Title 22

Volume 1 CHAPTER I SUBCHAP E

Subchapter E - Visas

22:1.0.1.5.25PART 40
PART 40 - REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED
22:1.0.1.5.25.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.1SECTION 40.1
     40.1 Definitions.
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.2SECTION 40.2
     40.2 Documentation of nationals.
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.3SECTION 40.3
     40.3 Entry into areas under U.S. administration.
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.4SECTION 40.4
     40.4 Furnishing records and information from visa files for court proceedings.
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.5SECTION 40.5
     40.5 Limitations on the use of National Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal history information.
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.6SECTION 40.6
     40.6 Basis for refusal.
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.7SECTION 40.7-40.8
     40.7-40.8 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.1.1.8SECTION 40.9
     40.9 Classes of inadmissible aliens.
22:1.0.1.5.25.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Medical Grounds of Ineligibility
22:1.0.1.5.25.2.1.1SECTION 40.11
     40.11 Medical grounds of ineligibility.
22:1.0.1.5.25.2.1.2SECTION 40.12-40.19
     40.12-40.19 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Criminal and Related Grounds - Conviction of Certain Crimes
22:1.0.1.5.25.3.1.1SECTION 40.21
     40.21 Crimes involving moral turpitude and controlled substance violators.
22:1.0.1.5.25.3.1.2SECTION 40.22
     40.22 Multiple criminal convictions.
22:1.0.1.5.25.3.1.3SECTION 40.23
     40.23 Controlled substance traffickers. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.3.1.4SECTION 40.24
     40.24 Prostitution and commercialized vice.
22:1.0.1.5.25.3.1.5SECTION 40.25
     40.25 Certain aliens involved in serious criminal activity who have asserted immunity from prosecution. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.3.1.6SECTION 40.26-40.29
     40.26-40.29 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Security and Related Grounds
22:1.0.1.5.25.4.1.1SECTION 40.31
     40.31 General. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.4.1.2SECTION 40.32
     40.32 Terrorist activities. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.4.1.3SECTION 40.33
     40.33 Foreign policy. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.4.1.4SECTION 40.34
     40.34 Immigrant membership in totalitarian party.
22:1.0.1.5.25.4.1.5SECTION 40.35
     40.35 Participants in Nazi persecutions or genocide.
22:1.0.1.5.25.4.1.6SECTION 40.36-40.39
     40.36-40.39 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Public Charge
22:1.0.1.5.25.5.1.1SECTION 40.41
     40.41 Public charge.
22:1.0.1.5.25.5.1.2SECTION 40.42-40.49
     40.42-40.49 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Labor Certification and Qualification for Certain Immigrants
22:1.0.1.5.25.6.1.1SECTION 40.51
     40.51 Labor certification.
22:1.0.1.5.25.6.1.2SECTION 40.52
     40.52 Unqualified physicians.
22:1.0.1.5.25.6.1.3SECTION 40.53
     40.53 Uncertified foreign health-care workers.
22:1.0.1.5.25.6.1.4SECTION 40.54-40.59
     40.54-40.59 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Illegal Entrants and Immigration Violators
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.1SECTION 40.61
     40.61 Aliens present without admission or parole.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.2SECTION 40.62
     40.62 Failure to attend removal proceedings.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.3SECTION 40.63
     40.63 Misrepresentation; Falsely claiming citizenship.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.4SECTION 40.64
     40.64 Stowaways.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.5SECTION 40.65
     40.65 Smugglers.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.6SECTION 40.66
     40.66 Subject of civil penalty.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.7SECTION 40.67
     40.67 Student visa abusers.
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.8SECTION 40.68
     40.68 Aliens subject to INA 222(g).
22:1.0.1.5.25.7.1.9SECTION 40.69
     40.69 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Documentation Requirements
22:1.0.1.5.25.8.1.1SECTION 40.71
     40.71 Documentation requirements for immigrants.
22:1.0.1.5.25.8.1.2SECTION 40.72
     40.72 Documentation requirements for nonimmigrants.
22:1.0.1.5.25.8.1.3SECTION 40.73-40.79
     40.73-40.79 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Ineligible for Citizenship.
