22 C.F.R. § 40.71 Documentation requirements for immigrants.
INA 212(a)(7)(A) is not applicable at the time of visa application. (For waiver of documentary requirements for immigrants see 22 CFR 42.1 and 42.2.)
CFR Subpart H
CFR Subpart H
in effect22 C.F.R. § 40.72 Documentation requirements for nonimmigrants.
A passport which is valid indefinitely for the return of the bearer to the country whose government issued such passport shall be deemed to have the required minimum period of validity as specified in INA 212(a)(7)(B).
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