77 FR 1777 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-260, Electronic Application for Immigration...

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2012-01-11

..., Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration, 1405-0185 ACTION: Notice of request for... for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration. OMB Control Number: 1405-0185. Type of Request: Extension... determine the eligibility of aliens applying for immigrant visas. Methodology: The DS-260 will be submitted...

77 FR 71668 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa...

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2012-12-03

... of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Notice of... Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants. OMB Control Number: 1405-0126. Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. Form Number: DS-3032. Respondents: Immigrant...

77 FR 65439 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Registration for the Diversity...

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2012-10-26

...: Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program ACTION: Notice of request for public comment... for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. OMB Control Number: 1405-0098. Type of Request: Extension... applicants an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants, which consists of Form DS-122 (Supplemental...

76 FR 34740 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa

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2011-06-14

... Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act... Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for... aliens who wish to waive the documentary requirements for passports and/or visas due to an unforeseen...

76 FR 26750 - Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information Collection; Comment Request

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2011-05-09

... collection under review: Visa Processing Fee Payment; OMB control No. 1615-New. The Department of Homeland... . When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add Visa Processing Fee Payment in the subject...: Visa Processing Fee Payment. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the...

77 FR 28921 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-260, Electronic Application for Immigration...

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2012-05-16

..., Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration, 1405-0185 ACTION: Notice of request for... Collection: Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration. OMB Control Number: 1405-0185... collection: Form DS-260 will be used to elicit information to determine the eligibility of aliens applying...

78 FR 51265 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Additional Visa Pages or...

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2013-08-20

...: Application for Additional Visa Pages or Miscellaneous Passport Services ACTION: Notice of request for public..., Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 2201... Pages or Miscellaneous Passport Services. OMB Control Number: 1405-0159. Type of Request: Revision of a...

76 FR 11805 - Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information Collection: Comment Request

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2011-03-03

... Collection Under Review: OMB 63, Visa Processing Fee Payment; OMB Control No. 1615-New. * * * * * The..., please make sure to add Visa Processing Fee Payment in the subject box. Note: The address listed in this notice should only be used to submit comments concerning OMB 63, Visa Processing Fee Payment. Please do...

76 FR 17426 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa (Form I...

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2011-03-29

... submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB... wish to waive the documentary requirements for passports and/or visas due to an unforeseen emergency...

75 FR 25910 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor...

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2010-05-10

..., Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0101 ACTION: Notice of request for...: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application. OMB Control Number: 1405-0101. Type of Request: Extension of a...) Form Number: DS-156E. Respondents: Nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visa applicants. Estimated...

75 FR 25024 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form...

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2010-05-06

...-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form, OMB Control Number 1405-0153 ACTION: Notice of request for... Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. OMB Control Number: 1405-0153. Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa...

77 FR 30045 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Registration for the Diversity...

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2012-05-21

...-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant... of Information Collection: Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. OMB... register the randomly selected entries and send the applicants an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa...

75 FR 4901 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form...

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2010-01-29

...-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form, OMB Control Number 1405-0153 ACTION: Notice of request for... Visa Entry Form. OMB Control Number: 1405-0153. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services (CA/VO). Form Number: DS...

77 FR 3486 - Agency Information Collection Activities: No Agency Form Number, File Number OMB 25, Extension of...

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2012-01-24

..., Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters; OMB Control No. 1615-0064... the Form/Collection: Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters. (3...

75 FR 70017 - Agency Information Collection Activities: File Number OMB 25, Extension of a Currently Approved...

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2010-11-16

... Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: OMB 25, Special Immigrant Visas for...) Title of the Form/Collection: Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based... for the requested classification as fourth preference Employment-based immigrant broadcasters. (5) An...

75 FR 52540 - Agency Information Collection Activities: File Number OMB 25; Extension of an Existing...

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2010-08-26

.... ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: OMB 25, Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth.../Collection: Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters. (3) Agency form... preference Employment-based immigrant broadcasters. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and...

77 FR 6137 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Agreement

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2012-02-07

... Activities: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Agreement AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of... comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Agreement (CBP Form... information collection: Title: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Agreement. OMB Number: 1651-0126. Form Number: CBP Form I...

78 FR 41971 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form

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2013-07-12

...: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of... collection instrument and supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. [[Page [email protected] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa...

77 FR 34056 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information

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2012-06-08

... Activities: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of... review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information... techniques or other forms of information. Title: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information. OMB Number: 1651-0109...

75 FR 58012 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156E Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor...

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2010-09-23

... Information Collection: DS-156E Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application ACTION: Notice of request for... Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application. OMB Control Number: 1405-0101. Type of Request... State (CA/VO). Form Number: DS-156E. Respondents: Nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visa applicants...

77 FR 19304 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information

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2012-03-30

... Activities: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of... requirement concerning the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information (CBP Form I-736). This request for comment is...: Title: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information. OMB Number: 1651-0109. Form Number: CBP Form I-736. Abstract...

78 FR 19726 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (CBP Form I-775)

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2013-04-02

... Activities: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (CBP Form I-775) AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection... information collection requirement concerning the Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (CBP Form I-775). This... concerning the following information collection: Title: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement. OMB Number...

75 FR 5099 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I-775)

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2010-02-01

... Activities: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I-775) AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection... and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Visa Waiver... other technological techniques or other forms of information. Title: Visa Waiver Program Carrier...

76 FR 27373 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical Examination Forms for Immigrant or...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-05-11

...: Medical Examination Forms for Immigrant or Refugee Applicants ACTION: Notice of request for public comment... Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant. OMB Control Number: 1405-0113. Type of Request: Revision of a.../VO). Form Number: DS-2053, DS-2054, DS-3030, DS-3024, DS-3025, DS-3026. Respondents: Immigrant visa...

75 FR 81204 - Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review

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2010-12-27

...: OMB Number: OMB 0412-New. Form Number: N/A. Title: USAID Visa Compliance System (VCS). Type of... objectives by supporting: Economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy conflict...

