8 U.S. Code § 1154 - Procedure for granting immigrant status
After an investigation of the facts in each case, and after consultation with the Secretary of Labor with respect to petitions to accord a status under section1153(b)(2) or1153(b)(3) of this title, the Attorney Generalshall, if he determines that the facts stated in the petition are true and that the alienin behalf of whom the petition is made is an immediate relative specified insection 1151(b) of this title or is eligible for preference under subsection (a) or (b) ofsection 1153 of this title, approve the petition and forward one copy thereof to theDepartment of State. The Secretary of Stateshall then authorize the consular officerconcerned to grant the preference status.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) no petition shall be approved if (1) thealien has previously been accorded, or has sought to be accorded, an immediate relative or preference status as the spouse of a citizen of theUnited States or the spouse of an alienlawfully admitted for permanent residence, by reason of a marriage determined by the Attorney Generalto have been entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws, or (2) the Attorney Generalhas determined that the alienhas attempted or conspired to enter into a marriage for the purpose of evading the immigration laws.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to entitle an immigrant, in behalf of whom a petition under this section is approved, to be admitted [3] the United Statesas an immigrant under subsection (a), (b), or (c) ofsection 1153 of this title or as an immediate relative undersection 1151(b) of this title if upon his arrival at a port of entry in the United Stateshe is found not to be entitled to such classification.
Notwithstanding subsection (a), except as provided insection 1255(e)(3) of this title, a petition may not be approved to grant an alienimmediate relative status or preference status by reason of a marriage which was entered into during the period described insection 1255(e)(2) of this title, until the alienhas resided outside the United Statesfor a 2-year period beginning after the date of the marriage.
The legal termination of a marriage may not be the sole basis for revocation undersection 1155 of this title of a petition filed under subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii) or a petition filed under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) pursuant to conditions described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii)(I). Remarriage of an alienwhose petition was approved under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) or (a)(1)(A)(iii) or marriage of an aliendescribed in clause (iv) or (vi) of subsection (a)(1)(A) or in subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii) shall not be the basis for revocation of a petition approval undersection 1155 of this title.
A petition under subsection (a)(4)(D) [4] for classification of a professional athleteshall remain valid for the athlete after the athlete changes employers, if the new employer is a team in the same sport as the team which was the employer who filed the petition.
A petition under subsection (a)(1)(D) 4 for an individual whose application for adjustment of status pursuant tosection 1255 of this title has been filed and remained unadjudicated for 180 days or more shall remain valid with respect to a new job if the individual changes jobs or employers if the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification as the job for which the petition was filed.
Except as provided in paragraph (2), in the case of a petition under this section initially filed for analienunmarried son or daughter’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant undersection 1153(a)(2)(B) of this title, based on a parent of the son or daughter being an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if such parent subsequently becomes a naturalized citizen of the United States, such petition shall be converted to a petition to classify the unmarriedson or daughter as a family-sponsored immigrant undersection 1153(a)(1) of this title.
Paragraph (1) does not apply if the son or daughter files with theAttorney General a written statement that he or she elects not to have such conversion occur (or if it has occurred, to have such conversion revoked). Where such an election has been made, any determination with respect to the son or daughter’s eligibility for admission as a family-sponsored immigrant shall be made as if such naturalizationhad not taken place.
Regardless of whether a petition is converted under this subsection or not, if anunmarried son or daughter described in this subsection was assigned a priority date with respect to such petition before suchnaturalization, he or she may maintain that priority date.
This subsection shall apply to a petition if it is properly filed, regardless of whether it was approved or not before suchnaturalization.
Analien described in paragraph (2) who resided in theUnited States at the time of the death of the qualifying relative and who continues to reside in theUnited States shall have such petition described in paragraph (2), or an application for adjustment of status to that of a person admitted for lawful permanentresidence based upon the family relationship described in paragraph (2), and any related applications, adjudicated notwithstanding the death of the qualifying relative, unless theSecretary of Homeland Security determines, in the unreviewable discretion of the Secretary, that approval would not be in the public interest.
[1] So in original. Probably should be “(II)”.
[2] So in original. Probably should be “child’s”.
[3] So in original. Probably should be followed by “to”.
[4] See References in Text note below.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(BB), (B)(ii)(II)(aa)(BB), was in the original, “this Act”, meaning act June 27, 1952, ch. 477,66 Stat. 163, known as theImmigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out undersection 1101 of this title and Tables.
