There is a newer version
of
this Section
2020 US Code
Title 8 - Aliens and Nationality
Chapter 12 - Immigration and Nationality
Subchapter III - Nationality and Naturalization
Part II - Nationality Through Naturalization
Sec. 1437 - Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements
Download PDF
| 8 U.S.C. § 1437 (2020) |
| §1437. Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements |
|
Any person who (1) was a citizen of the Commonwealth of the Philippines on July 2, 1946, (2) entered the United States prior to May 1, 1934, and (3) has, since such entry, resided continuously in the United States shall be regarded as having been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence for the purpose of applying for naturalization under this subchapter. |
|
(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III, ch. 2, §326, 66 Stat. 248; Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, §407(c)(9), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 5041.) |
| EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS
1990—Pub. L. 101–649 substituted "applying" for "petitioning". |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY |
| Bills and Statutes |
| United States Code |
| Y 1.2/5: |
| Title 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY CHAPTER 12 - IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY SUBCHAPTER III - NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION Part II - Nationality Through Naturalization Sec. 1437 - Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements |
| section 1437 |
| 2020 |
| January 13, 2021 |
| No |
| standard |
| 66 Stat. 248 104 Stat. 5041 |
| Public Law 101-649 |
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. United States may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
