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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AA53 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Nonimmigrant Classes; Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents; V Classification 
Abstract: Section 1102 of the LIFE Act of 2000 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new nonimmigrant classification V for the spouses and children of lawful permanent residents awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa number in the appropriate preference category in accordance with the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin. Eligible spouses and children of lawful permanent residents residing abroad that obtain the V nonimmigrant visa from the Department of State may work and reside in the United States on the basis of the V classification until they can apply for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident. Certain eligible spouses and children of lawful permanent residents already present in the United States may be granted V classification until they can apply to adjust status to that of lawful permanent resident. This rule finalizes the Interim Rule published November 6, 2001. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103    8 CFR 204 and 205    8 CFR 212    8 CFR 214    8 CFR 245    8 CFR 248    8 CFR 299   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1102    PL 106-553   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  09/07/2001  66 FR 46697   
Interim Final Rule Effective  09/07/2001    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  11/06/2001    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: CIS No. 2117-01 Transferred from RIN 1115-AG08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Laura M. Dawkins
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Room 3040, Suite 1200, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1470
Fax:202 272-1480
Email: laura.dawkins@uscis.dhs.gov