TheChild Status Protection Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(D)(iii), isPub. L. 107–208,Aug. 6, 2002,116 Stat. 927, which amended this section and sections 1151, 1153, 1157, and 1158 of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1151 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2002 Amendments note set out undersection 1101 of this title and Tables.
TheIntercountry Adoption Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), isPub. L. 106–279,Oct. 6, 2000,114 Stat. 825, which is classified principally to chapter 143 (§ 14901 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out undersection 14901 of Title 42 and Tables.
Subsection (a)(4)(D) and subsection (a)(1)(D), referred to in subsecs. (i)(1) and (j), probably should refer to subsec. (a)(1)(F) of this section. The reference to subsec. (a)(4)(D) probably should have been to subsec. “(a)(1)(D)”, as no par. (4) of subsec. (a) has been enacted. Subsec. (a)(1)(D) of this section was redesignated subsec. (a)(1)(F) byPub. L. 106–386, § 1503(d)(1). See 2000 Amendment note below.
2022—Subsec. (a)(1)(H).Pub. L. 117–103 amended subpar. (H) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (H) read as follows: “Any aliendesiring to be classified undersection 1153(b)(5) of this title may file a petition with the Attorney Generalfor such classification.”
2013—Subsec. (a)(1)(I)(iv).Pub. L. 113–6 temporarily added cl. (iv). Text read as follows: “Each petition to compete for consideration for a visa undersection 1153(c) of this title shall be accompanied by a fee equal to $30. All amounts collected under this clause shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.” See Effective and Termination Dates of 2013 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (l)(2)(F), (G).Pub. L. 113–4 added subpar. (F) and redesignated former subpar. (F) as (G).
2009—Subsec. (l).Pub. L. 111–83 added subsec. (l).
2006—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(i).Pub. L. 109–248, § 402(a)(1), substituted “Except as provided in clause (viii), any” for “Any”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(vii).Pub. L. 109–162, § 816, added cl. (vii).
Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(viii).Pub. L. 109–248, § 402(a)(2), added cl. (viii).
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(i).Pub. L. 109–248, § 402(a)(3), redesignated cl. (i) as first subcl. (I), substituted “Except as provided in subclause (II), any alien” for “Any alien”, and added a second subcl. (I).
Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(v).Pub. L. 109–271, which directed insertion of “or (B)(iii)” after “(A)(iv)”, was executed by making the insertion after “(A)(iv)” both places it appeared, to reflect the probable intent ofCongress.
Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(c)(1), added cl. (v).
Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(i)(I).Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(a)(1)(A), inserted “or subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii)” after “subsection (a)(1)(A)” in two places.
Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(i)(III).Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(a)(1)(B), substituted “a VAWA self-petitioner” for “a petitioner for preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) ofsection 1153(a) of this title, whichever paragraph is applicable,”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(iv).Pub. L. 109–162, § 805(a)(2), added cl. (iv).
Subsec. (a)(1)(K).Pub. L. 109–162, § 814(b), added subpar. (K).
Subsec. (a)(1)(L).Pub. L. 109–162, § 814(e), added subpar. (L).
2002—Subsec. (a)(1)(D)(iii).Pub. L. 107–208, § 7, added cl. (iii).
Subsec. (k).Pub. L. 107–208, § 6, added subsec. (k).
2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(b)(1)(A), amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as follows: “An alienwho is the spouse of a citizen of the United States, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative undersection 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title, and who has resided in the United Stateswith the alien’s spouse may file a petition with the Attorney Generalunder this subparagraph for classification of the alien(and any child of the alienif such a child has not been classified under clause (iv)) under such section if the aliendemonstrates to the Attorney Generalthat—
“(I) thealien is residing in theUnited States, the marriage between the alienand the spouse was entered into in good faith by the alien, and during the marriage the alienor a child of the alienhas been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s spouse; and
“(II) thealien is a person whose removal, in the opinion of theAttorney General, would result in extreme hardship to the alienor a child of the alien.”
Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iv).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(b)(2), amended cl. (iv) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iv) read as follows: “An alienwho is the child of a citizen of the United States, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative undersection 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title, and who has resided in the United Stateswith the citizen parent may file a petition with the Attorney Generalunder this subparagraph for classification of the alienunder such section if the aliendemonstrates to the Attorney Generalthat—
“(I) thealien is residing in theUnited States and during the period of residencewith the citizen parent the alienhas been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s citizen parent; and
“(II) thealien is a person whose removal, in the opinion of theAttorney General, would result in extreme hardship to the alien.”
Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(v).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(b)(3), added cl. (v).
Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(vi).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1507(a)(1), added cl. (vi).
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(ii).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(c)(1), amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “An alienwho is the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible for classification undersection 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title, and who has resided in the United Stateswith the alien’s legal permanentresident spouse may file a petition with the Attorney Generalunder this subparagraph for classification of the alien(and any child of the alienif such a child has not been classified under clause (iii)) under such section if the aliendemonstrates to the Attorney Generalthat the conditions described in subclauses (I) and (II) of subparagraph (A)(iii) are met with respect to the alien.”
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(iii).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(c)(2), amended cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as follows: “An alienwho is the child of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is a person of good moral character, who is eligible for classification undersection 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title, and who has resided in the United Stateswith the alien’s permanentresident alienparent may file a petition with the Attorney Generalunder this subparagraph for classification of the alienunder such section if the aliendemonstrates to the Attorney Generalthat—
“(I) thealien is residing in theUnited States and during the period of residencewith the permanentresident parent the alienhas been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien’s permanentresident parent; and
“(II) thealien is a person whose removal, in the opinion of theAttorney General, would result in extreme hardship to the alien.”
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(iv).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(c)(3), added cl. (iv).
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(v).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1507(a)(2), added cl. (v).
Subsec. (a)(1)(C) to (I).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(d)(1), (2), added subpars. (C) and (D) and redesignated former subpars. (C) to (G) as (E) to (I), respectively. Former subpar. (H) redesignated (J).
Subsec. (a)(1)(J).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1503(d)(1), (3), redesignated subpar. (H) as (J) and inserted “or in making determinations under subparagraphs (C) and (D),” after “subparagraph (B),”.
Subsec. (d).Pub. L. 106–279 designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “subparagraph (F) or (G) of section 1101(b)(1)” for “section 1101(b)(1)(F)”, and added par. (2).
Subsec. (h).Pub. L. 106–386, § 1507(b), inserted at end “Remarriage of an alienwhose petition was approved under subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) or (a)(1)(A)(iii) or marriage of an aliendescribed in clause (iv) or (vi) of subsection (a)(1)(A) or in subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii) shall not be the basis for revocation of a petition approval undersection 1155 of this title.”
Subsec. (j).Pub. L. 106–313 added subsec. (j).
1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(iii)(II), (iv)(II), (B)(iii)(II).Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(e)(1)(A), substituted “removal” for “deportation”.
Subsec. (e).Pub. L. 104–208, § 308(f)(2)(A), substituted “be admitted” for “enter”.
Subsec. (i).Pub. L. 104–208, § 624(b), added subsec. (i).
1994—Subsec. (a)(1).Pub. L. 103–322, § 40701(a), in subpar. (A), designated first sentence as cl. (i) and second sentence as cl. (ii) and added cls. (iii) and (iv), in subpar. (B), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cls. (ii) and (iii), and added subpar. (H).
Subsec. (a)(1)(A).Pub. L. 103–416 in second sentence inserted “spouse” after“alien” and “of the alien(and the alien’s children)” after “for classification”.
Subsec. (a)(2).Pub. L. 103–322, § 40701(b)(1), in subpar. (A), substituted “for the classification of the spouse of an alienif the alien,” for “filed by an alienwho,” in introductory provisions and in subpar. (B), substituted “for the classification of the spouse of an alienif the prior marriage of the alien” for “by an alienwhose prior marriage”.
Subsec. (h).Pub. L. 103–322, § 40701(c), added subsec. (h).
1991—Subsec. (a)(1)(A).Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(4)(A), inserted sentence at end authorizing filing of petitions by aliensdescribed in second sentence ofsection 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title.
Subsec. (a)(1)(F).Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(4)(B), substituted“Attorney General” for “Secretary of State”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(G)(iii).Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(4)(C), struck out “or registration” after “petition”.
Subsec. (e).Pub. L. 102–232, § 302(e)(5), substituted “as an immigrant” for “as a immigrant”.
Subsec. (f)(4)(A)(ii)(II).Pub. L. 102–232, § 309(b)(5), substituted “the second and third sentences of such section” for “section 9847 of title 42”.
Subsec. (g).Pub. L. 102–232, § 308(b), made technical correction to directory language ofPub. L. 101–649, § 702(b). See 1990 Amendment note below.
