Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 103–416 substituted “1259” for “1259(a)”.

1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–649 substituted “applicant” for “petitioner” after “by each”, and “Attorney General” for “clerk of the court”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–416 effective as if included in the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101–649, see section 219(dd) of Pub. L. 103–416, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions

For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.