This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by providing that all persons, other than ministers, immigrating to the United States as religious workers must immigrate or adjust status to permanent residence before October 1, 1997. This rule implements section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) which provides that religious workers who have 2 years of membership and experience in a religious occupation or vocation qualify as special immigrant religious workers. By statute, this immigrant category for religious workers expires on October 1, 1997. This rule codifies, in regulatory form, the October 1, 1997, statutory deadline.
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