2020 US Code
Title 8 - Aliens and Nationality
Chapter 15 - Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform
Subchapter III - Visa Issuance
Sec. 1738 - Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens

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Citation 8 U.S.C. § 1738 (2020)
Section Name §1738. Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens
Section Text

Not later than 180 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under section 1157 of this title, or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under section 1158 of this title, the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.

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(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, §309, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)


Editorial Notes STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES 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 this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, 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 III - VISA ISSUANCE
Sec. 1738 - Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens
Contains section 1738
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 116 Stat. 556
Public Law References Public Law 107-173
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