75 FR 13293 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Arrival and Departure Record

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2010-03-19

...), the Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure), and the Electronic System for Travel... Act (Pub. L.104-13). Your comments should address one of the following four points: (1) Evaluate..., Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) OMB Number: 1651...

75 FR 7151 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form...

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2010-02-17

... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6888] 60[dash]Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form, OMB Control Number 1405-0153 Correction In notice document 2010-1863 appearing on page 4901 in the issue of January 29, 2010, make the following correction...

22 CFR 42.63 - Application forms and other documentation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

....63 Section 42.63 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.63 Application... alien applying for an immigrant visa must make application on Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant...

22 CFR 41.101 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.101 Place of application. (a) Application for regular visa made at jurisdictional consular office of alien's residence or physical presence...

22 CFR 41.101 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.101 Place of application. (a) Application for regular visa made at jurisdictional consular office of alien's residence or physical presence...

22 CFR 41.101 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.101 Place of application. (a) Application for regular visa made at jurisdictional consular office of alien's residence or physical presence...

22 CFR 41.103 - Filing an application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.103 Filing an application. (a) Filing an application—(1) Filing of application required. Every alien seeking a nonimmigrant visa must...

22 CFR 41.101 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.101 Place of application. (a) Application for regular visa made at jurisdictional consular office of alien's residence or physical presence...

22 CFR 41.101 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.101 Place of application. (a) Application for regular visa made at jurisdictional consular office of alien's residence or physical presence...

22 CFR 41.103 - Filing an application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.103 Filing an application. (a) Filing an application—(1) Filing of application required. Every alien seeking a nonimmigrant visa must...

22 CFR 41.103 - Filing an application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.103 Filing an application. (a) Filing an application—(1) Filing of application required. Every alien seeking a nonimmigrant visa must...

22 CFR 42.53 - Priority date of individual applicants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Section 42.53 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... individual applicants. (a) Preference applicant. The priority date of a preference visa applicant under INA... principal alien, whether or not named in the immigrant visa application of the principal alien. A child born...

22 CFR 42.53 - Priority date of individual applicants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 42.53 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... individual applicants. (a) Preference applicant. The priority date of a preference visa applicant under INA... principal alien, whether or not named in the immigrant visa application of the principal alien. A child born...

22 CFR 42.53 - Priority date of individual applicants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Section 42.53 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... individual applicants. (a) Preference applicant. The priority date of a preference visa applicant under INA... principal alien, whether or not named in the immigrant visa application of the principal alien. A child born...

22 CFR 42.53 - Priority date of individual applicants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Section 42.53 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... individual applicants. (a) Preference applicant. The priority date of a preference visa applicant under INA... principal alien, whether or not named in the immigrant visa application of the principal alien. A child born...

22 CFR 42.53 - Priority date of individual applicants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 42.53 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... individual applicants. (a) Preference applicant. The priority date of a preference visa applicant under INA... principal alien, whether or not named in the immigrant visa application of the principal alien. A child born...

22 CFR 40.205 - Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). 40.205 Section 40.205 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... § 40.205 Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). An alien shall be ineligible to receive a visa...

22 CFR 40.205 - Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). 40.205 Section 40.205 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... § 40.205 Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). An alien shall be ineligible to receive a visa...

22 CFR 40.205 - Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). 40.205 Section 40.205 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... § 40.205 Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). An alien shall be ineligible to receive a visa...

22 CFR 40.205 - Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). 40.205 Section 40.205 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... § 40.205 Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). An alien shall be ineligible to receive a visa...

22 CFR 42.61 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.61 Place of application. (a) Alien to apply... an immigrant visa shall make application at the consular office having jurisdiction over the alien's...

22 CFR 42.61 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.61 Place of application. (a) Alien to apply... an immigrant visa shall make application at the consular office having jurisdiction over the alien's...

22 CFR 42.61 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.61 Place of application. (a) Alien to apply... an immigrant visa shall make application at the consular office having jurisdiction over the alien's...

22 CFR 42.61 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.61 Place of application. (a) Alien to apply... an immigrant visa shall make application at the consular office having jurisdiction over the alien's...

22 CFR 42.61 - Place of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.61 Place of application. (a) Alien to apply... an immigrant visa shall make application at the consular office having jurisdiction over the alien's...

22 CFR 42.68 - Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... principal applicant precedes them. 42.68 Section 42.68 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS... Visas § 42.68 Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them. (a) Preliminary determination of visa eligibility. If a principal applicant proposes to precede the family to the...

22 CFR 42.68 - Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... principal applicant precedes them. 42.68 Section 42.68 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS... Visas § 42.68 Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them. (a) Preliminary determination of visa eligibility. If a principal applicant proposes to precede the family to the...

22 CFR 42.68 - Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... principal applicant precedes them. 42.68 Section 42.68 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS... Visas § 42.68 Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them. (a) Preliminary determination of visa eligibility. If a principal applicant proposes to precede the family to the...

22 CFR 42.68 - Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... principal applicant precedes them. 42.68 Section 42.68 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS... Visas § 42.68 Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them. (a) Preliminary determination of visa eligibility. If a principal applicant proposes to precede the family to the...

22 CFR 42.63 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.63 Definitions. (a) Application forms—(1) Application on Form DS-230 or Form DS-260 required. Every alien applying for an immigrant visa must make...

22 CFR 42.67 - Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... fingerprinting. 42.67 Section 42.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.67 Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting. (a) Execution of visa application—(1...

22 CFR 42.63 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.63 Definitions. (a) Application forms—(1) Application on Form DS-230 or Form DS-260 required. Every alien applying for an immigrant visa must make...

22 CFR 42.67 - Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... fingerprinting. 42.67 Section 42.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.67 Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting. (a) Execution of visa application—(1...

22 CFR 42.67 - Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... fingerprinting. 42.67 Section 42.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.67 Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting. (a) Execution of visa application—(1...

22 CFR 42.63 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.63 Definitions. (a) Application forms—(1) Application on Form DS-230 or Form DS-260 required. Every alien applying for an immigrant visa must make...

22 CFR 42.67 - Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... fingerprinting. 42.67 Section 42.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.67 Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting. (a) Execution of visa application—(1...

