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22 CFR §42.54

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  1. (a)General. Consular officers shall request applicants to take the steps necessary to meet the requirements of INA 222(b) in order to apply formally for a visa as follows:
    1. (1)In the chronological order of the priority dates of all applicants within each of the immigrant classifications specified in INA 203 (a) and (b); and
    2. (2)In the random order established by the Secretary of State for each region for the fiscal year for applicants entitled to status under INA 203(c).
  2. (b)[Reserved]