Immigration and Nationality Act (2011)
Law and Software Edition
TITLE II:
IMMIGRATION
Part I
Selection System
§ 202 (8 USC 1152) Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
a.
Per country level
1.
Nondiscrimination
2.
Per country levels for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrants
3.
Exception if additional visas available
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
ii.
“2–A floor” defined
B.
Treatment of remaining 25 percent for countries subject to subsection
(e)
i.
In general
ii.
“ Subsection
(e)
ceiling” defined
C.
Treatment of unmarried sons and daughters in countries subject to subsection
(e)
D.
Limiting pass down for certain countries subject to subsection
(e)
5.
Rules for employment-based immigrants
A.
Employment-based immigrants not subject to per country limitation if additional visas available
B.
Limiting fall across for certain countries subject to subsection
(e)
of this section
b.
Rules for chargeability
c.
Chargeability for dependent areas
d.
Changes in territory
e.
Special rules for countries at ceiling
