In the Matter of Aiyer

4 Cited authorities

  1. Section 1101 - Definitions

    8 U.S.C. § 1101   Cited 16,378 times   91 Legal Analyses
    Finding notice and comment rulemaking is required for the agency's interim rule recognizing fear of coercive family practices as basis for refugee status
  2. Section 1255 - Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence

    8 U.S.C. § 1255   Cited 2,839 times   5 Legal Analyses
    Listing classes of nonimmigrants, such as students and tourists
  3. Section 1257 - Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions

    8 U.S.C. § 1257   Cited 16 times

    (a) The status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence shall be adjusted by the Attorney General, under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of a nonimmigrant under paragraph (15)(A), (E), or (G) of section 1101(a) of this title, if such alien had at the time of admission or subsequently acquires an occupational status which would, if he were seeking admission to the United States, entitle him to a nonimmigrant status under such paragraphs. As of the date of the Attorney General's

  4. Section 41.1 - Exemption by law or treaty from passport and visa requirements

    22 C.F.R. § 41.1   Cited 3 times

    Nonimmigrants in the following categories are exempt from the passport and visa requirements of INA 212(a)(7)(B)(i)(I), (i)(II): (a)Alien members of the U.S. Armed Forces. An alien member of the U.S. Armed Forces in uniform or bearing proper military identification, who has not been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, coming to the United States under official orders or permit of such Armed Forces (Sec. 284, 86 Stat. 232; 8 U.S.C. 1354 ). (b) [Reserved] (c)Aliens entering from Guam, Puerto