NOTE 17. The listing of boundaries of certain quota areas appearing in the third edition of this publication was based on geographical determinations made by the Department of State in 1961. In view of changes which have occurred in several areas of the world, the Department of State is currently in the process of revising its determinations and an appropriate publication is expected to be available in the latter part of 1964.

4. VISA SYMBOLS

(22 CFR 41.12; 25 Fed. Reg. 7017; 26 Fed. Reg. 9548, 10052; 27 Fed. Reg. 5865, 11220; 28 Fed. Reg. 13934)

Citations refer to the Immigration and Nationality Act (66 Stat. 167; 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) unless otherwise indicated.

NONIMMIGRANTS

The following symbols are inserted by consular officers in the space provided in the visa stamp to show the classification of a nonimmigrant alien:

ber government to international organization, his staff, and members of immediate family.

Other representative of recognized foreign member govern-| 101 (a) (15) (G) (ii).
ment to international organization, and members of imme-
diate family.

G-2

Representative of nonrecognized or nonmember foreign gov- 101(a)(15)(G)(iii)....
ernment to international organization, and members of
immediate family.

G-3

International organization officer or employee, and members
of immediate family.

Attendant, servant, or personal employee of G-1, G-2, G-3,
and G-4 classes, and members of immediate family.
Temporary worker of distinguished merit and ability.
Temporary worker performing services unavailable in the
United States.

101(a) (15) (G)(iv)..

G-4

Class

Citation

Symbol to be inserted in visa

Industrial trainee..

Representative of foreign information media, spouse and children.

Exchange visitor.

Spouse or child of exchange visitor.

Principal permanent representative of Member State to NATO (including any of its subsidiary bodies) resident in the United States and resident members of his official staff; Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Assistant Secretaries General and Executive Secretary of NATO; other permanent NATO officials of similar rank; and members of immediate family.

Other representatives of Member States to NATO (includ-
ing any of its subsidiary bodies) including representatives,
advisers and technical experts of delegations, and members
of immediate family; dependents of member of a force
entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO
Status-of-Forces Agreeement or in accordance with the
provisions of the Protocol on the Status of International
Military Headquarters; members of such a force if issued
visas.

Official clerical staff accompanying a representative of
Member State to NATO (including any of its subsidiary
bodies) and members of immediate family.
Officials of NATO (other than those classifiable under
NATO-1) and members of immediate family.
Experts, other than NATO officials classifiable under the
symbol NATO-4, employed on missions on behalf of
NATO; and their dependents.

Members of a civilian component accompanying a force
entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO
Status-of-Forces Agreement; members of a civilian com-
ponent attached to or employed by an Allied Headquarters
under the Protocol on the Status of International Military
Headquarters set up pursuant to the North Atlantic
Treaty; and their dependents.

Attendant, servant, or personal employee of NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, and NATO-6 classes, and members of immediate families.

NONQUOTA IMMIGRANTS

The following symbols are used in cases of nonquota immigrants:

Class

Citation

Symbol to be inserted

in visa

Beneficiary of 2d preference petition filed prior to July 1, 1961.
Beneficiary of 3d preference petition filed prior to July 1, 1961.
Beneficiary of 1st preference petition filed prior to Apr. 1, 1962.
Spouse or child of alien classified K-23-

Beneficiary of 4th preference petition filed prior to Jan. 1,
1962, who is registered prior to Mar. 31, 1954.
Spouse or child of alien classified K-25.-

Spouse of United States citizen..

Child of United States citizen..

Eligible orphan adopted abroad.
Eligible orphan to be adopted..

Returning resident..

Native of certain Western Hemisphere countries.
Spouse of alien classified 0-1 (unless O-1 in own right).
Child of alien classified 0-1 (unless O-1 in own right).
Person who lost United States citizenship by marriage.
Person who lost United States citizenship by serving in
foreign armed forces.

Minister of religion..

Certain employees or former employees of United States

101 (a) (27) (G).

