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8 U.S.C. § 1152 — Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
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**(a) Per country level**
(1) **Nondiscrimination**
(A) Except as specifically provided in paragraph (2) and in sections 1101(a)(27), 1151(b)(2)(A)(i), and 1153 of this title, no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person’s race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence.
(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of State to determine the procedures for the processing of immigrant visa applications or the locations where such applications will be processed.
(2) **Per country levels for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrants** — Subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the total number of immigrant visas made available to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area under subsections (a) and (b) of [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim) in any fiscal year may not exceed 7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent (in the case of a dependent area) of the total number of such visas made available under such subsections in that fiscal year.
(3) **Exception if additional visas available** — If because of the application of paragraph (2) with respect to one or more foreign states or dependent areas, the total number of visas available under both subsections (a) and (b) of [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim) for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who otherwise may be issued such a visa, paragraph (2) shall not apply to visas made available to such states or areas during
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**(a) Per country level**
(1) **Nondiscrimination**
(A) Except as specifically provided in paragraph (2) and in sections 1101(a)(27), 1151(b)(2)(A)(i), and 1153 of this title, no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person’s race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence.
(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of State to determine the procedures for the processing of immigrant visa applications or the locations where such applications will be processed.
(2) **Per country levels for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrants** — Subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the total number of immigrant visas made available to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area under subsections (a) and (b) of [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim) in any fiscal year may not exceed 7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent (in the case of a dependent area) of the total number of such visas made available under such subsections in that fiscal year.
(3) **Exception if additional visas available** — If because of the application of paragraph (2) with respect to one or more foreign states or dependent areas, the total number of visas available under both subsections (a) and (b) of [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim) for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who otherwise may be issued such a visa, paragraph (2) shall not apply to visas made available to such states or areas during the remainder of such calendar quarter.
(4) **Special rules for spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens**
(A) *75 percent of 2nd preference set-aside for spouses and children not subject to per country limitation*
(i) *In general* — Of the visa numbers made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to immigrants described in [section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2/A&num=0&edition=prelim) in any fiscal year, 75 percent of the 2–A floor (as defined in clause (ii)) shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under paragraph (2).
(ii) *“2–A floor” defined* — In this paragraph, the term “2–A floor” means, for a fiscal year, 77 percent of the total number of visas made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to immigrants described in [section 1153(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) in the fiscal year.
(B) *Treatment of remaining 25 percent for countries subject to subsection (e)*
(i) *In general* — Of the visa numbers made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to immigrants described in [section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2/A&num=0&edition=prelim) in any fiscal year, the remaining 25 percent of the 2–A floor shall be available in the case of a state or area that is subject to subsection (e) only to the extent that the total number of visas issued in accordance with subparagraph (A) to natives of the foreign state or area is less than the subsection (e) ceiling (as defined in clause (ii)).
(ii) *“Subsection (e) ceiling” defined* — In clause (i), the term “subsection (e) ceiling” means, for a foreign state or dependent area, 77 percent of the maximum number of visas that may be made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to immigrants who are natives of the state or area under [section 1153(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) consistent with subsection (e).
(C) *Treatment of unmarried sons and daughters in countries subject to subsection (e)* — In the case of a foreign state or dependent area to which subsection (e) applies, the number of immigrant visas that may be made available to natives of the state or area under [section 1153(a)(2)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2/B&num=0&edition=prelim) may not exceed—
(i) 23 percent of the maximum number of visas that may be made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to immigrants of the state or area described in [section 1153(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) consistent with subsection (e), or
(ii) the number (if any) by which the maximum number of visas that may be made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to immigrants of the state or area described in [section 1153(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) consistent with subsection (e) exceeds the number of visas issued under [section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2/A&num=0&edition=prelim),
whichever is greater.
(D) *Limiting pass down for certain countries subject to subsection (e)* — In the case of a foreign state or dependent area to which subsection (e) applies, if the total number of visas issued under [section 1153(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) exceeds the maximum number of visas that may be made available to immigrants of the state or area under [section 1153(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) consistent with subsection (e) (determined without regard to this paragraph), in applying paragraphs (3) and (4) of [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) under subsection (e)(2) all visas shall be deemed to have been required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of such section.
(5) **Rules for employment-based immigrants**
(A) *Employment-based immigrants not subject to per country limitation if additional visas available* — If the total number of visas available under paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim) for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who may otherwise be issued such visas, the visas made available under that paragraph shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection during the remainder of the calendar quarter.