22 CFR 42.63 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.63 Definitions. (a) Application forms—(1) Application on Form DS-230 or Form DS-260 Required.—Every alien applying for an immigrant visa must make...

22 CFR 41.102 - Personal appearance of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Section 41.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.102 Personal appearance of... (b) or (c) of this section, each applicant for a nonimmigrant visa must personally appear before and...

22 CFR 42.62 - Personal appearance and interview of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

.... 42.62 Section 42.62 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.62 Personal... alien applying for an immigrant visa, including an alien whose application is executed by another person...

22 CFR 41.102 - Personal appearance of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Section 41.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.102 Personal appearance of... (b) or (c) of this section, each applicant for a nonimmigrant visa must personally appear before and...

22 CFR 42.62 - Personal appearance and interview of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

.... 42.62 Section 42.62 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.62 Personal... alien applying for an immigrant visa, including an alien whose application is executed by another person...

22 CFR 42.62 - Personal appearance and interview of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

.... 42.62 Section 42.62 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.62 Personal... alien applying for an immigrant visa, including an alien whose application is executed by another person...

22 CFR 41.102 - Personal appearance of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 41.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.102 Personal appearance of... (b) or (c) of this section, each applicant for a nonimmigrant visa must personally appear before and...

22 CFR 41.102 - Personal appearance of applicant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 41.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.102 Personal appearance of... (b) or (c) of this section, each applicant for a nonimmigrant visa must personally appear before and...

22 CFR 42.52 - Post records of visa applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Post records of visa applications. 42.52 Section 42.52 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Numerical Controls and Priority Dates § 42.52 Post records of visa...

22 CFR 42.52 - Post records of visa applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Post records of visa applications. 42.52 Section 42.52 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Numerical Controls and Priority Dates § 42.52 Post records of visa...

22 CFR 42.52 - Post records of visa applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Post records of visa applications. 42.52 Section 42.52 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Numerical Controls and Priority Dates § 42.52 Post records of visa...

22 CFR 42.52 - Post records of visa applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Post records of visa applications. 42.52 Section 42.52 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Numerical Controls and Priority Dates § 42.52 Post records of visa...

22 CFR 42.52 - Post records of visa applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Post records of visa applications. 42.52 Section 42.52 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Numerical Controls and Priority Dates § 42.52 Post records of visa...

22 CFR 40.205 - Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c... NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Failure to Comply with INA § 40.205 Applicant for immigrant visa under INA 203(c). An alien shall be ineligible to receive a visa...

22 CFR 42.66 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.66 Medical examination. (a) Medical examination required of all applicants. Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, the consular officer shall...

22 CFR 42.66 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.66 Medical examination. (a) Medical examination required of all applicants. Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, the consular officer shall...

22 CFR 42.66 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.66 Medical examination. (a) Medical examination required of all applicants. Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, the consular officer shall...

22 CFR 41.108 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.108 Medical examination. (a) Requirements for medical examination. An applicant for a nonimmigrant visa shall be required to take a medical...

22 CFR 41.108 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.108 Medical examination. (a) Requirements for medical examination. An applicant for a nonimmigrant visa shall be required to take a medical...

22 CFR 41.108 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.108 Medical examination. (a) Requirements for medical examination. An applicant for a nonimmigrant visa shall be required to take a medical...

22 CFR 41.108 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.108 Medical examination. (a) Requirements for medical examination. An applicant for a nonimmigrant visa shall be required to take a medical...

22 CFR 42.66 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.66 Medical examination. (a) Medical examination required of all applicants. Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, the consular officer shall...

22 CFR 42.66 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.66 Medical examination. (a) Medical examination required of all applicants. Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, the consular officer shall...

22 CFR 41.108 - Medical examination.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.108 Medical examination. (a) Requirements for medical examination. An applicant for a nonimmigrant visa shall be required to take a medical...

76 FR 33328 - Agency Information Collection Activities; New Information Collection; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-06-08

... Collection Under Review: USCIS intake page for Pay.Gov; OMB Control No. 1615-New. On March 3, 2011, USCIS... collection from ``Visa Processing Fee Payment'' to ``USCIS intake page for Pay.Gov''. This change will allow... than one fee through Pay.gov as may be necessary. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship...

22 CFR 42.67 - Execution of application, registration, and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.67...) Application fee. A fee is prescribed for each application for an immigrant visa. It shall be collected prior... applicant shall be required to read the Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration...

22 CFR 41.107 - Visa fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Visa fees. 41.107 Section 41.107 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.107 Visa fees. (a) Fees based on...

22 CFR 41.107 - Visa fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Visa fees. 41.107 Section 41.107 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.107 Visa fees. (a) Fees based on...

22 CFR 41.107 - Visa fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Visa fees. 41.107 Section 41.107 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.107 Visa fees. (a) Fees based on...

22 CFR 41.107 - Visa fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Visa fees. 41.107 Section 41.107 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.107 Visa fees. (a) Fees based on...

22 CFR 41.107 - Visa fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Visa fees. 41.107 Section 41.107 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.107 Visa fees. (a) Fees based on...

22 CFR 42.81 - Procedure in refusing individual visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Procedure in refusing individual visas. 42.81 Section 42.81 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Procedure in refusing individual visas. (a) Issuance or refusal mandatory. When a visa application has been...

22 CFR 42.81 - Procedure in refusing individual visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Procedure in refusing individual visas. 42.81 Section 42.81 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Procedure in refusing individual visas. (a) Issuance or refusal mandatory. When a visa application has been...

22 CFR 42.81 - Procedure in refusing individual visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Procedure in refusing individual visas. 42.81 Section 42.81 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Procedure in refusing individual visas. (a) Issuance or refusal mandatory. When a visa application has been...

22 CFR 42.81 - Procedure in refusing individual visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Procedure in refusing individual visas. 42.81 Section 42.81 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Procedure in refusing individual visas. (a) Issuance or refusal mandatory. When a visa application has been...

