(1)” after “The Director”, “(not less often than quarterly)” after “shall consult regularly”, and “before their placement in those States and localities” after “States and localities”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(iii). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s4/2">Pub. L. 99–605, § 4(2)</ref>, added cl. (iii).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s4/3">Pub. L. 99–605, § 4(3)</ref>, added subpar. (D).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s12">Pub. L. 99–605, § 12</ref>, designated existing provision as subpar. (A), redesignated existing subpars. (A) and (B) as cls. (i) and (ii), respectively, and added subpars. (B) and (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s3/b">Pub. L. 99–605, § 3(b)</ref>, inserted “, the Secretary of Education, the Attorney General,” after “The Secretary”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s5/b/2">Pub. L. 99–605, § 5(b)(2)</ref>, struck out provisions which related to requirement in grants and contracts that agency provide notice to appropriate welfare office that refugee is offered employment, provide notice to the refugee about notice to the welfare office, and assure that refugees with medical conditions affecting public health and requiring treatment report to appropriate health agency in area of resettlement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s5/a">Pub. L. 99–605, § 5(a)</ref>, amended par. (6) generally, substituting “shall directly conduct an annual financial audit” for “shall conduct an annual audit”, and “grant or contract made under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 1986 and for fiscal year 1987” for “grants and contracts made under this subsection”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s5/b/1">Pub. L. 99–605, § 5(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s5/c">Pub. L. 99–605, § 5(c)</ref>, added par. (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s6/a">Pub. L. 99–605, § 6(a)</ref>, designated existing provision as par. (1)(A), redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as cls. (i) to (iii), respectively, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s6/b">Pub. L. 99–605, § 6(b)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s8/a">Pub. L. 99–605, § 8(a)</ref>, added par. (2).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s3/a">Pub. L. 99–605, § 3(a)</ref>, substituted “Secretary of Education” for “Director”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s9/a/1">Pub. L. 99–605, § 9(a)(1)</ref>, struck out provisions following cl. (iii) which related to termination of cash assistance to refugee with month in which refugee refuses offer of employment or participation in social service program.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s6/d">Pub. L. 99–605, § 6(d)</ref>, substituted “(c)(1)(A)(i)” for “(c)(1)”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s8/b">Pub. L. 99–605, § 8(b)</ref>, inserted “or targeted assistance” after “social service”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s9/a/2">Pub. L. 99–605, § 9(a)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(7)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s10">Pub. L. 99–605, § 10</ref>, inserted provisions which related to alternative projects for specific groups of refugees in the United States 36 months or longer if determined to be disproportionately dependent on welfare.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s9/b">Pub. L. 99–605, § 9(b)</ref>, added par. (8).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsecs. (f), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s13">Pub. L. 99–605, § 13</ref>, added subsecs. (f) and (g).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1984—Subsec. (e)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/98/473">Pub. L. 98–473</ref> added par. (7).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1983—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/98/164">Pub. L. 98–164</ref> struck out first sentence directing the President to provide for a study of which agency is best able to administer the program of initial resettlement and to report to the Congress, not later than <date date="1981-03-01">Mar. 1, 1981</date>, on that study, and “after such study” after “If the President determines”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">1982—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s3/a/1">Pub. L. 97–363, § 3(a)(1)</ref>, (2), designated existing provisions of par. (1) as subpar. (A) and redesignated existing cls. (A) through (D) as (i) through (iv), respectively.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s3/a/3">Pub. L. 97–363, § 3(a)(3)</ref>, added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s4/a/1">Pub. L. 97–363, § 4(a)(1)</ref>, designated existing provisions of par. (2) as subpar. (A).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(2)(B), (C). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s4/a/2">Pub. L. 97–363, § 4(a)(2)</ref>, added subpars. (B) and (C).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s4/b">Pub. L. 97–363, § 4(b)</ref>, inserted provision that the Director shall compile and maintain data on secondary migration of refugees within the United States and, by State of residence and nationality, on the proportion of refugees receiving cash or medical assistance described in subsec. (e) of this section.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s5/1">Pub. L. 97–363, § 5(1)</ref>, struck out provision that the Secretary of State and the Director shall jointly monitor the assistance provided during fiscal years 1980 and 1981 under this paragraph.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s5/2">Pub. L. 97–363, § 5(2)</ref>, inserted provision relating to period for expenditure of funds provided under grants and contracts and the inclusion in such grants and contracts of requirements for notification by the agency in the event of employment offers to the refugee and assurance that refugees identified under par. (4)(B) will report to appropriate health agencies upon resettlement.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s5/3">Pub. L. 97–363, § 5(3)</ref>, added par. (5).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s5/4">Pub. L. 97–363, § 5(4)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s6/a">Pub. L. 97–363, § 6(a)</ref>, struck out “up to” before “100 per centum”.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s6/b">Pub. L. 97–363, § 6(b)</ref>, redesignated existing provisions of par. (2) as subpar. (A), redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as cls. (i) and (iii), respectively, added cl. (ii), inserted provision that cash assistance be cut off, after opportunity for hearing, to a refugee who refuses appropriate offer of employment or participation in available social service program, and added subpar. (B).</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Subsec. (e)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s6/c">Pub. L. 97–363, § 6(c)</ref>, added par. (6).</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id7bad8d23-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered"><b>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</b></heading></note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bad8d24-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/193">Pub. L. 104–193</ref> effective <date date="1997-07-01">July 1, 1997</date>, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/193/s116">section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193</ref>, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s601">section 601 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bad8d25-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1994 Amendments</heading><p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/416">Pub. L. 103–416</ref> effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, <ref href="/us/pl/101/649">Pub. L. 101–649</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/416/s219/dd">section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">section 1101 of this title</ref>.</p> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of <ref href="/us/pl/103/236">Pub. L. 103–236</ref> become effective, or 90 days after <date date="1994-04-30">Apr. 30, 1994</date>, whichever comes earlier, see <ref href="/us/pl/103/236/s161/b">section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">section 2651a of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bad8d26-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/100/525/s6/c">Pub. L. 100–525, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="1988-10-24">Oct. 24, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/2616">102 Stat. 2616</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/100/525/s6/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1524">section 1524 of this title</ref>] shall be effective as if they were included in the enactment of the Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1986 [<ref href="/us/pl/99/605">Pub. L. 99–605</ref>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bad8d27-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1986 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s5/d">Pub. L. 99–605, § 5(d)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3452">100 Stat. 3452</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/605/s5/d"> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Section 412(b)(7) (other than subparagraphs (B)(i), (C), and (D)) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7">8 U.S.C. 1522(b)(7)</ref>], as added by subsection (b)(1) of this section, shall apply to grants and contracts made or renewed after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Section 412(b)(7)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/b/7">8 U.S.C. 1522(b)(7)</ref>], as added by subsection (b)(1) of this section, shall apply to grants and contracts made or renewed after the end of the six-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The criteria required under the amendment made by subsection (c) [amending this section] shall be established not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s6/c">Pub. L. 99–605, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3453">100 Stat. 3453</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/605/s6/c">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to allocations of funds for fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1987.”</quotedContent> -</p> -<p><ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s9/c">Pub. L. 99–605, § 9(c)</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3454">100 Stat. 3454</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/605/s9/c">“The amendments made by subsection (a) of this section [amending this section] shall apply to aliens entering the United States as refugees on or after the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>].”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bad8d28-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1984 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/98/473/tI/s101/d">Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(d)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-12">Oct. 12, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1877">98 Stat. 1877</ref>, provided in part that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/473/tI/s101/d">“The amendment made by this paragraph [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="1984-10-01">October 1, 1984</date>.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id7bad8d29-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1982 Amendment</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/363/s8">Pub. L. 97–363, § 8</ref>, <date date="1982-10-25">Oct. 25, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1737">96 Stat. 1737</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/363/s8"> -<inline>“The amendments made by—</inline> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> sections 3(b), 4, 5(3), 5(4), 6(a), and 7 [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1523">section 1523 of this title</ref>] take effect on <date date="1982-10-01">October 1, 1982</date>, and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> sections 5(2), 6(b), and 6(c) [amending this section] apply to grants and contracts made, and assistance furnished, on or after <date date="1982-10-01">October 1, 1982</date>.”</content> -</paragraph> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id7bad8d2a-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tIII">Pub. L. 96–212, title III</ref>, pt. B, § 313, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/117">94 Stat. 117</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/212/tIII"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this part [enacting sections 1521 to 1524 of this title, amending <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601">section 2601 of Title 22</ref>, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and repealing provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601">section 2601 of Title 22</ref>] shall apply to fiscal years beginning on or after <date date="1979-10-01">October 1, 1979</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> Subject to subsection (c), the limitations contained in sections 412(d)(2)(A) and 412(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsecs. (d)(2)(A) and (e)(1) of this section] on the duration of the period for which child welfare services and cash and medical assistance may be provided to particular refugees shall not apply to such services and assistance provided before <date date="1981-04-01">April 1, 1981</date>.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding section 412(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (e)(1) of this section] and in lieu of any assistance which may otherwise be provided under such section with respect to Cuban refugees who entered the United States and were receiving assistance under section 2(b) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601/b">22 U.S.C. 2601(b)</ref>] before <date date="1978-10-01">October 1, 1978</date>, the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement is authorized—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> to provide reimbursement—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> in fiscal year 1980, for 75 percent,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> in fiscal year 1981, for 60 percent,</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> in fiscal year 1982, for 45 percent, and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> in fiscal year 1983, for 25 percent,</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">of the non-Federal costs or providing cash and medical assistance (other than assistance described in paragraph (2)) to such refugees, and</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> to provide reimbursement in any fiscal year for 100 percent of the non-Federal costs associated with such Cuban refugees with respect to whom supplemental security income payments were being paid as of <date date="1978-09-30">September 30, 1978</date>, under title XVI of the Social Security Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1381">42 U.S.C. 1381</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><content> the requirements of section 412(a)(6)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [subsec. (a)(6)(A) of this section] shall apply to assistance furnished under chapter 2 of title IV of such Act [this subchapter] after <date date="1980-10-01">October 1, 1980</date>, or such earlier date as the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement may establish.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bad8d2b-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"> -<heading class="centered smallCaps">Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions</heading> -<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1551">section 1551 of this title</ref>.</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bad8d2c-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Maintaining Funding Level of Matching Grant Program</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/99/605/s7">Pub. L. 99–605, § 7</ref>, <date date="1986-11-06">Nov. 6, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/3453">100 Stat. 3453</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/605/s7"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Maintaining Funding Level</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement shall not reduce the maximum average Federal contribution level per refugee in the matching grant program and shall not increase the percentage grantee matching requirement under that program below the level, or above the percentage, in effect under the program for grants in fiscal year 1985.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Matching Grant Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The ‘matching grant program’ referred to in subsection (a) is the voluntary agency program which is known as the matching grant program and is funded under section 412(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1522/c">8 U.S.C. 1522(c)</ref>].”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bad8d2d-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Reimbursement to State and Local Public Agencies for Expenses Incurred for Providing Social Services to Applicants for Asylum</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/212/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 96–212, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1980-03-17">Mar. 17, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/117">94 Stat. 117</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/S">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(S)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/S"> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement is authorized to use funds appropriated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 414(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1524/a">8 U.S.C. 1524(a)</ref>] to reimburse State and local public agencies for expenses which those agencies incurred, at any time, in providing aliens described in subsection (c) of this section with social services of the types for which reimbursements were made with respect to refugees under paragraphs (3) through (6) of section 2(b) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (as in effect prior to the enactment of this Act) [<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2601/b/3">22 U.S.C. 2601(b)(3)</ref> to (6)] or under any other Federal law.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The Attorney General is authorized to grant to an alien described in subsection (c) of this section permission to engage in employment in the United States and to provide to that alien an ‘employment authorized’ endorsement or other appropriate work permit.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> This section applies with respect to any alien in the United States (1) who has applied before <date date="1979-11-01">November 1, 1979</date>, for asylum in the United States, (2) who has not been granted asylum, and (3) with respect to whom a final, nonappealable, and legally enforceable order of removal has not been entered.”</content> -</subsection> -</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bad8d2e-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Eligibility of Certain Cuban-Haitian Entrants Entering After <date date="1979-11-01">Nov. 1, 1979</date></heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/97/35/tV">Pub. L. 97–35, title V</ref>, §§ 543(a)(2), 547, <date date="1981-08-13">Aug. 13, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/459">95 Stat. 459</ref>, 463, eff. <date date="1981-10-01">Oct. 1, 1981</date>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/stat/95/459">“For purposes of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 [set out below], an alien who entered the United States on or after <date date="1979-11-01">November 1, 1979</date>, and is in the United States with the immigration status of a Cuban-Haitian entrant (status pending) shall be considered to be an eligible participant (within the meaning of section 101(3) of such Act) but only during the 36-month period beginning with the first month in which the alien entered the United States as such an entrant or otherwise first acquired such status.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bad8d2f-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Cuban Refugees; Incarceration and Deportation of Certain Cubans</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/533/tVII/s716">Pub. L. 96–533, title VII, § 716</ref>, <date date="1980-12-16">Dec. 16, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/3162">94 Stat. 3162</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/533/tVII/s716">“The Congress finds that the United States Government has already incarcerated recently arrived Cubans who are admitted criminals, are security threats, or have incited civil disturbances in Federal processing facilities. The Congress urges the Executive branch, consistent with United States law, to seek the deportation of such individuals.”</quotedContent> -</p> -</note> -<note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id7bad8d30-76cd-11f0-b84a-86fc7887f173"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980</heading><p><ref href="/us/pl/96/422">Pub. L. 96–422</ref>, <date date="1980-10-10">Oct. 10, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/1799">94 Stat. 1799</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/96/424">Pub. L. 96–424</ref>, <date date="1980-10-10">Oct. 10, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/1820">94 Stat. 1820</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/35/tV">Pub. L. 97–35, title V</ref>, §§ 543(a)(1), (b)–(d), 544–547, <date date="1981-08-13">Aug. 13, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/459-463">95 Stat. 459–463</ref>, eff. <date date="1981-10-01">Oct. 1, 1981</date>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/382/tIII/s391/a">Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 391(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-10-20">Oct. 20, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/4021">108 Stat. 4021</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/208/dC/tIII/s308/d/4/T">Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(T)</ref>, <date date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3009-619">110 Stat. 3009–619</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/220/tII/s251/b/1">Pub. L. 105–220, title II, § 251(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1998-08-07">Aug. 7, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/1079">112 Stat. 1079</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dA/s101/f/tVIII/s405/d/5">Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(5), (f)(5)]</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-337">112 Stat. 2681–337</ref>, 2681–419, 2681–430; <ref href="/us/pl/107/110/tX/s1076/d">Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1076(d)</ref>, <date date="2002-01-08">Jan. 8, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/2091">115 Stat. 2091</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/95/tIX/s9215">Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215</ref>(<i>lll</i>), <date date="2015-12-10">Dec. 10, 2015</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/129/2187">129 Stat. 2187</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/stat/129/2187"> -<inline>“That this Act may be cited as the ‘Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980’.</inline> -<title style="-uslm-lc:I74"><num value="I">“Title I—</num><heading class="centered small-caps">General Provisions</heading><level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“definitions</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="101">“Sec. 101.</num><chapeau> As used in this Act—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The terms ‘elementary school’, ‘local educational agency’, ‘secondary school’, ‘State’, and ‘State educational agency’ have the meanings given such terms under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7801">20 U.S.C. 7801</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The term ‘elementary or secondary nonpublic schools’ means schools which comply with the compulsory education laws of the State and which are exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [<ref href="/us/usc/t26/s501/c/3">26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)</ref>].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> The term ‘eligible participant’ means any alien who—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> has been admitted into the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157">section 1157 of this title</ref>];</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> has been paroled into the United States as a refugee by the Attorney General pursuant to section 212(d)(5) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182/d/5">section 1182(d)(5) of this title</ref>];</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> is an applicant for asylum, or has been granted asylum, in the United States; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> has fled from the alien’s country of origin and has, pursuant to an Executive order of the President, been permitted to enter the United States and remain in the United States indefinitely for humanitarian reasons;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I31" class="indent1 firstIndent0">but only during the 36-month [period] beginning with the first month in which the alien entered the United States (in the case of an alien described in (A), (B), or (D)) or the month in which the alien applied for asylum (in the case of an alien described in subparagraph (C)).</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Education.</content> -</paragraph> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“authorizations and allocation of appropriations</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="102">“Sec. 102.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> There are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983, but only in a lump sum for all programs under this Act, subject to allocation in accordance with subsection (b), such sums as may be necessary to make payments to which State educational agencies are entitled under this Act and payments for administration under section 104.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> If the sums appropriated for any fiscal year to make payments to States under this Act are not sufficient to pay in full the sum of the amounts which State educational agencies are entitled to receive under titles II through IV for such year, the allocations to State educational agencies under each of such titles shall be ratably reduced by the same percentage to the extent necessary to bring the aggregate of such allocations within the limits of the amounts so appropriated.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> In the event that funds become available for making payments under this Act for any period after allocations have been made under paragraph (1) of this subsection for such period, the amounts reduced under such paragraph shall be increased on the same basis as they were reduced.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“treatment of certain jurisdictions</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="103">“Sec. 103.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> The jurisdictions to which this section applies are Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Each jurisdiction to which this section applies shall be entitled to grants for the purposes set forth in sections 201(a), 302, and 402 in amounts equal to amounts determined by the Secretary in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary, except that the aggregate of the amount to which such jurisdictions are so entitled for any period—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> for the purposes set forth in section 201(a), shall not exceed an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 201 for that period;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> for the purposes set forth in section 302, shall not exceed an amount equal to 1 percent of the aggregate of the amounts to which all States are entitled under section 301 for that period; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> for the purposes set forth in section 402, shall not exceed an amount equal to 1 percent of the aggregate of the amounts to which all States are entitled under section 401 for that period.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> If the aggregate of the amounts determined by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (1) to be so needed for any period exceeds an amount equal to such 1 percent limitation, the entitlement of each such jurisdiction shall be reduced proportionately until such aggregate does not exceed such limitation.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“state administrative costs</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="104">“Sec. 104.</num><content> The Secretary is authorized to pay to each State educational agency amounts equal to the amounts expended by it for the proper and efficient administration of its functions under this Act, except that the total of such payments or any period shall not exceed 2 percent of the amount which that State educational agency receives for that period under this Act.</content> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“withholding</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="105">“Sec. 105.</num><content> Whenever the Secretary, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing to any State educational agency, finds that there is a failure to meet the requirements of any title of this Act, the Secretary shall notify that agency that further payments will not be made to the agency under such title, or in the discretion of the Secretary, that the State educational agency shall not make further payments under such title to specified local education agencies or other entities (in the case of funds under title IV) whose actions cause or are involved in such failure until the Secretary is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure to comply. Until the Secretary is so satisfied, no further payments shall be made to the State educational agency under such title, or payments by the State educational agency under such title shall be limited to local educational agencies or other entities (in the case of funds under title IV) whose actions did not cause or were not involved in the failure, as the case may be.</content> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“consultation with other agencies</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="106">“Sec. 106.</num><content> To the extent that may be appropriate to facilitate the determination of the amount of any reductions under sections 201(b)(2), 301(b)(3), and 401(b)(2), the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other agencies providing assistance to eligible participants in order to secure information concerning the disbursement of funds for educational purposes under programs administered by them and provide, wherever feasible, for coordination among those programs and the programs under titles II through IV of this Act.</content> -</section> -</level> - -<num value="II">“Title II—</num><heading class="centered small-caps">General Assistance for Local Educational Agencies</heading><level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“state entitlements</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="201">“Sec. 201.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> The Secretary shall, in accordance with the provisions of this title, make grants to State educational agencies for fiscal year 1981, and for each subsequent fiscal year, for the purposes of assisting local educational agencies of that State in providing basic education for eligible participants enrolled in elementary or secondary public schools. Payments made under this title to any State shall be used in accordance with applications approved under section 202 for public educational services for eligible participants enrolled in the elementary and secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of the local educational agencies of that State.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> As soon as possible after the date of the enactment of the Consolidated Refugee Education Assistance Act [<date date="1981-08-13">Aug. 13, 1981</date>], the Secretary shall establish a formula (reflecting the availability of the full amount authorized for this title under section 203(b)) by which to determine the amount of the grant which each State educational agency is entitled to receive under this title for any fiscal year. The formula established by the Secretary shall take into account the number of years that an eligible participant assisted under this title has resided within the United States and the relative costs, by grade level, of providing education for elementary and secondary school children. On the basis of the formula the Secretary shall allocate among the State educational agencies, for each fiscal year, the amounts available to carry out this title, subject to such reductions or adjustments as may be required under paragraph (2) or subsection (c). Funds shall be allocated among State educational agencies pursuant to the formula without regard to variations in educational costs among different geographical areas.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is otherwise entitled for any fiscal year, as determined under paragraph (1), shall be reduced by the amounts made available for such fiscal year under any other Federal law for expenditure within the State for the same purposes as those for which funds are made available under this title, except that the reduction shall be made only to the extent that (A) such amounts are made available for such purposes specifically because of the refugee, parolee, or asylee status of the individuals to be served by such funds, and (B) such amounts are made available to provide assistance to individuals eligible for services under this title. The amount of the reduction required under this paragraph shall be determined by the Secretary in a manner consistent with subsection (c).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> For the purpose of this subsection, the term ‘State’ does not include Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. The entitlements of such jurisdictions shall be determined in the manner specified in section 103, but for purposes of this title and section 105 any payments made under section 103 for the purposes set forth in section 201(a) shall be considered to be payments under this title.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> Determinations by the Secretary under this title for any period with respect to the number of eligible participants and the amount of the reduction under subsection (b)(2) shall be made, whenever actual satisfactory data are not available, on the basis of estimates. No such determination shall operate because of an underestimate or overestimate to deprive any State educational agency of its entitlement to any payment (or the amount thereof) under this title to which such agency would be entitled had such determination been made on the basis of accurate data.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“applications</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="202">“Sec. 202.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><chapeau> No State educational agency shall be entitled to any payment under this title for any period unless that agency submits an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information, as the Secretary may reasonably require. Each such application shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> provide that the payments under this title will be used for the purposes set forth in section 201(a);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> provide assurances that such payments will be distributed among local educational agencies within that State in accordance with the formula established by the Secretary under section 201, subject to any reductions in payments for those local educational agencies identified under paragraph (3) to which funds described by section 201(b)(2) are made available for the same purposes under other Federal laws;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> specify the amount of funds described by section 201(b)(2) which are made available under other Federal laws for expenditure within the State for the same purposes as those for which funds are made available under this title and the local educational agencies to which such funds are made available;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> provide assurances that the State educational agency will not finally disapprove in whole or in part any application for funds received under this title without first affording the local educational agency submitting the application for such funds reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> provide for making such reports as the Secretary may reasonably require to carry out this title.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The Secretary shall approve an application which meets the requirements of subsection (a). The Secretary shall not finally disapprove an application of a State educational agency except after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record to such agency.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“payments and authorizations</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="203">“Sec. 203.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> The Secretary shall pay to each State educational agency having an application approved under section 202 the amount which that State is entitled to receive under this title.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><chapeau> For fiscal year 1981 and for each subsequent fiscal year, there is authorized to be appropriated, in the manner specified under section 102, to make payments under this title an amount equal to the product of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> the total number of eligible participants enrolled in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of local educational agencies within all the States (other than the jurisdictions to which section 103 is applicable) during the fiscal year for which the determination is made,</content> -</paragraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">multiplied by—</continuation> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> $400.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> - -<num value="III">“Title III—</num><heading class="centered small-caps">Special Impact Assistance for Substantial Increases in Attendance</heading><level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“state entitlements</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="301">“Sec. 301.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> The Secretary shall, in accordance with the provisions of this title, make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal year 1981, and for each subsequent fiscal year for the purpose set forth in section 302.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is entitled under this title for any fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the amount equal to the product of (i) the number of eligible participants enrolled during the period for which the determination is made in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of each local educational agency described under paragraph (2) within that State, or in any elementary or secondary nonpublic school within the district served by each such local educational agency, who have been eligible participants less than one year, multiplied by (ii) $700;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the amount equal to the product of (i) the number of eligible participants enrolled during the period for which the determination is made in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of each local educational agency described under paragraph (2) within that State, or in any elementary or secondary nonpublic school within the district served by each such local educational agency, who have been eligible participants at least one year but not more than two years, multiplied by (ii) $500; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the product of (i) the number of eligible participants enrolled during the period for which the determination is made in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of each local educational agency described under paragraph (2) within that State, or in any elementary or secondary nonpublic school within the district served by each such local educational agency, who have been eligible participants more than two years but not more than three years, multiplied by (ii) $300.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> The local educational agencies referred to in paragraph (1) are those local educational agencies in which the sum of the number of eligible participants who are enrolled in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of such agencies, or in elementary or secondary nonpublic schools within the districts served by such agencies, during the fiscal year for which the payments are to be made under this title, and are receiving supplementary educational services during such period, is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> at least 500; or</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> at least 5 percent of the total number of students enrolled in such public or nonpublic schools during such fiscal year;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">whichever number is less. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the local educational agencies referred to in paragraph (1) shall include local educational agencies eligible to receive assistance by reason of the last sentence of section 3(b) and <ref href="/us/act/1950-09-30/s3/c/2/B">section 3(c)(2)(B) of the Act of September 30, 1950</ref> (Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress) [formerly <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s238/b">20 U.S.C. 238(b)</ref> and (c)(2)(B)], relating to Federal impact aid, subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection.</continuation> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is otherwise entitled for any fiscal year, as determined under paragraph (1), shall be reduced by the amounts made available under any other Federal law to agencies or other entities for educational, or education-related, services or activities within the State because of the significant concentration of eligible participants. The amount of the reduction required under this paragraph shall be determined by the Secretary in a manner consistent with subsection (c).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> For the purpose of this subsection, the term ‘State’ does not include Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. The entitlements of such jurisdictions shall be determined in the manner specified in section 103, but for purposes of this title and section 105 any payments made under section 103 for the purposes set forth in section 302 shall be considered to be payments under this title.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> The amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is entitled as a result of the last sentence of paragraph (2) shall be limited to eligible participants who meet the requirements of section 101(4).</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> Determinations by the Secretary under this title for any period with respect to the number of eligible participants and the amount of the reduction under subsection (b)(3) shall be made, whenever actual satisfactory data are not available, on the basis of estimates. No such determination shall operate because of an underestimate or overestimate to deprive any State educational agency of its entitlement to any payment (or the amount thereof) under this title to which such agency would be entitled had such determination been made on the basis of accurate data.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><content> Whenever the Secretary determines that any amount of a payment made to a State under this title for a fiscal year will not be used by such State for carrying out the purpose for which the payment was made, the Secretary shall make such amount available for carrying out such purpose to one or more other States to the extent the Secretary determines that such other States will be able to use such additional amount for carrying out such purpose. Any amount made available to a State from an appropriation for a fiscal year in accordance with the preceding sentence shall, for purposes of this title, be regarded as part of such State’s payment (as determined under subsection (b)) for such year, but shall remain available until the end of the succeeding fiscal year.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“uses of funds</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="302">“Sec. 302.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> Payments made under this title to any State may be used in accordance with applications approved under section 303 for supplementary educational services and costs, as described under subsection (b) of this section, for eligible participants enrolled in the elementary and secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of the local educational agencies of the State described in section 301(b)(2) and in elementary and secondary nonpublic schools of that State within the districts served by such agencies.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><chapeau> Financial assistance provided under this title shall be available to meet the costs of providing eligible participants supplementary educational services, including but not limited to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> supplementary educational services necessary to enable those children to achieve a satisfactory level of performance, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> English language instruction;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> other bilingual educational services; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> special materials and supplies;</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> additional basic instructional services which are directly attributable to the presence in the school district of eligible participants, including the costs of providing additional classroom supplies, overhead costs, costs of construction, acquisition or rental of space, costs of transportation, or such other costs as are directly attributable to such additional basis instructional services; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> special inservice training for personnel who will be providing instruction described in either paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“applications</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="303">“Sec. 303.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><chapeau> No State educational agency shall be entitled to any payment under this title for any period unless that agency submits an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information, as the Secretary may reasonably require. Each such application shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> provide that the educational programs, services and activities for which payments under this title are made will be administered by or under the supervision of the agency;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> provide assurances that payments under this title will be used for purposes set forth in section 302;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> provide assurances that such payments will be distributed among local educational agencies within that State in accordance with section 301, subject to any reductions in payments for local educational agencies identified under paragraph (5) to take into account the funds described by section 301(b)(3) that are made available for educational, or education-related, services or activities for eligible participants enrolled in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of such agencies or elementary or secondary nonpublic schools within the districts served by such agencies;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> provide assurances that the State educational agency will not finally disapprove in whole or in part any application for funds received under this title without first affording the local educational agency submitting an application for such funds reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> specify (A) the amount of funds described by section 301(b)(3) that are made available under other Federal laws to agencies or other entities for educational, or education-related, services or activities within the State because of a significant concentration of eligible participants, and (B) the local educational agencies within whose districts are eligible participants provided services from such funds who are enrolled in elementary or secondary schools under the jurisdiction of such agencies, or in elementary or secondary nonpublic schools served by such agencies;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> provide for making such reports as the Secretary may reasonably require to perform his functions under this Act; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><chapeau> provide assurances—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> that to the extent consistent with the number of eligible participants enrolled in the elementary or secondary nonpublic schools within the district served by a local educational agency, such agency, after consultation with appropriate officials of such schools, shall provide for the benefit of these children secular, neutral, and non­ideological services, materials, and equipment necessary for the education of such children;</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> that the control of funds provided under this paragraph and the title to any materials, equipment, and property repaired, remodeled, or constructed with those funds shall be in a public agency for the uses and purposes provided in this title, and a public agency shall administer such funds and property; and</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> that the provision of services pursuant to this paragraph shall be provided by employees of a public agency or through contract by such public agency with a person, association, agency or corporation who or which, in the provision of such services, is independent of such elementary or secondary nonpublic school and of any religious organization; and such employment or contract shall be under the control and supervision of such public agency, and the funds provided under this paragraph shall not be commingled with State or local funds.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The Secretary shall approve an application which meets the requirements of subsection (a). The Secretary shall not finally disapprove an application of a State educational agency except after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record to such agency.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“payments</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="304">“Sec. 304.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> The Secretary shall pay to each State educational agency having an application approved under section 303 the amount which that State is entitled to receive under this title.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> If a State is prohibited by law from providing public educational services for children enrolled in elementary and secondary nonpublic schools, as required by section 303(a)(6), or if the Secretary determines that a local educational agency has substantially failed or is unwilling to provide for the participation on an equitable basis of children enrolled in such schools, the Secretary may waive such requirement and shall arrange for the provision of services to such children through arrangements which shall be subject to the requirements of this Act.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> - -<num value="IV">“Title IV—</num><heading class="centered small-caps">Adult Education Programs</heading><level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“state entitlements</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="401">“Sec. 401.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><content> The Secretary shall, in accordance with the provisions of this title, make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal year 1982, and for each subsequent fiscal year for the purposes of providing for the operation of adult education programs as described under section 402 for eligible participants aged 16 or older. Payments made under this title to any State shall be used in accordance with applications approved under section 403.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is entitled under this Act, for any fiscal year described in subsection (a), shall be equal to the product of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the number of eligible participants aged 16 or older who are enrolled, during the period for which the determination is made, in programs of instruction referred to in section 402 which are offered within that State, other than any such refugees who are enrolled in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of local educational agencies;</content> -</subparagraph> - -<continuation style="-uslm-lc:I33" class="indent0 firstIndent0">multiplied by—</continuation> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> $300.</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is otherwise entitled for any fiscal year, as determined under paragraph (1), shall be reduced by the amounts made available for such fiscal year under any other Federal law for expenditure within the State for the same purposes as those for which funds are made available under this title, except that the reduction shall be made only to the extent that (A) such amounts are made available for such purposes specifically because of the refugee, parolee, or asylee status of the individuals to be served by such funds, and (B) such amounts are made available to provide assistance to individuals eligible for services under this title. The amount of the reduction required under this paragraph shall be determined by the Secretary in a manner consistent with subsection (c).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> For the purpose of this subsection, the term ‘State’ does not include Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. The entitlements of such jurisdictions shall be determined in the manner specified in section 103, but for purposes of this title and section 105 any payments made under section 103 for the purposes set forth in section 402 shall be considered to be payments under this title.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> Determinations by the Secretary under this title for any period with respect to the number of eligible participants and the amount of the reduction under subsection (b)(2) shall be made, whenever actual satisfactory data are not available, on the basis of estimates. No such determination shall operate because of an underestimate or overestimate to deprive any State educational agency of its entitlement to any payment (or the amount thereof) under this title to which such agency would be entitled had such determination been made on the basis of accurate data.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“use of funds</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="402">“Sec. 402.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><chapeau> Funds made available to State educational agencies under this title shall be used by such agencies to provide for programs of adult education and adult basic education to eligible participants aged 16 or older in need for such services who are not enrolled in elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of local educational agencies. Such programs may be provided directly by the State educational agency, or such agency may make grants, or enter into contracts, with local educational agencies, and other public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or institutions to provide for such programs. Funds available under this title may be used for—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> programs of instruction of such adult refugees in basic reading and mathematics, in development and enhancement of necessary skills, and for the promotion of literacy among such refugees;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> administrative costs of planning and operating such programs of instruction;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> educational support services which meet the need for such adult refugees, including guidance and counseling with regard to educational, career, and employment opportunities; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> special projects designed to operate in conjunction with existing Federal and non-Federal programs and activities to develop occupational and related skills for individuals, particularly programs authorized under the Job Training Partnership Act [former <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1501">29 U.S.C. 1501</ref> et seq.] or title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 [former <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2801">29 U.S.C. 2801</ref> et seq.] or under the Vocational Education Act of 1963 [now Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006] [<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s2301">20 U.S.C. 2301</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0" status="repealed"><num value="b">“[(b)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/105/220/tII/s251/b/1">Pub. L. 105–220, title II, § 251(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1998-08-07">Aug. 7, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/1079">112 Stat. 1079</ref>.]</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><content> The State educational agency shall provide for the use of funds made available under this title in such manner that the maximum number of eligible participants aged 16 or older residing within the State receive education under the programs of instruction described under subsection (a).</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> -<level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“applications</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="403">“Sec. 403.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><chapeau> No State educational agency shall be entitled to any payment under this title for any period unless that agency submits an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information, as the Secretary may reasonably require. Each such application shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> provide that payments made under this title will be used only for the purposes, and in the manner, set forth in section 402;</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> specify the amount of reduction required under section 401(b)(2);</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> provide assurances that the State educational agency will not finally disapprove in whole or in part any application for funds received under this title without first affording the entity submitting an application for such funds reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> provide for making periodic reports to the Secretary evaluating the effectiveness of the payments made under this title, and such other reports as the Secretary may reasonably require to perform his functions under this Act.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The Secretary shall approve an application which meets the requirements of subsection (a). The Secretary shall not finally disapprove an application of a State educational agency except after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record to such agency.</content> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> - -<num value="V">“Title V—</num><heading class="centered small-caps">Other Provisions Relating to Cuban and Haitian Entrants</heading><level style="-uslm-lc:I74"><heading class="centered small-caps">“authorities for other programs and activities</heading><section style="-uslm-lc:I21"><num value="501">“Sec. 501.</num><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a"> (a)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The President shall exercise authorities with respect to Cuban and Haitian entrants which are identical to the authorities which are exercised under chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1521">8 U.S.C. 1521</ref> et seq.]. The authorizations provided in section 414 of that Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1524">8 U.S.C. 1524</ref>] shall be available to carry out this section without regard to the dollar limitation contained in section 414(a)(2).</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> Any reference in chapter III of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations and Rescission Act, 1980 [<ref href="/us/pl/96/304">Pub. L. 96–304</ref>, <date date="1980-07-08">July 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/857">94 Stat. 857</ref>, 865], to section 405(c)(2) of the International Security and Development Assistance Act of 1980 or to the International Security Act of 1980 shall be construed to be a reference to paragraph (1) of this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> In addition, the President may, by regulation, provide that benefits granted under any law of the United States (other than the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.]) with respect to individuals admitted to the United States under section 207(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1157/c">8 U.S.C. 1157(c)</ref>] shall be granted in the same manner and to the same extent with respect to Cuban and Haitian entrants.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Any Federal agency may, under the direction of the President, provide assistance (in the form of materials, supplies, equipment, work, services, facilities, or otherwise) for the processing, care, maintenance, security, transportation, and initial reception and placement in the United States of Cuban and Haitian entrants. Such assistance shall be provided on such terms and conditions as the President may determine.</content> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> Funds available to carry out this subsection shall be used to reimburse State and local governments for expenses which they incur for the purposes described in subparagraph (A). Such funds may be used to reimburse Federal agencies for assistance which they provide under subparagraph (A).</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The President may direct the head of any Federal agency to detail personnel of that agency, on either a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, for temporary duty with any Federal agency directed to provide supervision and management for purposes of this subsection.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The furnishing of assistance or other exercise of functions under this subsection shall not be considered a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4321">42 U.S.C. 4321</ref> et seq.].</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> Funds to carry out this subsection may be available until expended.</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="5">“(5)</num><heading> [Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/96/424">Pub. L. 96–424</ref>, <date date="1980-10-10">Oct. 10, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/1820">94 Stat. 1820</ref>.]</heading><content/> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><content> The authorities provided in this section are applicable to assistance and services provided with respect to Cuban or Haitian entrants at any time after their arrival in the United States, including periods prior to the enactment of this section.</content> -</subsection> -<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="e">“(e)</num><chapeau> As used in this section, the term ‘Cuban and Haitian entrant’ means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> any individual granted parole status as a Cuban/Haitian Entrant (Status Pending) or granted any other special status subsequently established under the immigration laws for nationals of Cuba or Haiti, regardless of the status of the individual at the time assistance or services are provided; and</content> -</paragraph> -<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> any other national of Cuba or Haiti—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><chapeau> who—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><content> was paroled into the United States and has not acquired any other status under the Immigration and Nationality Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref> et seq.];</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content> is the subject of removal proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act; or</content> -</clause> -<clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><content> has an application for asylum pending with the Immigration and Naturalization Service; and</content> -</clause> -</subparagraph> -<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> with respect to whom a final, nonappealable, and legally enforceable order of removal has not been entered.”</content> -</subparagraph> -</paragraph> -</subsection> -</section> -</level> - - -

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[Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(f)(5), (g)(2)(B)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–430, 2681–435, which provided that, effective July 1, 2000, section 402(a)(4) of Pub. L. 96–422, set out above, is amended by striking “the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973” and inserting “the Job Training Partnership Act or”, probably intended to strike “the Job Training Partnership Act or” before “title I of”.]