22:1.0.1.5.25.9.1.1SECTION 40.81
     40.81 Ineligible for citizenship.
22:1.0.1.5.25.9.1.2SECTION 40.82
     40.82 Alien who departed the United States to avoid service in the armed forces.
22:1.0.1.5.25.9.1.3SECTION 40.83-40.89
     40.83-40.89 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Aliens Previously Removed
22:1.0.1.5.25.10.1.1SECTION 40.91
     40.91 Certain aliens previously removed.
22:1.0.1.5.25.10.1.2SECTION 40.92
     40.92 Aliens unlawfully present.
22:1.0.1.5.25.10.1.3SECTION 40.93
     40.93 Aliens unlawfully present after previous immigration violation.
22:1.0.1.5.25.10.1.4SECTION 40.94-40.99
     40.94-40.99 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Miscellaneous
22:1.0.1.5.25.11.1.1SECTION 40.101
     40.101 Practicing polygamists.
22:1.0.1.5.25.11.1.2SECTION 40.102
     40.102 Guardian required to accompany excluded alien.
22:1.0.1.5.25.11.1.3SECTION 40.103
     40.103 International child abduction.
22:1.0.1.5.25.11.1.4SECTION 40.104
     40.104 Unlawful voters.
22:1.0.1.5.25.11.1.5SECTION 40.105
     40.105 Former citizens who renounced citizenship to avoid taxation.
22:1.0.1.5.25.11.1.6SECTION 40.106-40.110
     40.106-40.110 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Failure to Comply with INA
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.1SECTION 40.201
     40.201 Failure of application to comply with INA.
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.2SECTION 40.202
     40.202 Certain former exchange visitors.
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.3SECTION 40.203
     40.203 Alien entitled to A, E, or G nonimmigrant classification.
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.4SECTION 40.204
     40.204 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.5SECTION 40.205
     40.205 Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c).
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.6SECTION 40.206
     40.206 Frivolous applications. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.12.1.7SECTION 40.207-40.210
     40.207-40.210 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.25.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Waiver of Ground of Ineligibility
22:1.0.1.5.25.13.1.1SECTION 40.301
     40.301 Waiver for ineligible nonimmigrants under INA 212(d)(3)(A).
22:1.0.1.5.26PART 41
PART 41 - VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED
22:1.0.1.5.26.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Passport and Visas Not Required for Certain Nonimmigrants
22:1.0.1.5.26.1.1.1SECTION 41.0
     41.0 Definitions.
22:1.0.1.5.26.1.1.2SECTION 41.1
     41.1 Exemption by law or treaty from passport and visa requirements.
22:1.0.1.5.26.1.1.3SECTION 41.2
     41.2 Exemption or waiver by Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security of passport and/or visa requirements for certain categories of nonimmigrants.
22:1.0.1.5.26.1.1.4SECTION 41.3
     41.3 Waiver by joint action of consular and immigration officers of passport and/or visa requirements.
22:1.0.1.5.26.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Classification of Nonimmigrants
22:1.0.1.5.26.2.1.1SECTION 41.11
     41.11 Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.
22:1.0.1.5.26.2.1.2SECTION 41.12
     41.12 Classification symbols.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Foreign Government Officials
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.1SECTION 41.21
     41.21 Foreign Officials - General.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.2SECTION 41.22
     41.22 Officials of foreign governments.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.3SECTION 41.23
     41.23 Accredited officials in transit.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.4SECTION 41.24
     41.24 International organization aliens.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.5SECTION 41.25
     41.25 NATO representatives, officials, and employees.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.6SECTION 41.26
     41.26 Diplomatic visas.
22:1.0.1.5.26.3.1.7SECTION 41.27
     41.27 Official visas.
22:1.0.1.5.26.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Temporary Visitors
22:1.0.1.5.26.4.1.1SECTION 41.31
     41.31 Temporary visitors for business or pleasure.
22:1.0.1.5.26.4.1.2SECTION 41.32
     41.32 Nonresident alien Mexican border crossing identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas.
22:1.0.1.5.26.4.1.3SECTION 41.33
     41.33 Nonresident alien Canadian border crossing identification card (BCC).
22:1.0.1.5.26.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Crewman and Crew-List Visas
