2016 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 73 - International Religious Freedom
Subchapter IV - Refugee, Asylum, and Consular Matters
Sec. 6471 - Use of Annual Report

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 6471 (2016)
Section Name §6471. Use of Annual Report
Section Text

The Annual Report, together with other relevant documentation, shall serve as a resource for immigration judges and consular, refugee, and asylum officers in cases involving claims of persecution on the grounds of religion. Absence of reference by the Annual Report to conditions described by the alien shall not constitute the sole grounds for a denial of the alien's claim.

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(Pub. L. 105–292, title VI, §601, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2812.)

Editorial Notes ABOLITION OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 73 - INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
SUBCHAPTER IV - REFUGEE, ASYLUM, AND CONSULAR MATTERS
Sec. 6471 - Use of Annual Report
Contains section 6471
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 112 Stat. 2812
Public Law References Public Law 105-292
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