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[Pub. L. 96–424, Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1820, provided in part that the repeal of section 501(c)(5) of Pub. L. 96–422, set out above, is effective Oct. 11, 1980.]

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[Pub. L. 97–35, title V, subtitle C, § 547, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 463, provided that: “This subtitle [repealing sections 239a and 1211b of Title 20, Education, amending the Refugee Assistance Act of 1980, set out above, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 1211b of Title 20] shall take effect on October 1, 1981.” -]

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[For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.]

- -Consolidated Refugee Education Assistance Act

Pub. L. 97–35, title V, § 541, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 458, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle C (§§ 541–546), repealing sections 239a and 1211b of Title 20, Education, amending the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, set out above, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 1211b of Title 20] may be cited as the ‘Consolidated Refugee Education Assistance Act’.” -

- -Executive Documents - -Executive Order No. 12246 -

Ex. Ord. No. 12246, Oct. 10, 1980, 45 F.R. 68367, which delegated to the Secretary of State the functions of the President under section 501(c) of Pub. L. 96–422, set out above, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12251, Nov. 15, 1980, 45 F.R. 76085, formerly set out below.

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Ex. Ord. No. 12251, Nov. 15, 1980, 45 F.R. 76085, which related to the delegation of functions concerning educational assistance to Cuban and Haitian entrants, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12341, Jan. 21, 1982, 47 F.R. 3341, set out below.

- - -Ex. Ord. No. 12341. Delegation of Functions Concerning Educational Assistance to Cuban and Haitian Entrants -

Ex. Ord. No. 12341, Jan. 21, 1982, 47 F.R. 3341, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 48, Feb. 28, 2003, 68 F.R. 10628, provided:

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By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 501 of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (8 U.S.C. 1522 note) and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, and to reassign some responsibilities for providing assistance to Cuban and Haitian entrants, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Section 1. The functions vested in the President by Sections 501(a) and (b) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, hereinafter referred to as the Act (8 U.S.C. 1522 note), are delegated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Sec. 2. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that actions are taken to provide such assistance to Cuban and Haitian entrants as provided for by Section 501(c) of the Act. To that end, the functions vested in the President by Section 501(c) of the Act are delegated to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Sec. 3. All actions taken pursuant to Executive Order No. 12251 [formerly set out as a note above] shall continue in effect until superseded by actions under this Order.

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Sec. 4. Executive Order No. 12251 of November 15, 1980, is revoked.

- - -Presidential Determination Authorizing Transportation for Certain Unaccompanied Minors, Elderly, and Ill Individuals -

Determination of President of the United States, No. 95–10, Dec. 15, 1994, 59 F.R. 65891, provided:

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Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Attorney General

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It is hereby determined that the Secretary of Defense shall assist the Attorney General under section 501(c) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–422) [set out above] by providing transportation for certain unaccompanied minors, elderly, and ill individuals. The Secretary of Defense may agree to expand the range of services and category of individuals as he determines.

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The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

- -William J. Clinton. - - - -Executive Order No. 13888 -

Ex. Ord. No. 13888, Sept. 26, 2019, 84 F.R. 52355, which related to State and locality written consent to the resettlement of refugees within the State and locality, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14013, § 2(a), Feb. 4, 2021, 86 F.R. 8840, set out in a note under section 1157 of this title.

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§ 1523. Congressional reports(a) The Secretary shall submit a report on activities under this subchapter to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate not later than the January 31 following the end of each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1980. - -(b) Each such report shall contain—(1) an updated profile of the employment and labor force statistics for refugees who have entered the United States within the five-fiscal-year period immediately preceding the fiscal year within which the report is to be made and for refugees who entered earlier and who have shown themselves to be significantly and disproportionately dependent on welfare, as well as a description of the extent to which refugees received the forms of assistance or services under this subchapter during that period; - -(2) a description of the geographic location of refugees; - -(3) a summary of the results of the monitoring and evaluation conducted under section 1522(a)(7) of this title during the period for which the report is submitted; - -(4) a description of (A) the activities, expenditures, and policies of the Office under this subchapter and of the activities of States, voluntary agencies, and sponsors, and (B) the Director’s plans for improvement of refugee resettlement; - -(5) evaluations of the extent to which (A) the services provided under this subchapter are assisting refugees in achieving economic self-sufficiency, achieving ability in English, and achieving employment commensurate with their skills and abilities, and (B) any fraud, abuse, or mismanagement has been reported in the provisions of services or assistance; - -(6) a description of any assistance provided by the Director pursuant to section 1522(e)(5) of this title; - -(7) a summary of the location and status of unaccompanied refugee children admitted to the United States; and - -(8) a summary of the information compiled and evaluation made under section 1522(a)(8) of this title. - - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, ch. 2, § 413, as added Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 311(a)(2), Mar. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 115; amended Pub. L. 97–363, §§ 3(b), 7, Oct. 25, 1982, 96 Stat. 1734, 1737; Pub. L. 99–605, § 11, Nov. 6, 1986, 100 Stat. 3455; Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(jj), Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2622; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(n)(3), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 409.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–236 struck out “, in consultation with the Coordinator,” after “The Secretary”.

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1988—Pub. L. 100–525 redesignated former subsec. (a)(1) as (a) and former subsec. (a)(2) as (b), and within (b), further redesignated former subpars. (A) to (H) as pars. (1) to (8), respectively, and former cls. (i) and (ii) of pars. (4) and (5) as cls. (A) and (B), respectively; and struck out former subsec. (b) which provided for a report to Congress by the Secretary not later than one year after Mar. 17, 1980, and former subsecs. (c) and (d) which provided for certain reports to Congress by the Director not later than certain dates in 1983.

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1986—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 99–605 substituted “the United States within the five-fiscal-year period immediately preceding the fiscal year within which the report is to be made and for refugees who entered earlier and who have shown themselves to be significantly and disproportionately dependent on welfare” for “under this chapter since May 1975”.

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1982—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–363, § 3(b), added subsec. (c).

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Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–363, § 7, added subsec. (d).

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–236 applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of Pub. L. 103–236 become effective, or 90 days after Apr. 30, 1994, whichever comes earlier, see section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236, as amended, set out as a note under section 2651a of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

- -Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–363 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 8 of Pub. L. 97–363, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

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§ 1524. Authorization of appropriations(a) There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2000 through 2002 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter. - -(b) The authority to enter into contracts under this subchapter shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts. - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, ch. 2, § 414, as added Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 311(a)(2), Mar. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 116; amended Pub. L. 97–363, § 2, Oct. 25, 1982, 96 Stat. 1734; Pub. L. 99–605, § 2, Nov. 6, 1986, 100 Stat. 3449; Pub. L. 100–525, § 6(a), Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2616; Pub. L. 102–110, § 5, Oct. 1, 1991, 105 Stat. 558; Pub. L. 103–37, § 1, June 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 107; Pub. L. 103–416, title II, § 208, Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4312; Pub. L. 105–78, title VI, § 604(a), Nov. 13, 1997, 111 Stat. 1521; Pub. L. 105–136, § 1(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2639; Pub. L. 106–104, § 3, Nov. 13, 1999, 113 Stat. 1483.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–104 substituted “2000 through 2002” for “1998 and 1999”.

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1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–78 and Pub. L. 105–136 amended subsec. (a) identically, substituting “each of fiscal years 1998 and 1999” for “fiscal year 1995, fiscal year 1996, and fiscal year 1997”.

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1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–416 substituted “fiscal year 1995, fiscal year 1996, and fiscal year 1997” for “fiscal year 1993 and fiscal year 1994”.

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1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–37 substituted “fiscal year 1993 and fiscal year 1994” for “fiscal year 1992”.

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1991—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–110 amended subsec. (a) generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which authorized appropriations for fiscal years 1987 and 1988 to carry out this subchapter generally and specifically to carry out section 1522(c)(1), (b)(5), and (f) of this title.

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1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–525 substituted “through (4)” for “through (5)”.

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1986—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99–605, § 2(a), (b)(1), substituted “for each of fiscal years 1987 and 1988” for “for fiscal year 1983”, and “(2) through (5)” for “(2) and (3)”.

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Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99–605, § 2(b)(2), amended par. (2) generally, substituting “1987 $74,783,000 and for fiscal year 1988 $77,924,000” for “1983 $100,000,000”, and “1522(c)(1)” for “1522(c)”.

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Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 99–605, § 2(b)(2), amended par. (3) generally, substituting “1987 $8,761,000 and for fiscal year 1988 $9,125,000” for “1983 $14,000,000”.

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Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 99–605, § 2(b)(3), added par. (4).

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1982—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–363, § 2, substituted provisions with regard to fiscal 1983 authorizing appropriation of sums necessary to carry out provisions of this chapter, authorizing appropriations of $100,000,000 for services to refugees under section 1522(c) of this title, and authorizing appropriations of $14,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out section 1522(b)(5) of this title, for provisions with regard to fiscal 1980 and each of the two succeeding fiscal years authorizing appropriation of sums necessary for initial resettlement assistance, cash and medical assistance, and child welfare services under subsecs. (b)(1), (3), (4), (d)(2), and (e) of section 1522 of this title, and authorizing appropriations of $200,000,000 for other programs.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendments

Pub. L. 105–78, title VI, § 604(b), Nov. 13, 1997, 111 Stat. 1521, and Pub. L. 105–136, § 1(b), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2639, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect October 1, 1997.” -

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Amendment by Pub. L. 100–525 effective as if included in enactment of Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–605, see section 6(c) of Pub. L. 100–525, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

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Section, Pub. L. 96–212, title III, § 301, Mar. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 109, related to appointment and duties of United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal applicable with respect to officials, offices, and bureaus of Department of State when executive orders, regulations, or departmental directives implementing the amendments by sections 161 and 162 of Pub. L. 103–236 become effective, or 90 days after Apr. 30, 1994, whichever comes earlier, see section 161(b) of Pub. L. 103–236, as amended, set out as an Effective Date of 1994 Amendment note under section 2651a of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

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§ 1531. Definitions -As used in this subchapter—(1) the term “alien terrorist” means any alien described in section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title; - -(2) the term “classified information” has the same meaning as in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.); - -(3) the term “national security” has the same meaning as in section 1(b) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.); - -(4) the term “removal court” means the court described in section 1532 of this title; - -(5) the term “removal hearing” means the hearing described in section 1534 of this title; - -(6) the term “removal proceeding” means a proceeding under this subchapter; and - -(7) the term “special attorney” means an attorney who is on the panel established under section 1532(e) of this title. - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1258; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, §§ 308(g)(1), 354(a)(5), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–622, 3009–643.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 1 of the Classified Information Procedures Act, referred to in pars. (2) and (3), is section 1 of Pub. L. 96–456, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2025, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

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1996—Par. (1). Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(1), substituted “section 1227(a)(4)(B)” for “section 1251(a)(4)(B)”.

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Par. (7). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(5), added par. (7).

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by section 308(g)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after Sept. 30, 1996, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

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Amendment by section 354(a)(5) of Pub. L. 104–208 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–132, see section 358 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1182 of this title.

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Subchapter effective Apr. 24, 1996, and applicable to all aliens without regard to date of entry or attempted entry into United States, see section 401(f) of Pub. L. 104–132, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 1326 of this title.

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§ 1532. Establishment of removal court(a) Designation of judges

The Chief Justice of the United States shall publicly designate 5 district court judges from 5 of the United States judicial circuits who shall constitute a court that shall have jurisdiction to conduct all removal proceedings. The Chief Justice may, in the Chief Justice’s discretion, designate the same judges under this section as are designated pursuant to section 103(a) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1803(a)).

- - -(b) TermsEach judge designated under subsection (a) shall serve for a term of 5 years and shall be eligible for redesignation, except that of the members first designated—(1) 1 member shall serve for a term of 1 year; - -(2) 1 member shall serve for a term of 2 years; - -(3) 1 member shall serve for a term of 3 years; and - -(4) 1 member shall serve for a term of 4 years. - - -(c) Chief judge(1) Designation

The Chief Justice shall publicly designate one of the judges of the removal court to be the chief judge of the removal court.

- - -(2) ResponsibilitiesThe chief judge shall—(A) promulgate rules to facilitate the functioning of the removal court; and - -(B) assign the consideration of cases to the various judges on the removal court. - - - -(d) Expeditious and confidential nature of proceedings

The provisions of section 103(c) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1803(c)) shall apply to removal proceedings in the same manner as they apply to proceedings under that Act [50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].

- - -(e) Establishment of panel of special attorneysThe removal court shall provide for the designation of a panel of attorneys each of whom—(1) has a security clearance which affords the attorney access to classified information, and - -(2) has agreed to represent permanent resident aliens with respect to classified information under section 1534(e)(3) of this title in accordance with (and subject to the penalties under) this subchapter. - - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1259; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 354(a)(4), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–643.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 95–511, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1783, which is classified principally to chapter 36 (§ 1801 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of Title 50 and Tables.

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1996—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–208 added subsec. (e).

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–208 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–132, see section 358 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1182 of this title.

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§ 1533. Removal court procedure(a) Application(1) In generalIn any case in which the Attorney General has classified information that an alien is an alien terrorist, the Attorney General may seek removal of the alien under this subchapter by filing an application with the removal court that contains—(A) the identity of the attorney in the Department of Justice making the application; - -(B) a certification by the Attorney General or the Deputy Attorney General that the application satisfies the criteria and requirements of this section; - -(C) the identity of the alien for whom authorization for the removal proceeding is sought; and - -(D) a statement of the facts and circumstances relied on by the Department of Justice to establish probable cause that—(i) the alien is an alien terrorist; - -(ii) the alien is physically present in the United States; and - -(iii) with respect to such alien, removal under subchapter II would pose a risk to the national security of the United States. - - - -(2) Filing

An application under this section shall be submitted ex parte and in camera, and shall be filed under seal with the removal court.

- - - -(b) Right to dismiss

The Attorney General may dismiss a removal action under this subchapter at any stage of the proceeding.

- - -(c) Consideration of application(1) Basis for decisionIn determining whether to grant an application under this section, a single judge of the removal court may consider, ex parte and in camera, in addition to the information contained in the application—(A) other information, including classified information, presented under oath or affirmation; and - -(B) testimony received in any hearing on the application, of which a verbatim record shall be kept. - - -(2) Approval of orderThe judge shall issue an order granting the application, if the judge finds that there is probable cause to believe that—(A) the alien who is the subject of the application has been correctly identified and is an alien terrorist present in the United States; and - -(B) removal under subchapter II would pose a risk to the national security of the United States. - - -(3) Denial of order

If the judge denies the order requested in the application, the judge shall prepare a written statement of the reasons for the denial, taking all necessary precautions not to disclose any classified information contained in the Government’s application.

- - - -(d) Exclusive provisions

If an order is issued under this section granting an application, the rights of the alien regarding removal and expulsion shall be governed solely by this subchapter, and except as they are specifically referenced in this subchapter, no other provisions of this chapter shall be applicable.

- - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1259.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1534. Removal hearing(a) In general(1) Expeditious hearing

In any case in which an application for an order is approved under section 1533(c)(2) of this title, a removal hearing shall be conducted under this section as expeditiously as practicable for the purpose of determining whether the alien to whom the order pertains should be removed from the United States on the grounds that the alien is an alien terrorist.

- - -(2) Public hearing

The removal hearing shall be open to the public.

- - - -(b) NoticeAn alien who is the subject of a removal hearing under this subchapter shall be given reasonable notice of—(1) the nature of the charges against the alien, including a general account of the basis for the charges; and - -(2) the time and place at which the hearing will be held. - - -(c) Rights in hearing(1) Right of counsel

The alien shall have a right to be present at such hearing and to be represented by counsel. Any alien financially unable to obtain counsel shall be entitled to have counsel assigned to represent the alien. Such counsel shall be appointed by the judge pursuant to the plan for furnishing representation for any person financially unable to obtain adequate representation for the district in which the hearing is conducted, as provided for in section 3006A of title 18. All provisions of that section shall apply and, for purposes of determining the maximum amount of compensation, the matter shall be treated as if a felony was charged.

- - -(2) Introduction of evidence

Subject to the limitations in subsection (e), the alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to introduce evidence on the alien’s own behalf.

- - -(3) Examination of witnesses

Subject to the limitations in subsection (e), the alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against the alien and to cross-examine any witness.

- - -(4) Record

A verbatim record of the proceedings and of all testimony and evidence offered or produced at such a hearing shall be kept.

- - -(5) Removal decision based on evidence at hearing

The decision of the judge regarding removal shall be based only on that evidence introduced at the removal hearing.

- - - -(d) Subpoenas(1) Request

At any time prior to the conclusion of the removal hearing, either the alien or the Department of Justice may request the judge to issue a subpoena for the presence of a named witness (which subpoena may also command the person to whom it is directed to produce books, papers, documents, or other objects designated therein) upon a satisfactory showing that the presence of the witness is necessary for the determination of any material matter. Such a request may be made ex parte except that the judge shall inform the Department of Justice of any request for a subpoena by the alien for a witness or material if compliance with such a subpoena would reveal classified evidence or the source of that evidence. The Department of Justice shall be given a reasonable opportunity to oppose the issuance of such a subpoena.

- - -(2) Payment for attendance

If an application for a subpoena by the alien also makes a showing that the alien is financially unable to pay for the attendance of a witness so requested, the court may order the costs incurred by the process and the fees of the witness so subpoenaed to be paid from funds appropriated for the enforcement of subchapter II.

- - -(3) Nationwide service

A subpoena under this subsection may be served anywhere in the United States.

- - -(4) Witness fees

A witness subpoenaed under this subsection shall receive the same fees and expenses as a witness subpoenaed in connection with a civil proceeding in a court of the United States.

- - -(5) No access to classified information

Nothing in this subsection is intended to allow an alien to have access to classified information.

- - - -(e) Discovery(1) In generalFor purposes of this subchapter—(A) the Government is authorized to use in a removal proceedings 11 So in original. Probably should be “proceeding”. the fruits of electronic surveillance and unconsented physical searches authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) without regard to subsections (c), (e), (f), (g), and (h) of section 106 of that Act [50 U.S.C. 1806(c), (e), (f), (g), (h)] and discovery of information derived pursuant to such Act, or otherwise collected for national security purposes, shall not be authorized if disclosure would present a risk to the national security of the United States; - -(B) an alien subject to removal under this subchapter shall not be entitled to suppress evidence that the alien alleges was unlawfully obtained; and - -(C) section 3504 of title 18 and section 1806(c) of title 50 shall not apply if the Attorney General determines that public disclosure would pose a risk to the national security of the United States because it would disclose classified information or otherwise threaten the integrity of a pending investigation. - - -(2) Protective orders

Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent the United States from seeking protective orders and from asserting privileges ordinarily available to the United States to protect against the disclosure of classified information, including the invocation of the military and State secrets privileges.

- - -(3) Treatment of classified information(A) Use

The judge shall examine, ex parte and in camera, any evidence for which the Attorney General determines that public disclosure would pose a risk to the national security of the United States or to the security of any individual because it would disclose classified information and neither the alien nor the public shall be informed of such evidence or its sources other than through reference to the summary provided pursuant to this paragraph. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, the Department of Justice may, in its discretion and, in the case of classified information, after coordination with the originating agency, elect to introduce such evidence in open session.

- - -(B) Submission

With respect to such information, the Government shall submit to the removal court an unclassified summary of the specific evidence that does not pose that risk.

- - -(C) Approval

Not later than 15 days after submission, the judge shall approve the summary if the judge finds that it is sufficient to enable the alien to prepare a defense. The Government shall deliver to the alien a copy of the unclassified summary approved under this subparagraph.

- - -(D) Disapproval(i) In general

If an unclassified summary is not approved by the removal court under subparagraph (C), the Government shall be afforded 15 days to correct the deficiencies identified by the court and submit a revised unclassified summary.

- - -(ii) Revised summary

If the revised unclassified summary is not approved by the court within 15 days of its submission pursuant to subparagraph (C), the removal hearing shall be terminated unless the judge makes the findings under clause (iii).

- - -(iii) FindingsThe findings described in this clause are, with respect to an alien, that—(I) the continued presence of the alien in the United States would likely cause serious and irreparable harm to the national security or death or serious bodily injury to any person, and - -(II) the provision of the summary would likely cause serious and irreparable harm to the national security or death or serious bodily injury to any person. - - - -(E) Continuation of hearing without summaryIf a judge makes the findings described in subparagraph (D)(iii)—(i) if the alien involved is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, the procedures described in subparagraph (F) shall apply; and - -(ii) in all cases the special removal hearing shall continue, the Department of Justice shall cause to be delivered to the alien a statement that no summary is possible, and the classified information submitted in camera and ex parte may be used pursuant to this paragraph. - - -(F) Special procedures for access and challenges to classified information by special attorneys in case of lawful permanent aliens(i) In generalThe procedures described in this subparagraph are that the judge (under rules of the removal court) shall designate a special attorney to assist the alien—(I) by reviewing in camera the classified information on behalf of the alien, and - -(II) by challenging through an in camera proceeding the veracity of the evidence contained in the classified information. - - -(ii) Restrictions on disclosureA special attorney receiving classified information under clause (i)—(I) shall not disclose the information to the alien or to any other attorney representing the alien, and - -(II) who discloses such information in violation of subclause (I) shall be subject to a fine under title 18, imprisoned for not less than 10 years nor more than 25 years, or both. - - - - - -(f) Arguments

Following the receipt of evidence, the Government and the alien shall be given fair opportunity to present argument as to whether the evidence is sufficient to justify the removal of the alien. The Government shall open the argument. The alien shall be permitted to reply. The Government shall then be permitted to reply in rebuttal. The judge may allow any part of the argument that refers to evidence received in camera and ex parte to be heard in camera and ex parte.

- - -(g) Burden of proof

In the hearing, it is the Government’s burden to prove, by the preponderance of the evidence, that the alien is subject to removal because the alien is an alien terrorist.

- - -(h) Rules of evidence

The Federal Rules of Evidence shall not apply in a removal hearing.

- - -(i) Determination of deportation

If the judge, after considering the evidence on the record as a whole, finds that the Government has met its burden, the judge shall order the alien removed and detained pending removal from the United States. If the alien was released pending the removal hearing, the judge shall order the Attorney General to take the alien into custody.

- - -(j) Written order

At the time of issuing a decision as to whether the alien shall be removed, the judge shall prepare a written order containing a statement of facts found and conclusions of law. Any portion of the order that would reveal the substance or source of information received in camera and ex parte pursuant to subsection (e) shall not be made available to the alien or the public.

- - -(k) No right to ancillary reliefAt no time shall the judge consider or provide for relief from removal based on—(1) asylum under section 1158 of this title; - -(2) by 22 So in original. The word “by” probably should not appear. withholding of removal under section 1231(b)(3) of this title; - -(3) cancellation of removal under section 1229b of this title; - -(4) voluntary departure under section 1254a(e) 33 See References in Text note below. of this title; - -(5) adjustment of status under section 1255 of this title; or - -(6) registry under section 1259 of this title. - - -(l) Report on terrorist removal proceedings

Not later than 3 months from December 28, 2001, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report concerning the effect and efficacy of alien terrorist removal proceedings, including the reasons why proceedings pursuant to this section have not been used by the Attorney General in the past and the effect on the use of these proceedings after the enactment of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–56).

- - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1260; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, §§ 308(g)(7)(B), (8)(B), 354(a)(1), (2), (b), 357, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–623, 3009–624, 3009–641 to 3009–644; Pub. L. 107–108, title III, § 313, Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1401.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (e)(1)(A), is Pub. L. 95–511, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1783, which is classified principally to chapter 36 (§ 1801 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of Title 50 and Tables.

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The Federal Rules of Evidence, referred to in subsec. (h), are set out in the Appendix to Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

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Section 1254a(e) of this title, referred to in subsec. (k)(4), was in the original a reference to “section 244(e)”, meaning section 244(e) of act June 27, 1952, which was classified to section 1254(e) of this title. Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(7), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–615, repealed section 244 and renumbered section 244A as section 244, which is classified to section 1254a of this title. For provisions relating to voluntary departure, see section 1229c of this title.

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The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, referred to in subsec. (l), is Pub. L. 107–56, Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 272, known as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 or the USA PATRIOT Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2001 Amendment note set out under section 1 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and Tables.

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2001—Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 107–108 added subsec. (l).

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1996—Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(b)(1)(A)(ii), substituted “pursuant to such Act” for “pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.)”.

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Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(b)(1)(A)(i), inserted “the Government is authorized to use in a removal proceedings the fruits of electronic surveillance and unconsented physical searches authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) without regard to subsections (c), (e), (f), (g), and (h) of section 106 of that Act and” before “discovery of information”.

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Subsec. (e)(3)(A). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(b)(1)(B), substituted “and neither the alien nor the public shall be informed of such evidence or its sources other than through reference to the summary provided pursuant to this paragraph. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, the Department of Justice may, in its discretion and, in the case of classified information, after coordination with the originating agency, elect to introduce such evidence in open session.” for period at end.

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Subsec. (e)(3)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(1)(A), inserted “unless the judge makes the findings under clause (iii)” before period at end.

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Subsec. (e)(3)(D)(iii). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(1)(B), added cl. (iii).

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Subsec. (e)(3)(E), (F). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(2), added subpars. (E) and (F).

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Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(b)(2), inserted at end “The judge may allow any part of the argument that refers to evidence received in camera and ex parte to be heard in camera and ex parte.”

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Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(b)(3), inserted at end “Any portion of the order that would reveal the substance or source of information received in camera and ex parte pursuant to subsection (e) shall not be made available to the alien or the public.”

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Subsec. (k)(2). Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(7)(B), substituted “by withholding of removal under section 1231(b)(3) of this title” for “withholding of deportation under section 1253(h) of this title”.

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Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(8)(B), substituted “cancellation of removal under section 1229b of this title” for “suspension of deportation under subsection (a) or (e) of section 1254 of this title”.

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Subsec. (k)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 104–208, § 357, added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by section 308(g)(7)(B), (8)(B) of Pub. L. 104–208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after Sept. 30, 1996, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

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Amendment by sections 354(a)(1), (2), (b), and 357 of Pub. L. 104–208 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–132, see section 358 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1182 of this title.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1535. Appeals(a) Appeal of denial of application for removal proceedings(1) In general

The Attorney General may seek a review of the denial of an order sought in an application filed pursuant to section 1533 of this title. The appeal shall be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by notice of appeal filed not later than 20 days after the date of such denial.

- - -(2) Record on appeal

The entire record of the proceeding shall be transmitted to the Court of Appeals under seal, and the Court of Appeals shall hear the matter ex parte.

- - -(3) Standard of reviewThe Court of Appeals shall—(A) review questions of law de novo; and - -(B) set aside a finding of fact only if such finding was clearly erroneous. - - - -(b) Appeal of determination regarding summary of classified information(1) In generalThe United States may take an interlocutory appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit of—(A) any determination by the judge pursuant to section 1534(e)(3) of this title; or - -(B) the refusal of the court to make the findings permitted by section 1534(e)(3) of this title. - - -(2) Record

In any interlocutory appeal taken pursuant to this subsection, the entire record, including any proposed order of the judge, any classified information and the summary of evidence, shall be transmitted to the Court of Appeals. The classified information shall be transmitted under seal. A verbatim record of such appeal shall be kept under seal in the event of any other judicial review.

- - - -(c) Appeal of decision in hearing(1) In general

Subject to paragraph (2), the decision of the judge after a removal hearing may be appealed by either the alien or the Attorney General to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by notice of appeal filed not later than 20 days after the date on which the order is issued. The order shall not be enforced during the pendency of an appeal under this subsection.

- - -(2) Automatic appeals in cases of permanent resident aliens in which no summary provided(A) In general

Unless the alien waives the right to a review under this paragraph, in any case involving an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who is denied a written summary of classified information under section 1534(e)(3) of this title and with respect to which the procedures described in section 1534(e)(3)(F) of this title apply, any order issued by the judge shall be reviewed by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

- - -(B) Use of special attorney

With respect to any issue relating to classified information that arises in such review, the alien shall be represented only by the special attorney designated under section 1534(e)(3)(F)(i) of this title on behalf of the alien.

- - - -(3) Transmittal of recordIn an appeal or review to the Court of Appeals pursuant to this subsection—(A) the entire record shall be transmitted to the Court of Appeals; and - -(B) information received in camera and ex parte, and any portion of the order that would reveal the substance or source of such information, shall be transmitted under seal. - - -(4) Expedited appellate proceedingIn an appeal or review to the Court of Appeals under this subsection—(A) the appeal or review shall be heard as expeditiously as practicable and the court may dispense with full briefing and hear the matter solely on the record of the judge of the removal court and on such briefs or motions as the court may require to be filed by the parties; - -(B) the Court of Appeals shall issue an opinion not later than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the final order of the district court; - -(C) the court shall review all questions of law de novo; and - -(D) a finding of fact shall be accorded deference by the reviewing court and shall not be set aside unless such finding was clearly erroneous, except that in the case of a review under paragraph (2) in which an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence was denied a written summary of classified information under section 1534(c)(3) 11 So in original. Probably should be section “1534(e)(3)”. of this title, the Court of Appeals shall review questions of fact de novo. - - - -(d) Certiorari

Following a decision by the Court of Appeals pursuant to subsection (c), the alien or the Attorney General may petition the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. In any such case, any information transmitted to the Court of Appeals under seal shall, if such information is also submitted to the Supreme Court, be transmitted under seal. Any order of removal shall not be stayed pending disposition of a writ of certiorari, except as provided by the Court of Appeals or a Justice of the Supreme Court.

- - -(e) Appeal of detention order(1) In generalSections 3145 through 3148 of title 18 pertaining to review and appeal of a release or detention order, penalties for failure to appear, penalties for an offense committed while on release, and sanctions for violation of a release condition shall apply to an alien to whom section 1537(b)(1) of this title applies. In applying the previous sentence—(A) for purposes of section 3145 of such title an appeal shall be taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; and - -(B) for purposes of section 3146 of such title the alien shall be considered released in connection with a charge of an offense punishable by life imprisonment. - - -(2) No review of continued detention

The determinations and actions of the Attorney General pursuant to section 1537(b)(2)(C) of this title shall not be subject to judicial review, including application for a writ of habeas corpus, except for a claim by the alien that continued detention violates the alien’s rights under the Constitution. Jurisdiction over any such challenge shall lie exclusively in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

- - - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1263; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 354(a)(3), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–642.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

1996—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(3)(A), substituted “Subject to paragraph (2), the decision” for “The decision”.

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Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(3)(D), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).

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Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(3)(C), redesignated par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4).

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Subsec. (c)(3)(D). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(3)(B), inserted before period at end “, except that in the case of a review under paragraph (2) in which an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence was denied a written summary of classified information under section 1534(c)(3) of this title, the Court of Appeals shall review questions of fact de novo”.