22 CFR 42.81 - Procedure in refusing individual visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Procedure in refusing individual visas. 42.81 Section 42.81 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Procedure in refusing individual visas. (a) Issuance or refusal mandatory. When a visa application has been...

78 FR 23623 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-04-19

...: Nonimmigrant Fianc[eacute](e) Visa Application ACTION: Notice of request for public comment. SUMMARY: The... Results page. Email: [email protected] . Mail: Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa... documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., L-603, Washington...

22 CFR 41.86 - Certain spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... permanent resident aliens. 41.86 Section 41.86 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS... “remains pending”. For the purposes of this section, a visa application “remains pending” if the applicant has applied for an immigrant visa in accordance with the definition in part 40, § 40.1(l)(2) and the...

22 CFR 41.86 - Certain spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... permanent resident aliens. 41.86 Section 41.86 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS... “remains pending”. For the purposes of this section, a visa application “remains pending” if the applicant has applied for an immigrant visa in accordance with the definition in part 40, § 40.1(l)(2) and the...

78 FR 32696 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-05-31

...: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa ACTION: Notice of request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Department of... Regulations Division, Visa Services Office--DS-1648, 2401 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20520- 30106. You must... instrument and supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street...

75 FR 45475 - Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-08-03

... alien registration, to offer a completely electronic application procedure as an alternative to submission of Form DS-230, the Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. DATES: This rule is..., Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. While the Department will continue to accept the DS-230...

22 CFR 41.11 - Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Section 41.11 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... visa, other than an alien applying for a visa under INA 101(a)(15) (H)(i) or (L), shall be presumed to... the applicant to establish entitlement for nonimmigrant status and the type of nonimmigrant visa for...

22 CFR 41.11 - Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Section 41.11 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... visa, other than an alien applying for a visa under INA 101(a)(15) (H)(i) or (L), shall be presumed to... the applicant to establish entitlement for nonimmigrant status and the type of nonimmigrant visa for...

22 CFR 41.11 - Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Section 41.11 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... visa, other than an alien applying for a visa under INA 101(a)(15) (H)(i) or (L), shall be presumed to... the applicant to establish entitlement for nonimmigrant status and the type of nonimmigrant visa for...

22 CFR 41.11 - Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 41.11 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... visa, other than an alien applying for a visa under INA 101(a)(15) (H)(i) or (L), shall be presumed to... the applicant to establish entitlement for nonimmigrant status and the type of nonimmigrant visa for...

22 CFR 41.11 - Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 41.11 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... visa, other than an alien applying for a visa under INA 101(a)(15) (H)(i) or (L), shall be presumed to... the applicant to establish entitlement for nonimmigrant status and the type of nonimmigrant visa for...

22 CFR 42.55 - Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record. 42.55 Section 42.55 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF... subject to the numerical limitations prescribed in INA 201, 202, and 203 whose immigrant visa applications...

22 CFR 42.55 - Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record. 42.55 Section 42.55 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF... subject to the numerical limitations prescribed in INA 201, 202, and 203 whose immigrant visa applications...

22 CFR 42.55 - Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record. 42.55 Section 42.55 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF... subject to the numerical limitations prescribed in INA 201, 202, and 203 whose immigrant visa applications...

22 CFR 42.55 - Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record. 42.55 Section 42.55 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF... subject to the numerical limitations prescribed in INA 201, 202, and 203 whose immigrant visa applications...

22 CFR 42.55 - Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Reports on numbers and priority dates of applications on record. 42.55 Section 42.55 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF... subject to the numerical limitations prescribed in INA 201, 202, and 203 whose immigrant visa applications...

22 CFR 42.65 - Supporting documents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.65 Supporting documents. (a) Authority to... establish the alien's eligibility to receive an immigrant visa. All such documents submitted and other...

22 CFR 42.65 - Supporting documents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.65 Supporting documents. (a) Authority to... establish the alien's eligibility to receive an immigrant visa. All such documents submitted and other...

22 CFR 42.65 - Supporting documents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.65 Supporting documents. (a) Authority to... establish the alien's eligibility to receive an immigrant visa. All such documents submitted and other...

22 CFR 42.65 - Supporting documents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.65 Supporting documents. (a) Authority to... establish the alien's eligibility to receive an immigrant visa. All such documents submitted and other...

22 CFR 42.65 - Supporting documents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant Visas § 42.65 Supporting documents. (a) Authority to... establish the alien's eligibility to receive an immigrant visa. All such documents submitted and other...

22 CFR 41.105 - Supporting documents and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Section 41.105 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.105 Supporting documents... receive a nonimmigrant visa. All documents and other evidence presented by the alien, including briefs...

22 CFR 42.83 - Termination of registration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

....83 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Termination of registration. (a) Termination following failure of applicant to apply for visa. In accordance with INA 203(g), an alien's registration for an immigrant visa shall be terminated if, within one year...

22 CFR 41.105 - Supporting documents and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 41.105 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.105 Supporting documents... receive a nonimmigrant visa. All documents and other evidence presented by the alien, including briefs...

22 CFR 42.83 - Termination of registration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

....83 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Termination of registration. (a) Termination following failure of applicant to apply for visa. In accordance with INA 203(g), an alien's registration for an immigrant visa shall be terminated if, within one year...

22 CFR 42.83 - Termination of registration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

....83 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Termination of registration. (a) Termination following failure of applicant to apply for visa. In accordance with INA 203(g), an alien's registration for an immigrant visa shall be terminated if, within one year...

22 CFR 41.105 - Supporting documents and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Section 41.105 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.105 Supporting documents... receive a nonimmigrant visa. All documents and other evidence presented by the alien, including briefs...

22 CFR 41.105 - Supporting documents and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 41.105 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.105 Supporting documents... receive a nonimmigrant visa. All documents and other evidence presented by the alien, including briefs...

22 CFR 41.105 - Supporting documents and fingerprinting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Section 41.105 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.105 Supporting documents... receive a nonimmigrant visa. All documents and other evidence presented by the alien, including briefs...

22 CFR 42.83 - Termination of registration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

....83 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Termination of registration. (a) Termination following failure of applicant to apply for visa. In accordance with INA 203(g), an alien's registration for an immigrant visa shall be terminated if, within one year...

