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Main topic: Immigration Law ::: Sub topic: INA 205

INA 205 - REVOCATION OR APPROVAL OF PETITIONS

Sec. 205. [8 U.S.C. 1155] The Secretary of Homeland Security 1/ may, at any time, for what he deems to be good and sufficient cause, revoke the approval of any petition approved by him under section 204. Such revocation shall be effective as of the date of approval of any such petition.

FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 205

INA 205 FN 1

FN 1 Section 5304(c)(1) and (2) of Public Law 108-458 amended section 205 by (1) striking "Attorney General" and inserting "Secretary of Homeland Security"; and (2) by striking the final two sentences.

(d) Effective Date- The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act (Public Law 108-458 ) and shall apply to revocations under sections 205 and 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1155, 1201(i)) made before, on, or after such date.