22:1.0.1.5.26.5.1.1SECTION 41.41
     41.41 Crewmen.
22:1.0.1.5.26.5.1.2SECTION 41.42
     41.42 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.26.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Business and Media Visas
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.1SECTION 41.51
     41.51 Treaty trader, treaty investor, or treaty alien in a specialty occupation.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.2SECTION 41.52
     41.52 Information media representative.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.3SECTION 41.53
     41.53 Temporary workers and trainees.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.4SECTION 41.54
     41.54 Intracompany transferees (executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees).
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.5SECTION 41.55
     41.55 Aliens with extraordinary ability.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.6SECTION 41.56
     41.56 Athletes, artists and entertainers.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.7SECTION 41.57
     41.57 International cultural exchange visitors.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.8SECTION 41.58
     41.58 Aliens in religious occupations.
22:1.0.1.5.26.6.1.9SECTION 41.59
     41.59 Professionals under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
22:1.0.1.5.26.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Students and Exchange Visitors
22:1.0.1.5.26.7.1.1SECTION 41.61
     41.61 Students - academic and nonacademic.
22:1.0.1.5.26.7.1.2SECTION 41.62
     41.62 Exchange visitors.
22:1.0.1.5.26.7.1.3SECTION 41.63
     41.63 Two-year home-country physical presence requirement.
22:1.0.1.5.26.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Transit Aliens
22:1.0.1.5.26.8.1.1SECTION 41.71
     41.71 Transit aliens.
22:1.0.1.5.26.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Fiance(e)s and Other Nonimmigrants
22:1.0.1.5.26.9.1.1SECTION 41.81
     41.81 Fiancé(e) or spouse of a U.S. citizen and derivative children.
22:1.0.1.5.26.9.1.2SECTION 41.82
     41.82 Certain parents and children of section 101(a)(27)(I) special immigrants. [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.5.26.9.1.3SECTION 41.83
     41.83 Certain witnesses and informants.
22:1.0.1.5.26.9.1.4SECTION 41.84
     41.84 Victims of trafficking in persons.
22:1.0.1.5.26.9.1.5SECTION 41.86
     41.86 Certain spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Application for Nonimmigrant Visa
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.1SECTION 41.101
     41.101 Place of application.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.2SECTION 41.102
     41.102 Personal appearance of applicant.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.3SECTION 41.103
     41.103 Filing an application.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.4SECTION 41.104
     41.104 Passport requirements.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.5SECTION 41.105
     41.105 Supporting documents and fingerprinting.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.6SECTION 41.106
     41.106 Processing.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.7SECTION 41.107
     41.107 Visa fees.
22:1.0.1.5.26.10.1.8SECTION 41.108
     41.108 Medical examination.
22:1.0.1.5.26.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Issuance of Nonimmigrant Visa
22:1.0.1.5.26.11.1.1SECTION 41.111
     41.111 Authority to issue visa.
22:1.0.1.5.26.11.1.2SECTION 41.112
     41.112 Validity of visa.
22:1.0.1.5.26.11.1.3SECTION 41.113
     41.113 Procedures in issuing visas.
22:1.0.1.5.26.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Refusals and Revocations
22:1.0.1.5.26.12.1.1SECTION 41.121
     41.121 Refusal of nonimmigrant visas.
22:1.0.1.5.26.12.1.2SECTION 41.122
     41.122 Revocation of visas.
22:1.0.1.5.26.12.1.3SECTION 41.123
     41.123 Discontinuance of granting nonimmigrant visa pursuant to INA 243(d).
22:1.0.1.5.27PART 42
PART 42 - VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED
22:1.0.1.5.27.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Visa and Passport Not Required for Certain Immigrants
22:1.0.1.5.27.1.1.1SECTION 42.1
     42.1 Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas.
22:1.0.1.5.27.1.1.2SECTION 42.2
     42.2 Aliens not required to present passports.
22:1.0.1.5.27.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Classification and Foreign State Chargeability
22:1.0.1.5.27.2.1.1SECTION 42.11
     42.11 Classification symbols.
22:1.0.1.5.27.2.1.2SECTION 42.12
     42.12 Rules of chargeability.
22:1.0.1.5.27.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Immigrants Not Subject to Numerical Limitations of INA 201 and 202