(B) *Limiting fall across for certain countries subject to subsection (e)* — In the case of a foreign state or dependent area to which subsection (e) applies, if the total number of visas issued under [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim) exceeds the maximum number of visas that may be made available to immigrants of the state or area under [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim) consistent with subsection (e) (determined without regard to this paragraph), in applying subsection (e) all visas shall be deemed to have been required for the classes of aliens specified in [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Rules for chargeability** Each independent country, self-governing dominion, mandated territory, and territory under the international trusteeship system of the United Nations, other than the United States and its outlying possessions, shall be treated as a separate foreign state for the purposes of a numerical level established under subsection (a)(2) when approved by the Secretary of State. All other inhabited lands shall be attributed to a foreign state specified by the Secretary of State. For the purposes of this chapter the foreign state to which an immigrant is chargeable shall be determined by birth within such foreign state except that (1) an alien child, when accompanied by or following to join his alien parent or parents, may be charged to the foreign state of either parent if such parent has received or would be qualified for an immigrant visa, if necessary to prevent the separation of the child from the parent or parents, and if immigration charged to the foreign state to which such parent has been or would be chargeable has not reached a numerical level established under subsection (a)(2) for that fiscal year; (2) if an alien is chargeable to a different foreign state from that of his spouse, the foreign state to which such alien is chargeable may, if necessary to prevent the separation of husband and wife, be determined by the foreign state of the spouse he is accompanying or following to join, if such spouse has received or would be qualified for an immigrant visa and if immigration charged to the foreign state to which such spouse has been or would be chargeable has not reached a numerical level established under subsection (a)(2) for that fiscal year; (3) an alien born in the United States shall be considered as having been born in the country of which he is a citizen or subject, or, if he is not a citizen or subject of any country, in the last foreign country in which he had his residence as determined by the consular officer; and (4) an alien born within any foreign state in which neither of his parents was born and in which neither of his parents had a residence at the time of such alien’s birth may be charged to the foreign state of either parent.
**(c) Chargeability for dependent areas** Any immigrant born in a colony or other component or dependent area of a foreign state overseas from the foreign state, other than an alien described in [section 1151(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1151/b&num=0&edition=prelim), shall be chargeable for the purpose of the limitation set forth in subsection (a), to the foreign state.
**(d) Changes in territory** In the case of any change in the territorial limits of foreign states, the Secretary of State shall, upon recognition of such change issue appropriate instructions to all diplomatic and consular offices.
**(e) Special rules for countries at ceiling** If it is determined that the total number of immigrant visas made available under subsections (a) and (b) of [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim) to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area will exceed the numerical limitation specified in subsection (a)(2) in any fiscal year, in determining the allotment of immigrant visa numbers to natives under subsections (a) and (b) of [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim), visa numbers with respect to natives of that state or area shall be allocated (to the extent practicable and otherwise consistent with this section and [section 1153 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153&num=0&edition=prelim)) in a manner so that—
(1) the ratio of the visa numbers made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) to the visa numbers made available under [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim) is equal to the ratio of the worldwide level of immigration under [section 1151(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1151/c&num=0&edition=prelim) to such level under [section 1151(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1151/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) except as provided in subsection (a)(4), the proportion of the visa numbers made available under each of paragraphs (1) through (4) of [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) is equal to the ratio of the total number of visas made available under the respective paragraph to the total number of visas made available under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim), and
(3) except as provided in subsection (a)(5), the proportion of the visa numbers made available under each of paragraphs (1) through (5) of [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim) is equal to the ratio of the total number of visas made available under the respective paragraph to the total number of visas made available under [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting the number of visas that may be issued to natives of a foreign state or dependent area under section 1153(a) or 1153(b) of this title if there is insufficient demand for visas for such natives under section 1153(b) or 1153(a) of this title, respectively, or as limiting the number of visas that may be issued under [section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a/2/A&num=0&edition=prelim) pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(A).
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**(a) Preference allocation for family-sponsored immigrants** Aliens subject to the worldwide level specified in [section 1151(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1151/c&num=0&edition=prelim) for family-sponsored immigrants shall be allotted visas as follows:
(1) **Unmarried sons and daughters of citizens** — Qualified immigrants who are the unmarried sons or daughters of citizens of the United States shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 23,400, plus any visas not required for the class specified in paragraph (4).
(2) **Spouses and unmarried sons and unmarried daughters of permanent resident aliens** — Qualified immigrants—
(A) who are the spouses or children of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or
(B) who are the unmarried sons or unmarried daughters (but are not the children) of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence,
shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which such worldwide level exceeds 226,000, plus any visas not required for the class specified in paragraph (1); except that not less than 77 percent of such visa numbers shall be allocated to aliens described in subparagraph (A).
(3) **Married sons and married daughters of citizens** — Qualified immigrants who are the married sons or married daughters of citizens of the United States shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 23,400, plus any visas not required for the classes specified in paragraphs (1) and (2).
