§ 45.3 - Control of numerical limitation.

(a) Centralized control. Centralized control of the numerical limitation specified in section 124 of Public Law 101-649 is established in the Department. In order to effect this control, the Department shall limit the number of immigrant visas and the number of adjustments of status that may be granted to aliens applying under section 124 of Public Law 101-649 to a number not to exceed 12,000 in any fiscal year and not to exceed in any month of a fiscal year 1,200 plus any balance remaining from authorizations for preceding months in the same fiscal year.

(b) Allocation of immigrant visa numbers. Within the numerical limitations specified in paragraph (a) of this section and based on the chronological order of priority dates of applicants as established pursuant to §45.2 of this part, the Department shall allocate immigrant visa numbers for use in connection with the issuance of immigrant visas and the granting of adjustment of status to such aliens.