22:1.0.1.5.27.3.1.1SECTION 42.21
     42.21 Immediate relatives.
22:1.0.1.5.27.3.1.2SECTION 42.22
     42.22 Returning resident aliens.
22:1.0.1.5.27.3.1.3SECTION 42.23
     42.23 Certain former U.S. citizens.
22:1.0.1.5.27.3.1.4SECTION 42.24
     42.24 Adoption under the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000.
22:1.0.1.5.27.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Immigrants Subject to Numerical Limitations
22:1.0.1.5.27.4.1.1SECTION 42.31
     42.31 Family-sponsored immigrants.
22:1.0.1.5.27.4.1.2SECTION 42.32
     42.32 Employment-based preference immigrants.
22:1.0.1.5.27.4.1.3SECTION 42.33
     42.33 Diversity immigrants.
22:1.0.1.5.27.4.1.4SECTION 42.34
     42.34 Special immigrant visas - certain U.S. Government employees.
22:1.0.1.5.27.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Petitions
22:1.0.1.5.27.5.1.1SECTION 42.41
     42.41 Effect of approved petition.
22:1.0.1.5.27.5.1.2SECTION 42.42
     42.42 Petitions for immediate relative or preference status.
22:1.0.1.5.27.5.1.3SECTION 42.43
     42.43 Suspension or termination of action in petition cases.
22:1.0.1.5.27.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Numerical Controls and Priority Dates
22:1.0.1.5.27.6.1.1SECTION 42.51
     42.51 Department control of numerical limitations.
22:1.0.1.5.27.6.1.2SECTION 42.52
     42.52 Post records of visa applications.
22:1.0.1.5.27.6.1.3SECTION 42.53
     42.53 Priority date of individual applicants.
22:1.0.1.5.27.6.1.4SECTION 42.54
     42.54 Order of consideration.
22:1.0.1.5.27.6.1.5SECTION 42.55
     42.55 Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Application for Immigrant Visas
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.1SECTION 42.61
     42.61 Place of application.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.2SECTION 42.62
     42.62 Personal appearance and interview of applicant.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.3SECTION 42.63
     42.63 Definitions.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.4SECTION 42.64
     42.64 Passport requirements.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.5SECTION 42.65
     42.65 Supporting documents.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.6SECTION 42.66
     42.66 Medical examination.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.7SECTION 42.67
     42.67 Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting.
22:1.0.1.5.27.7.1.8SECTION 42.68
     42.68 Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them.
22:1.0.1.5.27.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Issuance of Immigrant Visas
22:1.0.1.5.27.8.1.1SECTION 42.71
     42.71 Authority to issue visas; visa fees.
22:1.0.1.5.27.8.1.2SECTION 42.72
     42.72 Validity of visas.
22:1.0.1.5.27.8.1.3SECTION 42.73
     42.73 Procedure in issuing visas.
22:1.0.1.5.27.8.1.4SECTION 42.74
     42.74 Issuance of new, replacement, or duplicate visas.
22:1.0.1.5.27.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Refusal, Revocation, and Termination of Registration
22:1.0.1.5.27.9.1.1SECTION 42.81
     42.81 Procedure in refusing immigrant visas.
22:1.0.1.5.27.9.1.2SECTION 42.82
     42.82 Revocation of visas.
22:1.0.1.5.27.9.1.3SECTION 42.83
     42.83 Termination of registration.
22:1.0.1.5.27.9.1.4SECTION 42.84
     42.84 Discontinuance of granting immigrant visa pursuant to INA 243(d).
22:1.0.1.5.28PART 43-45
PARTS 43-45 [RESERVED]
22:1.0.1.5.29PART 46
PART 46 - CONTROL OF ALIENS DEPARTING FROM THE UNITED STATES
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.1SECTION 46.1
     46.1 Definitions.
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.2SECTION 46.2
     46.2 Authority of departure-control officer to prevent alien's departure from the United States.
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.3SECTION 46.3
     46.3 Aliens whose departure is deemed prejudicial to the interests of the United States.
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.4SECTION 46.4
     46.4 Procedure in case of alien prevented from departing from the United States.
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.5SECTION 46.5
     46.5 Hearing procedure before special inquiry officer.
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.6SECTION 46.6
     46.6 Departure from the Canal Zone, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or outlying possessions of the United States.
22:1.0.1.5.29.0.1.7SECTION 46.7
     46.7 Instructions from the Administrator required in certain cases.
22:1.0.1.5.30PART 47
PART 47 [RESERVED]