1990—Subsec. (a)(1).Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “Any citizen of the United Statesclaiming that an alienis entitled to a preference status by reason of a relationship described in paragraph (1), (4), or (5) ofsection 1153(a) of this title, or to an immediate relative status undersection 1151(b) of this title, or any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residenceclaiming that an alienis entitled to a preference status by reason of the relationship described insection 1153(a)(2) of this title, or any aliendesiring to be classified as a preference immigrant undersection 1153(a)(3) of this title (or any person on behalf of such an alien), or any person desiring and intending to employ within the United Statesan alienentitled to classification as a preference immigrant undersection 1153(a)(6) of this title, may file a petition with the Attorney Generalfor such classification. The petition shall be in such form as the Attorney Generalmay by regulations prescribe and shall contain such information and be supported by such documentary evidence as the Attorney Generalmay require. The petition shall be made under oath administered by any individual having authority to administer oaths, if executed in the United States, but, if executed outside the United States, administered by a consular officeror an immigration officer.”
Subsec. (b).Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(2), substituted reference to section 1153(b)(2) or 1153(b)(3) of this title for reference to section 1153(a)(3) or (6) of this title, and reference to preference under section 1153(a) or (b) of this title for reference to a preference status undersection 1153(a) of this title.
Subsec. (e).Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(3), substituted “immigrant under subsection (a), (b), or (c) ofsection 1153 of this title” for “preference immigrant undersection 1153(a) of this title”.
Subsec. (f).Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(5), (6), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to applicability of provisions to qualified immigrants specified insection 1152(e) of this title.
Subsec. (f)(1).Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(4), substituted reference tosection 1153(a)(3) of this title for reference tosection 1153(a)(4) of this title.
Subsec. (g).Pub. L. 101–649, § 702(b), as amended byPub. L. 102–232, § 308(b), inserted “except as provided insection 1255(e)(3) of this title,” after “Notwithstanding subsection (a),”.
Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(6), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated as (f).
Subsec. (h).Pub. L. 101–649, § 162(b)(6), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g).
1988—Subsec. (c).Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(g)(1), substituted “an immediate relative” for “a nonquota”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(A).Pub. L. 100–525, § 9(g)(2), substituted “(C)(ii) of paragraph (2)” for “(C)(i) of paragraph 2”.
1986—Subsec. (a).Pub. L. 99–639, § 2(c), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (c).Pub. L. 99–639, § 4(a), inserted “(1)” after “if” and “, or has sought to be accorded,” and added cl. (2).
Subsec. (h).Pub. L. 99–639, § 5(b), added subsec. (h).
1982—Subsec. (g).Pub. L. 97–359 added subsec. (g).
1981—Subsec. (a).Pub. L. 97–116, § 18(d), substituted “of a relationship described in paragraph” for “of the relationships described in paragraphs”.
Subsec. (d).Pub. L. 97–116, § 3, redesignated subsec. (e) as (d). Former subsec. (d), directing that the Attorney Generalforward to theCongress a Statistical summary of petitions for immigrant status approved by him under section 1153(a)(3) or 1153(a)(6) of this title and that the reports be submitted toCongress on the first and fifteenth day of each calendar month in whichCongress was in session, was struck out.
Subsecs. (e), (f).Pub. L. 97–116, § 3, redesignated as subsec. (e) the subsec. (f) relating to subsequent finding of non-entitlement. See 1978 Amendment note below. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d).
1980—Subsec. (d).Pub. L. 96–470 substituted provision requiring the Attorney Generalto forward toCongress a statistical summary of approved petitions for professional or occupational preferences for provision requiring the Attorney Generalto forward toCongress a report on each petition approved for professional or occupational preference stating the basis for his approval and the facts pertinent in establishing qualifications for preferential status.
1978—Subsec. (c).Pub. L. 95–417, § 2, struck out “no more than two petitions may be approved for one petitioner on behalf of a child as defined in section 1101(b)(1)(E) or 1101(b)(1)(F) of this title unless necessary to prevent the separation of brothers and sisters and” after “subsection (b)”.
Subsecs. (e), (f).Pub. L. 95–417, § 3, added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e), relating to subsequent finding of non-entitlement, as subsec. (f) without regard to existing subsec. (f), relating to provisions applicable to qualified immigrants, added byPub. L. 94–571.
1976—Subsec. (f).Pub. L. 94–571 added subsec. (f).
1965—Subsec. (a).Pub. L. 89–236 substituted provisions spelling out the statutory grounds for filing a petition for preference status and prescribing the authority of the Attorney Generalto require documentary evidence in support and the form of the petition, for provisions prohibiting consular officersfrom granting preference status before being authorized to do so in cases of applications based on membership in the ministry of a religious denomination or high education, technical training, or specialized experience which would be substantially beneficial to the United States.
