The Code of Federal Regulation is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Code is divided into 50 titles, which represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts covering specific regulatory areas.

The contents of the Federal Register are required to be judicially noticed (44 U.S. C. 1507). The Code of Federal Regulations is prima facie evidence of the text of the original documents (44 U.S.C. 1510).

Alien and Nationality, containing a codification of documents of general applicability and future effect, with ancillaries, published by the Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration as a Special Edition of the Federal Register.

The contents of this book represent all current regulations issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, as of January 1, 2005.

This book is recommended by the American Immigration Center as a good source of reference material for professionals entering the practice of immigration law. Useful as an aid for those who work with foreign students, corporate personnel working with foreign employees, business managers, the legal profession and its support staff.