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In the Matter of Chatterton

14 I&N Dec. 82 (B.I.A. 1972)
In the Matter of Chatterton

3 Cited authorities

  1. Section 42.51 - Department control of numerical limitations

    22 C.F.R. § 42.51   Cited 25 times

    (a)Centralized control. Centralized control of the numerical limitations on immigration specified in INA 201, 202, and 203 is established in the Department. The Department shall limit the number of immigrant visas that may be issued and the number of adjustments of status that may be granted to aliens subject to these numerical limitations to a number: (1) Not to exceed 27 percent of the world-wide total made available under INA 203 (a), (b) and (c) in any of the first three quarters of any fiscal

  2. Section 42.54 - Order of consideration

    22 C.F.R. § 42.54   Cited 14 times

    (a)General. Consular officers shall request applicants to take the steps necessary to meet the requirements of INA 222(b) in order to apply formally for a visa as follows: (1) In the chronological order of the priority dates of all applicants within each of the immigrant classifications specified in INA 203 (a) and (b); and (2) In the random order established by the Secretary of State for each region for the fiscal year for applicants entitled to status under INA 203(c). (b) [Reserved] 22 C.F.R.

  3. Section 42.1 - Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas

    22 C.F.R. § 42.1   Cited 5 times

    An immigrant within any of the following categories is not required to obtain an immigrant visa: (a)Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. An alien who has previously been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and who is not required under the regulations of the Department of Homeland Security to present a valid immigrant visa upon returning to the United States. (b)Alien members of U.S. Armed Forces. An alien member of the U.S. Armed Forces bearing military identification, who has