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class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-1"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-2"> <div class="nav__submenu-item-nolink"><h3 class="nav__submenu-item-sub-heading">Humanitarian Based Forms</h3></div> <div class="usa-col"> <ul class="usa-nav__submenu-list level-2"> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-134a" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-589" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-730" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</span></a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__submenu-item level-3"> <a href="/i-821" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><span class="nav__submenu-item-link__text">I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item level-1"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="menu-4153" type="button"><span class="usa-nav__link__title">Newsroom</span></button> <div id="menu-4153" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-title"><div class="desktop:grid-col-3"><div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"><a href="/newsroom" class="nav__submenu-item-link"><h2 class="nav__submenu-item-parent-heading">Newsroom</h2></a></div></div></div> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-4 nav__submenu-group"> <div class="usa-col"> <ul 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class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-a">Part A - Nonimmigrant Policies and Procedures</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - General Requirements [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Maintaining Status [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-a-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Extension of Stay, Change of Status, and Extension of Petition Validity</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-b">Part B - Diplomatic and International Organization Personnel (A, G)</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part C - Visitors for Business or Tourism (B)</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d">Part D - Exchange Visitors (J)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - J Exchange Visitor Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Terms and Conditions of J Exchange Visitor Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Change of Status, Extensions of Stay, Program Transfers, and Reinstatement</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-d-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Family Members of J-1 Exchange Visitor</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-e">Part E - Cultural Visitors (Q)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-e-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-e-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-e-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Filing and Documentation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-e-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-e-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Admissions, Extensions of Stay, and Changes of Status</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f">Part F - Students (F, M)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Courses and Enrollment, Full Course of Study, and Reduced Course Load</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - School Transfer</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Practical Training</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Employment</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Absences From the United States</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Change of Status, Extension of Stay, and Length of Stay</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Dependents</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-g">Part G - Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors (E-1, E-2)</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-h">Part H - Specialty Occupation Workers (H-1B, E-3)</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-i">Part I - Temporary Agricultural and Nonagricultural Workers (H-2)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-i-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - Eligibility for Temporary Agricultural Worker (H-2A) Classification [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence for Temporary Agricultural Worker (H-2A) Classification [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Adjudication of Temporary Agricultural Worker (H-2A) Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 5 - Post-Adjudication Issues related to Temporary Agricultural Worker (H-2A) Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 6 - Temporary Agricultural Worker (H-2A) Petitions Requiring Special Handling [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 7 - Eligibility for Temporary Nonagricultural Worker (H-2B) Classification [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 8 - Documentation and Evidence for Temporary Nonagricultural Worker (H-2B) Classification [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 9 - Adjudication of Temporary Nonagricultural Worker (H-2B) Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 10 - Post-Adjudication Issues related to Temporary Nonagricultural Worker (H-2B) Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-i-chapter-11">Chapter 11 - Temporary Nonagricultural Worker (H-2B) Petitions Requiring Special Handling</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j">Part J - Trainees (H-3)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - H-3 Categories</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Trainee Program Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Special Education Exchange Visitor Program Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Family Members of H-3 Beneficiaries</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-j-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Admissions, Extensions of Stay, and Change of Status</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-k">Part K - Media Representatives (I)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-k-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-k-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-k-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Distinction between News and Entertainment</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-k-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Family Members</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-k-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l">Part L - Intracompany Transferees (L)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - General Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Managers and Executives (L-1A)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Specialized Knowledge Beneficiaries (L-1B)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Ownership and Control</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Key Concepts</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Filing</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-l-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Period of Stay</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m">Part M - Nonimmigrants of Extraordinary Ability or Achievement (O)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility for O Classification</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Petitioners</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - O-1 Beneficiaries</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - O-2 Beneficiaries</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Family Members</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Admission, Extension of Stay, Change of Status, and Change of Employer</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n">Part N - Athletes and Entertainers (P)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Petitioners</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-n-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Post-Adjudication Actions</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o">Part O - Religious Workers (R)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - General Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Petitioner Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Beneficiary Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Admissions, Extensions of Stay, and Changes of Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-o-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Period of Stay</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-p">Part P - NAFTA Professionals (TN)</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-2-part-q">Part Q - Nonimmigrants Intending to Adjust Status (K, V)</a> </li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-3">Volume 3 - Humanitarian Protection and Parole</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part A - Protection and Parole Policies and Procedures</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b">Part B - Victims of Trafficking</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence for Principal Applicants</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Family Members</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Documentation and Evidence for Family Members</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Bona Fide Determinations</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Annual Cap and Waiting List</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Applicants in Removal