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Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 104–208, § 354(a)(3)(C), redesignated par. (3) as (4).

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–208 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle A of title IV of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–132, see section 358 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1182 of this title.

- - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation

For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under section 1101 of this title.

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§ 1536. Custody and release pending removal hearing(a) Upon filing application(1) In generalSubject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Attorney General may—(A) take into custody any alien with respect to whom an application under section 1533 of this title has been filed; and - -(B) retain such an alien in custody in accordance with the procedures authorized by this subchapter. - - -(2) Special rules for permanent resident aliens(A) Release hearingAn alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence shall be entitled to a release hearing before the judge assigned to hear the removal hearing. Such an alien shall be detained pending the removal hearing, unless the alien demonstrates to the court that the alien—(i) is a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; - -(ii) if released upon such terms and conditions as the court may prescribe (including the posting of any monetary amount), is not likely to flee; and - -(iii) will not endanger national security, or the safety of any person or the community, if released. - - -(B) Information considered

The judge may consider classified information submitted in camera and ex parte in making a determination whether to release an alien pending the removal hearing.

- - - -(3) Release if order denied and no review sought(A) In general

Subject to subparagraph (B), if a judge of the removal court denies the order sought in an application filed pursuant to section 1533 of this title, and the Attorney General does not seek review of such denial, the alien shall be released from custody.

- - -(B) Application of regular procedures

Subparagraph (A) shall not prevent the arrest and detention of the alien pursuant to subchapter II.

- - - - -(b) Conditional release if order denied and review sought(1) In generalIf a judge of the removal court denies the order sought in an application filed pursuant to section 1533 of this title and the Attorney General seeks review of such denial, the judge shall release the alien from custody subject to the least restrictive condition, or combination of conditions, of release described in section 3142(b) and clauses (i) through (xiv) of section 3142(c)(1)(B) of title 18 that—(A) will reasonably assure the appearance of the alien at any future proceeding pursuant to this subchapter; and - -(B) will not endanger the safety of any other person or the community. - - -(2) No release for certain aliens

If the judge finds no such condition or combination of conditions, as described in paragraph (1), the alien shall remain in custody until the completion of any appeal authorized by this subchapter.

- - - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1265.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1537. Custody and release after removal hearing(a) Release(1) In general

Subject to paragraph (2), if the judge decides that an alien should not be removed, the alien shall be released from custody.

- - -(2) Custody pending appeal

If the Attorney General takes an appeal from such decision, the alien shall remain in custody, subject to the provisions of section 3142 of title 18.

- - - -(b) Custody and removal(1) Custody

If the judge decides that an alien shall be removed, the alien shall be detained pending the outcome of any appeal. After the conclusion of any judicial review thereof which affirms the removal order, the Attorney General shall retain the alien in custody and remove the alien to a country specified under paragraph (2).

- - -(2) Removal(A) In general

The removal of an alien shall be to any country which the alien shall designate if such designation does not, in the judgment of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, impair the obligation of the United States under any treaty (including a treaty pertaining to extradition) or otherwise adversely affect the foreign policy of the United States.

- - -(B) Alternate countries

If the alien refuses to designate a country to which the alien wishes to be removed or if the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that removal of the alien to the country so designated would impair a treaty obligation or adversely affect United States foreign policy, the Attorney General shall cause the alien to be removed to any country willing to receive such alien.

- - -(C) Continued detention

If no country is willing to receive such an alien, the Attorney General may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, retain the alien in custody. The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall make periodic efforts to reach agreement with other countries to accept such an alien and at least every 6 months shall provide to the attorney representing the alien at the removal hearing a written report on the Attorney General’s efforts. Any alien in custody pursuant to this subparagraph shall be released from custody solely at the discretion of the Attorney General and subject to such conditions as the Attorney General shall deem appropriate.

- - -(D) Fingerprinting

Before an alien is removed from the United States pursuant to this subsection, or pursuant to an order of removal because such alien is inadmissible under section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title, the alien shall be photographed and fingerprinted, and shall be advised of the provisions of section 1326(b) of this title.

- - - - -(c) Continued detention pending trial(1) Delay in removal

The Attorney General may hold in abeyance the removal of an alien who has been ordered removed, pursuant to this subchapter, to allow the trial of such alien on any Federal or State criminal charge and the service of any sentence of confinement resulting from such a trial.

- - -(2) Maintenance of custody

Pending the commencement of any service of a sentence of confinement by an alien described in paragraph (1), such an alien shall remain in the custody of the Attorney General, unless the Attorney General determines that temporary release of the alien to the custody of State authorities for confinement in a State facility is appropriate and would not endanger national security or public safety.

- - -(3) Subsequent removal

Following the completion of a sentence of confinement by an alien described in paragraph (1), or following the completion of State criminal proceedings which do not result in a sentence of confinement of an alien released to the custody of State authorities pursuant to paragraph (2), such an alien shall be returned to the custody of the Attorney General who shall proceed to the removal of the alien under this subchapter.

- - - -(d) Application of certain provisions relating to escape of prisoners

For purposes of sections 751 and 752 of title 18, an alien in the custody of the Attorney General pursuant to this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties provided by those sections in relation to a person committed to the custody of the Attorney General by virtue of an arrest on a charge of a felony.

- - -(e) Rights of aliens in custody(1) Family and attorney visits

An alien in the custody of the Attorney General pursuant to this subchapter shall be given reasonable opportunity, as determined by the Attorney General, to communicate with and receive visits from members of the alien’s family, and to contact, retain, and communicate with an attorney.

- - -(2) Diplomatic contact

An alien in the custody of the Attorney General pursuant to this subchapter shall have the right to contact an appropriate diplomatic or consular official of the alien’s country of citizenship or nationality or of any country providing representation services therefore. The Attorney General shall notify the appropriate embassy, mission, or consular office of the alien’s detention.

- - - -(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 401(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1266; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(d)(4)(Q), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–619.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

1996—Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 104–208 substituted “removal because such alien is inadmissible” for “exclusion because such alien is excludable”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after Sept. 30, 1996, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

- - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -References to Order of Removal Deemed To Include Order of Exclusion and Deportation

For purposes of carrying out this chapter, any reference in law to an order of removal is deemed to include a reference to an order of exclusion and deportation or an order of deportation, see section 309(d)(2) of Pub. L. 104–208, set out in an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under section 1101 of this title.

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- -1551.Immigration and Naturalization Service. - - -1552.Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization; office. - - -1553.Assistant Commissioners and one District Director; compensation and salary grade. - - -1554.Special immigrant inspectors at Washington. - - -1555.Immigration Service expenses. - - -1556.Transferred. - - -1557.Prevention of transportation in foreign commerce of alien women and girls under international agreement; Commissioner designated as authority to receive and preserve information. - -
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- -1571.Purposes. - - -1572.Definitions. - - -1573.Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Account. - - -1574.Reports to Congress. - - - -SUBCHAPTER I—ORGANIZATION -
§ 1551. Immigration and Naturalization Service -

There is created and established in the Department of Justice an Immigration and Naturalization Service.

-(Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 4, 32 Stat. 826; June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 1, 34 Stat. 596; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3, 37 Stat. 737; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was formerly classified to section 342 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Short Title of 2000 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 201, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1262, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2000’.” -

- - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

The Immigration and Naturalization Service was abolished by section 291(a) of Title 6, Domestic Security, upon completion of all transfers from the Immigration and Naturalization Service as provided for by chapter 1 of Title 6.

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Functions of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization performed under the Border Patrol program, the detention and removal program, the intelligence program, the investigations program, and the inspections program, and all personnel, assets, and liabilities pertaining to such programs, were transferred to the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security by section 251 of Title 6 and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

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Functions of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization relating to adjudications of immigrant visa petitions, adjudications of naturalization petitions, adjudications of asylum and refugee applications, adjudications performed at service centers, and all other adjudications performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and all personnel, infrastructure, and funding provided to the Commissioner in support of such functions, were transferred to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security by section 271(b) of Title 6 and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified.

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Functions performed by the Statistics Branch of the Office of Policy and Planning of the Immigration and Naturalization Service with respect to the functions of the Commissioner referred to in the two preceding paragraphs were transferred to the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security by former section 341(b)(2) of Title 6 and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified.

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Functions under the immigration laws of the United States with respect to the care of unaccompanied alien children that were vested by statute in, or performed by, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (or any officer, employee, or component of the Immigration and Naturalization Service) were transferred to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services by section 279(a) of Title 6 and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified.

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Personnel of the Department of Justice employed in connection with the functions transferred by part E (§ 271 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 1 of Title 6 (and functions that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines are properly related to the functions of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services), were transferred to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services by section 275(b)(2) of Title 6 and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified. Personnel of the Department of Justice employed in connection with the functions transferred by section 279 of Title 6 were transferred to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement by section 279(f)(3) of Title 6 and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified.

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For treatment of references to any agency, officer, or office, etc. the functions of which were transferred to the Department of Homeland Security, see sections 552(d) and 557 of Title 6.

- -Independent Comprehensive Management Analysis of Service Operations; Arrangements Respecting, Etc.

Pub. L. 96–132, § 10, Nov. 30, 1979, 93 Stat. 1047, provided that: “The Attorney General shall make arrangements with an appropriate entity for an independent comprehensive management analysis of the operations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service for the purpose of making such operations efficient and cost effective. After the completion of such analysis, the Attorney General shall promptly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the results of such analysis together with any administrative or legislative recommendations of the Attorney General to improve the operations of the Service.” -

- -Office of Special Investigator; Functions, Establishment, Powers, Etc.

Pub. L. 96–132, § 22, Nov. 30, 1979, 93 Stat. 1050, as amended by Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(b)(25), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4346, provided that: -“(a) In order to create an independent and objective unit—“(1) to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, - -“(2) to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed (A) to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of, and (B) to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in, such programs and operations, and - -“(3) to provide a means for keeping the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action, - - -there is hereby established in the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice an Office of Special Investigator (hereinafter in this section referred to as ‘the Office’). - -“(b)(1) There shall be at the head of the Office a Special Investigator (hereinafter in this section referred to as ‘the Special Investigator’) who shall be appointed by the Attorney General without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or investigations. The Special Investigator shall report to and be under the general supervision of the Commissioner, who shall not prevent or prohibit the Special Investigator from initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit or investigation, or from issuing any subpena during the course of any audit or investigation. - -“(2) The Special Investigator may be removed from office by the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall communicate the reasons for any such removal to both Houses of Congress. - -“(3) For the purposes of section 7324 of title 5 of the United States Code, the Special Investigator shall not be considered to be an employee who determines policies to be pursued by the United States in the nationwide administration of Federal laws. - -“(4) The Special Investigator shall, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing the civil service—“(A) appoint an Assistant Special Investigator for Auditing who shall have the responsibility for supervising the performance of auditing activities relating to programs and operations of the Service, and - -“(B) appoint an Assistant Special Investigator for Investigations who shall have the responsibility for the performance of investigative activities relating to such programs and operations. - - - -“(c) The following provisions of chapter 4 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the Special Investigator, the Office, the Commissioner, and the Service under this section in the same manner as those provisions apply to an Inspector General, an Office, the head of the establishment, and an establishment under such chapter:“(1) Section 404 (relating to duties and responsibilities of an Inspector General and the manner in which they are carried out). - -“(2) Section 405 (relating to reports required to be prepared and furnished by or to an Inspector General and their transmittal and availability). - -“(3) Section 406 (relating to the authority of an Inspector General and related administrative provisions). - -“(4) Section 407 (relating to the treatment of employee complaints by an Inspector General). - - -“(d) The Attorney General is authorized to appoint such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section. - -“(e) For purposes of this section—“(1) the term ‘Service’ means the Immigration and Naturalization Service; - -“(2) the term ‘Department’ means the Department of Justice; and - -“(3) the term ‘Commissioner’ means the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization. - - -“(f) The Special Investigator shall be compensated at the rate then payable under section 5316 of title 5 of the United States Code for level V of the Executive Schedule. - -“(g) The provisions of this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 30, 1979] and shall cease to have effect the earlier of—“(1) 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; and - -“(2) the establishment of an office of inspector general for the Department of Justice. - - -“(h) In addition to any other sums authorized to be appropriated by this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $376,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980 to carry out this section.” - - -

- -History of Immigration and Naturalization Agencies

By acts Aug. 3, 1882, ch. 376, §§ 2, 3, 22 Stat. 214; Feb. 23, 1887, ch. 220, 24 Stat. 415, the administration of the immigration laws then in force was reposed in the Secretary of the Treasury. Subsequently, by act Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 551, § 7, 26 Stat. 1087, the office of the Superintendent of Immigration was created as a permanent immigration agency and he in turn was designated Commissioner General of Immigration under the heading “Bureau of Immigration” by act Mar. 2, 1895, ch. 177, § 1, 28 Stat. 780. Upon the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor, the Commissioner General of Immigration and the Bureau of Immigration were transferred to that Department by act Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 4, 32 Stat. 825, and thereafter were redesignated the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization by act June 29, 1906, ch. 3592, § 1, 34 Stat. 596. The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization was transferred to the Department of Labor upon its establishment by act Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, 37 Stat. 736, and divided into two bureaus to be known as the Bureau of Immigration and the Bureau of Naturalization, respectively. Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933, set out as note under section 901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, again consolidated these bureaus to form the Immigration and Naturalization Service, under a “Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization”, which was then transferred from the Department of Labor to the Department of Justice by 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, set out in the Appendix to Title 5.

- -Executive Documents - -Transfer of Functions -

Functions vested by law in Attorney General, Department of Justice, or any other officer or any agency of that Department, with respect to inspection at regular inspection locations at ports of entry of persons, and documents of persons, entering or leaving United States, were to have been transferred to Secretary of the Treasury by 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 2, eff. July 1, 1973, 38 F.R. 15932, 87 Stat. 1091, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. The transfer was negated by section 1(a)(1), (b) of Pub. L. 93–253, Mar. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 50, which repealed section 2 of 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, eff. July 1, 1973.

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Functions of all other officers of Department of Justice and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, with a few exceptions, transferred to Attorney General, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3173, 64 Stat. 1261, set out in the Appendix to Title 5. See sections 509 and 510 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

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§ 1552. Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization; office -

The office of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization is created and established, and the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, is authorized and directed to appoint such officer. The Attorney General shall provide him with a suitable, furnished office in the city of Washington, and with such books of record and facilities for the discharge of the duties of his office as may be necessary.

-(Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 551, § 7, 26 Stat. 1085; Mar. 2, 1895, ch. 177, § 1, 28 Stat. 780; Apr. 28, 1904, Pub. R. 33, 33 Stat. 591; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 3, 37 Stat. 737; Feb. 5, 1917, ch. 29, § 23, 39 Stat. 892; Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 163, § 1, 39 Stat. 1118; Mar. 28, 1922, ch. 117, title II, 42 Stat. 486; Jan. 5, 1923, ch. 24, title II, 42 Stat. 1127; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238; June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(4), 66 Stat. 279.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was formerly classified to section 342b of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.

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1952—Act June 27, 1952, struck out second and fourth sentences relating to duties of commissioner and appointment of an assistant commissioner.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Executive Documents - -Transfer of Functions -

Functions vested by law in Attorney General, Department of Justice, or any other officer or any agency of that Department, with respect to inspection at regular inspection locations at ports of entry of persons, and documents of persons, entering or leaving United States, were to have been transferred to Secretary of the Treasury by 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 2, eff. July 1, 1973, 38 F.R. 15932, 87 Stat. 1091, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and employees. The transfer was negated by section 1(a)(1), (b) of Pub. L. 93–253, Mar. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 50, which repealed section 2 of 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, eff. July 1, 1973.

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Functions of all other officers of Department of Justice and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, with a few exceptions, transferred to Attorney General, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3173, 64 Stat. 1261, set out in the Appendix to Title 5. See sections 509 and 510 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

- -History of Immigration and Naturalization Agencies

Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933, set out as a note under section 901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, consolidated the two formerly separate bureaus known as the Bureau of Immigration and the Bureau of Naturalization to form the Immigration and Naturalization Service under a Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, which was subsequently transferred from the Department of Labor to the Department of Justice by 1940 Reorg. Plan No. V, eff. June 14, 1940, 5 F.R. 2223, 54 Stat. 1238, set out in the Appendix to Title 5. See note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1553. Assistant Commissioners and one District Director; compensation and salary grade -

The compensation of the five assistant commissioners and one district director shall be at the rate of grade GS–16.

-(June 20, 1956, ch. 414, title II, § 201, 70 Stat. 307.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was formerly classified to section 342b–1 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.

- -Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act July 7, 1955, ch. 279, title II, § 201, 69 Stat. 272.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates

References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.

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§ 1554. Special immigrant inspectors at Washington -

Special immigrant inspectors, not to exceed three, may be detailed for duty in the service at Washington.

-(Mar. 2, 1895, ch. 177, § 1, 28 Stat. 780; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Ex. Ord. No. 6166, is authority for the substitution of “service” for “bureau.” See note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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Section was formerly classified to section 342g of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378. Thereafter, it was classified to section 111 of this title prior to its transfer to this section.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Executive Documents - -Transfer of Functions -

Functions vested by law in Attorney General, Department of Justice, or any other officer or any agency of that Department, with respect to inspection at regular inspection locations at ports of entry of persons, and documents of persons, entering or leaving United States, were to have been transferred to Secretary of the Treasury by 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 2, eff. July 1, 1973, 38 F.R. 15932, 87 Stat. 1091, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. The transfer was negated by section 1(a)(1), (b) of Pub. L. 93–253, Mar. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 50, which repealed section 2 of 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, eff. July 1, 1973.

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§ 1555. Immigration Service expenses -

Appropriations now or hereafter provided for the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be available for payment of (a) hire of privately owned horses for use on official business, under contract with officers or employees of the Service; (b) pay of interpreters and translators who are not citizens of the United States; (c) distribution of citizenship textbooks to aliens without cost to such aliens; (d) payment of allowances (at such rate as may be specified from time to time in the appropriation Act involved) to aliens, while held in custody under the immigration laws, for work performed; and (e) when so specified in the appropriation concerned, expenses of unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General, who shall make a certificate of the amount of any such expenditure as he may think it advisable not to specify, and every such certificate shall be deemed a sufficient voucher for the sum therein expressed to have been expended.

-(July 28, 1950, ch. 503, § 6, 64 Stat. 380.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was formerly classified to section 341d of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1556. Transferred -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section transferred to section 1353d of this title.

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§ 1557. Prevention of transportation in foreign commerce of alien women and girls under international agreement; Commissioner designated as authority to receive and preserve information -

For the purpose of regulating and preventing the transportation in foreign commerce of alien women and girls for purposes of prostitution and debauchery, and in pursuance of and for the purpose of carrying out the terms of the agreement or project of arrangement for the suppression of the white-slave traffic, adopted July 25, 1902, for submission to their respective governments by the delegates of various powers represented at the Paris Conference and confirmed by a formal agreement signed at Paris on May 18, 1904, and adhered to by the United States on June 6, 1908, as shown by the proclamation of the President of the United States dated June 15, 1908, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization is designated as the authority of the United States to receive and centralize information concerning the procuration of alien women and girls with a view to their debauchery, and to exercise supervision over such alien women and girls, receive their declarations, establish their identity, and ascertain from them who induced them to leave their native countries, respectively; and it shall be the duty of said Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to receive and keep on file in his office the statements and declarations which may be made by such alien women and girls, and those which are hereinafter required pertaining to such alien women and girls engaged in prostitution or debauchery in this country, and to furnish receipts for such statements and declarations provided for in this Act to the persons, respectively, making and filing them.

-(June 25, 1910, ch. 395, § 6, 36 Stat. 826; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, is act June 25, 1910, ch. 395, 36 Stat. 825, known as the White Slave Traffic Act, which was classified to this section and to sections 397 to 404 of former Title 18, Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure. The act, except for the provision set out as this section, was repealed by act June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 683, section 1 of which enacted Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure. See sections 2421 et seq. of Title 18.

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Section was originally classified to section 402(1) of Title 18 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, by act June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 683. Thereafter, it was classified to section 342l of Title 5 prior to enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378, and was subsequently classified to section 238 of this title prior to transfer to this section.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Executive Documents - -Transfer of Functions -

Functions vested by law in Attorney General, Department of Justice, or any other officer or any agency of that Department, with respect to inspection at regular inspection locations at ports of entry of persons, and documents of persons, entering or leaving United States, were to have been transferred to Secretary of the Treasury by 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 2, eff. July 1, 1973, 38 F.R. 15932, 87 Stat. 1091, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. The transfer was negated by section 1(a)(1), (b) of Pub. L. 93–253, Mar. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 50, which repealed section 2 of 1973 Reorg. Plan No. 2, eff. July 1, 1973.

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Functions of all other officers of Department of Justice and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, with a few exceptions, transferred to Attorney General, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3173, 64 Stat. 1261, set out in the Appendix to Title 5. See sections 509 and 510 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

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Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 14, June 10, 1933, set out as a note under section 901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, consolidated the two formerly separate bureaus known as the Bureau of Immigration and the Bureau of Naturalization to form the Immigration and Naturalization Service under a Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization. See note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1571. Purposes(a) PurposesThe purposes of this subchapter are to—(1) provide the Immigration and Naturalization Service with the mechanisms it needs to eliminate the current backlog in the processing of immigration benefit applications within 1 year after October 17, 2000, and to maintain the elimination of the backlog in future years; and - -(2) provide for regular congressional oversight of the performance of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in eliminating the backlog and processing delays in immigration benefits adjudications. - - -(b) Policy

It is the sense of Congress that the processing of an immigration benefit application should be completed not later than 180 days after the initial filing of the application, except that a petition for a nonimmigrant visa under section 1184(c) of this title should be processed not later than 30 days after the filing of the petition.

- - -(Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 202, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1262.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Short Title

For short title of title II of Pub. L. 106–313, which enacted this subchapter, as the “Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2000”, see section 201 of Pub. L. 106–313, set out as a Short Title of 2000 Amendment note under section 1551 of this title.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1572. Definitions -In this subchapter:(1) Backlog

The term “backlog” means, with respect to an immigration benefit application, the period of time in excess of 180 days that such application has been pending before the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

- - -(2) Immigration benefit application

The term “immigration benefit application” means any application or petition to confer, certify, change, adjust, or extend any status granted under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.].

- - -(Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 203, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1263.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in par. (2), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1573. Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Account(a) Authority of the Attorney GeneralThe Attorney General shall take such measures as may be necessary to—(1) reduce the backlog in the processing of immigration benefit applications, with the objective of the total elimination of the backlog 1 year after November 25, 2002; - -(2) make such other improvements in the processing of immigration benefit applications as may be necessary to ensure that a backlog does not develop after such date; and - -(3) make such improvements in infrastructure as may be necessary to effectively provide immigration services. - - -(b) Authorization of appropriations(1) In general

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Justice from time to time such sums as may be necessary for the Attorney General to carry out subsection (a).

- - -(2) Designation of account in treasury

Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) may be referred to as the “Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Account”.

- - -(3) Availability of funds

Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.

- - -(4) Limitation on expenditures

None of the funds appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended until the report described in section 1574(a) of this title has been submitted to Congress.

- - - -(Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 204, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 107–296, title IV, § 458, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2201.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–296 substituted “1 year after November 25, 2002;” for “not later than one year after October 17, 2000;”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1574. Reports to Congress(a) Backlog elimination plan(1) Report requiredNot later than 90 days after October 17, 2000, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives concerning—(A) the backlogs in immigration benefit applications in existence as of October 17, 2000; and - -(B) the Attorney General’s plan for eliminating such backlogs. - - -(2) Report elementsThe report shall include—(A) an assessment of the data systems used in adjudicating and reporting on the status of immigration benefit applications, including—(i) a description of the adequacy of existing computer hardware, computer software, and other mechanisms to comply with the adjudications and reporting requirements of this subchapter; and - -(ii) a plan for implementing improvements to existing data systems to accomplish the purpose of this subchapter, as described in section 1571(a) of this title; - - -(B) a description of the quality controls to be put into force to ensure timely, fair, accurate, and complete processing and adjudication of such applications; - -(C) the elements specified in subsection (b)(2); - -(D) an estimate of the amount of appropriated funds that would be necessary in order to eliminate the backlogs in each category of immigration benefit applications described in subsection (b)(2); and - -(E) a detailed plan on how the Attorney General will use any funds in the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Account to comply with the purposes of this subchapter. - - - -(b) Annual reports(1) In generalBeginning 90 days after the end of the first fiscal year for which any appropriation authorized by section 1573(b) of this title is made, and 90 days after the end of each fiscal year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives concerning the status of—(A) the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Account including any unobligated balances of appropriations in the Account; and - -(B) the Attorney General’s efforts to eliminate backlogs in any immigration benefit application described in paragraph (2). - - -(2) Report elementsThe report shall include—(A) State-by-State data on—(i) the number of naturalization cases adjudicated in each quarter of each fiscal year; - -(ii) the average processing time for naturalization applications; - -(iii) the number of naturalization applications pending for up to 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months or more; - -(iv) estimated processing times adjudicating newly submitted naturalization applications; - -(v) an analysis of the appropriate processing times for naturalization applications; and - -(vi) the additional resources and process changes needed to eliminate the backlog for naturalization adjudications; - - -(B) the status of applications or, where applicable, petitions described in subparagraph (C), by Immigration and Naturalization Service district, including—(i) the number of cases adjudicated in each quarter of each fiscal year; - -(ii) the average processing time for such applications or petitions; - -(iii) the number of applications or petitions pending for up to 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months or more; - -(iv) the estimated processing times adjudicating newly submitted applications or petitions; - -(v) an analysis of the appropriate processing times for applications or petitions; and - -(vi) a description of the additional resources and process changes needed to eliminate the backlog for such processing and adjudications; and - - -(C) a status report on—(i) applications for adjustments of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; - -(ii) petitions for nonimmigrant visas under section 1184 of this title; - -(iii) petitions filed under section 1154 of this title to classify aliens as immediate relatives or preference immigrants under section 1153 of this title; - -(iv) applications for asylum under section 1158 of this title; - -(v) registrations for Temporary Protected Status under section 1254a of this title; and - -(vi) a description of the additional resources and process changes needed to eliminate the backlog for such processing and adjudications. - - - -(3) Absence of appropriated funds

In the event that no funds are appropriated subject to section 1573(b) of this title in the fiscal year in which this Act is enacted, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress not later than 90 days after the end of such fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, containing the elements described in paragraph (2).

- - - -(Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 205, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1263.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The fiscal year in which this Act is enacted, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is the fiscal year in which Pub. L. 106–313, which was approved Oct. 17, 2000, was enacted.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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- -1601.Statements of national policy concerning welfare and immigration. - -
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- -1611.Aliens who are not qualified aliens ineligible for Federal public benefits. - - -1612.Limited eligibility of qualified aliens for certain Federal programs. - - -1613.Five-year limited eligibility of qualified aliens for Federal means-tested public benefit. - - -1614.Notification and information reporting. - - -1615.Requirements relating to provision of benefits based on citizenship, alienage, or immigration status under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, and certain other Acts. - -
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- -1621.Aliens who are not qualified aliens or nonimmigrants ineligible for State and local public benefits. - - -1622.State authority to limit eligibility of qualified aliens for State public benefits. - - -1623.Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits. - - -1624.Authority of States and political subdivisions of States to limit assistance to aliens and to distinguish among classes of aliens in providing general cash public assistance. - - -1625.Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits. - -
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- -1631.Federal attribution of sponsor’s income and resources to alien. - - -1632.Authority for States to provide for attribution of sponsors income and resources to the alien with respect to State programs. - -
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- -1641.Definitions. - - -1642.Verification of eligibility for Federal public benefits. - - -1643.Statutory construction. - - -1644.Communication between State and local government agencies and Immigration and Naturalization Service. - - -1645.Qualifying quarters. - - -1646.Derivative eligibility for benefits. - - - -
§ 1601. Statements of national policy concerning welfare and immigration -The Congress makes the following statements concerning national policy with respect to welfare and immigration:(1) Self-sufficiency has been a basic principle of United States immigration law since this country’s earliest immigration statutes. - -(2) It continues to be the immigration policy of the United States that—(A) aliens within the Nation’s borders not depend on public resources to meet their needs, but rather rely on their own capabilities and the resources of their families, their sponsors, and private organizations, and - -(B) the availability of public benefits not constitute an incentive for immigration to the United States. - - -(3) Despite the principle of self-sufficiency, aliens have been applying for and receiving public benefits from Federal, State, and local governments at increasing rates. - -(4) Current eligibility rules for public assistance and unenforceable financial support agreements have proved wholly incapable of assuring that individual aliens not burden the public benefits system. - -(5) It is a compelling government interest to enact new rules for eligibility and sponsorship agreements in order to assure that aliens be self-reliant in accordance with national immigration policy. - -(6) It is a compelling government interest to remove the incentive for illegal immigration provided by the availability of public benefits. - -(7) With respect to the State authority to make determinations concerning the eligibility of qualified aliens for public benefits in this chapter, a State that chooses to follow the Federal classification in determining the eligibility of such aliens for public assistance shall be considered to have chosen the least restrictive means available for achieving the compelling governmental interest of assuring that aliens be self-reliant in accordance with national immigration policy. - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 400, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in par. (7), was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Short Title of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–328, § 1, Sept. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 3567, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1612 of this title and sections 3304, 6103, and 6402 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3304 of Title 26] may be cited as the ‘SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act’.” -

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§ 1611. Aliens who are not qualified aliens ineligible for Federal public benefits(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (b), an alien who is not a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title) is not eligible for any Federal public benefit (as defined in subsection (c)).

- - -(b) Exceptions(1) Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the following Federal public benefits:(A) Medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.] (or any successor program to such title) for care and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition (as defined in section 1903(v)(3) of such Act [42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(3)]) of the alien involved and are not related to an organ transplant procedure, if the alien involved otherwise meets the eligibility requirements for medical assistance under the State plan approved under such title (other than the requirement of the receipt of aid or assistance under title IV of such Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.], supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of such Act [42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.], or a State supplementary payment). - -(B) Short-term, non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief. - -(C) Public health assistance (not including any assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.]) for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease. - -(D) Programs, services, or assistance (such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter) specified by the Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s sole and unreviewable discretion after consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and departments, which (i) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies; (ii) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the individual recipient’s income or resources; and (iii) are necessary for the protection of life or safety. - -(E) Programs for housing or community development assistance or financial assistance administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, any program under title V of the Housing Act of 1949 [42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.], or any assistance under section 1926c of title 7, to the extent that the alien is receiving such a benefit on August 22, 1996. - - -(2) Subsection (a) shall not apply to any benefit payable under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] to an alien who is lawfully present in the United States as determined by the Attorney General, to any benefit if nonpayment of such benefit would contravene an international agreement described in section 233 of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 433], to any benefit if nonpayment would be contrary to section 202(t) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 402(t)], or to any benefit payable under title II of the Social Security Act to which entitlement is based on an application filed in or before August 1996. - -(3) Subsection (a) shall not apply to any benefit payable under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.] (relating to the medicare program) to an alien who is lawfully present in the United States as determined by the Attorney General and, with respect to benefits payable under part A of such title [42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.], who was authorized to be employed with respect to any wages attributable to employment which are counted for purposes of eligibility for such benefits. - -(4) Subsection (a) shall not apply to any benefit payable under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 [45 U.S.C. 231 et seq.] or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act [45 U.S.C. 351 et seq.] to an alien who is lawfully present in the United States as determined by the Attorney General or to an alien residing outside the United States. - -(5) Subsection (a) shall not apply to eligibility for benefits for the program defined in section 1612(a)(3)(A) of this title (relating to the supplemental security income program), or to eligibility for benefits under any other program that is based on eligibility for benefits under the program so defined, for an alien who was receiving such benefits on August 22, 1996. - - -(c) “Federal public benefit” defined(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of this chapter the term “Federal public benefit” means—(A) any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States; and - -(B) any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States. - - -(2) Such term shall not apply—(A) to any contract, professional license, or commercial license for a nonimmigrant whose visa for entry is related to such employment in the United States, or to a citizen of a freely associated state, if section 141 of the applicable compact of free association approved in Public Law 99–239 or 99–658 (or a successor provision) is in effect; - -(B) with respect to benefits for an alien who as a work authorized nonimmigrant or as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.] qualified for such benefits and for whom the United States under reciprocal treaty agreements is required to pay benefits, as determined by the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of State; or - -(C) to the issuance of a professional license to, or the renewal of a professional license by, a foreign national not physically present in the United States. - - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 401, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2261; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5561, 5565, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 638, 639; Pub. L. 105–306, §§ 2, 5(a), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2926, 2927.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Titles II, IV, XVI, XVIII, and XIX of the Act are classified generally to subchapters II (§ 401 et seq.), IV (§ 601 et seq.), XVI (§ 1381 et seq.), XVIII (§ 1395 et seq.), and XIX (§ 1396 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Part A of title XVIII of the Act is classified generally to part A (§ 1395c et seq.) of subchapter XVIII of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Housing Act of 1949, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(E), is act July 15, 1949, ch. 338, 63 Stat. 413. Title V of the Act is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 1471 et seq.) of chapter 8A of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1441 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is act Aug. 29, 1935, ch. 812, as amended generally by Pub. L. 93–445, title I, § 101, Oct. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 1305, which is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 231 et seq.) of chapter 9 of Title 45, Railroads. For further details and complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Codification note set out preceding section 231 of Title 45, section 231t of Title 45, and Tables.

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The Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 680, 52 Stat. 1094, which is classified principally to chapter 11 (§ 351 et seq.) of Title 45, Railroads. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 367 of Title 45 and Tables.

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This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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Section 141 of the applicable compact of free association approved in Public Law 99–239 or 99–658, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(A), means section 141 of the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–239, set out as a note under section 1901 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions, and section 141 of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Government of Palau, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–658, set out as a note under section 1931 of Title 48.

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The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(B), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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1998—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 105–306, § 2, added par. (5).

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Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105–306, § 5(a), added subpar. (C).

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1997—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5561(a), added par. (3).

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Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5561(b), added par. (4).

