Adjustment of Status of Refugees and Asylees: Processing Under Direct Mail Program

• Document number: 98-14655
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: June 3, 1998
• Effective: July 6, 1998
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service or INS) regulations regarding the filing and processing of applications by alien refugees and asylees to adjust their status to that of lawful permanent residents. This rule expands the Service's Direct Mail Program to require refugees and asylees to file their applications for adjustment of status directly with an INS service center for processing. This procedural change is designed to improve customer service to these applicants.

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