§ 1572. Definitions

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In this subchapter:

(1)Backlog The term “backlog” means, with respect to an immigration benefit application, the period of time in excess of 180 days that such application has been pending before the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

(2)Immigration benefit application The term “immigration benefit application” means any application or petition to confer, certify, change, adjust, or extend any status granted under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.].

(Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 203, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1263.)

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Pub. L. 106–313, title II, § 203
114 Stat. 1263
act June 27, 1952, ch. 477
66 Stat. 163

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