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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 22 - Foreign Relations |
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Chapter I - Department of State |
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SubChapter E - Visas |
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Part 42 - Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended |
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Subpart F - Numerical Controls and Priority Dates |
§ 42.54 - Order of consideration.
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§ 42.54 Order of consideration.
(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]
[56 FR 51174, Oct. 10, 1991, as amended at 59 FR 15302, Mar. 31, 1994; 61 FR 1836, Jan. 24, 1996; 63 FR 48578, Sept. 11, 1998]