Reference Citation

Reference Citations: 8 CFR 207.2, 8 CFR 245.2(a)(3)(i), 8 CFR 328.4.

8 CFR 207.2 Applicant processing.

(a) Forms. Each applicant who seeks admission as a refugee shall submit an individual Form I - 590 (Registration for Classification as Refugee). Additionally, each applicant 14 years old or older must submit completed forms G - 325C (Biographical Information) and FD - 258 (Applicant Card).

(b) Hearing. Each applicant 14 years old or older shall appear in person before an immigration officer for inquiry under oath to determine his/her eligibility for admission as a refugee.

(c) Medical examination. Each applicant shall submit to a medical examination as required by sections 221(d) and 234 of the Act.

(d) Sponsorship. Each applicant must be sponsored by a responsible person or organization. Transportation for the applicant from his/her present abode to the place of resettlement in the United States must be guaranteed by the sponsor. (Amended 5/21/99; 64 FR 27660)

8CFR 245.2(a)(3)(i)

(3) Submission of documents -- (i) General. A separate application shall be filed by each applicant for benefits under section 245, or the Act of November 2, 1966. Each application shall be accompanied by an executed Form G - 325A, if the applicant has reached his or her 14th birthday. Form G - 325A shall be considered part of the application. An application under this part shall be accompanied by the document specified in the instructions which are attached to the application.

8 CFR 328.4

An applicant for naturalization under this part must submit an Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, as provided in § 316.4 of this chapter. The application must be accompanied by Form N-426, Certificate of Military or Naval Service; and Form G-325B, Biographic Form.