R-1

Government abroad.

Accompanying spouse of alien classified R-1.

Accompanying child of alien classified R-1..

101 (a) (27) (G).

R-3

QUOTA IMMIGRANTS

The following symbols are used in cases of quota immigrants:

5. MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962

(76 Stat. 121)

AN ACT To enable the United States to participate in the assistance rendered to certain migrants and refugees

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962".

SEC. 2. (a) The President is hereby authorized to continue membership for the United States in the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration in accordance with its constitution approved in Venice, Italy, on October 19, 1953. For the purpose of assisting in the movement of refugees and migrants and to enhance the economic progress of the developing countries by providing for a coordinated supply of selected manpower, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such amounts as may be necessary from time to time for the payment by the United States of its contributions to the Committee and all necessary salaries and expenses incident to United States participation in the Committee.

(b) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such amounts as may be necessary from time to time

(1) for contributions to the activties of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for assistance to refugees under his mandate or in behalf of whom he is exercising his good offices;

(2) for assistance to or in behalf of refugees designated by the President (by class, group, or designation of their respective countries of origin or areas of residence) when the President determines that such assistance will contribute to the defense, or to the security, or to the foreign policy interests of the United States; (3) for assistance to or in behalf of refugees in the United States whenever the President shall determine that such assistance would be in the interest of the United States: Provided, That the term "refugees" as herein used means aliens who (A) because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion, fled from a nation or area of the Western Hemisphere; (B) cannot return thereto because of fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion; and (C) are in urgent need of assistance for the essentials of life;

(4) for assistance to State or local public agencies providing services for substantial numbers of individuals who meet the requirements of subparagraph (3) (other than clause (C) thereof) for (A) health services and educational services to such individuals, and (B) special training for employment and services related thereto;

(5) for transportation to, and resettlement in, other areas of the 'nited States of individuals who meet the requirements of

subparagraph (3) (other than clause (C) thereof) and who, having regard for their income and other resources, need assistance in obtaining such services; and

(6) for establishment and maintenance of projects for employment of refresher professional training of individuals who meet the requirements of subparagraph (3) (other than clause (C) thereof) and, who, having regard for their income and resources, need such employment or need assistance in obtaining such retraining.

(c) Whenever the President determines it to be important to the national interest, not exceeding $10,000,000 in any fiscal year of the funds made available for use under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, may be transferred to, and consolidated with, funds made available for this Act in order to meet unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs.

(d) The President shall keep the appropriate committees of Congress currently informed of the use of funds and the exercise of functions authorized in this Act.

(e) Unexpended balances of funds made available under authority of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, and of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and allocated or transferred for the purposes of sections 405 (a), 405(c), 405(d) and 451 (c) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, are hereby authorized to be continued available for the purposes of this section and may be consolidated with appropriations authorized by this section. Funds appropriated for the purposes of this section shall remain available until expended.

SEC. 3. (a) In carrying out the purpose of this Act, the President is authorized—

(1) to make loans, advances, and grants to, make and perform agreements and contracts with, or enter into other transactions with, any individual, corporation, or other body of persons, government or government agency, whether within or without the United States, and international and intergovernmental organizations;

(2) to accept and use money, funds, property, and services of any kind made available by gift, devise, bequest, grant, or otherwise for such purposes.

(b) Whenever the President determines it to be in furtherance of the purposes of this Act, the functions authorized under this Act may be performed without regard to such provisions of law (other than the Renegotiation Act of 1951 (65 Stat. 7)), as amended, regulating the making, performance, amendment, or modification of contracts and the expenditure of funds of the United States Government as the President may specify.

SEC. 4. (a) (1) The President is authorized to designate the head of any department or agency of the United States Government, or any official thereof who is required to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to perform any functions conferred upon the President by this Act. If the President shall so specify, any individual so designated under this subsection is authorized to redelegate to any of his subordinates any functions authorized to be performed by him under this subsection, except the