22 CFR 42.83 - Termination of registration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

....83 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... Termination of registration. (a) Termination following failure of applicant to apply for visa. In accordance with INA 203(g), an alien's registration for an immigrant visa shall be terminated if, within one year...

22 CFR 41.84 - Victims of trafficking in persons.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 41.84 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... status under INA 101(a)(15)(T)(i). (b) Visa validity. A qualifying family member may apply for a nonimmigrant visa under INA(a)(15)(T)(ii) only during the period in which the principal applicant is in status...

22 CFR 41.84 - Victims of trafficking in persons.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Section 41.84 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... status under INA 101(a)(15)(T)(i). (b) Visa validity. A qualifying family member may apply for a nonimmigrant visa under INA(a)(15)(T)(ii) only during the period in which the principal applicant is in status...

22 CFR 41.84 - Victims of trafficking in persons.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 41.84 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... status under INA 101(a)(15)(T)(i). (b) Visa validity. A qualifying family member may apply for a nonimmigrant visa under INA(a)(15)(T)(ii) only during the period in which the principal applicant is in status...

22 CFR 41.84 - Victims of trafficking in persons.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Section 41.84 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... status under INA 101(a)(15)(T)(i). (b) Visa validity. A qualifying family member may apply for a nonimmigrant visa under INA(a)(15)(T)(ii) only during the period in which the principal applicant is in status...

22 CFR 41.84 - Victims of trafficking in persons.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Section 41.84 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... status under INA 101(a)(15)(T)(i). (b) Visa validity. A qualifying family member may apply for a nonimmigrant visa under INA(a)(15)(T)(ii) only during the period in which the principal applicant is in status...

76 FR 10084 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-02-23

... Information Collection: DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application ACTION: Notice of request for... accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver.... Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement. Estimated...

76 FR 35506 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-06-17

..., J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and... accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver...). Form Number: DS-3035. Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the two-year foreign...

8 CFR 101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa... making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or authorities to have...

8 CFR 101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa... making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or authorities to have...

8 CFR 101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa... making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or authorities to have...

8 CFR 101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa... making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or authorities to have...

8 CFR 101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa... making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or authorities to have...

22 CFR 41.106 - Processing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Processing. 41.106 Section 41.106 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.106 Processing. Consular officers must...

22 CFR 41.106 - Processing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Processing. 41.106 Section 41.106 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.106 Processing. Consular officers must...

22 CFR 41.106 - Processing.

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2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Processing. 41.106 Section 41.106 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.106 Processing. Consular officers must...

22 CFR 41.106 - Processing.

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2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Processing. 41.106 Section 41.106 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.106 Processing. Consular officers must...

22 CFR 41.106 - Processing.

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2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Processing. 41.106 Section 41.106 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Nonimmigrant Visa § 41.106 Processing. Consular officers must...

Go8 Note: Student Visas

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Group of Eight (NJ1), 2012

2012-01-01

An independent review of the Australian student visa program was completed in 2011. Several of the recommendations from the review have been implemented by the Australian government, including the introduction of streamlined visa processing for applicants enrolled at an Australian university and increased flexibility in working conditions for…

22 CFR 42.68 - Informal evaluation of family members if principal applicant precedes them.

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2010-04-01

...: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Application for Immigrant... an immigrant visa, the principal applicant shall be informed and required to acknowledge receipt of... alien will be issued an immigrant visa in the future. The principal applicant shall be so informed and...

Prevalence of Slow-Growth Vancomycin Nonsusceptibility in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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Azechi, Takuya; Miyazaki, Motoyasu; Takata, Tohru; Sekine, Miwa; Matsui, Hidehito; Hanaki, Hideaki; Yahara, Koji; Sasano, Hiroshi; Asakura, Kota; Takaku, Tomoiku; Ochiai, Tomonori; Komatsu, Norio; Chambers, Henry F.

2017-01-01

ABSTRACT We previously reported a novel phenotype of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA), i.e., “slow VISA,” whose colonies appear only after 72 h of incubation. Slow-VISA strains can be difficult to detect because prolonged incubation is required and the phenotype is unstable. To develop a method for detection of slow-VISA isolates, we studied 23 slow-VISA isolates derived from the heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) clinical strain Mu3. We identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes involved in various pathways which have been implicated in the stringent response, such as purine/pyrimidine synthesis, cell metabolism, and cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis. We found that mupirocin, which also induces the stringent response, caused stable expression of vancomycin resistance. On the basis of these results, we developed a method for detection of slow-VISA strains by use of 0.032 μg/ml mupirocin (Yuki Katayama, 7 March 2017, patent application PCT/JP2017/008975). Using this method, we detected 53 (15.6%) slow-VISA isolates among clinical methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) isolates. In contrast, the VISA phenotype was detected in fewer than 1% of isolates. Deep-sequencing analysis showed that slow-VISA clones are present in small numbers among hVISA isolates and proliferate in the presence of vancomycin. This slow-VISA subpopulation may account in part for the recurrence and persistence of MRSA infection. PMID:28827421

Interministerial Circular, 2 June 1988.

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1988-01-01

The text of this Circular on resolving the question of Vietnamese citizens wanting to leave the country to join their families or for other humanitarian reasons is as follows: "1) Those Vietnamese citizens applying for exit visas to resettle abroad must complete all procedures established by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for considering and solving applications for exit visas and for notifying the applicants of the results. It must issue exit visas and do other paperwork for those Vietnamese citizens applying for exit visas. 2) The Foreign Affairs Ministry is responsible for cooperating with immigrant-accepting countries and other relevant international organizations in solving entry procedures for those already approved by the interior ministry for leaving the country." full text

8 CFR 1101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

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2014-01-01

... the purpose of concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa of another person or otherwise evading any provision of the immigration laws, and... time prior to making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or...

8 CFR 1101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

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2010-01-01

... the purpose of concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa of another person or otherwise evading any provision of the immigration laws, and... time prior to making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or...

