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8 U.S.C. § 1738. — Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 8/§ 1738

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8 U.S.C. § 1738.Chapter 15

§ 1738

Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens

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Subchapter: VISA ISSUANCE

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Not later than 180 days after , the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under , or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under , the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.section 1157 of this titlesection 1158 of this titleMay 14, 20022002-05-14

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)