2018 US Code
Title 8 - Aliens and Nationality
Chapter 15 - Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform
Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 1775 - Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State

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Citation 8 U.S.C. § 1775 (2018)
Section Name §1775. Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State
Section Text

The Department of State shall retain, for a period of seven years from the date of application, every application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) in a form that will be admissible in the courts of the United States or in administrative proceedings, including removal proceedings under such Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], without regard to whether the application was approved or denied.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, §606, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.)

Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in text, is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
CHAPTER 15 - ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM
SUBCHAPTER VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 1775 - Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State
Contains section 1775
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 66 Stat. 163
116 Stat. 565
Public Law References Public Law 107-173
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