8 CFR 1101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

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2012-01-01

... the purpose of concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa of another person or otherwise evading any provision of the immigration laws, and... time prior to making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or...

8 CFR 1101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

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2011-01-01

... the purpose of concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa of another person or otherwise evading any provision of the immigration laws, and... time prior to making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or...

8 CFR 1101.2 - Presumption of lawful admission; entry under erroneous name or other errors.

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2013-01-01

... the purpose of concealing his identity when obtaining a passport or visa, or for the purpose of using the passport or visa of another person or otherwise evading any provision of the immigration laws, and... time prior to making application for a passport or visa to have permitted the issuing authority or...

Regulations of 28 April 1989 on the issuance of visas.

PubMed

1989-01-01

These Venezuelan Regulations set forth the rules on the issuance of tourist visas, temporary visas, temporary business visas, temporary student visas, temporary labor visas, and transit visas. In order to obtain a tourist visa a person must have a passport and in certain cases be able to prove that he or she has sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of staying in Venezuela. In order to obtain a temporary visa a person must have a passport, an officially certified police record, proof of civil status, and proof of a satisfactory medical examination. In order to obtain a temporary business visa a person must have a passport, documents proving his or her business objectives, and, when applicable, documents showing that he or she owns a business. In order to obtain a temporary student visa a person must have a passport, proof of sufficient economic resources, proof of a satisfactory medical examination, and documents attesting admittance to an educational program; he or she must also state that he will not engage in paid activities. In order to obtain a temporary labor visa a person must have documents proving employment, a document from the business or person employing him or her stating that it will cover the costs of the person's residence and departure, proof of satisfactory medical examination, and an officially certified police record; in addition, the employer must ask the authorities for permission to hire him or her. In order to obtain a transit visa a person must have a passport, confirmed passage to a 3rd country, and transportation documents. This visa is valid for 72 hours; all other visas are valid for 1 year.

The impact of visa status and Medicare eligibility on people diagnosed with HIV in Western Australia: a qualitative report.

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Herrmann, Susan; Wardrop, Joan; John, Mina; Gaudieri, Silvana; Lucas, Michaela; Mallal, Simon; Nolan, David

2012-11-01

In Australia, temporary visa holders are ineligible for Medicare and subsidised antiretroviral drugs. Additionally, HIV testing is not mandatory for visas unless applicants seek work in the health sector. We sought to understand the impact of HIV and issues of access and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in people holding temporary visas and permanent residents. Data were gathered from interviews with 22 participants. Information concerning medication adherence, side effects, CD4 T-cell count, viral load and rate of response to generic drugs were collected. The mean age was 33.4 years (±s.d.=6.0), 21 out of 22 were from HIV-prevalent areas in East Africa and Asia, 14 out of 22 were on temporary visas, 12 were ineligible for Medicare, 14 out of 22 were diagnosed during health screening, 19 out of 22 risk exposures were in country of origin, 8 out of 17 were taking generic ART at an average cost of $180 per month, adherence was excellent and self-reported side-effects were relatively infrequent. Participants applying for visa continuations and permanent residency were fearful, believing their HIV serostatus would prejudice their applications. Patients cited belief in ART efficacy, were motivated to maintain therapy and were anxious about lack of access to treatment in their countries of origin. Adherence to antiretroviral drugs in Medicare-ineligible HIV-infected individuals is excellent despite limited access to treatment. The threat of visa non-renewal and the likely failure of applications for permanent residency result in considerable anxiety and confidentiality concerns.

77 FR 57012 - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates

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2012-09-17

... (Schedule) for a number of different visa fees. The Department of State adopts the rule as final, without... made changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services for visa fees and provided 60 days for... April 13, 2012. Non-Petition based Nonimmigrant Visa Application (except E category): from $140 to $160...

78 FR 19797 - Designation & Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act; Concerning the Provision of...

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2013-04-02

... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8266] Designation & Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act; Concerning the Provision of Application Services for Visas, Passports and Similar Documents... designate the provision of application services with respect to visas, passports and similar documents by...

Visa refusal following compulsory hospital admission under the Mental Health Act 1983 (England and Wales): fact or fiction?

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Ashmore, R

2015-08-01

Historically, compulsory hospital admission led to discrimination for service users. For example, until recently detention under the Mental Health Act 1983 (England and Wales) would disqualify a person from being a Member of Parliament. There is a belief among mental health professionals that compulsory hospital admission will result in service users being refused a tourist visa. However, there is a paucity of literature on this topic, particularly from an international perspective. Based on the information reviewed in this study, there is no evidence to support this belief. Of 262 travel destinations, 96 (36.6%) require British citizens to obtain a tourist visa. Six (2.3%) destinations require applicants to declare a mental health condition in order to obtain a tourist visa. None of these destinations ask applicants to declare a history of compulsory hospital admission. However, the possibility exists that anyone declaring a mental health problem may be asked to provide further information about their condition before a visa is granted. Mental health nurses require education to ensure that their knowledge of mental health legislation is up to date. This education should include information on the potential consequences of compulsory hospital admission for the service user's social life following discharge. Service users and their families should be provided with written information on the potential social impact of detention along with a list of organizations that can provide advice on specific issues. This study sought to establish whether a history of compulsory hospital admission prevented a person from obtaining a tourist visa. A visa application form and/or other relevant information were obtained for 262 travel destinations visited by British citizens. Ninety-six (36.6%) destinations require British citizens to obtain a tourist visa. All visas are issued subject to travellers meeting a number of conditions, for example being in possession of travel insurance. Six (2.3%) destinations (Australia, China, Guam, Puerto Rico, Russia and the USA) ask applicants to declare a mental health condition. None of these destinations require applicants to disclose whether they have been admitted to hospital, either informal or under a section of the Mental Health Act 1983. However, the possibility exists that anyone declaring a mental health problem may be asked to provide further information about their condition before a visa is granted. Mental health professionals need to acquire accurate knowledge of the potential consequences of compulsory hospital admission. This will enable them to support service users more effectively. Similarly, service users need to be aware of the implications of detention for their social life following discharge from hospital. Further research is required in this area, particularly from an international perspective. © 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among expatriates subjected to medical visa screening in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Al Hosani, Farida I; Yahia, Ghada A