(4) **Brothers and sisters of citizens** — Qualified immigrants who are the brothers or sisters of citizens of the United States, if such citizens are at least 21 years of age, shall be allocated visas in a number not to exceed 65,000, pl
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**(a)** As used in this chapter—
(1) The term “administrator” means the official designated by the Secretary of State pursuant to [section 1104(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1104/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) The term “advocates” includes, but is not limited to, advises, recommends, furthers by overt act, and admits belief in.
(3) The term “alien” means any person not a citizen or national of the United States.
(4) The term “application for admission” has reference to the application for admission into the United States and not to the application for the issuance of an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa.
(5) The term “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the United States.
(6) The term “border crossing identification card” means a document of identity bearing that designation issued to an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or to an alien who is a resident in foreign contiguous territory, by a consular officer or an immigration officer for the purpose of crossing over the borders between the United States and foreign contiguous territory in accordance with such conditions for its issuance and use as may be prescribed by regulations. Such regulations shall provide that (A) each such document include a biometric identifier (such as the fingerprint or handprint of the alien) that is machine readable and (B) an alien presenting a border crossing identification card is not permitted to cross over the border into the United States unless the biometric identifier contained on the card matches the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien.
(7) The term “clerk of court” means a clerk of a naturalization court.
(8) The terms “Commissioner” and “Deputy Commissioner” mean the Co
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**(a) In general** Exclusive of aliens described in subsection (b), aliens born in a foreign state or dependent area who may be issued immigrant visas or who may otherwise acquire the status of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence are limited to—
(1) family-sponsored immigrants described in [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim) (or who are admitted under [section 1181(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1181/a&num=0&edition=prelim) on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent under [section 1153(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) in a number not to exceed in any fiscal year the number specified in subsection (c) for that year, and not to exceed in any of the first 3 quarters of any fiscal year 27 percent of the worldwide level under such subsection for all of such fiscal year;
(2) employment-based immigrants described in [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim) (or who are admitted under [section 1181(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1181/a&num=0&edition=prelim) on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent under [section 1153(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1153/b&num=0&edition=prelim)), in a number not to exceed in any fiscal year the number specified in subsection (d) for that year, and not to exceed in any of the first 3 quarte
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**(a) Status as person admitted for permanent residence on application and eligibility for immigrant visa** The status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States or the status of any other alien having an approved petition for classification as a VAWA self-petitioner may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if (1) the alien makes an application for such adjustment, (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and (3) an immigrant visa is immediately available to him at the time his application is filed.
**(b) Record of lawful admission for permanent residence; reduction of preference visas** Upon the approval of an application for adjustment made under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date the order of the Attorney General approving the application for the adjustment of status is made, and the Secretary of State shall reduce by one the number of the preference visas authorized to be issued under sections 1152 and 1153 of this title within the class to which the alien is chargeable for the fiscal year then current.
**(c) Alien crewmen, aliens continuing or accepting unauthorized employment, and aliens admitted in transit without visa** Other than an alien having an approved petition for classification as a VAWA self-petitioner, subsection (a) shall not be applicable to (1) an alien crewman; (2) subject to subsection (k), an alien (other than an immediate relative as defined in [section 1151(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:U
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The Congress makes the following findings and declarations:
(1) The Congress recognizes that under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration:
(A) The People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have agreed that the People’s Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1, 1997. Until that time, the United Kingdom will be responsible for the administration of Hong Kong.
(B) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, beginning on July 1, 1997, will continue to enjoy a high degree of autonomy on all matters other than defense and foreign affairs.
(C) There is provision for implementation of a “one country, two systems” policy, under which Hong Kong will retain its current lifestyle and legal, social, and economic systems until at least the year 2047.
(D) The legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be constituted by elections, and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as applied to Hong Kong, shall remain in force.
(E) Provision is made for the continuation in force of agreements implemented as of June 30, 1997, and for the ability of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to conclude new agreements either on its own or with the assistance of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
(2) The Congress declares its wish to see full implementation of the provisions of the Joint Declaration.
(3) The President has announced his support for the policies and decisions reflected in the Joint Declaration.
(4) Hong Kong plays an important role in today’s regional and world economy. This role is reflected in str
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**(a) Immigrants; nonimmigrants**
(1) Under the conditions hereinafter prescribed and subject to the limitations prescribed in this chapter or regulations issued thereunder, a consular officer may issue
(A) to an immigrant who has made proper application therefor, an immigrant visa which shall consist of the application provided for in [section 1202 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1202&num=0&edition=prelim), visaed by such consular officer, and shall specify the foreign state, if any, to which the immigrant is charged, the immigrant’s particular status under such foreign state, the preference, immediate relative, or special immigrant classification to which the alien is charged, the date on which the validity of the visa shall expire, and such additional information as may be required; and
(B) to a nonimmigrant who has made proper application therefor, a nonimmigrant visa, which shall specify the classification under [section 1101(a)(15) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101/a/15&num=0&edition=prelim) of the nonimmigrant, the period during which the nonimmigrant visa shall be valid, and such additional information as may be required.