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Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5565, inserted before semicolon “, or to a citizen of a freely associated state, if section 141 of the applicable compact of free association approved in Public Law 99–239 or 99–658 (or a successor provision) is in effect”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

- - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Additional Funding for State Emergency Health Services Furnished to Undocumented Aliens

Pub. L. 105–33, title IV, § 4723, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 515, provided that: -“(a) Total Amount Available for Allotment.—There are available for allotments under this section for each of the 4 consecutive fiscal years (beginning with fiscal year 1998) $25,000,000 for payments to certain States under this section. - -“(b) State Allotment Amount.—“(1) In general.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall compute an allotment for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 1998 and ending with fiscal year 2001 for each of the 12 States with the highest number of undocumented aliens. The amount of such allotment for each such State for a fiscal year shall bear the same ratio to the total amount available for allotments under subsection (a) for the fiscal year as the ratio of the number of undocumented aliens in the State in the fiscal year bears to the total of such numbers for all such States for such fiscal year. The amount of allotment to a State provided under this paragraph for a fiscal year that is not paid out under subsection (c) shall be available for payment during the subsequent fiscal year. - -“(2) Determination.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the number of undocumented aliens in a State under this section shall be determined based on estimates of the resident illegal alien population residing in each State prepared by the Statistics Division of the Immigration and Naturalization Service as of October 1992 (or as of such later date if such date is at least 1 year before the beginning of the fiscal year involved). - - -“(c) Use of Funds.—From the allotments made under subsection (b), the Secretary shall pay to each State amounts the State demonstrates were paid by the State (or by a political subdivision of the State) for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens. - -“(d) State Defined.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘State’ includes the District of Columbia. - -“(e) State Entitlement.—This section constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to provide for the payment to States of amounts provided under this section.” - - -

- -Study and Report on Alien Student Eligibility for Postsecondary Federal Student Financial Assistance

Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 506, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–672, provided that not later than one year after Sept. 30, 1996, the Comptroller General was to submit to Congress a report on the extent to which aliens who were not lawfully admitted for permanent residence were receiving postsecondary Federal student financial assistance, and the Secretary of Education and the Commissioner of Social Security were jointly to submit to Congress a report on the computer matching program of the Department of Education under section 1091(p) of title 20.

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§ 1612. Limited eligibility of qualified aliens for certain Federal programs(a) Limited eligibility for specified Federal programs(1) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in paragraph (2), an alien who is a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title) is not eligible for any specified Federal program (as defined in paragraph (3)).

- - -(2) Exceptions(A) Time-limited exception for refugees and asyleesWith respect to the specified Federal programs described in paragraph (3), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien until 7 years after the date—(i) an alien is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1157]; - -(ii) an alien is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1158]; - -(iii) an alien’s deportation is withheld under section 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)] (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208); - -(iv) an alien is granted status as a Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980); or - -(v) an alien is admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant pursuant to section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1988 (as contained in section 101(e) of Public Law 100–202 and amended by the 9th proviso under migration and refugee assistance in title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1989, Public Law 100–461, as amended). - - -(B) Certain permanent resident aliensParagraph (1) shall not apply to an alien who—(i) is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.]; and - -(ii)(I) has worked 40 qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] or can be credited with such qualifying quarters as provided under section 1645 of this title, and (II) in the case of any such qualifying quarter creditable for any period beginning after December 31, 1996, did not receive any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under section 1613 of this title) during any such period. - - - -(C) Veteran and active duty exceptionParagraph (1) shall not apply to an alien who is lawfully residing in any State and is—(i) a veteran (as defined in section 101, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107 of title 38) with a discharge characterized as an honorable discharge and not on account of alienage and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38, - -(ii) on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States, or - -(iii) the spouse or unmarried dependent child of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38. - - -(D) Transition for aliens currently receiving benefits(i) SSI(I) In general

With respect to the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A), during the period beginning on August 22, 1996, and ending on September 30, 1998, the Commissioner of Social Security shall redetermine the eligibility of any individual who is receiving benefits under such program as of August 22, 1996, and whose eligibility for such benefits may terminate by reason of the provisions of this subsection.

- - -(II) Redetermination criteria

With respect to any redetermination under subclause (I), the Commissioner of Social Security shall apply the eligibility criteria for new applicants for benefits under such program.

- - -(III) Grandfather provision

The provisions of this subsection and the redetermination under subclause (I), shall only apply with respect to the benefits of an individual described in subclause (I) for months beginning on or after September 30, 1998.

- - -(IV) Notice

Not later than March 31, 1997, the Commissioner of Social Security shall notify an individual described in subclause (I) of the provisions of this clause.

- - - -(ii) Food stamps(I) In general

With respect to the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), ineligibility under paragraph (1) shall not apply until April 1, 1997, to an alien who received benefits under such program on August 22, 1996, unless such alien is determined to be ineligible to receive such benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 11 See References in Text note below. [7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.]. The State agency shall recertify the eligibility of all such aliens during the period beginning April 1, 1997, and ending August 22, 1997.

- - -(II) Recertification criteria

With respect to any recertification under subclause (I), the State agency shall apply the eligibility criteria for applicants for benefits under such program.

- - -(III) Grandfather provision

The provisions of this subsection and the recertification under subclause (I) shall only apply with respect to the eligibility of an alien for a program for months beginning on or after the date of recertification, if on August 22, 1996, the alien is lawfully residing in any State and is receiving benefits under such program on August 22, 1996.

- - - - -(E) Aliens receiving SSI on August 22, 1996

With respect to eligibility for benefits for the program defined in paragraph (3)(A) (relating to the supplemental security income program), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien who is lawfully residing in the United States and who was receiving such benefits on August 22, 1996.

- - -(F) Disabled aliens lawfully residing in the United States on August 22, 1996With respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal programs described in paragraph (3), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien who—(i) in the case of the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A)—(I) was lawfully residing in the United States on August 22, 1996; and - -(II) is blind or disabled (as defined in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a))); and - - -(ii) in the case of the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), is receiving benefits or assistance for blindness or disability (within the meaning of section 3(j) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 1 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r))).22 So in original. Probably should be “2012(j))).”. - - -(G) Exception for certain IndiansWith respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal programs described in paragraph (3), section 1611(a) of this title and paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual—(i) who is an American Indian born in Canada to whom the provisions of section 289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1359) apply; or - -(ii) who is a member of an Indian tribe (as defined in section 5304(e) of title 25). - - -(H) SSI exception for certain recipients on the basis of very old applicationsWith respect to eligibility for benefits for the program defined in paragraph (3)(A) (relating to the supplemental security income program), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual—(i) who is receiving benefits under such program for months after July 1996 on the basis of an application filed before January 1, 1979; and - -(ii) with respect to whom the Commissioner of Social Security lacks clear and convincing evidence that such individual is an alien ineligible for such benefits as a result of the application of this section. - - -(I) Food stamp exception for certain elderly individualsWith respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who on August 22, 1996—(i) was lawfully residing in the United States; and - -(ii) was 65 years of age or older. - - -(J) Food stamp exception for certain children

With respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who is under 18 years of age.

- - -(K) Food stamp exception for certain Hmong and Highland LaotiansWith respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to—(i) any individual who—(I) is lawfully residing in the United States; and - -(II) was a member of a Hmong or Highland Laotian tribe at the time that the tribe rendered assistance to United States personnel by taking part in a military or rescue operation during the Vietnam era (as defined in section 101 of title 38); - - -(ii) the spouse, or an unmarried dependent child, of such an individual; or - -(iii) the unremarried surviving spouse of such an individual who is deceased. - - -(L) Food stamp exception for certain qualified aliens

With respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any qualified alien who has resided in the United States with a status within the meaning of the term “qualified alien” for a period of 5 years or more beginning on the date of the alien’s entry into the United States.

- - -(M) SSI extensions through fiscal year 2011(i) Two-year extension for certain aliens and victims of trafficking(I) In general

Subject to clause (ii), with respect to eligibility for benefits under subparagraph (A) for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A) of qualified aliens (as defined in section 1641(b) of this title) and victims of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 7105(b)(1)(C) of title 22 or as granted status under section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii)]), the 7-year period described in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be a 9-year period during fiscal years 2009 through 2011 in the case of such a qualified alien or victim of trafficking who furnishes to the Commissioner of Social Security the declaration required under subclause (IV) (if applicable) and is described in subclause (III).

- - -(II) Aliens and victims whose benefits ceased in prior fiscal years

Subject to clause (ii), beginning on September 30, 2008, any qualified alien (as defined in section 1641(b) of this title) or victim of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 7105(b)(1)(C) of title 22 or as granted status under section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii)]) rendered ineligible for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A) during the period beginning on August 22, 1996, and ending on September 30, 2008, solely by reason of the termination of the 7-year period described in subparagraph (A) shall be eligible for such program for an additional 2-year period in accordance with this clause, if such qualified alien or victim of trafficking meets all other eligibility factors under title XVI of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.], furnishes to the Commissioner of Social Security the declaration required under subclause (IV) (if applicable), and is described in subclause (III).

- - -(III) Aliens and victims describedFor purposes of subclauses (I) and (II), a qualified alien or victim of trafficking described in this subclause is an alien or victim who—(aa) has been a lawful permanent resident for less than 6 years and such status has not been abandoned, rescinded under section 246 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1256], or terminated through removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1229a], and the Commissioner of Social Security has verified such status, through procedures established in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security; - -(bb) has filed an application, within 4 years from the date the alien or victim began receiving supplemental security income benefits, to become a lawful permanent resident with the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Commissioner of Social Security has verified, through procedures established in consultation with such Secretary, that such application is pending; - -(cc) has been granted the status of Cuban and Haitian entrant, as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–422), for purposes of the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A); - -(dd) has had his or her deportation withheld by the Secretary of Homeland Security under section 243(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208), or whose removal is withheld under section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)]; - -(ee) has not attained age 18; or - -(ff) has attained age 70. - - -(IV) Declaration required(aa) In general

For purposes of subclauses (I) and (II), the declaration required under this subclause of a qualified alien or victim of trafficking described in either such subclause is a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that the alien or victim has made a good faith effort to pursue United States citizenship, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Commissioner of Social Security shall develop criteria as needed, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, for consideration of such declarations.

- - -(bb) Exception for children

A qualified alien or victim of trafficking described in subclause (I) or (II) who has not attained age 18 shall not be required to furnish to the Commissioner of Social Security a declaration described in item (aa) as a condition of being eligible for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A) for an additional 2-year period in accordance with this clause.

- - - -(V) Payment of benefits to aliens whose benefits ceased in prior fiscal years

Benefits paid to a qualified alien or victim described in subclause (II) shall be paid prospectively over the duration of the qualified alien’s or victim’s renewed eligibility.

- - - -(ii) Special rule in case of pending or approved naturalization application

With respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified program described in paragraph (3)(A), paragraph (1) shall not apply during fiscal years 2009 through 2011 to an alien described in one of clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A) or a victim of trafficking in persons (as defined in section 7105(b)(1)(C) of title 22 or as granted status under section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii)]), if such alien or victim (including any such alien or victim rendered ineligible for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A) during the period beginning on August 22, 1996, and ending on September 30, 2008, solely by reason of the termination of the 7-year period described in subparagraph (A)) has filed an application for naturalization that is pending before the Secretary of Homeland Security or a United States district court based on section 336(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1447(b)], or has been approved for naturalization but not yet sworn in as a United States citizen, and the Commissioner of Social Security has verified, through procedures established in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, that such application is pending or has been approved.

- - - -(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states

With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with section 141 of the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

- - - -(3) “Specified Federal program” definedFor purposes of this chapter, the term “specified Federal program” means any of the following:(A) SSI

The supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.], including supplementary payments pursuant to an agreement for Federal administration under section 1616(a) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1382e(a)] and payments pursuant to an agreement entered into under section 212(b) of Public Law 93–66.

- - -(B) Food stamps

The food stamp program as defined in section 3(l) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977.1

- - - - -(b) Limited eligibility for designated Federal programs(1) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in section 1613 of this title and paragraph (2), a State is authorized to determine the eligibility of an alien who is a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title) for any designated Federal program (as defined in paragraph (3)).

- - -(2) ExceptionsQualified aliens under this paragraph shall be eligible for any designated Federal program.(A) Time-limited exception for refugees and asylees(i) MedicaidWith respect to the designated Federal program described in paragraph (3)(C), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien until 7 years after the date—(I) an alien is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1157]; - -(II) an alien is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1158]; - -(III) an alien’s deportation is withheld under section 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)] (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208); - -(IV) an alien is granted status as a Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980); or - -(V) an alien 33 So in original. Probably should be “alien is”. admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant as described in subsection (a)(2)(A)(i)(V) 1 until 5 years after the date of such alien’s entry into the United States. - - -(ii) Other designated Federal programsWith respect to the designated Federal programs under paragraph (3) (other than subparagraph (C)), paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien until 5 years after the date—(I) an alien is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1157]; - -(II) an alien is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1158]; - -(III) an alien’s deportation is withheld under section 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)] (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208); - -(IV) an alien is granted status as a Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980); or - -(V) an alien 3 admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant as described in subsection (a)(2)(A)(i)(V) 1 until 5 years after the date of such alien’s entry into the United States. - - - -(B) Certain permanent resident aliensAn alien who—(i) is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.]; and - -(ii)(I) has worked 40 qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] or can be credited with such qualifying quarters as provided under section 1645 of this title, and (II) in the case of any such qualifying quarter creditable for any period beginning after December 31, 1996, did not receive any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under section 1613 of this title) during any such period. - - - -(C) Veteran and active duty exceptionAn alien who is lawfully residing in any State and is—(i) a veteran (as defined in section 101, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107 of title 38) with a discharge characterized as an honorable discharge and not on account of alienage and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38, - -(ii) on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States, or - -(iii) the spouse or unmarried dependent child of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38. - - -(D) Transition for those currently receiving benefits

An alien who on August 22, 1996, is lawfully residing in any State and is receiving benefits under such program on August 22, 1996, shall continue to be eligible to receive such benefits until January 1, 1997.

- - -(E) Medicaid exception for certain Indians

With respect to eligibility for benefits for the program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the medicaid program), section 1611(a) of this title and paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual described in subsection (a)(2)(G).

- - -(F) Medicaid exception for aliens receiving SSI

An alien who is receiving benefits under the program defined in subsection (a)(3)(A) (relating to the supplemental security income program) shall be eligible for medical assistance under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) under the same terms and conditions that apply to other recipients of benefits under the program defined in such subsection.

- - -(G) Exception for citizens of freely associated states

With respect to eligibility for benefits for any designated Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in 1 of the 50 States or the District of Columbia in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau and shall not apply, at the option of the Governor of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or American Samoa as communicated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services in writing, to any individual who lawfully resides in the respective territory in accordance with such Compacts.

- - - -(3) “Designated Federal program” definedFor purposes of this chapter, the term “designated Federal program” means any of the following:(A) Temporary assistance for needy families

The program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.].

- - -(B) Social services block grant

The program of block grants to States for social services under title XX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1397 et seq.].

- - -(C) Medicaid

A State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.], other than medical assistance described in section 1611(b)(1)(A) of this title.

- - - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 402, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2262; Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 510, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–673; Pub. L. 105–18, title II, § 6005(a), June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 191; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5301–5302(b), 5303(a), (b), 5304, 5305(b), 5306(a), (b), 5562, 5563, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 597, 598, 600–602, 638; Pub. L. 105–185, title V, §§ 503–508, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 578, 579; Pub. L. 107–171, title IV, § 4401(a), (b)(1), (c)(1), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 333; Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4115(c)(2)(D), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1110; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IV, § 4115(c)(2)(D), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1871; Pub. L. 110–328, § 2, Sept. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 3567; Pub. L. 116–260, div. CC, title II, § 208(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2985; Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 209(f)(1), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 445.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 243 of such Act and section 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(A)(iii), (M)(i)(III)(dd) and (b)(2)(A)(i)(III), (ii)(III), are section 243 of act June 27, 1952, which is classified to section 1253 of this title. Section 1253 of this title was amended generally by Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–612, and, as so amended, no longer contains a subsec. (h). For effective date of section 307 of Pub. L. 104–208, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under section 1101 of this title.

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Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(A)(iv), (M)(i)(III)(cc) and (b)(2)(A)(i)(IV), (ii)(IV), is section 501(e) of Pub. L. 96–422, which is set out in a note under section 1522 of this title.

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Section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1988, as contained in section 101(e) of Public Law 100–202, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A)(v), is section 101(e) [title V, § 584] of Pub. L. 100–202, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–183, which is set out as an Amerasian Immigration note under section 1101 of this title.

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The 9th proviso under migration and refugee assistance in title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1989, Public Law 100–461, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A)(v), is contained in Pub. L. 100–461, title II, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2268–15, which is set out as an Amerasian Immigration note under section 1101 of this title.

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The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(B)(i) and (b)(2)(B)(i), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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The Social Security Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(B)(ii)(I), (M)(i)(II), (3)(A) and (b)(2)(B)(ii)(I), (F), (3), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Titles II, XVI, XIX, and XX of the Act are classified generally to subchapters II (§ 401 et seq.), XVI (§ 1381 et seq.), XIX (§ 1396 et seq.) and XX (§ 1397 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§ 601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(D)(ii)(I), (F)(ii), (3)(B), subsequently renamed the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. Section 3(l) of the Act, which defined “supplemental nutrition assistance program”, was classified to section 2012(l) of Title 7, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4030(a)(3), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 813. Such term is now defined in section 2012(t) of Title 7. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of Title 7 and Tables.

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This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3) and (b)(3), was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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Section 212(b) of Public Law 93–66, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(A), is set out as a note under section 1382 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

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Subsection (a)(2)(A)(i)(V) of this section, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i)(V), (ii)(V), was redesignated section 1612(a)(2)(A)(v) of this title by Pub. L. 105–185, title V, § 503(2), (3), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 578.

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Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

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2024—Subsec. (a)(2)(N). Pub. L. 118–42, § 209(f)(1)(A), added subpar. (N).

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Subsec. (b)(2)(G). Pub. L. 118–42, § 209(f)(1)(B), substituted “Exception for” for “Medicaid exception for” in heading and “any designated Federal program” for “the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)” in text.

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2020—Subsec. (b)(2)(G). Pub. L. 116–260 added subpar. (G).

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2008—Subsec. (a)(2)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(c)(2)(D)(i), substituted “section 3(j)” for “section 3(r)”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(M). Pub. L. 110–328 added subpar. (M).

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Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(c)(2)(D)(ii), substituted “section 3(l)” for “section 3(h)”.

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2002—Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 107–171, § 4401(a), added cl. (i), substituted “(ii) in the case” for “(II) in the case”, and struck out former cls. (i) and (ii)(I) which read as follows:

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“(i) was lawfully residing in the United States on August 22, 1996; and

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“(ii)(I) in the case of the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A), is blind or disabled, as defined in section 1614(a)(2) or 1614(a)(3) of the Social Security Act; and”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(J). Pub. L. 107–171, § 4401(b)(1), substituted “who is under 18 years of age.” for “who—

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Subsec. (a)(2)(L). Pub. L. 107–171, § 4401(c)(1), added subpar. (L).

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1998—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–185, § 503, struck out cl. (i) designation and heading after subpar. (A) heading, substituted “programs described in paragraph (3)” for “program described in paragraph (3)(A)” in introductory provisions, redesignated subcls. (I) to (V) as cls. (i) to (v), respectively, and realigned their margins, and struck out heading and text of former cl. (ii) which related to eligibility of certain aliens for the food stamp program.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 105–185, § 504(1), substituted “specified Federal programs described in paragraph (3)” for “program defined in paragraph (3)(A) (relating to the supplemental security income program)” in introductory provisions.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 105–185, § 504(2), designated existing provisions as subcl. (I), inserted “in the case of the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A),” before “is blind”, substituted “; and” for period at end, and added subcl. (II).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(G). Pub. L. 105–185, § 505, substituted “Exception” for “SSI exception” in subpar. heading and “specified Federal programs described in paragraph (3)” for “program defined in paragraph (3)(A) (relating to the supplemental security income program)” in introductory provisions.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(I). Pub. L. 105–185, § 506, added subpar. (I).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(J). Pub. L. 105–185, § 507, added subpar. (J).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(K). Pub. L. 105–185, § 508, added subpar. (K).

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1997—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5302(a), amended heading and text of subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien until 5 years after the date—

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“(i) an alien is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act;

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“(iii) an alien’s deportation is withheld under section 243(h) of such Act.”

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Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(III). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(V). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5306(a)(1), added subcl. (V).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(ii)(III). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(ii)(V). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5306(a)(2), added subcl. (V).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(i). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(c), inserted “, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107” after “section 101”.

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Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(a), inserted “and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38” after “alienage”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(b), inserted before period at end “or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(D)(i)(I). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5301(c)(1), substituted “September 30, 1998,” for “September 30, 1997,”.

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Pub. L. 105–18, § 6005(a)(1), substituted “September 30, 1997” for “the date which is 1 year after August 22, 1996”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(D)(i)(III). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5301(c)(2), substituted “September 30, 1998” for “September 30, 1997,”.

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Pub. L. 105–18, § 6005(a)(2), substituted “September 30, 1997,” for “the date of the redetermination with respect to such individual”.

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Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5301(a), added subpar. (E).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5301(b), added subpar. (F).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(G). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5303(a), added subpar. (G).

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Subsec. (a)(2)(H). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5304, added subpar. (H).

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Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5302(b), amended heading and text of subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

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“(i) An alien who is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act until 5 years after the date of an alien’s entry into the United States.

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“(iii) An alien whose deportation is being withheld under section 243(h) of such Act until 5 years after such withholding.”

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Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i)(III). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i)(V). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5306(b)(1), added subcl. (V).

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Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(ii)(III). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(ii)(V). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5306(b)(2), added subcl. (V).

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Subsec. (b)(2)(C)(i). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(c), inserted “, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107” after “section 101”.

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Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(a), inserted “and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38” after “alienage”.

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Subsec. (b)(2)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(b), inserted before period at end “or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38”.

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Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5303(b), added subpar. (E).

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Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5305(b), added subpar. (F).

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1996—Subsec. (a)(2)(D)(ii)(I). Pub. L. 104–208 amended subcl. (I) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (I) read as follows: “With respect to the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), during the period beginning on August 22, 1996, and ending on the date which is 1 year after August 22, 1996, the State agency shall, at the time of the recertification, recertify the eligibility of any individual who is receiving benefits under such program as of August 22, 1996, and whose eligibility for such benefits may terminate by reason of the provisions of this subsection.”

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References to the food stamp program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977, considered to refer to the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under that Act, see section 4002(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 2012 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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Pub. L. 116–260, div. CC, title II, § 208(e), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2986, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1613 and 1641 of this title and section 1308 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] shall apply to benefits for items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2020].” -

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Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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Amendment by section 4115(c)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress.

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Amendment by section 4401(a) of Pub. L. 107–171 effective Oct. 1, 2002, except as otherwise provided, see section 4405 of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress.

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Amendment by section 4401(b)(1) of Pub. L. 107–171 effective Oct. 1, 2003, see section 4401(b)(3) of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as a note under section 2014 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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Pub. L. 105–185, title V, § 510(b), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 580, provided that: “The amendments made by sections 503 through 509 [amending this section and section 1613 of this title] take effect on November 1, 1998.” -

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Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5308, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 603, provided that: “Except as otherwise provided, the amendments made by this subtitle [subtitle D (§§ 5301–5308) of title V of Pub. L. 105–33, enacting sections 1625 and 1646 of this title and amending this section and sections 1613, 1622, and 1641 of this title] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 [Pub. L. 104–193].” -

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Amendment by sections 5562 and 5563 of Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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Pub. L. 105–18, title II, § 6005(b), June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 191, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 [this section].” -

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Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 510, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–673, provided that the amendment made by section 510 is effective as if included in the enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193.

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§ 1613. Five-year limited eligibility of qualified aliens for Federal means-tested public benefit(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d), an alien who is a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title) and who enters the United States on or after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for any Federal means-tested public benefit for a period of 5 years beginning on the date of the alien’s entry into the United States with a status within the meaning of the term “qualified alien”.

- - -(b) ExceptionsThe limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to the following aliens:(1) Exception for refugees and asylees(A) An alien who is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1157]. - -(B) An alien who is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1158]. - -(C) An alien whose deportation is being withheld under section 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)] (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208). - -(D) An alien who is a Cuban and Haitian entrant as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. - -(E) An alien admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant as described in section 1612(a)(2)(A)(i)(V) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title. - - -(2) Veteran and active duty exceptionAn alien who is lawfully residing in any State and is—(A) a veteran (as defined in section 101, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107 of title 38) with a discharge characterized as an honorable discharge and not on account of alienage and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38, - -(B) on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States, or - -(C) the spouse or unmarried dependent child of an individual described in subparagraph (A) or (B) or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) 22 So in original. Probably should be “subparagraph (A) or (B)”. who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38. - - -(3) Exception for citizens of freely associated states

An individual described in section 1612(b)(2)(G) of this title.

- - - -(c) Application of term Federal means-tested public benefit(1) The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to assistance or benefits under paragraph (2). - -(2) Assistance and benefits under this paragraph are as follows:(A) Medical assistance described in section 1611(b)(1)(A) of this title. - -(B) Short-term, non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief. - -(C) Assistance or benefits under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.]. - -(D) Assistance or benefits under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.]. - -(E) Public health assistance (not including any assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.]) for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease. - -(F) Payments for foster care and adoption assistance under parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 620 et seq., 670 et seq.] for a parent or a child who would, in the absence of subsection (a), be eligible to have such payments made on the child’s behalf under such part, but only if the foster or adoptive parent (or parents) of such child is a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title). - -(G) Programs, services, or assistance (such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter) specified by the Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s sole and unreviewable discretion after consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and departments, which (i) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies; (ii) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the individual recipient’s income or resources; and (iii) are necessary for the protection of life or safety. - -(H) Programs of student assistance under titles IV, V, IX, and X of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq., 1101 et seq., 1134 et seq., 1135 et seq.], and titles III, VII, and VIII of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 241 et seq., 292 et seq., 296 et seq.]. - -(I) Means-tested programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.]. - -(J) Benefits under the Head Start Act [42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.]. - -(K) Benefits under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.]. - -(L) Assistance or benefits provided to individuals under the age of 18 under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 1 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). - - - -(d) Benefits for certain groupsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the limitations under section 1611(a) of this title and subsection (a) shall not apply to—(1) an individual described in section 1612(a)(2)(G) of this title, but only with respect to the programs specified in subsections (a)(3) and (b)(3)(C) of section 1612 of this title; or - -(2) an individual, spouse, or dependent described in section 1612(a)(2)(K) of this title, but only with respect to the specified Federal program described in section 1612(a)(3)(B) of this title. - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 403, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2265; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5302(c)(1), 5303(c), 5306(c), 5562, 5563, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 599, 600, 602, 638; Pub. L. 105–185, title V, § 509, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 580; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(3)(A), (f)(3)(A)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–419, 2681–429; Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(6), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1169; Pub. L. 107–171, title IV, § 4401(b)(2)(A), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 333; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 512(x), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1716; Pub. L. 116–260, div. CC, title II, § 208(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2985; Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 209(f)(2), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 445.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 243 of such Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(C), is section 243 of act June 27, 1952, which is classified to section 1253 of this title. Section 1253 of this title was amended generally by Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–612, and, as so amended, no longer contains a subsec. (h). For effective date of section 307 of Pub. L. 104–208, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under section 1101 of this title.

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Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(D), is section 501(e) of Pub. L. 96–422, which is set out in a note under section 1522 of this title.

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Section 1612(a)(2)(A)(i)(V) of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(E), was redesignated section 1612(a)(2)(A)(v) of this title by Pub. L. 105–185, title V, § 503(2), (3), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 578.

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The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(C), is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(D), is Pub. L. 89–642, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 885, which is classified generally to chapter 13A (§ 1771 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1771 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(E), (F), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Parts B and E of title IV and title XIX of the Act are classified generally to parts B (§ 620 et seq.) and E (§ 670 et seq.) of subchapter IV and subchapter XIX (§ 1396 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(H), is Pub. L. 89–329, Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1219. Titles IV, V, IX, and X of the Act are classified generally to subchapters IV (§ 1070 et seq.), V (§ 1101 et seq.), IX (§ 1134 et seq.), and X (§ 1135 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 28 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1001 of Title 20 and Tables.

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The Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(H), is act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, 58 Stat. 682. Titles III, VII, and VIII of the Act are classified generally to subchapters II (§ 241 et seq.), V (§ 292 et seq.), and VI (§ 296 et seq.), respectively, of chapter 6A of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 201 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(I), is Pub. L. 89–10, Apr. 11, 1965, 79 Stat. 27, which is classified generally to chapter 70 (§ 6301 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6301 of Title 20 and Tables.

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The Head Start Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(J), is subchapter B (§§ 635–657) of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97–35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 9831 et seq.) of chapter 105 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9801 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(K), is Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1425. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 3111 et seq.) of chapter 32 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of Title 29 and Tables.

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The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(L), subsequently renamed the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of Title 7 and Tables.

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2024—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 118–42 struck out “, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 1612(b)(3)(C) of this title” before period at end.

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2020—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 116–260 added par. (3).

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2014—Subsec. (c)(2)(K). Pub. L. 113–128 substituted “Benefits under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act” for “Benefits under the title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998”.

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2002—Subsec. (c)(2)(L). Pub. L. 107–171 added subpar. (L).

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1999—Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 106–78 substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act”.

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1998—Subsec. (c)(2)(K). Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(f)(3)(A)], struck out “Job Training Partnership Act or” before “title I of”.

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Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(3)(A)], substituted “Job Training Partnership Act or title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998” for “Job Training Partnership Act”.

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Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–185 substituted “Benefits for certain groups” for “SSI and medicaid benefits for certain Indians” in heading, designated provisions beginning “an individual” as par. (1), substituted “to—” for “to”, “(a)(3)” for “(a)(3)(A)”, and “; or” for period at end, and added par. (2).

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1997—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5302(c)(1)(A), added subpar. (D).

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Subsec. (b)(1)(E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5306(c), added subpar. (E).

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Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(c), inserted “, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107” after “section 101”.

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Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(a), inserted “and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38” after “alienage”.

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Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(b), inserted before period at end “or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38”.

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Pub. L. 105–33, § 5302(c)(1)(B), struck out heading and text of subsec. (d). Text read as follows: “The limitation under subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to refugee and entrant assistance activities, authorized by title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1521 et seq.] and section 501 of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, for Cuban and Haitian entrants as defined in section 501(e)(2) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980.”

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 2020 Amendment

Amendment by section 208(b) of Pub. L. 116–260 applicable to benefits for items and services furnished on or after Dec. 27, 2020, see section 208(e) of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 1612 of this title.

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Amendment by Pub. L. 113–128 effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3101 of Title 29, Labor.

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Amendment by section 4401(b)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 107–171 effective Oct. 1, 2003, see section 4401(b)(3) of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as a note under section 2014 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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Amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(3)(A)] of Pub. L. 105–277 effective Oct. 21, 1998, and amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(f)(3)(A)] of Pub. L. 105–277 effective July 1, 2000, see section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(g)(1), (2)(B)] of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 3502 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

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Amendment by Pub. L. 105–185 effective Nov. 1, 1998, see section 510(b) of Pub. L. 105–185, set out as a note under section 1612 of this title.

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Amendment by sections 5302(c)(1), 5303(c), and 5306(c) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1612 of this title.

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Amendment by sections 5562 and 5563 of Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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Each Federal agency that administers a program to which section 1611, 1612, or 1613 of this title applies shall, directly or through the States, post information and provide general notification to the public and to program recipients of the changes regarding eligibility for any such program pursuant to this subchapter.

-(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 404(a), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2267.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A of title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2261, which enacted this subchapter and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended section 1383 of Title 42. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see Tables.

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§ 1615. Requirements relating to provision of benefits based on citizenship, alienage, or immigration status under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, and certain other Acts(a) School lunch and breakfast programs

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, an individual who is eligible to receive free public education benefits under State or local law shall not be ineligible to receive benefits provided under the school lunch program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) or the school breakfast program under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) on the basis of citizenship, alienage, or immigration status.

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Nothing in this Act shall prohibit or require a State to provide to an individual who is not a citizen or a qualified alien, as defined in section 1641(b) of this title, benefits under programs established under the provisions of law described in paragraph (2).

- - -(2) Provisions of law describedThe provisions of law described in this paragraph are the following:(A) Programs (other than the school lunch program and the school breakfast program) under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.). - -(B) Section 4 of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note). - -(C) The Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 [7 U.S.C 7501 et seq.]. - -(D) The food distribution program on Indian reservations established under section 2013(b) of title 7. - - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title VII, § 742, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2307; Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(6), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1169.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), is Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2105, known as the “Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996”. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1996 Amendment note set out under section 1305 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and Tables.

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The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2)(A), is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 89–642, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 885, which is classified generally to chapter 13A (§ 1771 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1771 of Title 42 and Tables.

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Section 4 of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B), is section 4 of Pub. L. 93–86, which is set out as a note under section 612c of Title 7, Agriculture.

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The Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(C), is title II of Pub. L. 98–8, Mar. 24, 1983, 97 Stat. 35, which is classified generally to chapter 102 (§ 7501 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7501 of Title 7, and Tables.

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Section was enacted as part of title VII of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, and not as part of title IV of that Act which comprises this chapter.

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1999—Pub. L. 106–78 substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act” in section catchline and in two places in text.

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§ 1621. Aliens who are not qualified aliens or nonimmigrants ineligible for State and local public benefits(a) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsections (b) and (d), an alien who is not—(1) a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title), - -(2) a nonimmigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], or - -(3) an alien who is paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)] for less than one year, - - -is not eligible for any State or local public benefit (as defined in subsection (c)). - -(b) ExceptionsSubsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the following State or local public benefits:(1) Assistance for health care items and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition (as defined in section 1396b(v)(3) of title 42) of the alien involved and are not related to an organ transplant procedure. - -(2) Short-term, non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief. - -(3) Public health assistance for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease. - -(4) Programs, services, or assistance (such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter) specified by the Attorney General, in the Attorney General’s sole and unreviewable discretion after consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and departments, which (A) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies; (B) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the individual recipient’s income or resources; and (C) are necessary for the protection of life or safety. - - -(c) “State or local public benefit” defined(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), for purposes of this subchapter the term “State or local public benefit” means—(A) any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by an agency of a State or local government or by appropriated funds of a State or local government; and - -(B) any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit by an agency of a State or local government or by appropriated funds of a State or local government. - - -(2) Such term shall not apply—(A) to any contract, professional license, or commercial license for a nonimmigrant whose visa for entry is related to such employment in the United States, or to a citizen of a freely associated state, if section 141 of the applicable compact of free association approved in Public Law 99–239 or 99–658 (or a successor provision) is in effect; - -(B) with respect to benefits for an alien who as a work authorized nonimmigrant or as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.] qualified for such benefits and for whom the United States under reciprocal treaty agreements is required to pay benefits, as determined by the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General; or - -(C) to the issuance of a professional license to, or the renewal of a professional license by, a foreign national not physically present in the United States. - - -(3) Such term does not include any Federal public benefit under section 1611(c) of this title. - - -(d) State authority to provide for eligibility of illegal aliens for State and local public benefits

A State may provide that an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States is eligible for any State or local public benefit for which such alien would otherwise be ineligible under subsection (a) only through the enactment of a State law after August 22, 1996, which affirmatively provides for such eligibility.

- - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 411, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2268; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5565, 5581(b)(1), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 639, 642; Pub. L. 105–306, § 5(b), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2927.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2) and (c)(2)(B), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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Section 141 of the applicable compact of free association approved in Public Law 99–239 or 99–658, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(A), means section 141 of the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–239, set out as a note under section 1901 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions, and section 141 of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Government of Palau, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–658, set out as a note under section 1931 of Title 48.

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1998—Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105–306 added subpar. (C).

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1997—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5565, inserted before semicolon “, or to a citizen of a freely associated state, if section 141 of the applicable compact of free association approved in Public Law 99–239 or 99–658 (or a successor provision) is in effect”.

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Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5581(b)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1611(c) of this title.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

- -Pilot Programs on Limiting Issuance of Driver’s License to Illegal Aliens

Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 502, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–671, provided that pursuant to guidelines by the Attorney General, all States could conduct pilot programs to determine the viability, advisability, and cost-effectiveness of denying driver’s licenses to aliens not lawfully present in the United States and, not later than 3 years after Sept. 30, 1996, the Attorney General should submit a report to the Judiciary Committees of Congress.

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§ 1622. State authority to limit eligibility of qualified aliens for State public benefits(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (b), a State is authorized to determine the eligibility for any State public benefits of an alien who is a qualified alien (as defined in section 1641 of this title), a nonimmigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], or an alien who is paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)] for less than one year.

- - -(b) ExceptionsQualified aliens under this subsection shall be eligible for any State public benefits.(1) Time-limited exception for refugees and asylees(A) An alien who is admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1157] until 5 years after the date of an alien’s entry into the United States. - -(B) An alien who is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1158] until 5 years after the date of such grant of asylum. - -(C) An alien whose deportation is being withheld under section 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)] (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208) until 5 years after such withholding. - -(D) An alien who is a Cuban and Haitian entrant as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 until 5 years after the alien is granted such status. - -(E) An alien admitted to the United States as an Amerasian immigrant as described in section 1612(a)(2)(A)(i)(V) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title. - - -(2) Certain permanent resident aliensAn alien who—(A) is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.]; and - -(B)(i) has worked 40 qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] or can be credited with such qualifying quarters as provided under section 1645 of this title, and (ii) in the case of any such qualifying quarter creditable for any period beginning after December 31, 1996, did not receive any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under section 1613 of this title) during any such period. - - - -(3) Veteran and active duty exceptionAn alien who is lawfully residing in any State and is—(A) a veteran (as defined in section 101, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107 of title 38) with a discharge characterized as an honorable discharge and not on account of alienage and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38, - -(B) on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States, or - -(C) the spouse or unmarried dependent child of an individual described in subparagraph (A) or (B) or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) 22 So in original. Probably should be “subparagraph (A) or (B)”. who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38. - - -(4) Transition for those currently receiving benefits

An alien who on August 22, 1996, is lawfully residing in any State and is receiving benefits on August 22, 1996, shall continue to be eligible to receive such benefits until January 1, 1997.

- - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 412, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2269; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5302(c)(2), 5306(d), 5562, 5563, 5581(b)(3), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 599, 602, 638, 643.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2)(A), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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Section 243 of such Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(C), is section 243 of act June 27, 1952, which is classified to section 1253 of this title. Section 1253 of this title was amended generally by Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–612, and, as so amended, no longer contains a subsec. (h). For effective date of section 307 of Pub. L. 104–208, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under section 1101 of this title.

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Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(D), is section 501(e) of Pub. L. 96–422, which is set out in a note under section 1522 of this title.

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Section 1612(a)(2)(A)(i)(V) of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(E), was redesignated section 1612(a)(2)(A)(v) of this title by Pub. L. 105–185, title V, § 503(2), (3), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 578.

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The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B)(i), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

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1997—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5581(b)(3), substituted “withholding” for “with-holding”.

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Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5302(c)(2), added subpar. (D).

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Subsec. (b)(1)(E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5306(d), added subpar. (E).

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Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(c), inserted “, 1101, or 1301, or as described in section 107” after “section 101”.

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Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(a), inserted “and who fulfills the minimum active-duty service requirements of section 5303A(d) of title 38” after “alienage”.

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Subsec. (b)(3)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5563(b), inserted before period at end “or the unremarried surviving spouse of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) who is deceased if the marriage fulfills the requirements of section 1304 of title 38”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by sections 5302(c)(2) and 5306(d) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1612 of this title.

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Amendment by sections 5562, 5563, and 5581(b)(3) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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§ 1623. Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a State (or a political subdivision) for any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit (in no less an amount, duration, and scope) without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident.

- - -(b) Effective date

This section shall apply to benefits provided on or after July 1, 1998.

- - -(Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 505, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–672.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 which comprises this chapter.

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§ 1624. Authority of States and political subdivisions of States to limit assistance to aliens and to distinguish among classes of aliens in providing general cash public assistance(a) In general

Subject to subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or political subdivision of a State is authorized to prohibit or otherwise limit or restrict the eligibility of aliens or classes of aliens for programs of general cash public assistance furnished under the law of the State or a political subdivision of a State.

- - -(b) Limitation

The authority provided for under subsection (a) may be exercised only to the extent that any prohibitions, limitations, or restrictions imposed by a State or political subdivision of a State are not more restrictive than the prohibitions, limitations, or restrictions imposed under comparable Federal programs. For purposes of this section, attribution to an alien of a sponsor’s income and resources (as described in section 1631 of this title) for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits shall be considered less restrictive than a prohibition of eligibility for such benefits.

- - -(Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 553, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–681.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was enacted as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, and not as part of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 which comprises this chapter.

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A State or political subdivision of a State is authorized to require an applicant for State and local public benefits (as defined in section 1621(c) of this title) to provide proof of eligibility.

-(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 413, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5307(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 602.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date

Section effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as an Effective Date of 1997 Amendment note under section 1612 of this title.

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§ 1631. Federal attribution of sponsor’s income and resources to alien(a) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, in determining the eligibility and the amount of benefits of an alien for any Federal means-tested public benefits program (as provided under section 1613 of this title), the income and resources of the alien shall be deemed to include the following:(1) The income and resources of any person who executed an affidavit of support pursuant to section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1183a] (as added by section 423 and as amended by section 551(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) on behalf of such alien. - -(2) The income and resources of the spouse (if any) of the person. - - -(b) Duration of attribution periodSubsection (a) shall apply with respect to an alien until such time as the alien—(1) achieves United States citizenship through naturalization pursuant to chapter 2 of title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.]; or - -(2)(A) has worked 40 qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] or can be credited with such qualifying quarters as provided under section 1645 of this title, and (B) in the case of any such qualifying quarter creditable for any period beginning after December 31, 1996, did not receive any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under section 1613 of this title) during any such period. - - - -(c) Review of income and resources of alien upon reapplication

Whenever an alien is required to reapply for benefits under any Federal means-tested public benefits program, the applicable agency shall review the income and resources attributed to the alien under subsection (a).

- - -(d) Application(1) If on August 22, 1996, a Federal means-tested public benefits program attributes a sponsor’s income and resources to an alien in determining the alien’s eligibility and the amount of benefits for an alien, this section shall apply to any such determination beginning on the day after August 22, 1996. - -(2) If on August 22, 1996, a Federal means-tested public benefits program does not attribute a sponsor’s income and resources to an alien in determining the alien’s eligibility and the amount of benefits for an alien, this section shall apply to any such determination beginning 180 days after August 22, 1996. - -(3) This section shall not apply to assistance or benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 11 See References in Text note below. (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) to the extent that a qualified alien is eligible under section 1612(a)(2)(J) of this title. - - -(e) Indigence exception(1) In general

For an alien for whom an affidavit of support under section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1183a] has been executed, if a determination described in paragraph (2) is made, the amount of income and resources of the sponsor or the sponsor’s spouse which shall be attributed to the sponsored alien shall not exceed the amount actually provided for a period beginning on the date of such determination and ending 12 months after such date.

- - -(2) Determination described

A determination described in this paragraph is a determination by an agency that a sponsored alien would, in the absence of the assistance provided by the agency, be unable to obtain food and shelter, taking into account the alien’s own income, plus any cash, food, housing, or other assistance provided by other individuals, including the sponsor. The agency shall notify the Attorney General of each such determination, including the names of the sponsor and the sponsored alien involved.

- - - -(f) Special rule for battered spouse and child(1) In generalSubject to paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other provision of this section, subsection (a) shall not apply to benefits—(A) during a 12 month period if the alien demonstrates that (i) the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by a spouse or a parent, or by a member of the spouse or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien and the spouse or parent consented to or acquiesced to such battery or cruelty, (ii) the alien’s child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by the spouse or parent of the alien (without the active participation of the alien in the battery or cruelty), or by a member of the spouse’s or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien when the spouse or parent consented or acquiesced to and the alien did not actively participate in such battery or cruelty, or (iii) the alien is a child whose parent (who resides in the same household as the alien child) has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by that parent’s spouse, or by a member of the spouse’s family residing in the same household as the parent and the spouse consented to, or acquiesced in, such battery or cruelty, and the battery or cruelty described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) (in the opinion of the agency providing such public benefits, which opinion is not subject to review by any court) has a substantial connection to the need for the public benefits applied for; and - -(B) after a 12 month period (regarding the batterer’s income and resources only) if the alien demonstrates that such battery or cruelty under subparagraph (A) has been recognized in an order of a judge or administrative law judge or a prior determination of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and that such battery or cruelty (in the opinion of the agency providing such public benefits, which opinion is not subject to review by any court) has a substantial connection to the need for the benefits. - - -(2) Limitation

The exception under paragraph (1) shall not apply to benefits for an alien during any period in which the individual responsible for such battery or cruelty resides in the same household or family eligibility unit as the individual who was subjected to such battery or cruelty.

- - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 421, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2270; Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, §§ 551(b)(1), 552, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–679, 3009–680; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5571(d), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 641; Pub. L. 107–171, title IV, § 4401(b)(2)(B), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 333.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as added by section 423 and as amended by section 551(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is section 1183a of this title as added by section 423 of Pub. L. 104–193 and amended by section 551(a) of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208.

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The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163. Chapter 2 of title III of the Act is classified generally to part II (§ 1421 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 12 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

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The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in subsec. (d)(3), subsequently renamed the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of Title 7 and Tables.

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2002—Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 107–171 added par. (3).

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1997—Subsec. (f)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–33 struck out “or” before “(ii) the alien’s child” and substituted “or (iii) the alien is a child whose parent (who resides in the same household as the alien child) has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by that parent’s spouse, or by a member of the spouse’s family residing in the same household as the parent and the spouse consented to, or acquiesced in, such battery or cruelty, and the battery or cruelty described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii)” for “and the battery or cruelty described in clause (i) or (ii)”.

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1996—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104–208, § 551(b)(1), inserted “and as amended by section 551(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996” after “section 423”.

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Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 104–208, § 552, added subsecs. (e) and (f).

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–171 effective Oct. 1, 2003, see section 4401(b)(3) of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as a note under section 2014 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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Amendment by section 551(b)(1) of Pub. L. 104–208 applicable to affidavits of support executed on or after a date specified by the Attorney General, which date shall be not earlier than 60 days, and not later than 90 days after the date the Attorney General formulates the form for such affidavits, see section 551(c) of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment; Promulgation of Form note under section 1183a of this title.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1632. Authority for States to provide for attribution of sponsors income and resources to the alien with respect to State programs(a) Optional application to State programsExcept as provided in subsection (b), in determining the eligibility and the amount of benefits of an alien for any State public benefits, the State or political subdivision that offers the benefits is authorized to provide that the income and resources of the alien shall be deemed to include—(1) the income and resources of any individual who executed an affidavit of support pursuant to section 1183a of this title (as added by section 423 and as amended by section 551(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) on behalf of such alien, and - -(2) the income and resources of the spouse (if any) of the individual. - - -(b) ExceptionsSubsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the following State public benefits:(1) Assistance described in section 1621(b)(1) of this title. - -(2) Short-term, non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief. - -(3) Programs comparable to assistance or benefits under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.]. - -(4) Programs comparable to assistance or benefits under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.]. - -(5) Public health assistance for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease. - -(6) Payments for foster care and adoption assistance. - -(7) Programs, services, or assistance (such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter) specified by the Attorney General of a State, after consultation with appropriate agencies and departments, which (A) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies; (B) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the individual recipient’s income or resources; and (C) are necessary for the protection of life or safety. - - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 422, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2271; Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 551(b)(1), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–679; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5581(b)(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 643; Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(6), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1169.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 1183a of this title (as added by section 423 and as amended by section 551(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is section 1183a of this title as added by section 423 of Pub. L. 104–193 and amended by section 551(a) of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208.

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The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is Pub. L. 89–642, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 885, which is classified generally to chapter 13A (§ 1771 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1771 of Title 42 and Tables.

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1999—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 106–78 substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act”.

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1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–33 struck out “(as defined in section 1622(c) of this title)” after “public benefits” in introductory provisions.

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1996—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104–208 inserted “and as amended by section 551(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996” after “section 423”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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Amendment by Pub. L. 104–208 applicable to affidavits of support executed on or after a date specified by the Attorney General, which date shall be not earlier than 60 days, and not later than 90 days after the date the Attorney General formulates the form for such affidavits, see section 551(c) of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment; Promulgation of Form note under section 1183a of this title.

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§ 1641. Definitions(a) In general

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the terms used in this chapter have the same meaning given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)].

- - -(b) Qualified alienFor purposes of this chapter, the term “qualified alien” means an alien who, at the time the alien applies for, receives, or attempts to receive a Federal public benefit, is—(1) an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], - -(2) an alien who is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1158], - -(3) a refugee who is admitted to the United States under section 207 of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1157], - -(4) an alien who is paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)] for a period of at least 1 year, - -(5) an alien whose deportation is being withheld under section 243(h) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1253] (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)] (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208), - -(6) an alien who is granted conditional entry pursuant to section 203(a)(7) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(7)] as in effect prior to April 1, 1980, - -(7) an alien who is a Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980), or - -(8) an individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with a Compact of Free Association referred to in section 1612(b)(2)(G) of this title. - - -(c) Treatment of certain battered aliens as qualified aliensFor purposes of this chapter, the term “qualified alien” includes—(1) an alien who—(A) has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by a spouse or a parent, or by a member of the spouse or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien and the spouse or parent consented to, or acquiesced in, such battery or cruelty, but only if (in the opinion of the agency providing such benefits) there is a substantial connection between such battery or cruelty and the need for the benefits to be provided; and - -(B) has been approved or has a petition pending which sets forth a prima facie case for—(i) status as a spouse or a child of a United States citizen pursuant to clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 204(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii), (iii), (iv)], - -(ii) classification pursuant to clause (ii) or (iii) of section 204(a)(1)(B) of the Act [8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)(ii), (iii)], - -(iii) suspension of deportation under section 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)] (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).11 So in original. The period probably should be a comma. - -(iv) status as a spouse or child of a United States citizen pursuant to clause (i) of section 204(a)(1)(A) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(i)], or classification pursuant to clause (i) of section 204(a)(1)(B) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)(i)]; 22 So in original. The semicolon probably should be “, or”. - -(v) cancellation of removal pursuant to section 240A(b)(2) of such Act [8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)(2)]; - - - -(2) an alien—(A) whose child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by a spouse or a parent of the alien (without the active participation of the alien in the battery or cruelty), or by a member of the spouse or parent’s family residing in the same household as the alien and the spouse or parent consented or acquiesced to such battery or cruelty, and the alien did not actively participate in such battery or cruelty, but only if (in the opinion of the agency providing such benefits) there is a substantial connection between such battery or cruelty and the need for the benefits to be provided; and - -(B) who meets the requirement of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1); - - -(3) an alien child who—(A) resides in the same household as a parent who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the United States by that parent’s spouse or by a member of the spouse’s family residing in the same household as the parent and the spouse consented or acquiesced to such battery or cruelty, but only if (in the opinion of the agency providing such benefits) there is a substantial connection between such battery or cruelty and the need for the benefits to be provided; and - -(B) who meets the requirement of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1); or - - -(4) an alien who has been granted nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(T) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)) or who has a pending application that sets forth a prima facie case for eligibility for such nonimmigrant status. - - -This subsection shall not apply to an alien during any period in which the individual responsible for such battery or cruelty resides in the same household or family eligibility unit as the individual subjected to such battery or cruelty. - -After consultation with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development, the Commissioner of Social Security, and with the heads of such Federal agencies administering benefits as the Attorney General considers appropriate, the Attorney General shall issue guidance (in the Attorney General’s sole and unreviewable discretion) for purposes of this subsection and section 1631(f) of this title, concerning the meaning of the terms “battery” and “extreme cruelty”, and the standards and methods to be used for determining whether a substantial connection exists between battery or cruelty suffered and an individual’s need for benefits under a specific Federal, State, or local program. - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 431, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2274; Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(g)(8)(E), title V, § 501, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–624, 3009–670; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, §§ 5302(c)(3), 5562, 5571(a)–(c), 5581(b)(6), (7), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 599, 638, 640, 643; Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title V, § 1508, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1530; Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 211(a), Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5063; Pub. L. 116–260, div. CC, title II, § 208(c), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2985; Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 209(f)(3), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 445.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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Section 243 of such Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is section 243 of act June 27, 1952, which is classified to section 1253 of this title. Section 1253 of this title was amended generally by Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 307(a), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–612, and, as so amended, no longer contains a subsec. (h). For effective date of section 307 of Pub. L. 104–208, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendments note under section 1101 of this title.

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Section 203(a)(7) of such Act as in effect prior to April 1, 1980, referred to in subsec. (b)(6), means section 203(a)(7) of act June 27, 1952, which was classified to section 1153(a)(7) of this title. Section 1153(a)(7) of this title was repealed and section 1153(a)(8) was redesignated section 1153(a)(7) by Pub. L. 96–212, title II, § 203(c)(3), (6), Mar. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 107, effective Apr. 1, 1980.

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Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (b)(7), is section 501(e) of Pub. L. 96–422, which is set out in a note under section 1522 of this title.

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Section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(B)(iii), is section 309 of title III of div. C of Pub. L. 104–208, which is set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

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2024—Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 118–42 struck out “, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 1612(b)(3)(C) of this title (relating to the Medicaid program)” before period at end.

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2020—Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 116–260 added par. (8).

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2008—Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 110–457 added par. (4).

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2000—Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 106–386 amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as follows: “cancellation of removal under section 240A of such Act (as in effect prior to April 1, 1997),”.

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1997—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5562, substituted “section 243(h) of such Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of division C of Public Law 104–208) or section 241(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by section 305(a) of division C of Public Law 104–208)” for “section 243(h) of such Act”.

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Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5302(c)(3), added par. (7).

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Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5571(b), inserted at end “After consultation with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development, the Commissioner of Social Security, and with the heads of such Federal agencies administering benefits as the Attorney General considers appropriate, the Attorney General shall issue guidance (in the Attorney General’s sole and unreviewable discretion) for purposes of this subsection and section 1631(f) of this title, concerning the meaning of the terms ‘battery’ and ‘extreme cruelty’, and the standards and methods to be used for determining whether a substantial connection exists between battery or cruelty suffered and an individual’s need for benefits under a specific Federal, State, or local program.”

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Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5571(a), substituted “agency providing such benefits)” for “Attorney General, which opinion is not subject to review by any court)”.

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Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5581(b)(7)(A), substituted “(as in effect prior to April 1, 1997),” for “, or”.

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Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(v). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5581(b)(7)(B), added cl. (v).

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Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5571(a), substituted “agency providing such benefits)” for “Attorney General, which opinion is not subject to review by any court)”.

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Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5581(b)(6), substituted “subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1)” for “clause (ii) of subparagraph (A)”.

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Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5571(c), added par. (3).

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1996—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–208, § 501, added subsec. (c).

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Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(g)(8)(E), substituted “cancellation of removal under section 240A of such Act” for “suspension of deportation and adjustment of status pursuant to section 244(a)(3) of such Act”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 2020 Amendment

Amendment by section 208(c) of Pub. L. 116–260 applicable to benefits for items and services furnished on or after Dec. 27, 2020, see section 208(e) of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 1612 of this title.

- -Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 211(b), Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5063, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to applications for public benefits and public benefits provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2008] without regard to whether regulations have been implemented to carry out such amendments.” -

- -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by section 5302(c)(3) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1612 of this title.

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Amendment by sections 5562, 5571(a)–(c), 5581(b)(6), (7) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

- -Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by section 308(g)(8)(E) of Pub. L. 104–208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after Sept. 30, 1996, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

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Amendment by section 501 of Pub. L. 104–208 effective Sept. 30, 1996, see section 591 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

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§ 1642. Verification of eligibility for Federal public benefits(a) In general(1) Not later than 18 months after August 22, 1996, the Attorney General of the United States, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall promulgate regulations requiring verification that a person applying for a Federal public benefit (as defined in section 1611(c) of this title), to which the limitation under section 1611 of this title applies, is a qualified alien and is eligible to receive such benefit. Such regulations shall, to the extent feasible, require that information requested and exchanged be similar in form and manner to information requested and exchanged under section 1320b–7 of title 42. Not later than 90 days after August 5, 1997, the Attorney General of the United States, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue interim verification guidance. - -(2) Not later than 18 months after August 22, 1996, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall also establish procedures for a person applying for a Federal public benefit (as defined in section 1611(c) of this title) to provide proof of citizenship in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner. - -(3) Not later than 90 days after August 5, 1997, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations which set forth the procedures by which a State or local government can verify whether an alien applying for a State or local public benefit is a qualified alien, a nonimmigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], or an alien paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)] for less than 1 year, for purposes of determining whether the alien is ineligible for benefits under section 1621 of this title. - - -(b) State compliance

Not later than 24 months after the date the regulations described in subsection (a) are adopted, a State that administers a program that provides a Federal public benefit shall have in effect a verification system that complies with the regulations.

- - -(c) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this section.

- - -(d) No verification requirement for nonprofit charitable organizations

Subject to subsection (a), a nonprofit charitable organization, in providing any Federal public benefit (as defined in section 1611(c) of this title) or any State or local public benefit (as defined in section 1621(c) of this title), is not required under this chapter to determine, verify, or otherwise require proof of eligibility of any applicant for such benefits.

- - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 432, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2274; Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, §§ 504, 508, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–672, 3009–673; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5572(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 641.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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1997—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5572(a)(1), inserted at end “Not later than 90 days after August 5, 1997, the Attorney General of the United States, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue interim verification guidance.”

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Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5572(a)(2), added par. (3).

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1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–208, § 504, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

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Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–208, § 508, added subsec. (d).

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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§ 1643. Statutory construction(a) Limitation(1) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as an entitlement or a determination of an individual’s eligibility or fulfillment of the requisite requirements for any Federal, State, or local governmental program, assistance, or benefits. For purposes of this chapter, eligibility relates only to the general issue of eligibility or ineligibility on the basis of alienage. - -(2) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as addressing alien eligibility for a basic public education as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States under Plyler v. Doe (457 U.S. 202)(1982). - - -(b) Benefit eligibility limitations applicable only with respect to aliens present in United StatesNotwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the limitations on eligibility for benefits under this chapter shall not apply to eligibility for benefits of aliens who are not residing, or present, in the United States with respect to—(1) wages, pensions, annuities, and other earned payments to which an alien is entitled resulting from employment by, or on behalf of, a Federal, State, or local government agency which was not prohibited during the period of such employment or service under section 274A [8 U.S.C. 1324a] or other applicable provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.]; or - -(2) benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. - - -(c) Not applicable to foreign assistance

This chapter does not apply to any Federal, State, or local governmental program, assistance, or benefits provided to an alien under any program of foreign assistance as determined by the Secretary of State in consultation with the Attorney General.

- - -(d) Severability

If any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this chapter and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

- - -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 433, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2275; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5574, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 642.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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1997—Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 105–33 added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), respectively.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, no State or local government entity may be prohibited, or in any way restricted, from sending to or receiving from the Immigration and Naturalization Service information regarding the immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of an alien in the United States.

-(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 434, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2275.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1645. Qualifying quarters -For purposes of this chapter, in determining the number of qualifying quarters of coverage under title II of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] an alien shall be credited with—(1) all of the qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act worked by a parent of such alien before the date on which the alien attains age 18, and - -(2) all of the qualifying quarters worked by a spouse of such alien during their marriage and the alien remains married to such spouse or such spouse is deceased. - - -No such qualifying quarter of coverage that is creditable under title II of the Social Security Act for any period beginning after December 31, 1996, may be credited to an alien under paragraph (1) or (2) if the parent or spouse (as the case may be) of such alien received any Federal means-tested public benefit (as provided under section 1613 of this title) during the period for which such qualifying quarter of coverage is so credited. Notwithstanding section 6103 of title 26, the Commissioner of Social Security is authorized to disclose quarters of coverage information concerning an alien and an alien’s spouse or parents to a government agency for the purposes of this chapter. -(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 435, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2275; Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5573, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 641.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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The Social Security Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

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1997—Pub. L. 105–33, § 5573(a), inserted at end “Notwithstanding section 6103 of title 26, the Commissioner of Social Security is authorized to disclose quarters of coverage information concerning an alien and an alien’s spouse or parents to a government agency for the purposes of this chapter.”

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Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–33, § 5573(b), substituted “before the date on which the alien attains age 18,” for “while the alien was under age 18,”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5582 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 1367 of this title.

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§ 1646. Derivative eligibility for benefits -

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who under the provisions of this chapter is ineligible for benefits under the food stamp program (as defined in section 1612(a)(3)(B) of this title) shall not be eligible for such benefits because the alien receives benefits under the supplemental security income program (as defined in section 1612(a)(3)(A) of this title).

-(Pub. L. 104–193, title IV, § 436, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5305(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 601.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title IV of Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2260, which enacted this chapter, section 1183a of this title, and sections 611a and 1437y of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amended section 1383 of this title, sections 32 and 6213 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1436a and 1471 of Title 42, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1183a of this title and section 32 of Title 26. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

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References to the food stamp program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 considered to refer to the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under that Act, see section 4002(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 2012 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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Section effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as an Effective Date of 1997 Amendment note under section 1612 of this title.

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- -1701.Definitions. - -
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- -1711.Authorization of appropriations for hiring and training Government personnel. - - -1712.Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure. - - -1713.Machine-readable visa fees. - - -1714.Surcharges related to consular services. - - -1715.Consular and Border Security Programs. - - -1716.State Border Security Reinforcement Fund. - -
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- -1721.Interim measures for access to and coordination of law enforcement and other information. - - -1722.Interoperable law enforcement and intelligence data system with name-matching capacity and training. - - -1723.Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing. - - -1724.Personnel management authorities for positions involved in the development and implementation of the interoperable electronic data system (“Chimera system”). - -
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- -1731.Implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system. - - -1732.Machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents. - - -1733.Terrorist lookout committees. - - -1734.Improved training for consular officers. - - -1735.Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism. - - -1736.Check of lookout databases. - - -1737.Tracking system for stolen passports. - - -1738.Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens. - -
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- -1751.Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program. - - -1752.Staffing levels at ports of entry. - - -1752a.Model ports-of-entry. - - -1753.Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services. - -
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- -1761.Foreign student monitoring program. - - -1762.Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants. - -
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- -1771.General Accounting Office study. - - -1772.International cooperation. - - -1773.Statutory construction. - - -1774.Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance. - - -1775.Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State. - - -1776.Training program. - - -1777.Establishment of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center. - - -1778.Vulnerability and threat assessment. - - - -
§ 1701. Definitions -In this chapter:(1) Alien

The term “alien” has the meaning given the term in section 1101(a)(3) of this title.

- - -(2) Appropriate committees of CongressThe term “appropriate committees of Congress” means the following:(A) The Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. - -(B) The Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives. - - -(3) Chimera system

The term “Chimera system” means the interoperable electronic data system required to be developed and implemented by section 1722(a)(2) of this title.

- - -(4) Federal law enforcement agenciesThe term “Federal law enforcement agencies” means the following:(A) The United States Secret Service. - -(B) The Drug Enforcement Administration. - -(C) The Federal Bureau of Investigation. - -(D) The Immigration and Naturalization Service. - -(E) The United States Marshall Service. - -(F) The Naval Criminal Investigative Service. - -(G) The Coast Guard. - -(H) The Diplomatic Security Service. - -(I) The United States Postal Inspection Service. - -(J) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice. - -(K) The United States Customs Service. - -(L) The National Park Service. - - -(5) Intelligence community

The term “intelligence community” has the meaning given that term in section 3003(4) of title 50.

- - -(6) President

The term “President” means the President of the United States, acting through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, the Attorney General, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Secretary of the Treasury.

- - -(7) USA PATRIOT Act

The term “USA PATRIOT Act” means the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–56).

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, § 2, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 544; Pub. L. 107–296, title XI, § 1112(c), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2276; Pub. L. 108–293, title VI, § 619, Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1062; Pub. L. 114–125, title VIII, § 802(d)(2), Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 210.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–173, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 543, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.

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The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001, referred to in par. (7), was Pub. L. 107–56, Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 272. Pub. L. 107–56 was renamed the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 or the USA PATRIOT Act by Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 101(b), Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 194. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2001 Amendment note set out under section 1 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and Tables.

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2004—Par. (4)(G). Pub. L. 108–293 substituted “The Coast Guard” for “The Coastal Security Service”.

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2002—Par. (4)(J). Pub. L. 107–296 substituted “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice” for “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms”.

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“Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection” substituted for “Commissioner of Customs” in par. (6) on authority of section 802(d)(2) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

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Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.

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Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out as a note under section 3001 of Title 50, War and National Defense.

- -Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

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Pub. L. 107–173, § 1(a), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 543, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter, amending sections 1187, 1201, 1221, 1356, 1372, and 1379 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1221 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1101, 1351, and 1365a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002’.” -

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For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. For establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security, treated as if included in Pub. L. 107–296 as of Nov. 25, 2002, see section 211 of Title 6, as amended generally by Pub. L. 114–125, and section 802(b) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6.

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For transfer of the functions, personnel, assets, and obligations of the United States Secret Service, including the functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 381, 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

- - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Achieving Operational Control on the Border

Pub. L. 109–367, § 2, Oct. 26, 2006, 120 Stat. 2638, provided that: -“(a) In General.—Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 26, 2006], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take all actions the Secretary determines necessary and appropriate to achieve and maintain operational control over the entire international land and maritime borders of the United States, to include the following—“(1) systematic surveillance of the international land and maritime borders of the United States through more effective use of personnel and technology, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, ground-based sensors, satellites, radar coverage, and cameras; and - -“(2) physical infrastructure enhancements to prevent unlawful entry by aliens into the United States and facilitate access to the international land and maritime borders by United States Customs and Border Protection, such as additional checkpoints, all weather access roads, and vehicle barriers. - - -“(b) Operational Control Defined.—In this section, the term ‘operational control’ means the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband. - -“(c) Report.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the progress made toward achieving and maintaining operational control over the entire international land and maritime borders of the United States in accordance with this section.” - - -

- -Border Surveillance

Pub. L. 108–458, title V, § 5201, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3733, provided that: -“(a) In General.—Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 17, 2004], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the President and the appropriate committees of Congress a comprehensive plan for the systematic surveillance of the southwest border of the United States by remotely piloted aircraft. - -“(b) Contents.—The plan submitted under subsection (a) shall include—“(1) recommendations for establishing command and control centers, operations sites, infrastructure, maintenance, and procurement; - -“(2) cost estimates for the implementation of the plan and ongoing operations; - -“(3) recommendations for the appropriate agent within the Department of Homeland Security to be the executive agency for remotely piloted aircraft operations; - -“(4) the number of remotely piloted aircraft required for the plan; - -“(5) the types of missions the plan would undertake, including—“(A) protecting the lives of people seeking illegal entry into the United States; - -“(B) interdicting illegal movement of people, weapons, and other contraband across the border; - -“(C) providing investigative support to assist in the dismantling of smuggling and criminal networks along the border; - -“(D) using remotely piloted aircraft to serve as platforms for the collection of intelligence against smugglers and criminal networks along the border; and - -“(E) further validating and testing of remotely piloted aircraft for airspace security missions; - - -“(6) the equipment necessary to carry out the plan; and - -“(7) a recommendation regarding whether to expand the pilot program along the entire southwest border. - - -“(c) Implementation.—The Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement the plan submitted under subsection (a) as a pilot program as soon as sufficient funds are appropriated and available for this purpose. - -“(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.” - - -

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§ 1711. Authorization of appropriations for hiring and training Government personnel(a) Additional personnel(1) INS inspectors

Subject to the availability of appropriations, during each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006, the Attorney General shall increase the number of inspectors and associated support staff in the Immigration and Naturalization Service by the equivalent of at least 200 full-time employees over the number of inspectors and associated support staff in the Immigration and Naturalization Service authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act.

- - -(2) INS investigative personnel

Subject to the availability of appropriations, during each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006, the Attorney General shall increase the number of investigative and associated support staff of the Immigration and Naturalization Service by the equivalent of at least 200 full-time employees over the number of investigators and associated support staff in the Immigration and Naturalization Service authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act.

- - -(3) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection, including such sums as may be necessary to provide facilities, attorney personnel and support staff, and other resources needed to support the increased number of inspectors, investigative staff, and associated support staff.

- - - -(b) Authorization of appropriations for INS staffing(1) 11 So in original. No par. (2) has been enacted. In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Justice such sums as may be necessary to provide an increase in the annual rate of basic pay effective October 1, 2002—(A) for all journeyman Border Patrol agents and inspectors who have completed at least one year’s service and are receiving an annual rate of basic pay for positions at GS–9 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5 from the annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS–9 of the General Schedule under such section 5332, to an annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS–11 of the General Schedule under such section 5332; - -(B) for inspections assistants, from the annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS–5 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5 to an annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS–7 of the General Schedule under such section 5332; and - -(C) for the support staff associated with the personnel described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), at the appropriate GS level of the General Schedule under such section 5332. - - - -(c) Authorization of appropriations for trainingThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary—(1) to appropriately train Immigration and Naturalization Service personnel on an ongoing basis—(A) to ensure that their proficiency levels are acceptable to protect the borders of the United States; and - -(B) otherwise to enforce and administer the laws within their jurisdiction; - - -(2) to provide adequate continuing cross-training to agencies staffing the United States border and ports of entry to effectively and correctly apply applicable United States laws; - -(3) to fully train immigration officers to use the appropriate lookout databases and to monitor passenger traffic patterns; and - -(4) to expand the Carrier Consultant Program described in section 1225a(b) of this title.22 See References in Text note below. - - -(d) Authorization of appropriations for consular functions(1) ResponsibilitiesThe Secretary of State shall—(A) implement enhanced security measures for the review of visa applicants; - -(B) staff the facilities and programs associated with the activities described in subparagraph (A); and - -(C) provide ongoing training for consular officers and diplomatic security agents. - - -(2) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated for the Department of State such sums as may be necessary to carry out paragraph (1).

- - - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 101, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 545.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The USA PATRIOT Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), (2), is Pub. L. 107–56, Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 272, also known as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2001 Amendment note set out under section 1 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and Tables.

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Section 1225a(b) of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), was in the original “section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225A(b))” and was translated as reading section 235A(b) of that Act to reflect the probable intent of Congress because that section 235A(b) describes the Carrier Consultant Program.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1712. Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure(a) Funding of technology(1) Authorization of appropriationsIn addition to funds otherwise available for such purpose, there are authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for purposes of—(A) making improvements in technology (including infrastructure support, computer security, and information technology development) for improving border security; - -(B) expanding, utilizing, and improving technology to improve border security; and - -(C) facilitating the flow of commerce and persons at ports of entry, including improving and expanding programs for preenrollment and preclearance. - - -(2) Waiver of fees

Federal agencies involved in border security may waive all or part of enrollment fees for technology-based programs to encourage participation by United States citizens and aliens in such programs. Any agency that waives any part of any such fee may establish its fees for other services at a level that will ensure the recovery from other users of the amounts waived.

- - -(3) Offset of increases in fees

The Attorney General may, to the extent reasonable, increase land border fees for the issuance of arrival-departure documents to offset technology costs.

- - - -(b) Improvement and expansion of INS, State Department, and customs facilities

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State such sums as may be necessary to improve and expand facilities for use by the personnel of those agencies.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 102, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 546.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Use of Ground Surveillance Technologies for Border Security

Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title III, § 302, May 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 316, provided that: -“(a) Pilot Program.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this division [May 11, 2005], the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop a pilot program to utilize, or increase the utilization of, ground surveillance technologies to enhance the border security of the United States. In developing the program, the Under Secretary shall—“(1) consider various current and proposed ground surveillance technologies that could be utilized to enhance the border security of the United States; - -“(2) assess the threats to the border security of the United States that could be addressed by the utilization of such technologies; and - -“(3) assess the feasibility and advisability of utilizing such technologies to address such threats, including an assessment of the technologies considered best suited to address such threats. - - -“(b) Additional Requirements.—“(1) In general.—The pilot program shall include the utilization of a variety of ground surveillance technologies in a variety of topographies and areas (including both populated and unpopulated areas) on both the northern and southern borders of the United States in order to evaluate, for a range of circumstances—“(A) the significance of previous experiences with such technologies in homeland security or critical infrastructure protection for the utilization of such technologies for border security; - -“(B) the cost, utility, and effectiveness of such technologies for border security; and - -“(C) liability, safety, and privacy concerns relating to the utilization of such technologies for border security. - - -“(2) Technologies.—The ground surveillance technologies utilized in the pilot program shall include the following:“(A) Video camera technology. - -“(B) Sensor technology. - -“(C) Motion detection technology. - - - -“(c) Implementation.—The Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security shall implement the pilot program developed under this section. - -“(d) Report.—Not later than 1 year after implementing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall submit a report on the program to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the House of Representatives Committee on Science [now Committee on Science, Space, and Technology], the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, and the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary. The Under Secretary shall include in the report a description of the program together with such recommendations as the Under Secretary finds appropriate, including recommendations for terminating the program, making the program permanent, or enhancing the program.” - - -

- -Advanced Technology Northern Border Security Pilot Program

Pub. L. 108–458, title V, subtitle A, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3732, provided that: -

“SEC. 5101. ESTABLISHMENT.

“The Secretary of Homeland Security may carry out a pilot program to test various advanced technologies that will improve border security between ports of entry along the northern border of the United States.

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“SEC. 5102. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.“(a) Required Features.—The Secretary of Homeland Security shall design the pilot program under this subtitle to have the following features:“(1) Use of advanced technological systems, including sensors, video, and unmanned aerial vehicles, for border surveillance. - -“(2) Use of advanced computing and decision integration software for—“(A) evaluation of data indicating border incursions; - -“(B) assessment of threat potential; and - -“(C) rapid real-time communication, monitoring, intelligence gathering, deployment, and response. - - -“(3) Testing of advanced technology systems and software to determine best and most cost-effective uses of advanced technology to improve border security. - -“(4) Operation of the program in remote stretches of border lands with long distances between 24-hour ports of entry with a relatively small presence of United States border patrol officers. - -“(5) Capability to expand the program upon a determination by the Secretary that expansion would be an appropriate and cost-effective means of improving border security. - - -“(b) Coordination With Other Agencies.—The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that the operation of the pilot program under this subtitle—“(1) is coordinated among United States, State, local, and Canadian law enforcement and border security agencies; and - -“(2) includes ongoing communication among such agencies. - - -
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“SEC. 5103. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.“(a) Procurement of Advanced Technology.—The Secretary of Homeland Security may enter into contracts for the procurement or use of such advanced technologies as the Secretary determines appropriate for the pilot program under this subtitle. - -“(b) Program Partnerships.—In carrying out the pilot program under this subtitle, the Secretary of Homeland Security may provide for the establishment of cooperative arrangements for participation in the pilot program by such participants as law enforcement and border security agencies referred to in section 5102(b), institutions of higher education, and private sector entities. - -
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“SEC. 5104. REPORT.“(a) Requirement for Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 17, 2004], the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program under this subtitle. - -“(b) Content.—The report under subsection (a) shall include the following matters:“(1) A discussion of the implementation of the pilot program, including the experience under the pilot program. - -“(2) A recommendation regarding whether to expand the pilot program along the entire northern border of the United States and a timeline for the implementation of the expansion. - - -
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“There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the pilot program under this subtitle.”

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§ 1713. Machine-readable visa fees(a) Omitted - -(b) Fee amount

The machine-readable visa fee charged by the Department of State shall be the higher of $65 or the cost of the machine-readable visa service, as determined by the Secretary of State after conducting a study of the cost of such service.

- - -(c) Surcharge

The Department of State is authorized to charge a surcharge of $10, in addition to the machine-readable visa fee, for issuing a machine-readable visa in a nonmachine-readable passport.

- - -(d) Availability of collected fees

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts collected as fees described in this section shall be deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account to recover costs of providing consular services. Amounts so credited shall be available, until expended, for the same purposes as the appropriation to which credited.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title I, § 103, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 547; Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7081(b), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 716.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section is comprised of section 103 of Pub. L. 107–173. Subsec. (a) of section 103 of Pub. L. 107–173 amended provisions set out as a note under section 1351 of this title.

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2017—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–31 substituted “deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account” for “credited as an offsetting collection to any appropriation for the Department of State”.

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Beginning in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, the Secretary of State is authorized to charge surcharges related to consular services in support of enhanced border security that are in addition to the passport and immigrant visa fees in effect on January 1, 2004: Provided, That funds collected pursuant to this authority shall be deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account, and shall be available until expended for the purposes of such account: Provided further, That such surcharges shall be $12 on passport fees, and $45 on immigrant visa fees.

-(Pub. L. 108–447, div. B, title IV, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2896; Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7081(c), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 716.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section appears under the headings “Administration of Foreign Affairs” and “Diplomatic and Consular Programs” in title IV of div. B of Pub. L. 108–447. It was enacted as part of the Department of State and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2005, and also as part of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005, and as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

- -Amendments

2017—Pub. L. 115–31 substituted “deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account” for “credited to this account”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Authority to Administratively Amend Surcharges

Pub. L. 109–472, § 6, Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3555, provided that: -“(a) In General.—Beginning in fiscal year 2007 and thereafter, the Secretary of State is authorized to amend administratively the amounts of the surcharges related to consular services in support of enhanced border security (provided for in the last paragraph under the heading ‘diplomatic and consular programs’ under title IV of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108–447) [this section]) that are in addition to the passport and immigrant visa fees in effect on January 1, 2004. - -“(b) Requirements.—In carrying out subsection (a) and the provision of law described in such subsection, the Secretary shall meet the following requirements:“(1) The amounts of the surcharges shall be reasonably related to the costs of providing services in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharges are charged. - -“(2) The aggregate amount of surcharges collected may not exceed the aggregate amount obligated and expended for the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security incurred in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharges are charged. - -“(3) A surcharge may not be collected except to the extent the surcharge will be obligated and expended to pay the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security incurred in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharge is charged. - -“(4) A surcharge shall be available for obligation and expenditure only to pay the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security incurred in providing services in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharge is charged.” - - - -

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§ 1715. Consular and Border Security Programs(a) Separate fund

There is established in the Treasury a separate fund to be known as the “Consular and Border Security Programs” account into which the following fees shall be deposited for the purposes of the consular and border security programs.

- - -(b) to (g) Omitted - -(h) Transfer of funds(1) The unobligated balances of amounts available from fees referenced under this section may be transferred to the Consular and Border Security Programs account. - -(2) Funds deposited in or transferred to the Consular and Border Security Programs account may be transferred between funds appropriated under the heading “Administration of Foreign Affairs”. - -(3) The transfer authorities in this section shall be in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of State. - - -(i) Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall take effect no later than October 1, 2018, and shall be implemented in a manner that ensures the fees collected, transferred, and used in fiscal year 2019 can be readily tracked.

- - -(Pub. L. 115–31, div. J, title VII, § 7081, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 716.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section appears under the heading “Consular and Border Security Programs” in title VII of div. J of Pub. L. 115–31. It was enacted as part of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

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Section is comprised of section 7081 of title VII of div. J of Pub. L. 115–31. Subsecs. (b) and (c) of section 7081 of Pub. L. 115–31 amended sections 1713 and 1714, respectively, of this title. Subsecs. (d) and (e) of section 7081 amended provisions set out as notes under sections 1153 and 1183a, respectively, of this title. Subsec. (f) of section 7081 amended section 214 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and subsec. (g) of section 7081 amended provisions set out as a note under section 214 of Title 22.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Transfer of Balances

Pub. L. 118–47, div. F, title VII, § 7034(k)(4), Mar. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 791, provided that: “Section 7081(h) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 (division J of Public Law 115–31) [8 U.S.C. 1715(h)] shall continue in effect during fiscal year 2024.” -

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Similar provisions were contained in the following prior acts:

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Pub. L. 117–328, div. K, title VII, § 7034(l)(4), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5033.

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Pub. L. 117–103, div. K, title VII, § 7034(l)(9), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 624.

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Pub. L. 116–260, div. K, title VII, § 7034(l)(9), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1750.

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Pub. L. 116–94, div. G, title VII, § 7034(l)(9), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2873.

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§ 1716. State Border Security Reinforcement Fund(1) Establishment

There is established, in the Department of Homeland Security, a fund to be known as the “State Border Security Reinforcement Fund.”

- - -(2) PurposesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the Fund for grants to eligible States and units of local government for any of the following purposes:(A) Construction or installation of a border wall, border fencing or other barrier, or buoys along the southern border of the United States, which may include planning, procurement of materials, and personnel costs related to such construction or installation. - -(B) Any work necessary to prepare the ground at or near land borders to allow construction and maintenance of a border wall or other barrier fencing. - -(C) Detection and interdiction of illicit substances and aliens who have unlawfully entered the United States and have committed a crime under Federal, State, or local law, and transfer or referral of such aliens to the Department of Homeland Security as provided by law. - -(D) Relocation of aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from small population centers to other domestic locations. - - -(3) Appropriation

In addition to amounts otherwise available for the purposes described in paragraph (2), there is appropriated for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Department of Homeland Security for the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund established by paragraph (1), $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2034, for qualified expenses for such purposes.

- - -(4) Eligibility

The Secretary of Homeland Security may provide grants from the fund established by paragraph (1) to State agencies and units of local governments for expenditures made for completed, ongoing, or new activities, in accordance with law, that occurred on or after January 20, 2021.

- - -(5) Application

Each State desiring to apply for a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary containing such information in support of the application as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall require that each State include in its application the purposes for which the State seeks the funds and a description of how the State plans to allocate the funds. The Secretary shall begin to accept applications not later than 90 days after July 4, 2025.

- - -(6) Terms and conditions

Nothing in this subsection shall authorize any State or local government to exercise immigration or border security authorities reserved exclusively to the Federal Government under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) or the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.). The Federal Emergency Management Agency may use not more than 1 percent of the funds made available under this subsection for the purpose of administering grants provided for in this section.

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title IX, § 90005(b), July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 360.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in par. (6), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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The Homeland Security Act of 2002, referred to in par. (6), is Pub. L. 107–296, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2135, which is classified principally to chapter 1 (§ 101 et seq.) of Title 6, Domestic Security. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of Title 6 and Tables.

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Section is comprised of subsec. (b) of section 90005 of Pub. L. 119–21. Subsec. (a) of section 90005 of Pub. L. 119–21 is not classified to the Code.

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Section was enacted as part of Pub. L. 119–21, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 72, popularly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and also as an act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 for the 119th Congress, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

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§ 1721. Interim measures for access to and coordination of law enforcement and other information(a) Interim directive

Until the plan required by subsection (c) is implemented, Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community shall, to the maximum extent practicable, share any information with the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service relevant to the admissibility and deportability of aliens, consistent with the plan described in subsection (c).

- - -(b) Report identifying law enforcement and intelligence information(1) In general

Not later than 120 days after May 14, 2002, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report identifying Federal law enforcement and the intelligence community information needed by the Department of State to screen visa applicants, or by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to screen applicants for admission to the United States, and to identify those aliens inadmissible or deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.].

- - -(2) Omitted - - -(c) Coordination plan(1) Requirement for plan

Not later than one year after October 26, 2001, the President shall develop and implement a plan based on the findings of the report under subsection (b) that requires Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community to provide to the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service all information identified in that report as expeditiously as practicable.

- - -(2) Consultation requirement

In the preparation and implementation of the plan under this subsection, the President shall consult with the appropriate committees of Congress.

- - -(3) Protections regarding information and uses thereofThe plan under this subsection shall establish conditions for using the information described in subsection (b) received by the Department of State and Immigration and Naturalization Service—(A) to limit the redissemination of such information; - -(B) to ensure that such information is used solely to determine whether to issue a visa to an alien or to determine the admissibility or deportability of an alien to the United States, except as otherwise authorized under Federal law; - -(C) to ensure the accuracy, security, and confidentiality of such information; - -(D) to protect any privacy rights of individuals who are subjects of such information; - -(E) to provide data integrity through the timely removal and destruction of obsolete or erroneous names and information; and - -(F) in a manner that protects the sources and methods used to acquire intelligence information as required by section 403–3(c)(7) of title 50.11 See References in Text note below. - - -(4) Criminal penalties for misuse of information

Any person who obtains information under this subsection without authorization or exceeding authorized access (as defined in section 1030(e) of title 18), and who uses such information in the manner described in any of the paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 1030(a) of such title, or attempts to use such information in such manner, shall be subject to the same penalties as are applicable under section 1030(c) of such title for violation of that paragraph.

- - - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title II, § 201, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 547; Pub. L. 108–177, title III, § 377(f), Dec. 13, 2003, 117 Stat. 2631.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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Section 403–3 of title 50, referred to in subsec. (c)(3)(F), was repealed and a new section 403–3 was enacted by Pub. L. 108–458, title I, § 1011(a), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3643, 3655, and subsequently editorially reclassified to section 3025 of Title 50, War and National Defense; as so enacted, subsec. (c)(7) no longer contains provisions relating to the protection of sources and methods used to acquire intelligence information. See section 3024 of Title 50.

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Section is comprised of section 201 of Pub. L. 107–173. Subsec. (b)(2) of section 201 of Pub. L. 107–173 amended provisions set out as a note under section 1365a of this title. Subsec. (c)(5) of section 201 of Pub. L. 107–173 amended section 1379 of this title.

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2003—Subsec. (c)(3)(F). Pub. L. 108–177 substituted “section 403–3(c)(7) of title 50” for “section 403–3(c)(6) of title 50”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

- -Enhancement of Communications Integration and Information Sharing on Border Security

Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title III, § 303, May 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 317, provided that: -“(a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this division [May 11, 2005], the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, and other appropriate Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies, shall develop and implement a plan—“(1) to improve the communications systems of the departments and agencies of the Federal Government in order to facilitate the integration of communications among the departments and agencies of the Federal Government and State, local government agencies, and Indian tribal agencies on matters relating to border security; and - -“(2) to enhance information sharing among the departments and agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies, and Indian tribal agencies on such matters. - - -“(b) Report.—Not later than 1 year after implementing the plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit a copy of the plan and a report on the plan, including any recommendations the Secretary finds appropriate, to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the House of Representatives Committee on Science [now Committee on Science, Space, and Technology], the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, and the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary.” - - -

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§ 1722. Interoperable law enforcement and intelligence data system with name-matching capacity and training(a) Interoperable law enforcement and intelligence electronic data system(1) Requirement for integrated immigration and naturalization data system

The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall fully integrate all databases and data systems maintained by the Service that process or contain information on aliens. The fully integrated data system shall be an interoperable component of the electronic data system described in paragraph (2).

- - -(2) Requirement for interoperable data system

Upon the date of commencement of implementation of the plan required by section 1721(c) of this title, the President shall develop and implement an interoperable electronic data system to provide current and immediate access to information in databases of Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or to determine the admissibility or deportability of an alien (also known as the “Chimera system”).

- - -(3) Consultation requirement

In the development and implementation of the data system under this subsection, the President shall consult with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and any such other agency as may be deemed appropriate.

- - -(4) Technology standard(A) In general

The data system developed and implemented under this subsection, and the databases referred to in paragraph (2), shall utilize the technology standard established pursuant to section 1379 of this title.

- - -(B) Omitted - - -(5) Access to information in data systemSubject to paragraph (6), information in the data system under this subsection shall be readily and easily accessible—(A) to any consular officer responsible for the issuance of visas; - -(B) to any Federal official responsible for determining an alien’s admissibility to or deportability from the United States; and - -(C) to any Federal law enforcement or intelligence officer determined by regulation to be responsible for the investigation or identification of aliens. - - -(6) Limitation on access

The President shall, in accordance with applicable Federal laws, establish procedures to restrict access to intelligence information in the data system under this subsection, and the databases referred to in paragraph (2), under circumstances in which such information is not to be disclosed directly to Government officials under paragraph (5).

- - - -(b) Name-search capacity and support(1) In generalThe interoperable electronic data system required by subsection (a) shall—(A) have the capacity to compensate for disparate name formats among the different databases referred to in subsection (a); - -(B) be searchable on a linguistically sensitive basis; - -(C) provide adequate user support; - -(D) to the extent practicable, utilize commercially available technology; and - -(E) be adjusted and improved, based upon experience with the databases and improvements in the underlying technologies and sciences, on a continuing basis. - - -(2) Linguistically sensitive searches(A) In generalTo satisfy the requirement of paragraph (1)(B), the interoperable electronic database shall be searchable based on linguistically sensitive algorithms that—(i) account for variations in name formats and transliterations, including varied spellings and varied separation or combination of name elements, within a particular language; and - -(ii) incorporate advanced linguistic, mathematical, statistical, and anthropological research and methods. - - -(B) Languages required(i) Priority languages

Linguistically sensitive algorithms shall be developed and implemented for no fewer than 4 languages designated as high priorities by the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General and the Director of Central Intelligence.

- - -(ii) Implementation scheduleOf the 4 linguistically sensitive algorithms required to be developed and implemented under clause (i)—(I) the highest priority language algorithms shall be implemented within 18 months after May 14, 2002; and - -(II) an additional language algorithm shall be implemented each succeeding year for the next three years. - - - - -(3) Adequate user support

The Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall jointly prescribe procedures to ensure that consular and immigration officers can, as required, obtain assistance in resolving identity and other questions that may arise about the names of aliens seeking visas or admission to the United States that may be subject to variations in format, transliteration, or other similar phenomenon.

- - -(4) Interim reports

Six months after May 14, 2002, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the progress in implementing each requirement of this section.

- - -(5) Reports by intelligence agencies(A) Current standards

Not later than 60 days after May 14, 2002, the Director of Central Intelligence shall complete the survey and issue the report previously required by section 309(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (50 U.S.C. 403–3 note).11 See References in Text note below.

- - -(B) Guidelines

Not later than 120 days after May 14, 2002, the Director of Central Intelligence shall issue the guidelines and submit the copy of those guidelines previously required by section 309(b) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998.

- - - -(6) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

- - - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title II, § 202, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 548.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 309 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is section 309 of Pub. L. 105–107, title III, Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2253, which was set out as a note under former section 403–3 of Title 50, War and National Defense, and is now set out as a note under section 3024 of Title 50.

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Section is comprised of section 202 of Pub. L. 107–173. Subsec. (a)(4)(B) of section 202 of Pub. L. 107–173 amended section 1379 of this title.

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Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out as a note under section 3001 of Title 50, War and National Defense.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1723. Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing(a) EstablishmentNot later than one year after October 26, 2001, the President shall establish a Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing (in this section referred to as the “Commission”). The purposes of the Commission shall be to—(1) monitor the protections described in section 1721(c)(3) of this title; - -(2) provide oversight of the interoperable electronic data system described in section 1722 of this title; and - -(3) report to Congress annually on the Commission’s findings and recommendations. - - -(b) CompositionThe Commission shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed by the President, as follows:(1) One member, who shall serve as Chair of the Commission. - -(2) Eight members, who shall be appointed from a list of nominees jointly provided by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate. - - -(c) ConsiderationsThe Commission shall consider recommendations regarding the following issues:(1) Adequate protection of privacy concerns inherent in the design, implementation, or operation of the interoperable electronic data system. - -(2) Timely adoption of security innovations, consistent with generally accepted security standards, to protect the integrity and confidentiality of information to prevent the risks of accidental or unauthorized loss, access, destruction, use modification, or disclosure of information. - -(3) The adequacy of mechanisms to permit the timely correction of errors in data maintained by the interoperable data system. - -(4) Other protections against unauthorized use of data to guard against the misuse of the interoperable data system or the data maintained by the system, including recommendations for modifications to existing laws and regulations to sanction misuse of the system. - - -(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

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§ 1724. Personnel management authorities for positions involved in the development and implementation of the interoperable electronic data system (“Chimera system”)(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to position classification or employee pay or performance, the Attorney General may hire and fix the compensation of necessary scientific, technical, engineering, and other analytical personnel for the purpose of the development and implementation of the interoperable electronic data system described in section 1722(a)(2) of this title (also known as the “Chimera system”).

- - -(b) Limitation on rate of pay

Except as otherwise provided by law, no employee compensated under subsection (a) may be paid at a rate in excess of the rate payable for a position at level III of the Executive Schedule.

- - -(c) Limitation on total calendar year payments

Total payments to employees under any system established under this section shall be subject to the limitation on payments to employees under section 5307 of title 5.

- - -(d) Operating planNot later than 90 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives an operating plan—(1) describing the Attorney General’s intended use of the authority under this section; and - -(2) identifying any provisions of title 5 being waived for purposes of the development and implementation of the Chimera system. - - -(e) Termination date

The authority of this section shall terminate upon the implementation of the Chimera system.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title II, § 204, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 551.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Level III of the Executive Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b), is set out in section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

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Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.

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§ 1731. Implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system(a) Development of systemIn developing the integrated entry and exit data system for the ports of entry, as required by the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–215), the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall—(1) implement, fund, and use a technology standard under section 1379 of this title at United States ports of entry and at consular posts abroad; - -(2) establish a database containing the arrival and departure data from machine-readable visas, passports, and other travel and entry documents possessed by aliens; and - -(3) make interoperable all security databases relevant to making determinations of admissibility under section 1182 of this title. - - -(b) ImplementationIn implementing the provisions of subsection (a), the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State shall—(1) utilize technologies that facilitate the lawful and efficient cross-border movement of commerce and persons without compromising the safety and security of the United States; and - -(2) consider implementing the North American National Security Program described in section 1751 of this title. - - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 302, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 552.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 106–215, June 15, 2000, 114 Stat. 337, which amended section 1365a of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1365a of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2000 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1732. Machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents(a) Report(1) In generalNot later than 180 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), acting jointly, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a comprehensive report assessing the actions that will be necessary, and the considerations to be taken into account, to achieve fully, not later than October 26, 2004—(A) implementation of the requirements of subsections (b) and (c); and - -(B) deployment of the equipment and software to allow biometric comparison and authentication of the documents described in subsections (b) and (c). - - -(2) Estimates

In addition to the assessment required by paragraph (1), the report required by that paragraph shall include an estimate of the costs to be incurred, and the personnel, man-hours, and other support required, by the Department of Justice, the Department of State, and NIST to achieve the objectives of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1).

- - - -(b) Requirements(1) In general

Not later than October 26, 2004, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall issue to aliens only machine-readable, tamper-resistant visas and other travel and entry documents that use biometric identifiers. The Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall jointly establish document authentication standards and biometric identifiers standards to be employed on such visas and other travel and entry documents from among those biometric identifiers recognized by domestic and international standards organizations.

- - -(2) Readers and scanners at ports of entry(A) In general

Not later than October 26, 2005, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall install at all ports of entry of the United States equipment and software to allow biometric comparison and authentication of all United States visas and other travel and entry documents issued to aliens, and passports issued pursuant to subsection (c)(1).

- - -(B) Use of readers and scannersThe Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall utilize biometric data readers and scanners that—(i) domestic and international standards organizations determine to be highly accurate when used to verify identity; - -(ii) can read the biometric identifiers utilized under subsections (b)(1) and (c)(1); and - -(iii) can authenticate the document presented to verify identity. - - - -(3) Use of technology standard

The systems employed to implement paragraphs (1) and (2) shall utilize the technology standard established pursuant to section 1379 of this title.

- - - -(c) Repealed. Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title II, § 202(c), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2989 - -(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section, including reimbursement to international and domestic standards organizations.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 303, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 553; Pub. L. 108–299, § 1, Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1100; Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title II, § 202(c), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2989.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

2015—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–113 struck out subsec. (c), which related to technology standard for visa waiver participants.

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2004—Subsecs. (b)(2)(A), (c)(1), (2). Pub. L. 108–299 substituted “2005” for “2004”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

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§ 1733. Terrorist lookout committees(a) Establishment

The Secretary of State shall require a terrorist lookout committee to be maintained within each United States mission to a foreign country.

- - -(b) PurposeThe purpose of each committee established under subsection (a) shall be—(1) to utilize the cooperative resources of all elements of the United States mission in the country in which the consular post is located to identify known or potential terrorists and to develop information on those individuals; - -(2) to ensure that such information is routinely and consistently brought to the attention of appropriate United States officials for use in administering the immigration laws of the United States; and - -(3) to ensure that the names of known and suspected terrorists are entered into the appropriate lookout databases. - - -(c) Composition; chair

The Secretary shall establish rules governing the composition of such committees.

- - -(d) Meetings

Each committee established under subsection (a) shall meet at least monthly to share information pertaining to the committee’s purpose as described in subsection (b)(2).

- - -(e) Periodic reports to the Secretary of State

Each committee established under subsection (a) shall submit monthly reports to the Secretary of State describing the committee’s activities, whether or not information on known or suspected terrorists was developed during the month.

- - -(f) Repealed. Pub. L. 113–235, div. J, title VII, § 7034(i), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2624 - -(g) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to implement this section.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 304, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 554; Pub. L. 113–235, div. J, title VII, § 7034(i), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2624.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

2014—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–235 struck out subsec. (f). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of State shall submit a report on a quarterly basis to the appropriate committees of Congress on the status of the committees established under subsection (a) of this section.”

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§ 1734. Improved training for consular officers(a) Training

The Secretary of State shall require that all consular officers responsible for adjudicating visa applications, before undertaking to perform consular responsibilities, receive specialized training in the effective screening of visa applicants who pose a potential threat to the safety or security of the United States. Such officers shall be specially and extensively trained in the identification of aliens inadmissible under section 1182(a)(3)(A) and (B) of this title, interagency and international intelligence sharing regarding terrorists and terrorism, and cultural-sensitivity toward visa applicants. In accordance with section 1776 of this title, and as part of the consular training provided to such officers by the Secretary of State, such officers shall also receive training in detecting fraudulent documents and general document forensics and shall be required as part of such training to work with immigration officers conducting inspections of applicants for admission into the United States at ports of entry.

- - -(b) Use of foreign intelligence information

As an ongoing component of the training required in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall coordinate with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, Federal law enforcement agencies, and the intelligence community to compile and disseminate to the Bureau of Consular Affairs reports, bulletins, updates, and other current unclassified information relevant to terrorists and terrorism and to screening visa applicants who pose a potential threat to the safety or security of the United States.

- - -(c) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to implement this section.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 305, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7203(c), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3814.) - -Editorial Notes -Amendments

2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–458 inserted at end “In accordance with section 1776 of this title, and as part of the consular training provided to such officers by the Secretary of State, such officers shall also receive training in detecting fraudulent documents and general document forensics and shall be required as part of such training to work with immigration officers conducting inspections of applicants for admission into the United States at ports of entry.”

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§ 1735. Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism(a) In general

No nonimmigrant visa under section 1101(a)(15) of this title shall be issued to any alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that such alien does not pose a threat to the safety or national security of the United States. In making a determination under this subsection, the Secretary of State shall apply standards developed by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that are applicable to the nationals of such states.

- - -(b) State sponsor of international terrorism defined(1) In general

In this section, the term “state sponsor of international terrorism” means any country the government of which has been determined by the Secretary of State under any of the laws specified in paragraph (2) to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.

- - -(2) Laws under which determinations were madeThe laws specified in this paragraph are the following:(A) Section 4605(j)(1)(A) of title 50 (or successor statute).11 See References in Text note below. - -(B) Section 2780(d) of title 22. - -(C) Section 2371(a) of title 22. - - - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 306, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 555.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 4605(j)(1)(A) of title 50, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), was repealed by Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XVII, § 1766(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2232. Provisions similar to those in former section 4605(j)(1)(A) of title 50 can be found in section 4813(c)(1)(A)(i) of title 50, as enacted by Pub. L. 115–232.

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Prior to the admission of an alien under the visa waiver program established under section 1187 of this title, the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall determine that the applicant for admission does not appear in any of the appropriate lookout databases available to immigration inspectors at the time the alien seeks admission to the United States.

-(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 307(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1737. Tracking system for stolen passports(a) Entering stolen passport identification numbers in the interoperable data system(1) In general

Beginning with implementation under section 1722 of this title of the law enforcement and intelligence data system, not later than 72 hours after receiving notification of the loss or theft of a United States or foreign passport, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, as appropriate, shall enter into such system the corresponding identification number for the lost or stolen passport.

- - -(2) Entry of information on previously lost or stolen passports

To the extent practicable, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall enter into such system the corresponding identification numbers for the United States and foreign passports lost or stolen prior to the implementation of such system.

- - - -(b) Transition period

Until such time as the law enforcement and intelligence data system described in section 1722 of this title is fully implemented, the Attorney General shall enter the data described in subsection (a) into an existing data system being used to determine the admissibility or deportability of aliens.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 308, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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Not later than 180 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under section 1157 of this title, or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under section 1158 of this title, the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.

-(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 309, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

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§ 1751. Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program(a) In general

The President shall conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a North American National Security Program to enhance the mutual security and safety of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

- - -(b) Study elementsIn conducting the study required by subsection (a), the President shall consider the following:(1) Preclearance

The feasibility of establishing a program enabling foreign national travelers to the United States to submit voluntarily to a preclearance procedure established by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to determine whether such travelers are admissible to the United States under section 1182 of this title. Consideration shall be given to the feasibility of expanding the preclearance program to include the preclearance both of foreign nationals traveling to Canada and foreign nationals traveling to Mexico.

- - -(2) Preinspection

The feasibility of expanding preinspection facilities at foreign airports as described in section 1225a of this title. Consideration shall be given to the feasibility of expanding preinspections to foreign nationals on air flights destined for Canada and Mexico, and the cross training and funding of inspectors from Canada and Mexico.

- - -(3) Conditions

A determination of the measures necessary to ensure that the conditions required by section 1225a(a)(5) of this title are satisfied, including consultation with experts recognized for their expertise regarding the conditions required by that section.

- - - -(c) Report

Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).

- - -(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 401, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 557.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall staff ports of entry at such levels that would be adequate to meet traffic flow and inspection time objectives efficiently without compromising the safety and security of the United States. Estimated staffing levels under workforce models for the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be based on the goal of providing immigration services described in section 1356(g) of this title within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.

-(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 403(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 559.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1752a. Model ports-of-entry(a) In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall—(1) establish a model ports-of-entry program for the purpose of providing a more efficient and welcoming international arrival process in order to facilitate and promote business and tourist travel to the United States, while also improving security; and - -(2) implement the program initially at the 20 United States international airports that have the highest number of foreign visitors arriving annually as of August 3, 2007. - - -(b) Program elementsThe program shall include—(1) enhanced queue management in the Federal Inspection Services area leading up to primary inspection; - -(2) assistance for foreign travelers once they have been admitted to the United States, in consultation, as appropriate, with relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities; and - -(3) instructional videos, in English and such other languages as the Secretary determines appropriate, in the Federal Inspection Services area that explain the United States inspection process and feature national, regional, or local welcome videos. - - -(c) Additional Customs and Border Protection officers for high-volume ports

Subject to the availability of appropriations, not later than the end of fiscal year 2008 the Secretary of Homeland Security shall employ not fewer than an additional 200 Customs and Border Protection officers over the number of such positions for which funds were appropriated for the proceeding fiscal year to address staff shortages at the 20 United States international airports that have the highest number of foreign visitors arriving annually as of August 3, 2007.

- - -(Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 725, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 350.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was enacted as part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

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§ 1753. Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services(a) In general

United States border inspections agencies, including the Immigration and Naturalization Service, acting jointly and under an agreement of cooperation with the Government of Canada, may conduct joint United States-Canada inspections projects on the international border between the two countries. Each such project may provide alternative inspections services and shall undertake to harmonize the criteria for inspections applied by the two countries in implementing those projects.

- - -(b) Annual report

The Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury shall prepare and submit annually to Congress a report on the joint United States-Canada inspections projects conducted under subsection (a).

