Bureau of Consular Affairs; Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as AmendedPlace of Application

Resumo

This rule results from a change in the law. A recent amendment stated that, if a nonimmigrant stays in the United States longer than permitted, the visa of that person is no longer valid. Only a new nonimmigrant visa issued in the country of that person's nationality will be valid for further entry into the United States. If the Secretary of State has determined that extraordinary circumstances exist, however, issuance of a new nonimmigrant visa in another country will be acceptable. This rule, therefore, amends the regulation pertaining to place of application to require such a person to apply in the country of his or her nationality, sets forth some exceptions based on extraordinary circumstances and defines the conditions for determining ``extraordinary circumstances.''