(2) The Secretary of State shall provide to the Service an electronic version of the visa file of each alien who has been issued a visa to ensure that the data in that visa file is available to immigration inspectors at the United States ports of entry before the arrival of the alien at such a port of entry.
**(b) Registration; photographs; waiver of requirement** Each alien who applies for a visa shall be registered in connection with his application, and shall furnish copies of his photograph signed by him for such u
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law—
**(a) Application** Any alien admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under the provisions of either section 101(a)(15)(A)(i) or (ii) or 101(a)(15)(G)(i) or (ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [[8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(A)(i)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101/a/15/A/i&num=0&edition=prelim), (ii), (G)(i), (ii)], who has failed to maintain a status under any of those provisions, may apply to the Attorney General for adjustment of his status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
**(b) Record of admission** If, after consultation with the Secretary of State, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the alien has shown compelling reasons demonstrating both that the alien is unable to return to the country represented by the government which accredited the alien or the member of the alien’s immediate family and that adjustment of the alien’s status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence would be in the national interest, that the alien is a person of good moral character, that he is admissible for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [[8 U.S.C. 1101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], and that such action would not be contrary to the national welfare, safety, or security, the Attorney General, in his discretion, may record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date the order of the Attorney General approving the application for adjustment of status is made.
**(c) Report to the Congress; resolution not favoring adjustment of status; reduction of quota** A complete and detailed
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### Statutory Notes
Section 204c, act June 28, 1932, ch. 283, § 3, 47 Stat. 336, related to deportation as public charge.
Section 204d, act June 28, 1932, ch. 283, § 4, 47 Stat. 336, related to definitions.
Section 205, act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 5, 43 Stat. 155, defined quota immigrant.
Section 206, acts May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 6, 43 Stat. 155; May 29, 1928, ch. 914, § 3, 45 Stat. 1009; July 11, 1932, ch. 471, § 2, 47 Stat. 656; May 19, 1948, ch. 311, § 2, 62 Stat. 241, related to enumeration of preferences within quotas.
Section 207, act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 7, 43 Stat. 156, related to application for visas.
Section 208, act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 8, 43 Stat. 156, related to nonquota immigration visas.
Section 209, acts May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 9, 43 Stat. 157; May 14, 1937, ch. 182, § 1, 50 Stat. 164, related to visas of nonquota and preferred immigrants.
Section 210, acts May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 10, 43 Stat. 158; June 3, 1948, ch. 403, 62 Stat. 335, related to reentry permits.
Section 211, acts May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 11, 43 Stat. 159; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 514, 44 Stat. 1455; Mar. 31, 1928, ch. 306, 45 Stat. 400, related to immigration quotas as determined by national origin.
Section 212, act May 26, 1924, ch. 190, § 12, 43 Stat. 160, related to determination of nationality. See [section 1152 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1152&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 212a, acts Dec. 17, 1943, ch. 344, § 2, 57 Stat. 601; Aug. 9, 1946, ch. 945, § 2, 60 Stat. 975, related to reentry permits for Chinese persons.
Section 212b, act July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 4, 60 Stat. 417, related to reentry permits for Indians and races indigenous to India.
Section 212c, act July 2, 1946, ch. 534, § 5, 60 Stat. 417, r
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TITLE 8—ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
§ 1152
of Pub. L. 94–571, set out as an Effective Date of 1976
Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.
§ 1152. Numerical limitations on individual for-
eign states
(a) Per country level
(1) Nondiscrimination
(A) Except as specifically provided in para-
graph
(2)
and
in
sections
1101(a)(27),
1151(b)(2)(A)(i), and 1153 of this title, no person
shall receive any preference or priority or be
discriminated against in the issuance of an
immigrant visa because of the person’s race,
sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of res-
idence.
(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be con-
strued to limit the authority of the Secretary
of State to determine the procedures for the
processing of immigrant visa applications or
the locations where such applications will be
processed.
(2) Per country levels for family-sponsored and
employment-based immigrants
Subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the
total number of immigrant visas made avail-
able to natives of any single foreign state or
dependent area under subsections (a) and (b) of
section 1153 of this title in any fiscal year may
not exceed 7 percent (in the case of a single
foreign state) or 2 percent (in the case of a de-
pendent area) of the total number of such
visas made available under such subsections in
that fiscal year.
(3) Exception if additional visas available
If because of the application of paragraph (2)
with respect to one or more foreign states or
dependent areas, the total number of visas
available under both subsections (a) and (b) of
section 1153 of this title for a calendar quarter
exceeds the number of qualified immigrants
who otherwise may be issued such a visa, para-
graph (2) shall not apply to visas made avail-
able to s
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