Subsec. (b).Pub. L. 89–236 substituted provisions authorizing investigation of petitions by the Attorney General, consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and authorization to consular officers, for provisions specifying the form of application for preference status on the basis of membership in the ministry of a religious denomination or high education, technical training, or specialized experience which would be substantially beneficial to the United Statesand the circumstances making an application appropriate.
Subsec. (c).Pub. L. 89–236 substituted provisions limiting the number of orphan petitions which may be approved for one petitioner and prohibiting approval of any petition of an alienwhose prior marriage was determined by the Attorney Generalto have been entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws, for provisions which related to investigation of facts by the Attorney Generaland submission of reports toCongress covering the granting of preferential status.
Subsec. (d).Pub. L. 89–236 substituted provisions requiring the Attorney Generalto submit reports toCongress on each approved petition for professional or occupational preference, for provisions prohibiting a statutory construction of the section which would entitle an immigrant to preferential classification if, upon arrival at the port of entry, he was found not to be entitled to such classification.
Subsec. (e).Pub. L. 89–236 added subsec. (e).
1962—Subsec. (c).Pub. L. 87–885 provided for submission of reports toCongress.
Pub. L. 117–103, div. BB, § 105(b),Mar. 15, 2022,136 Stat. 1103, provided that:
Pub. L. 113–6, div. D, title V, § 563,Mar. 26, 2013,127 Stat. 380, provided in part that the amendment made by section 563 ofPub. L. 113—6 is effective during the period beginning onOct. 1, 2013, and ending onSept. 30, 2014.
Amendment byPub. L. 107–208 effectiveAug. 6, 2002, and applicable to certain beneficiary aliens, seesection 8 of Pub. L. 107–208, set out as a note undersection 1151 of this title.
Amendment byPub. L. 106–279 effectiveApr. 1, 2008, see section 505(a)(2), (b) ofPub. L. 106–279, set out as an Effective Dates; Transition Rule note undersection 14901 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Amendment by section 308(e)(1)(A), (f)(2)(A) ofPub. L. 104–208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days afterSept. 30, 1996, seesection 309 of Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note undersection 1101 of this title.
Amendment byPub. L. 103–416 effective as if included in the enactment of theImmigration Act of 1990,Pub. L. 101–649, seesection 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416, set out as a note undersection 1101 of this title.
Amendment byPub. L. 103–322 effectiveJan. 1, 1995, seesection 40701(d) of Pub. L. 103–322, set out as a note undersection 1151 of this title.
Amendment by sections 302(e)(4), (5) and 308(b) ofPub. L. 102–232 effective as if included in the enactment of theImmigration Act of 1990,Pub. L. 101–649, seesection 310(1) of Pub. L. 102–232, set out as a note undersection 1101 of this title.
Amendment bysection 162(b) of Pub. L. 101–649 effectiveNov. 29, 1990, but only insofar assection 162(b) relates to visas for fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1992, with general transition provisions, see section 161(b), (c) ofPub. L. 101–649, set out as a note undersection 1101 of this title.
Pub. L. 101–649, title VII, § 702(c),Nov. 29, 1990,104 Stat. 5086, provided that:
Pub. L. 99–639, § 4(b),Nov. 10, 1986,100 Stat. 3543, provided that:
Pub. L. 99–639, § 5(c),Nov. 10, 1986,100 Stat. 3543, provided that:
Amendment byPub. L. 97–116 effectiveDec. 29, 1981, seesection 21(a) of Pub. L. 97–116, set out as a note undersection 1101 of this title.
Amendment byPub. L. 94–571 effective on first day of first month which begins more than sixty days afterOct. 20, 1976, seesection 10 of Pub. L. 94–571, set out as a note undersection 1101 of this title.
For effective date of amendment byPub. L. 89–236, seesection 20 of Pub. L. 89–236, set out as a note undersection 1151 of this title.
Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 568(d)(2),Oct. 28, 2009,123 Stat. 2187, provided that:
For abolition of Immigration andNaturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out undersection 1551 of this title.
Act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1254, §§ 1–3,68 Stat. 1145, provided for the importation of skilled aliensheepherders upon approval by the Attorney General, certification to the Secretary of Stateby the Attorney Generalof names and addresses of sheepherders whose applications for importation were approved, and issuance of not more than 385 special nonquota immigrant visas. Provisions of said act expired onSept. 3, 1955, by terms of section 1 thereof.