2013-03-01

All applicants for work and/or residence in Abu Dhabi are screened for tuberculosis at the time of issuing or renewing their residence visa. The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of TB among visa applicants and the likelihood of testing positive among different subgroups. Data from the electronic visa screening system was used for a total of 948,504 applicants screened for residence in Abu Dhabi from January to December 2010. The screening identified 4577 suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB); 1558 people with chest X-ray findings suggestive of prior PTB; 235 smear-positives; and 132 culture-positive cases. The prevalence of active PTB was 39/100,000, with new applicants significantly more likely to test positive compared with renewals (OR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.5-2.7, P<.001). People coming from African countries had the highest prevalence of TB compared with people from other regions (OR: 21.25, 95% CI: 6.72-67.17, P<.001). The number of active PTB cases among applicants for visa screening is still of a real concern. Without a rigorous screening system, the disease can spread to the community and hit other people. Certain subgroups were more likely to have the disease; this could provide the scientific foundation for future amendments in the screening requirements. Copyright © 2012 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

[Visa at a tertiary hospital].

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Martínez-Jiménez, S; Lluch-Colomer, A; Desongles-Corrales, T; Bernal-González, D; Santos-Rubio, M D; Alfaro-Lara, E R; Galván-Banqueri, M

2013-01-01

To analyze the visa application process and his activity at a tertiary hosipital. Descriptive study of the drug s visa activity during the period April 2011-April 2012. We designed a database and defined categories on the study variables: patients and recipes. For patients admitted to the Visa Unit, issues detected were recorded based on a previously established classification. 6738 patients were included. They involved the visa of 8,465 recipes. The visa was applied to 170 drugs and nutrition products different, being the majority Tacrolimus. During this period, we detected a total of 420 incidents being the most frequent «No clinical document» (46.67%) and the «Formal completion errors» (28.57%). This work has allowed a more detailed analysis of the activity, the types of incidents and the identification of areas for improvement. Copyright © 2013 SEFH. Published by AULA MEDICA. All rights reserved.

75 FR 14111 - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates

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2010-03-24

... (FSN) employees in Mumbai, India, indicated that as a whole they spent 6,586 hours on consular... visa application intake. Total annual compensation for Mumbai FSNs was $783,988. Based on the.... Using the Mumbai example above, the costs for the processing of nonimmigrant visa application intake...

77 FR 59670 - Electronic Filing of H-2A and H-2B Labor Certification Applications Through the iCERT Visa Portal...

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2012-09-28

... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Electronic Filing of H-2A and H-2B... certification applications under the H-2A and H-2B visa programs through the Department of Labor's (Department... will be able to submit H-2B applications electronically beginning on October 15, 2012, and H-2A...

Federal Update: College Groups Ask Secretary of State To Postpone New Interview Requirements for Visa Applicants.

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Milshtein, Amy

2003-01-01

Foreign students and visiting scholars are facing delays as, in the wake of the September 11th attacks, new requirements for visa interviews for every applicant are slowing down the process. Many students and visiting scholars are at risk of missing the start of the school year. Some school groups are petitioning the U.S. State Department for…

77 FR 8119 - Visas: Issuance of Full Validity L Visas to Qualified Applicants

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2012-02-14

... for aliens employed in a specialized knowledge capacity, or seven years for aliens employed in a... between the national government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among... (executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees) (a) Requirements for L classification. An alien...

22 CFR 40.102 - Guardian required to accompany excluded alien.

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2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. 40.102 Section 40.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. INA 212(a)(9)(B) is not applicable at the time of visa...

22 CFR 40.102 - Guardian required to accompany excluded alien.

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2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. 40.102 Section 40.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. INA 212(a)(9)(B) is not applicable at the time of visa...

22 CFR 40.102 - Guardian required to accompany excluded alien.

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2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. 40.102 Section 40.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. INA 212(a)(9)(B) is not applicable at the time of visa...

22 CFR 40.102 - Guardian required to accompany excluded alien.

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2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. 40.102 Section 40.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. INA 212(a)(9)(B) is not applicable at the time of visa...

22 CFR 40.102 - Guardian required to accompany excluded alien.

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2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. 40.102 Section 40.102 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH... Guardian required to accompany excluded alien. INA 212(a)(9)(B) is not applicable at the time of visa...

Improvements to the Visa Application System: Serving the S&T Community, Promoting The American Economy and Keeping Us Safe

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Gillen, Mathew

2014-03-01

The speaker will address policy changes and improvements in visa processing that help scientists and students to visit and study in the United States. The speaker will also discuss challenges involved with balancing the needs of U.S. science with national security interests.

Exclusive inclusion: the violation of human rights and US immigration policy.

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Drevdahl, Denise J; Dorcy, Kathleen Shannon

2007-01-01

In this article, we examine US immigration policies relative to those who work as nurses and those who are manual/low-wage laborers. Recruiting foreign nurses from developing countries to alleviate the nursing shortage is a common practice. While specialized visas for these healthcare professionals facilitate the visa application and approval process, immigrants employed in low-wage positions are subjected to long waits for visas, workplace raids, and subsequent deportation. Selective assistance to some immigrants violates basic human rights and global expectations of justice. Moral and ethical frameworks need to guide US immigration policy.

THE MINIMUM CLINICALLY IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE ON THE VISA-A AND LEFS FOR PATIENTS WITH INSERTIONAL ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY.

