Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens
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/us/usc/t8/s1738
Title
8 — Aliens and Nationality
Chapter
CH15
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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Not later than 180 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under section 1157 of this title, or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under section 1158 of this title, the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 309, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
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