8 U.S.C. § 1102
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for so long as they continue in the nonimmigrant classes enumerated in this section, the provisions of this chapter relating to ineligibility to receive visas and the removal of aliens shall not be construed to apply to nonimmigrants-
8 U.S.C. § 1102
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTThis chapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original, "this Act", meaning act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.
AMENDMENTS1996- Pub. L. 104-208 substituted "removal" for "exclusion or deportation" in introductory provisions. 1991-Pars. (1) to (3). Pub. L. 102-232 substituted "subparagraphs (A) through (C) of section 1182(a)(3) of this title" for "paragraph (3) (other than subparagraph (E)) of section 1182(a) of this title".1990-Pars. (1) to (3). Pub. L. 101-649 substituted "(3) (other than subparagraph (E))" for "(27)" in pars. (1) and (2), and "paragraph (3) (other than subparagraph (E))" for "paragraphs (27) and (29)" in par. (3).1988-Par. (2). Pub. L. 100-525 substituted "documentation" for "documentaion".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 104-208 effective, with certain transitional provisions, on the first day of the first month beginning more than 180 days after Sept. 30, 1996, see section 309 of Pub. L. 104-208 set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1991 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 102-232 effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101-649 see section 310(1) of Pub. L. 102-232 set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 101-649 applicable to individuals entering United States on or after June 1, 1991, see section 601(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101-649 set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
DENIAL OF VISAS TO CERTAIN REPRESENTATIVES TO UNITED NATIONS Pub. L. 101-246, title IV, §407, Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 67, as amended by Pub. L. 113-100, §1, Apr. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 1145, provided that:"(a) IN GENERAL.-The President shall use his authority, including the authorities contained in section 6 of the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act ( Public Law 80-357) [Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 482, set out as a note under 22 U.S.C. 287 ], to deny any individual's admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations if the President determines that such individual-"(1) has been found to have been engaged in espionage activities or a terrorist activity (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iii) )) directed against the United States or its allies; and"(2) may pose a threat to United States national security interests."(b) WAIVER.-The President may waive the provisions of subsection (a) if the President determines, and so notifies the Congress, that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States."
- national
- The term "national" means a person owing permanent allegiance to a state.
- admission
- The terms "admission" and "admitted" mean, with respect to an alien, the lawful entry of the alien into the United States after inspection and authorization by an immigration officer.