Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

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• Document number: 02-27887
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: November 4, 2002
• Agency: State Department

Official abstract

This rule adopts as final the Department's interim rule creating the nonimmigrant visa classification, "S", for certain alien informants and witnesses.

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