Proceedings</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Duration and Extensions of Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-11">Chapter 11 - Federal Benefits and Work Authorization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-12">Chapter 12 - Travel Outside the United States</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-13">Chapter 13 - Revocation of Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-b-chapter-14">Chapter 14 - Confidentiality Protections and Prohibitions Against Disclosure</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c">Part C - Victims of Crimes</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements for U Nonimmigrant Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Bona Fide Determination Process</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Waiting List</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-c-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Final Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 8 - Post-Adjudicative Matters [Reserved]</span> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d">Part D - Violence Against Women Act</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Effect of Certain Life Events</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Filing Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-d-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Post-Adjudicative Matters</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-e">Part E - Employment Authorization for Abused Spouses of Certain Nonimmigrants</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-f">Part F - Parolees</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g">Part G - International Entrepreneur Parole</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Requirements for Consideration</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Additional Periods of Parole</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Family Members</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-g-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Conditions on Parole and Termination</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-h">Part H - Deferred Action</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-i">Part I - Humanitarian Emergencies</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-j">Part J - Temporary Protected Status</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-k">Part K - Statelessness</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-k-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-k-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - USCIS Preparation of Statelessness Reports</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-k-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Individualized and Case-by-Case Consideration</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-3-part-k-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Applicability of Statelessness in Adjudicative Review</a> </li></ul></li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-4">Volume 4 - Refugees and Asylees</a></h2></div> <div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-5">Volume 5 - Adoptions</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-a">Part A - Adoptions Overview</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-a-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Adoption Processes</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-a-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - U.S. Citizens Residing Outside the United States</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-a-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adoption Definition and Order Validity</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-a-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Authorized Adoption Service Providers</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b">Part B - Adoptive Parent Suitability Determinations</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility, Documentation, and Evidence (Orphan Process)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Eligibility, Documentation, and Evidence (Hague Process)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Home Studies</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Action on Pending or Approved Suitability Determinations</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-b-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c">Part C - Child Eligibility Determinations (Orphan)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Identity and Age</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Eligibility Requirements Specific to Orphans</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Qualifying Adoptive or Custodial Relationship</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Additional Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-c-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Pre-Adoption Immigration Review Programs</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d">Part D - Child Eligibility Determinations (Hague)</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Identity and Age</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Eligibility Requirements Specific to Convention Adoptees</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Qualifying Adoptive or Custodial Relationship</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Additional Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Required Order of Immigration and Adoption Steps</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-d-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e">Part E - Family-Based Adoption Petitions</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Hague Restrictions on Family-Based Petitions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-e-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Post-Adjudication Actions</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-f">Part F - Citizenship for Adopted Children</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Definitions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Eligibility, Documentation, and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-5-part-f-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Citizenship Following a Disrupted or Dissolved Adoption</a> </li></ul></li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-6">Volume 6 - Immigrants</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-a">Part A - Immigrant Policies and Procedures</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b">Part B - Family-Based Immigrants</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - Principles Common to Family-Based Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Filing</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence for Family-Based Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication of Family-Based Petitions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 6 - Post-Adjudication of Family-Based Petitions [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 7 - Spouses [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Children, Sons, and Daughters</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 9 - Parents of U.S. Citizens [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 10 - Siblings of U.S. Citizens [Reserved]</span> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-c">Part C - Adam Walsh Act</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-d">Part D - Surviving Relatives</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e">Part E - Employment-Based Immigration</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Successor-in-Interest in Permanent Labor Certification Cases</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Ability to Pay</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 5 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Permanent Labor Certification</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Schedule A Designation Petitions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Evaluation of Education Credentials</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-e-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Decision and Post-Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f">Part F - Employment-Based Classifications</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Extraordinary Ability</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Outstanding Professor or Researcher</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Multinational Executive or Manager</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Physician</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Skilled Worker, Professional, or Other Worker</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g">Part G - Investors</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Immigrant Petition Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Immigrant Petition Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Regional Center Applications</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Project Applications</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Direct and Third-Party Promoters</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Removal of Conditions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-g-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Sanctions and Discretionary Determinations</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h">Part H - Designated and Special Immigrants</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Religious Workers</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Panama Canal Zone