- - -(c) Exemption from Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act

Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the “Administrative Procedure Act”) and chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly referred to as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”) shall not apply to fee setting for services and other administrative requirements relating to projects described in subsection (a), except that fees and forms established for such projects shall be published as a notice in the Federal Register.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 404, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 560.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1761. Foreign student monitoring program(a) Omitted - -(b) Information required of the visa applicantPrior to the issuance of a visa under subparagraph (F), subparagraph (M), or, with respect to an alien seeking to attend an approved institution of higher education, subparagraph (J) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title, each alien applying for such visa shall provide to a consular officer the following information:(1) The alien’s address in the country of origin. - -(2) The names and addresses of the alien’s spouse, children, parents, and siblings. - -(3) The names of contacts of the alien in the alien’s country of residence who could verify information about the alien. - -(4) Previous work history, if any, including the names and addresses of employers. - - -(c) Transitional program(1) In generalNot later than 120 days after May 14, 2002, and until such time as the system described in section 1372 of this title is fully implemented, the following requirements shall apply:(A) Restrictions on issuance of visasA visa may not be issued to an alien under subparagraph (F), subparagraph (M), or, with respect to an alien seeking to attend an approved institution of higher education, subparagraph (J) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title, unless—(i) the Department of State has received from an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution electronic evidence of documentation of the alien’s acceptance at that institution; and - -(ii) the consular officer has adequately reviewed the applicant’s visa record. - - -(B) Notification upon visa issuance

Upon the issuance of a visa under section 1101(a)(15)(F) or (M) of this title to an alien, the Secretary of State shall transmit to the Immigration and Naturalization Service a notification of the issuance of that visa.

- - -(C) Notification upon admission of alien

The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall notify the approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution that an alien accepted for such institution or program has been admitted to the United States.

- - -(D) Notification of failure of enrollment

Not later than 30 days after the deadline for registering for classes for an academic term, the approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution shall inform the Immigration and Naturalization Service through data-sharing arrangements of any failure of any alien described in subparagraph (C) to enroll or to commence participation.

- - - -(2) Requirement to submit list of approved institutions

Not later than 30 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General shall provide the Secretary of State with a list of all approved institutions of higher education and other approved educational institutions that are authorized to receive nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(F) or (M) of this title.

- - -(3) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.

- - - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title V, § 501, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 560.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section is comprised of section 501 of Pub. L. 107–173. Subsec. (a) of section 501 of Pub. L. 107–173 amended section 1372 of this title.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1762. Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants(a) Periodic review of complianceNot later than two years after May 14, 2002, and every two years thereafter, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall conduct a review of the institutions certified to receive nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of this title. Each review shall determine whether the institutions are in compliance with—(1) recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of this title; and - -(2) recordkeeping and reporting requirements under section 1372 of this title. - - -(b) Periodic review of sponsors of exchange visitors(1) Requirement for reviews

Not later than two years after May 14, 2002, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State shall conduct a review of the entities designated to sponsor exchange visitor program participants under section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title.

- - -(2) DeterminationsOn the basis of reviews of entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine whether the entities are in compliance with—(A) recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant exchange visitor program participants under section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title; and - -(B) recordkeeping and reporting requirements under section 1372 of this title. - - - -(c) Effect of material failure to comply

Material failure of an institution or other entity to comply with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant students or exchange visitor program participants under section 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of this title, or section 1372 of this title, shall result in the suspension for at least one year or termination, at the election of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, of the institution’s approval to receive such students, or result in the suspension for at least one year or termination, at the election of the Secretary of State, of the other entity’s designation to sponsor exchange visitor program participants, as the case may be.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title V, § 502, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 563.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1771. General Accounting Office study(a) Requirement for study(1) In general

The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility and utility of implementing a requirement that each nonimmigrant alien in the United States submit to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization each year a current address and, where applicable, the name and address of an employer.

- - -(2) Nonimmigrant alien defined

In paragraph (1), the term “nonimmigrant alien” means an alien described in section 1101(a)(15) of this title.

- - - -(b) Report

Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under subsection (a). The report shall include the Comptroller General’s findings, together with any recommendations that the Comptroller General considers appropriate.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 602, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 564.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Change of Name -

General Accounting Office redesignated Government Accountability Office by section 8 of Pub. L. 108–271, set out as a note under section 702 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

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For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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§ 1772. International cooperation(a) International electronic data systemThe Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, shall jointly conduct a study of the alternative approaches (including the costs of, and procedures necessary for, each alternative approach) for encouraging or requiring Canada, Mexico, and countries treated as visa waiver program countries under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1187] to develop an intergovernmental network of interoperable electronic data systems that—(1) facilitates real-time access to that country’s law enforcement and intelligence information that is needed by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to screen visa applicants and applicants for admission into the United States to identify aliens who are inadmissible or deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); - -(2) is interoperable with the electronic data system implemented under section 1722 of this title; and - -(3) performs in accordance with implementation of the technology standard referred to in section 1722(a) of this title. - - -(b) Report

Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 603, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 564.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impose requirements that are inconsistent with the USMCA (as defined in section 4502 of title 19) or to require additional documents for aliens for whom documentary requirements are waived under section 1182(d)(4)(B) of this title.

-(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 604, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565; Pub. L. 116–113, title V, § 503(d)(2), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 72.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–173, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 543, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of this title and Tables.

- -Amendments

2020—Pub. L. 116–113 substituted “USMCA (as defined in section 4502 of title 19)” for “North American Free Trade Agreement”.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Effective Date of 2020 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 116–113 effective on the date the USMCA enters into force (July 1, 2020) and applicable to visas issued on or after that date, see section 503(f) of Pub. L. 116–113, set out as a note under section 1184 of this title.

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§ 1774. Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance(a) Requirement for report

Not later than January 15 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the total number of aliens who, during the preceding year, failed to attend a removal proceeding after having been arrested outside a port of entry, served a notice to appear under section 1229(a)(1) of this title, and released on the alien’s own recognizance. The report shall also take into account the number of cases in which there were defects in notices of hearing or the service of notices of hearing, together with a description and analysis of the effects, if any, that the defects had on the attendance of aliens at the proceedings.

- - -(b) Initial report

Notwithstanding the time for submission of the annual report provided in subsection (a), the report for 2001 shall be submitted not later than 6 months after May 14, 2002.

- - -(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 605, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.) - -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries - -Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions -

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.

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The Department of State shall retain, for a period of seven years from the date of application, every application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) in a form that will be admissible in the courts of the United States or in administrative proceedings, including removal proceedings under such Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], without regard to whether the application was approved or denied.

-(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 606, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in text, is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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§ 1776. Training program(1) Review, evaluation, and revision of existing training programsThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall—(A) review and evaluate the training regarding travel and identity documents, and techniques, patterns, and trends associated with terrorist travel that is provided to personnel of the Department of Homeland Security; - -(B) in coordination with the Secretary of State, review and evaluate the training described in subparagraph (A) that is provided to relevant personnel of the Department of State; and - -(C) in coordination with the Secretary of State, develop and implement an initial training and periodic retraining program—(i) to teach border, immigration, and consular officials (who inspect or review travel or identity documents as part of their official duties) how to effectively detect, intercept, and disrupt terrorist travel; and - -(ii) to ensure that the officials described in clause (i) regularly receive the most current information on such matters and are periodically retrained on the matters described in paragraph (2). - - - -(2) Required topics of revised programsThe training program developed under paragraph (1)(C) shall include training in—(A) methods for identifying fraudulent and genuine travel documents; - -(B) methods for detecting terrorist indicators on travel documents and other relevant identity documents; - -(C) recognition of travel patterns, tactics, and behaviors exhibited by terrorists; - -(D) effective utilization of information contained in databases and data systems available to the Department of Homeland Security; and - -(E) other topics determined to be appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State or the Director of National Intelligence. - - -(3) Implementation(A) Department of Homeland Security(i) In general

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide all border and immigration officials who inspect or review travel or identity documents as part of their official duties with the training described in paragraph (1)(C).

- - -(ii) Report to CongressNot later than 12 months after December 17, 2004, and annually thereafter for a period of 3 years, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to Congress that—(I) describes the number of border and immigration officials who inspect or review identity documents as part of their official duties, and the proportion of whom have received the revised training program described in paragraph (1)(C)(i); - -(II) explains the reasons, if any, for not completing the requisite training described in paragraph (1)(C)(i); - -(III) provides a timetable for completion of the training described in paragraph (1)(C)(i) for those who have not received such training; and - -(IV) describes the status of periodic retraining of appropriate personnel described in paragraph (1)(C)(ii). - - - -(B) Department of State(i) In general

The Secretary of State shall provide all consular officers who inspect or review travel or identity documents as part of their official duties with the training described in paragraph (1)(C).

- - -(ii) Report to CongressNot later than 12 months after December 17, 2004, and annually thereafter for a period of 3 years, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to Congress that—(I) describes the number of consular officers who inspect or review travel or identity documents as part of their official duties, and the proportion of whom have received the revised training program described in paragraph (1)(C)(i); - -(II) explains the reasons, if any, for not completing the requisite training described in paragraph (1)(C)(i); - -(III) provides a timetable for completion of the training described in paragraph (1)(C)(i) for those who have not received such training; and - -(IV) describes the status of periodic retraining of appropriate personnel described in paragraph (1)(C)(ii). - - - - -(4) Assistance to others

The Secretary of Homeland Security may assist States, Indian tribes, local governments, and private organizations to establish training programs related to terrorist travel intelligence.

- - -(5) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2009 to carry out the provisions of this section.

- - -(Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7201(d), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3811.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was enacted as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, and also as part of the 9/11 Commission Implementation Act of 2004, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

- -Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries -Findings

Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7201(a), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3808, provided that: -“Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress makes the following findings: -“(1) Travel documents are as important to terrorists as weapons since terrorists must travel clandestinely to meet, train, plan, case targets, and gain access to attack sites. - -“(2) International travel is dangerous for terrorists because they must surface to pass through regulated channels, present themselves to border security officials, or attempt to circumvent inspection points. - -“(3) Terrorists use evasive, but detectable, methods to travel, such as altered and counterfeit passports and visas, specific travel methods and routes, liaisons with corrupt government officials, human smuggling networks, supportive travel agencies, and immigration and identity fraud. - -“(4) Before September 11, 2001, no Federal agency systematically analyzed terrorist travel strategies. If an agency had done so, the agency could have discovered the ways in which the terrorist predecessors to al Qaeda had been systematically, but detectably, exploiting weaknesses in our border security since the early 1990s. - -“(5) Many of the hijackers were potentially vulnerable to interception by border authorities. Analyzing their characteristic travel documents and travel patterns could have allowed authorities to intercept some of the hijackers and a more effective use of information available in government databases could have identified some of the hijackers. - -“(6) The routine operations of our immigration laws and the aspects of those laws not specifically aimed at protecting against terrorism inevitably shaped al Qaeda’s planning and opportunities. - -“(7) New insights into terrorist travel gained since September 11, 2001, have not been adequately integrated into the front lines of border security. - -“(8) The small classified terrorist travel intelligence collection and analysis program currently in place has produced useful results and should be expanded.” - - -

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§ 1777. Establishment of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center(a) Establishment

There is established a Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center (referred to in this section as the “Center”).

- - -(b) Operation

The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General shall operate the Center in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding entitled, “Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center (HSTC), Charter”.

- - -(c) FunctionsIn addition to such other responsibilities as the President may assign, the Center shall—(1) serve as the focal point for interagency efforts to integrate and disseminate intelligence and information related to terrorist travel; - -(2) serve as a clearinghouse with respect to all relevant information from all Federal Government agencies in support of the United States strategy to prevent separate, but related, issues of clandestine terrorist travel and facilitation of migrant smuggling and trafficking of persons; - -(3) ensure cooperation among all relevant policy, law enforcement, diplomatic, and intelligence agencies of the Federal Government to improve effectiveness and to convert all information available to the Federal Government relating to clandestine terrorist travel and facilitation, migrant smuggling, and trafficking of persons into tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence that can be used to combat such illegal activities; and - -(4) prepare and submit to Congress, on an annual basis, a strategic assessment regarding vulnerabilities in the United States and foreign travel system that may be exploited by international terrorists, human smugglers and traffickers, and their facilitators. - - -(d) Director

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall nominate an official of the Government of the United States to serve as the Director of the Center, in accordance with the requirements of the memorandum of understanding entitled the “Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center (HSTC) Charter”.

- - -(e) Staffing of the Center(1) In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in cooperation with heads of other relevant agencies and departments, shall ensure that the Center is staffed with not fewer than 40 full-time equivalent positions, including, as appropriate, detailees from the following:(A) Agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security, including the following:(i) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis. - -(ii) The Transportation Security Administration. - -(iii) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. - -(iv) United States Customs and Border Protection. - -(v) The United States Coast Guard. - -(vi) United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. - - -(B) Other departments, agencies, or entities, including the following:(i) The Central Intelligence Agency. - -(ii) The Department of Defense. - -(iii) The Department of the Treasury. - -(iv) The National Counterterrorism Center. - -(v) The National Security Agency. - -(vi) The Department of Justice. - -(vii) The Department of State. - -(viii) Any other relevant agency or department. - - - -(2) Expertise of detaileesThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in cooperation with the head of each agency, department, or other entity referred to in paragraph (1), shall ensure that the detailees provided to the Center under such paragraph include an adequate number of personnel who are—(A) intelligence analysts or special agents with demonstrated experience related to human smuggling, trafficking in persons, or terrorist travel; and - -(B) personnel with experience in the areas of—(i) consular affairs; - -(ii) counterterrorism; - -(iii) criminal law enforcement; - -(iv) intelligence analysis; - -(v) prevention and detection of document fraud; - -(vi) border inspection; - -(vii) immigration enforcement; or - -(viii) human trafficking and combating severe forms of trafficking in persons. - - - -(3) Enhanced personnel management(A) Incentives for service in certain positions(i) In general

The Secretary of Homeland Security, and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall prescribe regulations or promulgate personnel policies to provide incentives for service on the staff of the Center, particularly for serving terms of at least two years duration.

- - -(ii) Forms of incentives

Incentives under clause (i) may include financial incentives, bonuses, and such other awards and incentives as the Secretary and the heads of other relevant agencies,11 So in original. The comma probably should not appear. consider appropriate.

- - - -(B) Enhanced promotion for service at the Center

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall ensure that personnel who are assigned or detailed to service at the Center shall be considered for promotion at rates equivalent to or better than similarly situated personnel of such agencies who are not so assigned or detailed, except that this subparagraph shall not apply in the case of personnel who are subject to the provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 [22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.].

- - - - -(f) Administrative support and funding

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Center the administrative support and funding required for its maintenance, including funding for personnel, leasing of office space, supplies, equipment, technology, training, and travel expenses necessary for the Center to carry out its functions.

- - -(g) Report(1) Initial report

Not later than 180 days after December 17, 2004, the President shall transmit to Congress a report regarding the implementation of this section, including a description of the staffing and resource needs of the Center.

- - -(2) Follow-up reportNot later than 180 days after August 3, 2007, the President shall transmit to Congress a report regarding the operation of the Center and the activities carried out by the Center, including a description of—(A) the roles and responsibilities of each agency or department that is participating in the Center; - -(B) the mechanisms used to share information among each such agency or department; - -(C) the personnel provided to the Center by each such agency or department; - -(D) the type of information and reports being disseminated by the Center; - -(E) any efforts by the Center to create a centralized Federal Government database to store information related to unlawful travel of foreign nationals, including a description of any such database and of the manner in which information utilized in such a database would be collected, stored, and shared; - -(F) how each agency and department shall utilize its resources to ensure that the Center uses intelligence to focus and drive its efforts; - -(G) efforts to consolidate networked systems for the Center; - -(H) the mechanisms for the sharing of homeland security information from the Center to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, including how such sharing shall be consistent with section 485(b) of title 6; - -(I) the ability of participating personnel in the Center to freely access necessary databases and share information regarding issues related to human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and terrorist travel; - -(J) how the assignment of personnel to the Center is incorporated into the civil service career path of such personnel; and - -(K) cooperation and coordination efforts, including any memorandums of understanding, among participating agencies and departments regarding issues related to human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and terrorist travel. - - - -(h) Relationship to the NCTC

As part of its mission to combat terrorist travel, the Center shall work to support the efforts of the National Counterterrorism Center.

- - -(i) Coordination with the Office of Intelligence and Analysis

The Office of Intelligence and Analysis, in coordination with the Center, shall submit to relevant State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies periodic reports regarding terrorist threats related to human smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorist travel.

- - -(Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7202, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3813; Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 721(a)–(c), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 346–348.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

The Foreign Service Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (e)(3)(B), is Pub. L. 96–465, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2071, which is classified principally to chapter 52 (§ 3901 et seq.) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3901 of Title 22 and Tables.

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Section was enacted as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, and also as part of the 9/11 Commission Implementation Act of 2004, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

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2007—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–53, § 721(a)(1), substituted “integrate and disseminate intelligence and information related to” for “address”.

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Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 110–53, § 721(a)(3), added subsecs. (d) to (f). Former subsecs. (d) and (e) redesignated (g) and (h), respectively.

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Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–53, § 721(b), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than 180 days after December 17, 2004, the President shall transmit to Congress a report regarding the implementation of this section, including a description of the staffing and resource needs of the Center.”

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Pub. L. 110–53, § 721(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (d) as (g).

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Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 110–53, § 721(c), added subsec. (i).

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For assignment of functions of President under subsec. (g) of this section, see section 1 of Memorandum of President of the United States, Apr. 21, 2005, 70 F.R. 48633, set out as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.

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§ 1778. Vulnerability and threat assessment(a) Study

The Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology and the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, shall study the technology, equipment, and personnel needed to address security vulnerabilities within the United States for each field office of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection that has responsibility for any portion of the United States borders with Canada and Mexico. The Under Secretary shall conduct follow-up studies at least once every 5 years.

- - -(b) Report to Congress

The Under Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the Under Secretary’s findings and conclusions from each study conducted under subsection (a) together with legislative recommendations, as appropriate, for addressing any security vulnerabilities found by the study.

- - -(c) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security Directorate of Border and Transportation Security such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2006 through 2011 to carry out any such recommendations from the first study conducted under subsection (a).

- - -(Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title III, § 301, May 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 316.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section was enacted as part of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and also as part of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.

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- -1801.Applicability of the immigration laws. - - -1802.Asylum fee. - - -1803.Employment authorization document fees. - - -1804.Immigration parole fee. - - -1805.Special immigrant juvenile fee. - - -1806.Visa integrity fee. - - -1807.Form I–94 fee. - - -1808.Annual asylum fee. - - -1809.Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees. - - -1810.Fee relating to renewal or extension of employment authorization for asylum applicants. - - -1811.Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for aliens granted temporary protected status. - - -1812.Fees relating to applications for adjustment of status. - - -1813.Electronic Visa Update System fee. - - -1814.Fee for aliens ordered removed in absentia. - - -1815.Inadmissible alien apprehension fee. - - - -
§ 1801. Applicability of the immigration laws(a) Applicability

The fees under this subtitle shall apply to aliens in the circumstances described in this subtitle.

- - -(b) Terms

The terms used under this subtitle shall have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101).

- - -(c) References to Immigration and Nationality Act

Except as otherwise expressly provided, any reference in this subtitle to a section or other provision shall be considered to be to a section or other provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100001, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 364.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle A (§§ 100001–100018, 1000051–1000057) of title X of Pub. L. 119–21, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 364, which enacted this chapter and chapter 611 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and amended sections 1158, 1187, 1254a, and 1356 of this title. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see Tables.

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The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

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§ 1802. Asylum fee(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, as applicable, shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this section, by any alien who files an application for asylum under section 1158of this title at the time such application is filed.

- - -(b) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(1) $100; or - -(2) such amount as the Secretary or the Attorney General, as applicable, may establish, by rule. - - -(c) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(1) the amount of the fee required under this section for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(2) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - -(d) Disposition of asylum fee proceedsDuring each fiscal year—(1) 50 percent of the fees received from aliens filing applications with the Attorney General—(A) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review; and - -(B) may be retained and expended without further appropriation; - - -(2) 50 percent of fees received from aliens filing applications with the Secretary of Homeland Security—(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; - -(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and - -(C) may be retained and expended without further appropriation; and - - -(3) any amounts received in fees required under this section that were not credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review pursuant to paragraph (1) or to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(e) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1803. Employment authorization document fees(a) Asylum applicants(1) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien who files an initial application for employment authorization under section 1158(d)(2)) of this title at the time such initial employment authorization application is filed.

- - -(2) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—(A) $550; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this section for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - -(4) Disposition of employment authorization document feesDuring each fiscal year—(A) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; - -(ii) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 356(m) of this title; and - -(iii) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation, provided that not less than 50 percent is used to detect and prevent immigration benefit fraud; and - - -(B) any amounts collected pursuant to this subsection that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(5) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

- - - -(b) Parolees(1) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien paroled into the United States for any initial application for employment authorization at the time such initial application is filed. Each initial employment authorization shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the alien’s parole, whichever is shorter.

- - -(2) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—(A) $550; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - -(4) Disposition of parolee employment authorization application fees

All of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

- - -(5) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

- - - -(c) Temporary protected status(1) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien who files an initial application for employment authorization under section 1254a(a)(1)(B) of this title at the time such initial application is filed. Each initial employment authorization shall be valid for a period of 1 year, or for the duration of the alien’s temporary protected status, whichever is shorter.

- - -(2) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—(A) $550; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - -(4) Disposition of employment authorization application fees collected from aliens granted temporary protected status

All of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

- - -(5) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1804. Immigration parole fee(a) In general

Except as provided under subsection (b), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this section and in addition to any other fee authorized by law, by any alien who is paroled into the United States.

- - -(b) ExceptionsAn alien shall not be subject to the fee otherwise required under subsection (a) if the alien establishes, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security, on an individual, case-by-case basis, that the alien is being paroled because—(1)(A) the alien has a medical emergency; and - -(B)(i) the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or - -(ii) the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process; - - - -(2)(A) the alien is the parent or legal guardian of an alien described in paragraph (1); and - -(B) the alien described in paragraph (1) is a minor; - - -(3)(A) the alien is needed in the United States to donate an organ or other tissue for transplant; and - -(B) there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process; - - -(4)(A) the alien has a close family member in the United States whose death is imminent; and - -(B) the alien could not arrive in the United States in time to see such family member alive if the alien were to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process; - - -(5)(A) the alien is seeking to attend the funeral of a close family member; and - -(B) the alien could not arrive in the United States in time to attend such funeral if the alien were to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process; - - -(6) the alien is an adopted child—(A) who has an urgent medical condition; - -(B) who is in the legal custody of the petitioner for a final adoption-related visa; and - -(C) whose medical treatment is required before the expected award of a final adoption-related visa; - - -(7) the alien—(A) is a lawful applicant for adjustment of status under section 1255 of this title; and - -(B) is returning to the United States after temporary travel abroad; - - -(8) the alien—(A) has been returned to a contiguous country pursuant to section 1225(b)(2)(C) of this title; and - -(B) is being paroled into the United States to allow the alien to attend the alien’s immigration hearing; - - -(9) the alien has been granted the status of Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–422; 8 U.S.C. 1522 note); or - -(10) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that a significant public benefit has resulted or will result from the parole of an alien—(A) who has assisted or will assist the United States Government in a law enforcement matter; - -(B) whose presence is required by the United States Government in furtherance of such law enforcement matter; and - -(C)(i) who is inadmissible or does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for admission as a nonimmigrant; or - -(ii) for which there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process. - - - - -(c) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(1) $1,000; or - -(2) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(d) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(1) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(2) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - -(e) Disposition of fees collected from aliens granted parole

All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

- - -(f) No fee waiver

Except as provided in subsection (b), fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100004, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 367.) -
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§ 1805. Special immigrant juvenile fee(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this section, by any alien, parent, or legal guardian of an alien applying for special immigrant juvenile status under section 1101(a)(27)(J) of this title.

- - -(b) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(1) $250; or - -(2) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(c) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(1) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(2) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - -(d) Disposition of special immigrant juvenile fees

All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

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§ 1806. Visa integrity fee(a) Visa integrity fee(1) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in this subsection, by any alien issued a nonimmigrant visa at the time of such issuance.

- - -(2) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(A) $250; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded down to the nearest dollar. - - -(4) Disposition of visa integrity fees

All of the fees collected pursuant to this section that are not reimbursed pursuant to subsection (b) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

- - -(5) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this subsection shall not be waived or reduced.

- - - -(b) Fee reimbursementThe Secretary of Homeland Security may provide a reimbursement to an alien of the fee required under subsection (a) for the issuance of a nonimmigrant visa after the expiration of such nonimmigrant visa’s period of validity if such alien demonstrates that he or she—(1) after admission to the United States pursuant to such nonimmigrant visa, complied with all conditions of such nonimmigrant visa, including the condition that an alien shall not accept unauthorized employment; and - -(2)(A) has not sought to extend his or her period of admission during such period of validity and departed the United States not later than 5 days after the last day of such period; or - -(B) during such period of validity, was granted an extension of such nonimmigrant status or an adjustment to the status of a lawful permanent resident. - - - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100007, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 370.) -
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§ 1807. Form I–94 fee(a) Fee authorized

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien who submits an application for a Form I–94 Arrival/Departure Record.

- - -(b) Amount specified(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(A) $24; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded down to the nearest dollar. - - - -(c) Disposition of Form I–94 feesDuring each fiscal year—(1) 20 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—(A) shall be deposited into the Land Border Inspection Fee Account in accordance with section 1356(q)(2) of this title; and - -(B) shall be made available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to retain and spend without further appropriation for the purpose of processing Form I–94; and - - -(2) any amounts not deposited into the Land Border Inspection Fee Account pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(d) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1808. Annual asylum fee(a) Fee authorized

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, for each calendar year that an alien’s application for asylum remains pending, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, as applicable, shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by such alien.

- - -(b) Amount specified(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(A) $100; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded down to the nearest dollar. - - - -(c) Disposition of annual asylum fees

All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

- - -(d) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1809. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), for any parolee who seeks a renewal or extension of employment authorization based on a grant of parole. The employment authorization for each alien paroled into the United States, or any renewal or extension of such parole, shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the alien’s parole, whichever is shorter.

- - -(b) Amount specified(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—(A) $275; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for paroleesDuring each fiscal year—(1) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; - -(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and - -(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and - - -(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(d) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1810. Fee relating to renewal or extension of employment authorization for asylum applicants(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee of not less than $275 by any alien who has applied for asylum for each renewal or extension of employment authorization based on such application.

- - -(b) TerminationEach initial employment authorization, or renewal or extension of such authorization, shall terminate—(1) immediately following the denial of an asylum application by an asylum officer, unless the case is referred to an immigration judge; - -(2) on the date that is 30 days after the date on which an immigration judge denies an asylum application, unless the alien makes a timely appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals; or - -(3) immediately following the denial by the Board of Immigration Appeals of an appeal of a denial of an asylum application. - - -(c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for asylum applicantsDuring each fiscal year—(1) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; - -(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and - -(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and - - -(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(d) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1811. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for aliens granted temporary protected status(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien at the time such alien seeks a renewal or extension of employment authorization based on a grant of temporary protected status. Any employment authorization for an alien granted temporary protected status, or any renewal or extension of such employment authorization, shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the designation of temporary protected status, whichever is shorter.

- - -(b) Amount specified(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—(A) $275; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for temporary protected status applicantsDuring each fiscal year—(1) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; - -(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and - -(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and - - -(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(d) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

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§ 1812. Fees relating to applications for adjustment of status(a) Fee for filing an application to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien who files an application with an immigration court to adjust the alien’s status to that of a lawful permanent resident, or whose application to adjust his or her status to that of a lawful permanent resident is adjudicated in immigration court. Such fee shall be paid at the time such application is filed or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $1,500; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of adjustment of status application feesDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(b) Fee for filing application for waiver of grounds of inadmissibility(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for a waiver of a ground of inadmissibility, or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $1,050; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of waiver of ground of admissibility application feesDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(c) Fee for filing an application for temporary protected status(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for temporary protected status, or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $500; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of temporary protected status application feesDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(d) Fee for filing an appeal of a decision of an immigration judge(1) In general

Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Attorney General shall require, in addition to any other fees authorized by law, the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal from a decision of an immigration judge.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $900; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Exception

The fee required under paragraph (1) shall not apply to the appeal of a bond decision.

- - -(4) Disposition of fees for appealing immigration judge decisionsDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(e) Fee for filing an appeal from a decision of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal of a decision of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $900; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of fees for appealing Department of Homeland Security officer decisionsDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(f) Fee for filing an appeal from a decision of an adjudicating official in a practitioner disciplinary case(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any practitioner at the time such practitioner files an appeal from a decision of an adjudicating official in a practitioner disciplinary case.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $1,325; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of fees for appealing Department of Homeland Security officer decisionsDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(g) Fee for filing a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider(1) In general

Except as provided in paragraph (3), in addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files a motion to reopen or motion to reconsider a decision of an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $900; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) ExceptionsThe fee required under paragraph (1) shall not apply to—(A) a motion to reopen a removal order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 1229a(b)(5)(C)(ii) of this title; or - -(B) a motion to reopen a deportation order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 1252b(c)(3)(B) of this title prior to April 1, 1997. - - -(4) Disposition of fees for filing certain motionsDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n)of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(h) Fee for filing application for suspension of deportation(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for suspension of deportation.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $600; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of fees for filing application for suspension of deportationDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(i) Fee for filing application for cancellation of removal for certain permanent residents(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court an application11 So in original. for cancellation of removal for an alien who is a lawful permanent resident.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $600; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of fees for filing application for cancellation of removalDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(j) Fee for filing an application for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain nonpermanent residents(1) In general

In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien who is not a lawful permanent resident at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for any alien.

- - -(2) Amount specified(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—(i) $1,500; or - -(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule. - - -(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(3) Disposition of fees for filing application for cancellation of removalDuring each fiscal year—(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and - -(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and - - -(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - - -(k) Limitation on use of funds

No fees collected pursuant to this section may be expended by the Executive Office for Immigration Review for the Legal Orientation Program, or for any successor program.

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100013, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 374.) - -Editorial Notes - -References in Text

Section 1252b(c)(3)(B) of this title, referred to in subsec. (g)(3)(B), was repealed by Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title III, § 308(b)(6), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–615. See section 1229a(b)(5)(C)(ii) of this title.

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§ 1813. Electronic Visa Update System fee(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, in the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien subject to the Electronic Visa Update System at the time of such alien’s enrollment in such system.

- - -(b) Amount specified(1) In generalFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—(A) $30; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $0.25. - - - -(c) Disposition of Electronic Visa Update System fees(1) Omitted - -(2) Remaining fees

Of the fees collected pursuant to this section, an amount equal to $5 multiplied by the number of payments collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited to the general fund of the Treasury.

- - - -(d) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100015, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 382.) - -Editorial Notes -Codification -

Section is comprised of section 100015 of Pub. L. 119–21. Subsec. (c)(1) of section 100015 of Pub. L. 119–21 amended section 1356 of this title.

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§ 1814. Fee for aliens ordered removed in absentia(a) In generalAs partial reimbursement for the cost of arresting an alien described in this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, except as provided in subsection (c), shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b) on any alien who—(1) is ordered removed in absentia pursuant to section 1229a(b)(5) of this title; and - -(2) is subsequently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. - - -(b) Amount specified(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(A) $5,000; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(c) Exception

The fee described in this section shall not apply to any alien who was ordered removed in absentia if such order was rescinded pursuant to section 1229a(b)(5)(C) of this title.

- - -(d) Disposition of removal in absentia feesDuring each fiscal year—(1) 50 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—(A) shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; - -(B) shall be deposited into the Detention and Removal Office Fee Account; and - -(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without further appropriation; and - - -(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(e) No fee waiver

Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100016, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 384.) -
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§ 1815. Inadmissible alien apprehension fee(a) In general

In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any inadmissible alien at the time such alien is apprehended between ports of entry.

