(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.