Employees</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Certain Physicians [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 5 - Certain G-4 or NATO-6 Employees and their Family Members [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Members of the U.S. Armed Forces</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 7 - Certain Broadcasters [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Certain Iraqi Nationals</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Certain Afghan Nationals</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Certain Iraqi and Afghan Translators and Interpreters</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-h-chapter-11">Chapter 11 - Decision and Post-Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i">Part I - Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residents</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Terms and Conditions of CPR Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Joint Petitions and Individual Filing Requests</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Waiver of Joint Filing Requirement</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Decision and Post-Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Effect of Removal Proceedings</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j">Part J - Special Immigrant Juveniles</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Appeals, Motions to Reopen, and Motions to Reconsider</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Data</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-6-part-k">Part K - CNMI Resident Status</a> </li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-7">Volume 7 - Adjustment of Status</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a">Part A - Adjustment of Status Policies and Procedures</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Filing Instructions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Documentation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Interview Guidelines</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Adjudicative Review</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Child Status Protection Act</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Transfer of Underlying Basis</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Death of Petitioner or Principal Beneficiary</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Legal Analysis and Use of Discretion</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-11">Chapter 11 - Decision Procedures</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b">Part B - 245(a) Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Unlawful Immigration Status at Time of Filing (INA 245(c)(2))</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Status and Nonimmigrant Visa Violations (INA 245(c)(2) and INA 245(c)(8))</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Employment-Based Applicant Not in Lawful Nonimmigrant Status (INA 245(c)(7))</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Unauthorized Employment (INA 245(c)(2) and INA 245(c)(8))</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Other Barred Adjustment Applicants</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Inapplicability of Bars to Adjustment</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-c">Part C - 245(i) Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-c-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-c-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Grandfathering Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-c-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Eligibility and Filing Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-c-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-c-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication and Decision</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-d">Part D - Family-Based Adjustment</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-e">Part E - Employment-Based Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Immigrant Visa Availability and Priority Dates [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-e-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Job Portability after Adjustment Filing and Other AC21 Provisions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 6 - Adjudication [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 7 - National Interest Waiver Physicians [Reserved]</span> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f">Part F - Special Immigrant-Based Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Religious Workers</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - International Employees of U.S. Government Abroad</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Panama Canal Zone Employees</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Certain Physicians</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Certain G-4 or NATO-6 Employees and their Family Members</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Special Immigrant Juveniles</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Members of the U.S. Armed Forces</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Certain Broadcasters</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Certain Afghan and Iraqi Nationals</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-g">Part G - Diversity Immigrant-Based Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-g-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-g-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-g-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-g-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part H - Reserved</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-i">Part I - Adjustment Based on Violence Against Women Act</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-j">Part J - Trafficking Victim-Based Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-j-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-j-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-j-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-j-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Filing</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-j-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-k">Part K - Crime Victim-Based Adjustment</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l">Part L - Refugee Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Admissibility and Waiver Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication Procedures</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-l-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Termination of Status and Notice to Appear Considerations</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m">Part M - Asylee Adjustment</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Admissibility and Waiver Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication Procedures</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-m-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Termination of Status and Notice to Appear Considerations</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-n">Part N - Legalization</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-o">Part O - Registration</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-o-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Presumption of Lawful Admission</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-o-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Presumption of Lawful Admission Despite Certain Errors Occurring at Entry</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-o-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Children Born in the United States to Accredited Diplomats</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-o-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Noncitizens Who Entered the United States Prior to January 1, 1972</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-o-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Other Special Laws</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-p">Part P - Other Adjustment Programs</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 1 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-p-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 6 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 7 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 8 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-p-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Amerasian Immigrants</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 10 - Reserved</span> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-q">Part Q - Rescission of Lawful Permanent Residence</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-q-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-q-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-q-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Rescission Process</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-q-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Effective Date of Rescission</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-7-part-q-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Adjudication Procedures</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part R - Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Residence</span> </li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-8">Volume 8 - Admissibility</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part A - Admissibility Policies and Procedures</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b">Part B - Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Medical Examination and Vaccination Record</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Applicability of Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirement</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Review of Medical Examination Documentation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Review of Overall Findings</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Communicable Diseases of Public Health Significance</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Physical or Mental Disorder with Associated Harmful Behavior</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Drug Abuse or Drug Addiction</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Vaccination Requirement</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Other Medical Conditions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-11">Chapter 11 - Inadmissibility Determination</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-12">Chapter 12 - Waiver Authority</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-c">Part C - Civil Surgeon Designation and Revocation</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-c-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-c-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Application for Civil Surgeon Designation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-c-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Blanket Civil Surgeon Designation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-c-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Termination and Revocation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-c-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Civil Surgeon List</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part D - Criminal and Related Grounds of Inadmissibility</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part E - Terrorism</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-f">Part F - National Security and Related Grounds of Inadmissibility</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Immigrant Membership in Totalitarian Party</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g">Part G - Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Definitions</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Applicability</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Prospective Determination Based on the Totality of the Circumstances</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Statutory Minimum Factors</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Consideration of Current and/or Past Receipt of Public Cash Assistance for Income Maintenance or Long-term Institutionalization at Government Expense</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Waivers of Inadmissibility Based on Public Charge Ground</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Adjudicating Public Charge Inadmissibility for Adjustment of Status Applications</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-10">Chapter 10 - Public Charge Bonds</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-11">Chapter 11 - Public Charge Bonds: Posting and Accepting Bonds</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-12">Chapter 12 - Public Charge Bonds: Maintaining, Substituting, and Canceling Bonds</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part H - Labor Certification and Select Immigrant Qualifications</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-i">Part I - Illegal Entrants and Other Immigration Violators</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j">Part J - Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Overview of Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Adjudicating Inadmissibility</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-k">Part K - False Claim to U.S. Citizenship</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-k-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-k-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Determining False Claim to U.S. Citizenship</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-k-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-k-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Exceptions and Waivers</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part L - Documentation Requirements</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part M - Citizenship Ineligibility</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part N - Noncitizens Previously Removed</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-o">Part O - Noncitizens Unlawfully Present</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 2 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 5 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-o-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Effect of Seeking Admission Following Accrual of Unlawful Presence</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-8-part-p">Part P - Noncitizens Present After Previous Immigration Violation</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part Q - Practicing Polygamists, International Child Abductors, Unlawful Voters, and Tax Evaders</span> </li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-9">Volume 9 - Waivers and Other Forms of Relief</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a">Part A - Waiver Policies and Procedures</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Forms of Relief</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Review of Inadmissibility Grounds</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Waiver Eligibility and Evidence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Discretion</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Validity of an Approved Waiver</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-a-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Denials, Appeals, and Motions</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b">Part B - Extreme Hardship</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Extreme Hardship Policy</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Adjudicating Extreme Hardship Claims</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Qualifying Relative</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Extreme Hardship Considerations and Factors</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Extreme Hardship Determinations</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Discretion</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part C - Family Unity, Humanitarian Purposes, or Public or National Interest</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d">Part D - Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Waiver of Communicable Disease of Public Health Significance</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Waiver of Immigrant Vaccination Requirement</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Waiver of Physical or Mental Disorder Accompanied by Harmful Behavior</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Waiver of Drug Abuse and Addiction</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part E - Criminal and Related Grounds of Inadmissibility</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-f">Part F - Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Adjudication of Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation Waivers</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Effect of Granting a Waiver</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part G - Unlawful Presence</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part H - Provisional Unlawful Presence</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part I - Immigrant Membership in Totalitarian Party</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part J - Alien Smuggling</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part K - Noncitizens Subject to Civil Penalty</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part L - Refugees and Asylees</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part M - Temporary Protected Status Applicants</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part N - Special Immigrant Juvenile Adjustment Applicants</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-o">Part O - Victims of Trafficking</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-o-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Waivers for Victims of Trafficking</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-o-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - INA 212(d)(13) Waivers</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-o-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - INA 212(d)(3) Waivers</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-o-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Waivers for T Nonimmigrants Applying for Adjustment of Status</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-o-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Adjudication and Post-Adjudication Matters</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part P - Crime Victims</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part Q - Violence Against Women Act Applicants</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><span class="placeholder-only">Part R - Other Waivers and Provisions Overcoming Inadmissibility</span> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-9-part-s">Part S - Consent to Reapply</a> </li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-10">Volume 10 - Employment Authorization</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-a">Part A - Employment