Limiting the Period of Admission for B Nonimmigrant Aliens

• Document number: 02-8927
• Type: Proposed Rule
• Published: April 12, 2002
• Comments close: May 13, 2002
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) is proposing to amend its regulations by eliminating the minimum admission period of B-2 visitors for pleasure, reducing the maximum admission period of B-1 and B-2 visitors from 1 year to 6 months, and establishing greater control over a B visitor's ability to extend status or to change status to that of a nonimmigrant student. These changes will enhance the Service's ability to support the national security needs of the United States. These regulatory modifications are within the Service's authority under sections 214(a) and 248 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) and will help lessen the probability that alien visitors will establish permanent ties in the United States and thus remain in the country illegally.

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