§ 45.4 - Period of validity of immigrant visas.

The period of validity of an immigrant visa issued to an alien pursuant to the provisions of this part may, at the request of the applicant, be extended until January 1, 2002, if the applicant so requests either at the time of issuance of the visa or within four months thereafter. If the applicant fails to make such a request at the time of visa issuance but subsequently, within four months thereafter, makes such a request, the consular officer shall issue a replacement visa to the alien in accordance with the provisions of § 42.74(b) of part 42 of this title.