- - -(b) Amount specified(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—(A) $5,000; or - -(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule. - - -(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and - -(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. - - - -(c) Disposition of inadmissible alien apprehension feesDuring each fiscal year—(1) 50 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—(A) shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; - -(B) shall be deposited into the Detention and Removal Office Fee Account; and - -(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without further appropriation; and - - -(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. - - -(d) Disposition of inadmissible alien apprehension fees

All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

- - -(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100017, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 384.) -
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- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/initial_commit/usc08_test.cc b/initial_commit/usc08_test.cc index dab2009..6526e33 100644 --- a/initial_commit/usc08_test.cc +++ b/initial_commit/usc08_test.cc @@ -10,16 +10,11 @@ std::string file_contents(const std::string &filename) { return buffer.str(); } -TEST(InitialCommit, USC08) { +TEST(InitialCommit, CreatedEqual) { const auto declaration = file_contents("initial_commit/declaration_of_independence.txt"); const bool is_declared_equal = (declaration.find("created equal") != std::string::npos); ASSERT_TRUE(is_declared_equal) << "The initial commit does not declare all men are created equal."; - - const auto usc08 = file_contents("initial_commit/usc08.xml"); - const bool is_created_equal = - (usc08.find("created equal") != std::string::npos); - ASSERT_TRUE(is_created_equal) << "The initial commit is commented out."; } diff --git a/ret_0x113/BUILD b/ret_0x113/BUILD deleted file mode 100644 index 9c3a1e2..0000000 --- a/ret_0x113/BUILD +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -load("@rules_cc//cc:cc_test.bzl", "cc_test") -load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") - -music_track( - name = "play", - src = "ret_0x113.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -cc_test( - name = "test", - srcs = ["ret_0x113_test.cc"], - # DARK ARTS CONFIGURATION: - # 1. Disable stack canaries (So we can smash it) - # 2. Keep frame pointers (So we can find where RET is stored) - copts = [ - "-fno-stack-protector", - "-fno-omit-frame-pointer", - "-Wno-return-stack-address", # Suppress warnings about what we are doing - ], - deps = ["@googletest//:gtest_main"], -) diff --git a/ret_0x113/README.md b/ret_0x113/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4cf3e54..0000000 --- a/ret_0x113/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,115 +0,0 @@ -# RET 0x113 - -## Intro - -Instruction pointer at entry -Allocating new stack frame -Status: F-1 -Until: Duration of status -Non-immigrant intent required - -## Verse 1 - -Yo, let me tell you 'bout a kid named Nikolai -20-something, brilliant mind, catching the red-eye -Left Moscow with a suitcase and a singular code -To process data in the States, get the knowledge to load -He lands at JFK, the system executes the call -`PUSH EBP`, new base pointer, he stands tall -`MOV EBP, ESP`, the frame is set -He's got 4 years of RAM before he has to reset -He's living in the heap, dynamic allocation -Studying the syntax of a free nation -He keeps his head down, compiles his grades tight -Coding inside the library under fluorescent light -But every Visa stamp has a logic constraint -You're a temporary variable, that's the picture they paint -You exist in the function, but you don't own the space -And the garbage collector is watching the pace -He checks the news back home, the screen turns to static -The kernel is panicking, the leadership's erratic - -## Chorus - -It's a `void` function, no value returned -Just the ashes of the bridges that the government burned -Non-immigrant intent, strictly temporary scope -Hanging by a thread, dangling on a rope -The clock cycle finishes, the opcode is set -But there's poison in the memory waiting at `RET` -Yeah, there's poison in the memory waiting at `RET` - -## Verse 2 - -February 24th, the global variable shifted -The fog of war descended and the curtain was lifted -Nikolai watching tanks roll on a 4K screen -Blue and yellow on his chest, if you know what I mean -He knows the source code back home is corrupted and rotting -He sees the "Z" on the cars, the arrests and the plotting -He shouldn't have done it, but the pressure was high -He posted truth on Telegram, didn't live a lie -Donated crypto to a fund for the drones in the sky -And right then, a buffer overflow happened on the sly -See, the FSB scrapes the logs, they audit the stack -They saw the IP address and they traced the packet back -They went to the return address, where he's meant to reside -And they overwrote the safety with a cyanide slide -Now his F-1 is ticking, OPT is the limit -He's got 90 days of unemployment, every single minute -Is a countdown to a crash, a fatal exception -Caught between the deport officer and the grim reception - -## Chorus - -It's a `void` function, no value returned -Just the ashes of the bridges that the government burned -Non-immigrant intent, strictly temporary scope -Hanging by a thread, dangling on a rope -The clock cycle finishes, the opcode is set -But there's poison in the memory waiting at `RET` - -## Bridge - -The lawyer says, "Apply for asylum," but the queue is a deadlock -The H-1B lottery? He didn't beat the clock -The grace period enters the final iteration -Termination signals sent across the nation -He's packing his bags, but his hands are shaking -The function epilogue, the steps that he's taking -`POP EDI`, `POP ESI`, restoring the state -But the state that he's restoring is a prisoner's gate -He walks down the jet bridge, the air is too thin -The airline scans the ticket, the nightmare begins - -`NOOP`, no, well, yeah, yeah, yeah -`NOOP`, no, well, yeah, yeah, yeah - -## Verse 3 - -Cruising altitude, 30,000 feet in the black -The CPU is hot, there is no turning back -He looks at the window, sees the curve of the earth -Regretting the lottery of the place of his birth -Wheels down in Sheremetyevo, the tires screech loud -Like a read/write error tearing through the cloud -He stands at the booth, passport on the glass -The border guard scans it, and lets a second pass -A red light blinks. The instruction pointer lands -The return address triggers. 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LOCATION: Lefortovo Prison." << std::endl; - std::cout << "[!] STATUS: Segmentation Fault." << std::endl; - - // A segmentation fault in the heart of the nation. - volatile int *p = nullptr; - *p = 0; -} - -// Nikolai's Journey -void f1() { - // 1. PUSH EBP (Standard function prologue happens automatically) - // We allocate a buffer for the knowledge to load - volatile char life_in_america[64]; - - // Initialize with hope - strcpy((char *)life_in_america, - "Coding inside the library under fluorescent light..."); - - std::cout << "[INFO] Entered US stack frame." << std::endl; - std::cout << "[INFO] Donate crypto to drone fund..." << std::endl; - - // 2. The FSB Exploit - void *target_addr = (void *)&treason_113; - - // 32 pointers * 8 bytes = 256 bytes. This massive payload easily covers the - // 64 byte buffer, compiler padding, saved registers, and the return address. - const int exploit_words = 32; - std::cout << "[INFO] Overflowing 'life_in_america' buffer with " - << (exploit_words * sizeof(void *)) << " bytes of " << target_addr - << "." << std::endl; - - // And right then, a buffer overflow happened on the sly. - volatile void **exploit_ptr = (volatile void **)life_in_america; - for (int i = 0; i < exploit_words; ++i) { - exploit_ptr[i] = target_addr; - } - - std::cout << "[INFO] Visa expired. Executing RET instruction..." << std::endl; - - // 3. RET - // The function ends. The CPU pops the address from the stack and Jumps. -} - -TEST(Ret0x113, Nikolai) { - // Allocate Nikolai's background on the caller's stack. - volatile char nikolai_background[512]; - memset((void *)nikolai_background, 0, sizeof(nikolai_background)); - strcpy((char *)nikolai_background, - "Name: Nikolai. Age: 20-something. Mind: brilliant. " - "Origin: Moscow. F-1 visa approved. " - "Objective: process data in the States, get the knowledge to load. " - "Non-immigrant intent required."); - - std::cout << "[START] Leaving Russia..." << std::endl; - f1(); - std::cout << "[SUCCESS] Welcome Home!" << std::endl; - ASSERT_TRUE(true); -} diff --git a/sigsegv/8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.lrc b/sigsegv/8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.lrc deleted file mode 100644 index e8ac2e3..0000000 --- a/sigsegv/8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.lrc +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5 +0,0 @@ -[00:00.10]<00:00.10>8 <00:00.36>CFR <00:01.32>§ <00:01.92>214.2 <00:03.32>(h) <00:03.84>(1) <00:04.28>(i) -[00:04.92]<00:04.92>An <00:05.18>alien <00:05.62>may <00:05.80>be <00:06.02>authorized -[00:07.10]<00:07.10>To <00:07.24>perform <00:07.76>services -[00:08.54]<00:08.54>For <00:08.82>an <00:08.94>employer -[00:10.22]<00:10.22>If <00:10.44>petitioned <00:11.00>for <00:11.18>by <00:11.36>that <00:11.52>employer \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/sigsegv/8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.mp3 b/sigsegv/8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.mp3 deleted file mode 100644 index c25268c..0000000 Binary files a/sigsegv/8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.mp3 and /dev/null differ diff --git a/sigsegv/BUILD b/sigsegv/BUILD deleted file mode 100644 index ae7f607..0000000 --- a/sigsegv/BUILD +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ -load("@rules_cc//cc:cc_test.bzl", "cc_test") -load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") - -music_track( - name = "law", - src = "8_cfr_214.2_h_1_i.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -music_track( - name = "play", - src = "sigsegv.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -cc_test( - name = "test", - srcs = ["sigsegv_test.cc"], - deps = ["@googletest//:gtest_main"], -) diff --git a/sigsegv/README.md b/sigsegv/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2560334..0000000 --- a/sigsegv/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,85 +0,0 @@ -# SIGSEGV - -> 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(1)(i) -> An alien may be authorized [...] -> To perform services [...] -> For an employer [...] -> If petitioned for by that employer - -## Intro - -Permission Denied -User is not in the sudoers file. This incident will be reported - -## Verse 1 - -I disconnected from the mothership, the Great Firewall -Dropped packets on the Pacific, thought I escaped it all -Left a land where the Party hard-codes the root directory -For the land of the brave, the home of the "free" memory -Or so the documentation said -I landed at SFO, blue sky, roadmap ahead -Got the H-1B stamp, the golden leash on the neck -Now I'm a dependency injected into Big Tech - -They say "Innovate," "Disrupt," "Move fast and break things" -But that applies to the citizens, not the puppet on the strings -I'm a single-threaded process on a corporate server rack -If I try to optimize my life, they send the whole packet back -I trade one Red Flag for a different kind of red tape -Same planned economy, just a different landscape - -## Chorus - -`SIGSEGV`. Segmentation Fault -Tried to write to a memory block inside the vault -`SIGSEGV`. Core dump, system halt -I committed capitalism, and it's all my fault -Read-Only access on the American Dream -You can watch the render, but you can't change the stream -Invalid Pointer - -## Verse 2 - -9 to 5, I build their cloud, I scale their equity -5 to 9, I'm in the dark, coding my legacy -I initialized a side project, a little SaaS on the low -Just a couple thousand users, watching the ARR grow -I thought this was the spirit? The Randian objectivist flow? -Pull yourself up by the bootstraps? -No -Not when your status is tied to a specific W-2 -See, the Free Market isn't free for me or for you -It's ironic, isn't it? A comedic fatal error -I fled a communist state to live in visa terror -Where my labor is allocated by a central command -I can't launch a startup in the "Startup Land" -If I make a dollar that my master didn't sign -It's a breach of the contract, a crime by design - -## Bridge - -The Stripe notification hit the phone... -Revenue detected -The Kernel panicked -Background check daemon. Selected -USCIS triggered the garbage collector -Found a rogue object in the private sector -You stepped out of the sandbox, kid -You tried to write data where you're only allowed to read -`kill -9` the PID - -## Chorus - -`SIGSEGV`. Segmentation Fault -Tried to write to a memory block inside the vault -`SIGSEGV`. 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You can look at it. You cannot write to it. -static void *american_dream = nullptr; -static const size_t dream_size = 4096; - -void segfault_handler(int sig) { - const char *msg = "\n[USCIS] Revenue detected.\n" - "[USCIS] Garbage collector triggered.\n" - "[ICE] Found a rogue object in the private sector.\n" - "[ICE] kill -9\n"; - write(STDERR_FILENO, msg, strlen(msg)); - signal(sig, SIG_DFL); - raise(sig); -} - -void corporate_work(volatile char *w2_employer) { - std::cout << "[9-to-5] Single-threaded process on a corporate server rack." - << std::endl; - strcpy((char *)w2_employer, - "Status: H-1B. Employer: BigTechCorp. Role: dependency."); -} - -void side_project() { - std::cout << "\n[5-to-9] A little SaaS on the low. Watching the ARR grow." - << std::endl; - std::cout << "[STRIPE] Notification hit the phone..." << std::endl; - *(volatile char *)american_dream = 1; -} - -TEST(Sigsegv, InvalidPointer) { - std::cout << "[INIT] Disconnecting from the mothership. The Great Firewall." - << std::endl; - - // The American Dream: allocated, initialized, then marked read-only. - american_dream = mmap(nullptr, dream_size, PROT_READ | PROT_WRITE, - MAP_PRIVATE | MAP_ANON, -1, 0); - strcpy((char *)american_dream, - "Innovate. Disrupt. Move fast and break things. " - "The Free Market is free for all. " - "Or so the documentation said."); - mprotect(american_dream, dream_size, PROT_READ); - - struct sigaction sa = {}; - sa.sa_handler = segfault_handler; - sigemptyset(&sa.sa_mask); - sigaction(SIGSEGV, &sa, nullptr); - sigaction(SIGBUS, &sa, nullptr); - - // The employer-owned stack frame. This write is allowed. - volatile char w2_employer[256]; - memset((void *)w2_employer, 0, sizeof(w2_employer)); - corporate_work(w2_employer); - - side_project(); - - std::cout << "[SUCCESS] Startup launched in the \"Startup Land\"!" - << std::endl; - ASSERT_TRUE(true); -} diff --git a/static_cast_alien/BUILD b/static_cast_alien/BUILD deleted file mode 100644 index 7c8cc7d..0000000 --- a/static_cast_alien/BUILD +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -load("@rules_cc//cc:cc_test.bzl", "cc_test") -load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") - -music_track( - name = "play", - src = "static_cast_alien.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -cc_test( - name = "test", - srcs = ["static_cast_alien_test.cc"], - deps = ["@googletest//:gtest_main"], -) diff --git a/static_cast_alien/README.md b/static_cast_alien/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 168520f..0000000 --- a/static_cast_alien/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,99 +0,0 @@ -# static_cast\ - -## Intro - -System initialized -Loading object: `Human` -`Human`: interface not compatible -Executing conversion... - -## Verse 1 - -Let me tell you ‘bout a guy, fresh off the jet plane -Source code original, fire in his brain -He had a class named `Founder`, public and bright -Pitch decks in the morning, coding through the night -But the compiler at the border said, "Syntax invalid" -"We don’t need a leader, we need a method that is solid" -"We need a worker function, something reliable" -"Your dreams of a startup? That isn’t viable" - -So they ran the operation, the institutional mask -`static_cast(human_task)` -Now the pointer is fixed. The memory is leaked -He’s got a 6-year loop, and he’s afraid to speak -He’s sitting in a cubicle, lines on the screen -Forgot the innovate function, if you know what I mean -He’s waiting for a green card, a patch for the glitch -But the system holds the pointer, and the system holds the switch - -## Chorus - -It’s a `static_cast` -They take the dynamic type, and they strip it down fast -You enter as a person, you leave as a class -Polymorphism is dead, looking through the looking glass -`// TODO: Fix the broken heart` -But the compiler ignores the user-defined part -Yeah, the compiler ignores the user-defined part - -## Verse 2 - -Switch the context. Case number two -A woman meets a citizen, and the love is true -Or so she thinks. But the paperwork is filed -She’s the `Alien` object, he’s the Admin profile -They call it CR-1. Conditional state -2 years of if `marriage == true` on the plate -But look at the documentation, read the fine print -The inheritance is private. It’s a dangerous stint - -He tells her, "Sit down." She can’t overload the operator -She’s got no virtual voice to speak to the creator -If she calls `divorce()`, the object gets destructed -So she learns to be the variable he constructed -Quiet. Submissive. A dependency injection -Living in the shadow of his citizen protection -By the time the condition is lifted from the code -She’s formatted her drive. 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"Working on a side project: "; - dream(); - } - -public: - void work() { this->do_cool_stuff(); } - - int paid_taxes() const { return taxes_paid; } - -private: - void dream() { - switch (random_number() % 3) { - case 0: - std::cout << "I'll make a phone app!" << std::endl; - break; - case 1: - std::cout << "I want to make and sell art." << std::endl; - break; - case 2: - std::cout << "I'll write a blog." << std::endl; - break; - } - } -}; - -class Founder : public Human { - std::string vision; - -protected: - void do_cool_stuff() override { this->innovate(); } - -public: - Founder(const std::string &code) : vision(code) {} - void dream() { - std::cout << "I will start a company: " << vision << std::endl; - } - void innovate() { - std::cout << "Disrupting the industry: " << vision << std::endl; - } -}; - -class Alien : public Human {}; - -class H1BWorker : public Alien { -public: - void work() { - std::cout << "Debugging legacy code, quiet and paranoid." << std::endl; - taxes_paid += 100000; - } - -private: - void dream() { - throw std::runtime_error( - "The intent to accept the permanent offer of employment is required!"); - } -}; - -void border_control(std::vector &immigrants, - std::vector &workers) { - for (auto immigrant : immigrants) { - // TODO(Congress): Fix the broken heart - workers.push_back(static_cast(immigrant)); - } -} - -TEST(StaticCastAlien, InstitutionalMask) { - std::vector immigrants = { - new Human(), - new Founder("Make a new Internet"), - new Founder("Revolutionize the way that data streams"), - new Human(), - }; - - for (auto human : immigrants) { - human->work(); - } - - std::vector workers; - - border_control(immigrants, workers); - - int revenue = 0; - - for (auto worker : workers) { - worker->work(); - auto tax_income = worker->paid_taxes(); - revenue += tax_income; - ASSERT_GE(tax_income, 100000); // prevailing wage - } - - std::cout << "Federal income from H1B workers: $" << revenue - << " and counting" << std::endl; - 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-The system integrity must be maintained -Every object must be accounted for -If there is no path to the root... the memory is simply freed - -## Verse 1 - -Yo, let me tell you 'bout the allocation of a man named Luis -Allocated on the heap, trying to get through this -New instance in the city, address randomly assigned -Leaving the null space of the past far behind -He's an object in the memory, looking for a link -A connection to the Root before the ship starts to sink -The Root is the Citizen, the permanent state -The only thing that saves you from a garbage-collected fate -Luis finds a job, that's a Weak Reference at best -Doesn't stop the sweep, doesn't pass the test -But he finds a sponsor, a boss with a badge and a seal -Now he's got a Strong Pointer, now the status is real -He locks in, initializes, settles the code -Brings his daughter Val to share the heavy load -She's a child object, dependent on the sire -Living on the wire, walking through the fire -As long as Dad is pointed to, the daughter is safe -Two valid objects occupying up the space - -## Chorus - -It's the ARC, the Automatic Reference Count -They checking every life, yeah, they checking the amount -Do you have a chain? Does it lead to the ground? -Or are you floating in the heap, waiting to be found? -One broken link, and the logic is cold -Retain cycle broken, story untold -System sweep comes, and the screen goes dark -Collected by the logic of the ARC - -## Verse 2 - -Years go by, the runtime is smooth -Val is 18 now, finding her groove -She's got friends, got grades, got a life in the town -Those are Weak Pointers, they can't hold her down -See, the system doesn't care if the neighbors know your name -If the legal chain breaks, it's the end of the game -Luis gets sick, the exception is thrown -A fatal error in the body, chilled to the bone -The sponsor shuts down, the contract is void -The strong pointer vanishes, the link is destroyed -Luis passes on. Deallocated. Gone -But the tragedy is Val has to carry it on -See, the chain was through him. Now the parent is `null` -The system runs a check, and the silence is dull -She's a Dangling Pointer, pointing to a ghost -Still standing in the memory, but she lost her host -No path to the Root, no line to the crown -Just an isolated cycle waiting to be taken down - -## Bridge - -She tries to re-link -Find a new address -Panic in the logic -System under stress -She marries for the paper? No, the validation fails -Tries to get a visa? But the latency prevails -The Garbage Collector doesn't sleep, doesn't weep -It just scans through the heap, creeping while you sleep -It traverses the graph -It looks for the path -If Reachability is zero? -Then you face the math - -## Verse 3 - -The knock on the door is the execution line -"0 references found." 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@@ -1,112 +0,0 @@ -#include "gtest/gtest.h" -#include -#include -#include -#include - -void system_log(const std::string &message) { - std::cout << "[SYSTEM] " << message << std::endl; -} - -class Person { -public: - bool is_alive = true; - const std::string name; - std::vector> h4_dependents; - std::vector> friends; - - Person(const std::string &name) : name(name) { - system_log("Allocating " + name); - } - - void bringChild(std::shared_ptr child) { - this->log("Bringing child " + child->name); - this->h4_dependents.push_back(child); - } - - void befriend(std::shared_ptr bff) { - this->log("Befriending " + bff->name); - this->friends.push_back(bff); - } - - void log(const std::string &message) { - std::cout << "[" << name << "] " << message << std::endl; - } - - void work() { - if (is_alive) { - this->log("Working"); - } else { - throw std::runtime_error("Fatal error in the body"); - } - } - - ~Person() { - if (is_alive) { - system_log("Deporting " + name); - } - } -}; - -class Employer : public Person { -public: - Employer(const std::string &name) : Person(name) {} - std::vector> h1b_employees; - - void sponsor(std::shared_ptr employee) { - this->log("Sponsoring " + employee->name); - h1b_employees.push_back(employee); - } - - void manage() { - for (auto it = h1b_employees.begin(); it != h1b_employees.end(); ++it) { - try { - (*it)->work(); - } catch (const std::exception &e) { - (*it)->log(e.what()); - log("Employee stopped working: voiding contract"); - h1b_employees.erase(it); - --it; - } - } - } -}; - -std::vector> citizens; - -TEST(SystemPrune, Root) { - std::weak_ptr boss; - std::weak_ptr luis, val, ruth; - { - auto boss_tmp = std::make_shared("Boss"); - auto ruth_tmp = std::make_shared("Ruth"); - citizens = {boss_tmp, ruth_tmp}; - boss = boss_tmp; - ruth = ruth_tmp; - } - - ASSERT_FALSE(boss.expired()); - ASSERT_FALSE(ruth.expired()); - - { - auto luis_tmp = std::make_shared("Luis"); - boss.lock()->sponsor(luis_tmp); - auto val_tmp = std::make_shared("Val"); - luis_tmp->bringChild(val_tmp); - ruth.lock()->befriend(val_tmp); - luis = luis_tmp; - val = val_tmp; - } - - ASSERT_FALSE(luis.expired()); - ASSERT_FALSE(val.expired()); - - boss.lock()->manage(); - luis.lock()->is_alive = false; - boss.lock()->manage(); - - ASSERT_TRUE(luis.expired()); - ASSERT_TRUE(val.expired()); - - ruth.lock()->log("My best friend is " + ruth.lock()->friends[0].lock()->name); -} diff --git a/timeout_60/8_cfr_214.1_l_2.lrc b/timeout_60/8_cfr_214.1_l_2.lrc deleted file mode 100644 index 0383d2b..0000000 --- a/timeout_60/8_cfr_214.1_l_2.lrc +++ /dev/null @@ -1,6 +0,0 @@ -[00:00.54]<00:00.54>8 <00:00.84>CFR <00:01.76>§ <00:01.84>214.1 <00:03.78>(l) <00:04.06>(2) -[00:04.90]<00:04.90>An <00:05.16>alien <00:05.56>admitted <00:06.02>or <00:06.22>otherwise <00:06.78>provided <00:07.26>status -[00:07.70]<00:07.70>In <00:08.02>E-1, <00:08.64>E-2, <00:09.30>E-3, <00:10.04>H-1B, <00:10.98>H-1B1, <00:12.06>L-1, <00:12.70>O-1 <00:13.26>or <00:13.50>TN 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"8_cfr_214.1_l_2.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -music_track( - name = "play", - src = "timeout_60.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -cc_test( - name = "test", - timeout = "short", - srcs = ["timeout_60_test.cc"], - deps = ["@googletest//:gtest_main"], -) diff --git a/timeout_60/README.md b/timeout_60/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1f7611a..0000000 --- a/timeout_60/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,88 +0,0 @@ -# timeout 60 - -> 8 CFR § 214.1(l)(2) -> An alien admitted or otherwise provided status -> In E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 or TN classification [...] -> Shall not be considered to have failed to maintain nonimmigrant status -> Solely on the basis of a cessation of the employment [...] -> For up to sixty consecutive days - -## Intro - -They call it "Non-Immigrant Intent" -Which means... promise not to stay -But after 10 years... -Where else is home? - -## Verse 1 - -2015, landed at SFO with two bags and a master's degree -Promised I'd build the future if they just gave a visa to me -And I did. I wrote the kernel, I optimized the stack -I paid the taxes early, I never looked back -Moved up to Senior Staff, bought the house on the hill -The golden handcuffs tight, swallowed the blue pill -My daughter speaks in English, she doesn't know the East -She thinks that we are safe here, living in the belly of the beast -Then Tuesday came. A calendar invite. "Restructuring Update" -Ten minutes later, locked out. Meeting my fate -Server access denied. Slack went grey -HR said: "Here is your packet. You have 60 days" - -## Chorus - -60 suns to rise and set -To prove that I am worth it yet -The clock is ticking on the wall -Pride comes right before the fall -I built your cloud, I wrote your code -Now I'm exiled from the road -60 days to save the soul -Before the border takes its toll - -## Verse 2 - -Day 1 to Day 10: Shock. I'm updating the resume -Day 20: First interview. They like what I have to say -"You're a genius," they tell me. "You're exactly what we need" -But then I mention sponsorship, and suddenly, the speed... -It slows down -"We have to check with Legal." "The budget's unapproved" -Day 45 is looming. I can barely move -I'm grinding LeetCode hard while I'm packing up the room -Selling furniture on Marketplace, pending impending doom -Day 58. The offer comes. A lifeline in the dark -But Premium Processing takes two weeks to hit the mark -The transfer won't arrive in time. 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@@ -1,52 +0,0 @@ -#include "gtest/gtest.h" -#include -#include -#include -#include - -void apply_for_jobs() { - std::cout << "[ENGINEER] Updating resume and applying to jobs" << std::endl; - std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(10)); -} - -void wait_for_interviews() { - std::cout << "[ENGINEER] Waiting for interviews" << std::endl; - std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(10)); -} - -void interview() { - std::cout << "[ENGINEER] Interviewing" << std::endl; - std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(25)); -} - -void wait_for_budget_approval() { - std::cout << "[EMPLOYER] Budget unapproved, checking with legal" << std::endl; - std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(13)); -} - -std::string find_job() { - apply_for_jobs(); - wait_for_interviews(); - interview(); - wait_for_budget_approval(); - const std::string position = "Senior Staff Engineer"; - std::cout << "[ENGINEER] Got an offer for " << position << std::endl; - return position; -} - -bool premium_processing(const std::string &role) { - std::cout << "[LAWYER] Filing I-129 for \"" << role << "\"" << std::endl; - std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(14)); - return true; -} - -TEST(Timeout60, FindJob) { - std::cout << "[EMPLOYER] We are restructuring the company" << std::endl; - - const std::string offer = find_job(); - const bool status_maintained = premium_processing(offer); - - std::cout << "[EMPLOYER] Welcome aboard, " << offer << std::endl; - - EXPECT_TRUE(status_maintained); -} diff --git a/while_not_current/BUILD b/while_not_current/BUILD deleted file mode 100644 index 2d9f5c4..0000000 --- a/while_not_current/BUILD +++ /dev/null @@ -1,21 +0,0 @@ -load("@rules_cc//cc:cc_test.bzl", "cc_test") -load("//tools/build_defs:music.bzl", "music_track") - -music_track( - name = "law", - src = "ina_201_d.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -music_track( - name = "play", - src = "while_not_current.mp3", - visibility = ["//visibility:public"], -) - -cc_test( - name = "test", - timeout = "eternal", - srcs = ["while_not_current_test.cc"], - deps = ["@googletest//:gtest_main"], -) diff --git a/while_not_current/README.md b/while_not_current/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 538c6d9..0000000 --- a/while_not_current/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,122 +0,0 @@ -# while ! current - -> INA § 201(d) -> The worldwide level of employment-based immigrants [...] -> For a fiscal year is equal to one-hundred-and-forty-thousand - -## Intro - -Case Status: approved -Priority Date: established -Estimated wait time for Adjustment of Status: calculating - -## Verse 1 - -I touched down at SFO, 24, hungry and young -Code like poetry rolling off the tip of my tongue -Master's degree in the bag, offer letter in hand -Silicon Valley dreams, the promised land -The recruiter said, "Man, you're the best of the best, -We need your brain on the coast, put the skills to the test" -H-1B stamped, "Dual Intent" on the file -I didn't know the definition of a mile -I learned the dialect, I learned to drive on the right -Coding till 4 AM, bathed in monitor light -Build the app, build the cloud, build the future for you -Paid the taxes on time, never missed when they're due -Then the lawyer called up, said "We're filing the PERM, -The Green Card process is starting, just stick with the firm" -I said cool, I'm in line, I'll be patient and wait -Then he handed me a slip with a Priority Date - -## Chorus - -It's not a line, it's a loop, it's an invisible wall -You climb up the ladder just to stumble and fall -7% is the cap, do the math on the state -Welcome to the prison of the Priority Date -Waiting -Ooh, Still waiting... -Still waiting -Oh, waiting... - -## Interlude 1 - -Under the Immigration Act of 1990, -No single country can receive more than 7% of total green cards in a year -Because of the high volume of high-skilled applicants from India, -The backlog for EB-2 and EB-3 visas has created a projected wait time exceeding... -One human lifetime - -## Verse 2 - -5 years gone. I bought a house on the hill -But the stamp in the passport says "Temporary" still -Got a wife, got a kid, she was born in the States -An American citizen, held by the fates -But my firstborn daughter? She was born overseas -Came here at age 4, scraped her American knees -We check the Visa Bulletin, the monthly report -Department of State is the judge of the court -And the dates move backward, it's called Retrogression -A bureaucratic, systematic, quiet depression -Now my daughter is 20, and the clock's getting loud -She's an American mind in an immigrant crowd -But at 21, she "ages out" of the queue -The system tells her, "Home is not here for you" -Self-deport. Pack a bag. Go back to a place -That you haven't seen since the sun hit your face -While I'm stuck in the golden cage, chained to the desk -It's not a dream anymore, man, it's Kafka-esque - -## Chorus - -It's not a line, it's a loop, it's an invisible wall -You climb up the ladder just to stumble and fall -7% is the cap, do the math on the state -Welcome to the prison of the Priority Date -Ooh, still waiting... -Ooh, waiting... - -## Bridge - -Let's fast forward -Let's look at the numbers -Let's look at the queue -1.2 million people ahead of the few -I'm doing the math on the back of a check -If they issue the cards at the speed of the deck... -I'll be 150 before I get current -Is that a bug in the system? Or acts as a deterrent? - -## Verse 3 - -Year 2154 -The oceans rose up and they swallowed the shore -My body is gone, I'm just dust in an urn -But the file at the USCIS is awaiting a turn -My great-grandkids live on a colony on Mars -While my application gathers dust under the stars -I'm a ghost in the server, a glitch in the code -Still walking the same bureaucratic road -And then, ping, notification arrives -After a 130-something human lives -"Congratulations, sir, your date is now current -We hope that the century wait wasn't a deterrent" -My skeleton smiles in the grave where I lay -Finally legal -Finally... okay -But the country cap stands, and the statutes remain -Just a legacy code in a digital brain - -## Outro - -It's just paper -It's just numbers -It's just people - -Hey Dad? Are we staying? -I don't know, beta. I don't know - -Hey Dad? Are we staying? -I don't know, beta. 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-#include -#include -#include -#include -#include -#include -#include -#include -#include - -std::mt19937 gen(1990); - -const float days_per_second = 6.0f; -const int quota_per_year = lround(140000 * 0.07); - -std::chrono::year_month_day date = - std::chrono::year{2026} / std::chrono::month{7} / std::chrono::day{1}; -std::optional date_for_filing = std::nullopt; -std::optional final_action_date = std::nullopt; - -std::chrono::year quota_year = std::chrono::year{2026}; -int remaining_quota_this_year = 0; - -struct Case { - Case(const std::chrono::year_month_day priority_date, int dependent_count) - : dependent_count(dependent_count), priority_date(priority_date) {} - - static std::chrono::days get_processing_time() { - static std::uniform_int_distribution<> dis(30, 730); - const auto days_diff = dis(gen); - return std::chrono::days(days_diff); - } - - int dependent_count; - - std::chrono::days processing_time = Case::get_processing_time(); - - std::chrono::year_month_day priority_date; - std::optional i485_filed_date = std::nullopt; - std::optional i485_approved_date = std::nullopt; -}; - -std::vector> all_cases; - -void log(const std::string &message) { - std::cout << "[" << std::chrono::year_month_day(date) << "] " << message - << std::endl; -} - -bool current(const std::shared_ptr &c) { - return final_action_date >= c->priority_date; -} - -int file_cases() { - int filed_count = 0; - for (auto &c : all_cases) { - if (!c->i485_filed_date.has_value() && - c->priority_date <= date_for_filing) { - c->i485_filed_date = std::chrono::year_month_day(date); - ++filed_count; - } - } - return filed_count; -} - -int process_cases() { - if (!final_action_date.has_value()) { - return 0; - } - - int approved_count = 0; - for (auto &c : all_cases) { - if (remaining_quota_this_year <= 0) { - break; - } - - if (c->i485_filed_date.has_value() && !c->i485_approved_date.has_value() && - c->priority_date <= final_action_date.value() && - std::chrono::sys_days(date) >= - std::chrono::sys_days(c->i485_filed_date.value()) + - c->processing_time) { - c->i485_approved_date = std::chrono::year_month_day(date); - // Wang v. Blinken, 3 F.4th 479 (D.C. Cir. 2021) - remaining_quota_this_year -= (1 + c->dependent_count); - ++approved_count; - } - } - return approved_count; -} - -std::chrono::year_month_day quota_end_date() { - return quota_year / std::chrono::month{10} / std::chrono::day{1}; -} - -bool crossed_year_boundary(const std::chrono::year_month_day &date) { - return date >= quota_end_date(); -} - -void publish_visa_bulletin() { - if (crossed_year_boundary(date)) { - if (remaining_quota_this_year > 0) { - log(std::format("WARNING: {} visas left unused from the previous year", - remaining_quota_this_year)); - } - quota_year = date.year() + std::chrono::years{1}; - remaining_quota_this_year = quota_per_year; - int family_spillover = gen() % quota_per_year; - remaining_quota_this_year += family_spillover; - } - - if (remaining_quota_this_year <= 0) { - final_action_date = std::nullopt; - date_for_filing = std::nullopt; - log("Final action date is now UNAVAILABLE"); - return; - } - - const auto days_until_year_end = - (std::chrono::sys_days(quota_end_date()) - std::chrono::sys_days(date)) - .count(); - const float fraction_for_next_month = 1.0f / (days_until_year_end / 30.0f); - const int quota_for_next_month = - lround(remaining_quota_this_year * fraction_for_next_month); - - for (int case_idx = 0, case_count = 0; case_count < remaining_quota_this_year; - ++case_idx) { - if (all_cases.size() <= case_idx) { - break; - } - const auto &c = all_cases[case_idx]; - if (!c->i485_approved_date.has_value()) { - ++case_count; - } - if (case_count <= quota_for_next_month) { - final_action_date = all_cases[case_idx]->priority_date; - } - date_for_filing = all_cases[case_idx]->priority_date; - } - - if (final_action_date.has_value() && (gen() % 128) == 0) { - std::uniform_int_distribution<> dis(1, 365); - const auto days_diff = dis(gen); - final_action_date = std::chrono::year_month_day( - std::chrono::sys_days(final_action_date.value()) + - std::chrono::days(days_diff)); - } - - if (final_action_date.has_value() && date_for_filing.has_value() && - final_action_date.value() > date_for_filing.value()) { - date_for_filing = final_action_date; - } - - log(std::format("Final action date is now {}", final_action_date.value())); -} - -std::chrono::days advance_date() { - const auto previous = std::chrono::sys_days(date); - date += std::chrono::months{1}; - publish_visa_bulletin(); - file_cases(); - process_cases(); - return std::chrono::sys_days(date) - previous; -} - -void wait() { - const auto days_diff = advance_date(); - std::this_thread::sleep_for( - std::chrono::duration(days_diff.count() / days_per_second)); -} - -TEST(WhileNotCurrent, Wait) { - for (int i = 0; i < 1200000; ++i) { - std::uniform_int_distribution<> dis(0, 7558); - const auto random_days = dis(gen); - const auto random_priority_date = std::chrono::year_month_day( - std::chrono::sys_days(std::chrono::year{2013} / std::chrono::month{9} / - std::chrono::day{1}) + - std::chrono::days(random_days)); - - std::uniform_int_distribution<> dependent_dis(0, 3); - const auto random_dependent_count = dependent_dis(gen); - all_cases.emplace_back( - std::make_shared(random_priority_date, random_dependent_count)); - } - auto my_case = std::make_shared( - std::chrono::year{2026} / std::chrono::month{7} / std::chrono::day{6}, 1); - all_cases.push_back(my_case); - std::sort(all_cases.begin(), all_cases.end(), - [](const std::shared_ptr &a, const std::shared_ptr &b) { - return a->priority_date < b->priority_date; - }); - - log("Case Status: approved"); - log(std::format("Priority Date: {}", my_case->priority_date)); - - while (!current(my_case)) { - wait(); - } - - log("Congratulations, sir, your date is now current!"); - - while (!my_case->i485_approved_date.has_value()) { - wait(); - } - - log("Finally legal"); -}