Authorization Policies and Procedures</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-a-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 3 - Documentation and Evidence [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-a-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Adjudication</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 5 - Reserved</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 6 - Card Production and Card Correction [Reserved]</span> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 7 - Post-Decision Actions [Reserved]</span> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-b">Part B - Specific Categories</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-10-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Certain Employment-Based Immigrants in Compelling Circumstances</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><span class="placeholder-only">Chapter 4 - Reserved</span> </li></ul></li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-11">Volume 11 - Travel and Identity Documents</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-a">Part A - Secure Identity Documents Policies and Procedures</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-a-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - USCIS-Issued Secure Identity Documents</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-a-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Reissuance of Secure Identity Documents</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b">Part B - Permanent Resident Cards</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Replacement of Permanent Resident Card</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Expired Permanent Resident Cards</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Commuter Cards</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-c">Part C - Reentry Permits</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-d">Part D - Refugee Travel Documents</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-e">Part E - Advance Parole Documents</a> </li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-f">Part F - Arrival-Departure Records</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-11-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-102)</a> </li></ul></li></ul><div class="level level--2"><h2 class="level__title"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--2" href="/policy-manual/volume-12">Volume 12 - Citizenship and Naturalization</a></h2></div> <ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-a">Part A - Citizenship and Naturalization Policies and Procedures</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-a-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-a-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Becoming a U.S. Citizen</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-a-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - USCIS Authority to Naturalize</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b">Part B - Naturalization Examination</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Background and Security Checks</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Naturalization Interview</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Results of the Naturalization Examination</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Motion to Reopen</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - USCIS Hearing and Judicial Review</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-c">Part C - Accommodations</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-c-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-c-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Accommodation Policies and Procedures</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-c-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Types of Accommodations</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d">Part D - General Naturalization Requirements</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Lawful Permanent Resident Admission for Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Continuous Residence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Physical Presence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Modifications and Exceptions to Continuous Residence and Physical Presence</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Jurisdiction, Place of Residence, and Early Filing</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Attachment to the Constitution</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Educational Requirements</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Good Moral Character</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-e">Part E - English and Civics Testing and Exceptions</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-e-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-e-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - English and Civics Testing</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-e-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Medical Disability Exception (Form N-648)</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f">Part F - Good Moral Character</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Adjudicative Factors</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Evidence and the Record</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Permanent Bars to Good Moral Character</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-f-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Conditional Bars for Acts in Statutory Period</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g">Part G - Spouses of U.S. Citizens</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Marriage and Marital Union for Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Spouses of U.S. Citizens Residing in the United States</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Spouses of U.S. Citizens Employed Abroad</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Conditional Permanent Resident Spouses and Naturalization</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h">Part H - Children of U.S. Citizens</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Definition of Child and Residence for Citizenship and Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - U.S. Citizens at Birth (INA 301 and 309)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship after Birth (INA 320)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Child Residing Outside the United States (INA 322)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Special Provisions for the Naturalization of Children</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Deriving Citizenship Before the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (Former INA 321 and 320)</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i">Part I - Military Members and their Families</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - One Year of Military Service during Peacetime (INA 328)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Military Service during Hostilities (INA 329)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Permanent Bars to Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Application and Filing for Service Members (INA 328 and 329)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Required Background Checks</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-7">Chapter 7 - Revocation of Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-8">Chapter 8 - Posthumous Citizenship (INA 329A)</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-9">Chapter 9 - Spouses, Children, and Surviving Family Benefits</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j">Part J - Oath of Allegiance</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - The Oath of Allegiance</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Oath of Allegiance Modifications and Waivers</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - General Considerations for All Oath Ceremonies</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-6">Chapter 6 - Judicial and Expedited Oath Ceremonies</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-k">Part K - Certificates of Citizenship and Naturalization</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-k-chapter-1">Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-k-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Certificate of Citizenship</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-k-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Certificate of Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-k-chapter-4">Chapter 4 - Application for Replacement of Naturalization/Citizenship Document</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-k-chapter-5">Chapter 5 - Cancellation of Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization</a> </li></ul></li></ul><ul class="level level--3"><li class="level__item level__item--3"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--3" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-l">Part L - Revocation of Naturalization</a> <ul class="level level--4"><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-l-chapter-1">Chapter 1- Purpose and Background</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-l-chapter-2">Chapter 2 - Grounds for Revocation of Naturalization</a> </li><li class="level__item level__item--4"><a class="level__item-link level__item-link--4" href="/policy-manual/volume-12-part-l-chapter-3">Chapter 3 - Effects of Revocation of Naturalization</a> </li></ul> 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