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McCormack, Joshua; Underwood, Frank; Slaven, Emily; Cappaert, Thomas

2015-10-01

Cohort study of subjects with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). The purpose of this study was to establish the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) on the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment - Achilles Questionnaire (VISA-A) and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for patients with IAT. The VISA-A and LEFS are two measures commonly utilized for patients with IAT. Previous authors have estimated the MCID for the VISA-A, but a MCID has not been formally established. The MCID for the LEFS has been established for patients with lower extremity conditions in general, but it is not clear if this MCID is applicable to patients with IAT. Fifteen subjects participating in a randomized controlled trial studying the effectiveness of intervention for IAT over a 12-week period were included in this study. Subjects completed the VISA-A and LEFS forms at baseline and 12 weeks after the initiation of treatment. All subjects also completed a 15-point global rating of change (GROC) questionnaire at 12 weeks after the initiation of treatment. Subjects were classified as improved or stable based on their GROC scores. The area under the curve (AUC) for the VISA-A was 0.97 and a MCID of 6.5 points was identified. The AUC for the LEFS was 0.97 and a MCID of 12 points was identified. The VISA-A and LEFS are both useful outcome measures to assess response in patients with IAT. 3.

22 CFR 42.71 - Authority to issue visas; visa fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Section 42.71 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Issuance of Immigrant Visas § 42.71 Authority to issue visas; visa fees. (a) Authority to issue visas. Consular officers may issue immigrant visas at designated consular...

Towards evidence-based health promotion and service provision for new migrants to Australia.

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Kelaher, M; Williams, G; Manderson, L

1999-11-01

To examine patterns of health utilization and health information dissemination among immigrants to Australia in the first 6 months of immigration using data from the Longitudinal Study of Immigrants to Australia (LSIA). The population for the LSIA consists of 5178 principal applicants making their first arrival to Australia on a migrant visa between 1 September 1993 and 31 August 1995, inclusive, and who are aged 15 years or over at the time (96% of all principal applicants). The influence of immigration category, country of birth, health status and age on the likelihood of receiving information about health, sources of health information and use of general practitioners were explored using separate logistic regressions for men and women. Women who received health information were older and less likely to have a chronic illness than women who did not. Men who received health information were older and more likely to be in the Business visa category. Younger women, those in Preferential Family visa categories and bilingual women were more likely than other women to have received health information from an NGO. For men, the only significant predictor of source of health information was being in the Independent visa category. Women who used health services were younger, more likely to have a chronic illness, be proficient in English and less likely to be in the Independent visa category than women who did not. Men who used health services were older, more likely to have a chronic condition and have limited English than men who did not. Men who used health services were more likely to be in the Humanitarian visa class and less likely to be in the Concessional Family or Business visa categories than men who did not use health services. They were also more likely to have been born in Oceania, Middle East and North Africa and Africa. The results of this study indicate that there are important differentials in knowledge of and use of the health system and these differences are unlikely to be captured by using measures based on ethnicity or country of origin alone. Predictors of health service utilization were different for men and women. In particular, age and lack of English proficiency appeared to be barriers to health service use for women. Visa category and country of birth were more important determinants of health service use for men.

22 CFR 42.71 - Authority to issue visas; visa fees.

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2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Authority to issue visas; visa fees. 42.71 Section 42.71 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Issuance of Immigrant Visas § 42.71 Authority to issue visas; visa...

22 CFR 42.71 - Authority to issue visas; visa fees.

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2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Authority to issue visas; visa fees. 42.71 Section 42.71 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Issuance of Immigrant Visas § 42.71 Authority to issue visas; visa...

22 CFR 42.71 - Authority to issue visas; visa fees.

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2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Authority to issue visas; visa fees. 42.71 Section 42.71 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Issuance of Immigrant Visas § 42.71 Authority to issue visas; visa...

22 CFR 42.71 - Authority to issue visas; visa fees.

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2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Authority to issue visas; visa fees. 42.71 Section 42.71 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Issuance of Immigrant Visas § 42.71 Authority to issue visas; visa...

Daptomycin non-susceptibility in vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous-VISA (hVISA): implications for therapy after vancomycin treatment failure.

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Kelley, Peter G; Gao, Wei; Ward, Peter B; Howden, Benjamin P

2011-05-01

The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between reduced vancomycin and daptomycin susceptibility among Australasian vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous-VISA (hVISA) isolates from patients never exposed to daptomycin. Forty-seven stored clinical isolates of hVISA/VISA collected before November 2008 from around Australia and New Zealand were selected. Daptomycin and vancomycin MIC testing was performed using broth microdilution (BMD) and Etest methods. Daptomycin population analysis was performed on a subset of isolates. The percentage of daptomycin non-susceptible isolates was 0% for vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus (VSSA) (Etest and BMD), for hVISA it was 26% by Etest and 15% by BMD, and for VISA 62% by Etest and 38% by BMD. Population analysis profile testing demonstrated daptomycin heteroresistance among the hVISA and VISA strains tested. This is the highest rate of daptomycin non-susceptibility reported among hVISA isolates to date. Clinicians should exhibit caution when using daptomycin in situations where serious hVISA or VISA infection is a possibility.

General surgery residency after graduation from U.S. medical schools: visa-related challenges for the international citizen.

PubMed

Datta, Jashodeep; Zaydfudim, Victor; Terhune, Kyla P

2013-03-01

International-United States medical graduates (I-USMGs) are non-US citizen graduates of U.S. medical schools. Although academically equivalent to US-citizen peers, they are subject to the same visa requirements as non-US citizen international medical graduates. We hypothesized that visa sponsorship policies of general surgery programs (GSPs) may be discordant with the enrollment patterns of I-USMGs. A total of 196 GSPs participated in a telephone survey regarding visa sponsorship policies. Whereas GSPs preferred J-1 to H-1B sponsorship (64.2% vs. 32.6%), I-USMG enrollment favored programs supporting H-1B sponsorship (72.1% vs. 7.5%) (P = .01). University-affiliated programs were more likely to sponsor H1-Bs than independent programs (39.6% vs. 24.4%) (P = .03) and trained a greater proportion of I-USMGs than independent programs (40.6% vs. 14.0%) (P < .01). Restrictive policies against H-1B sponsorship may limit GSPs' I-USMG applicant pool and restrict I-USMGs' surgical training options.

22 CFR 41.113 - Procedures in issuing visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

.... (a) Visa evidenced by stamp placed in passport. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) of this section, a nonimmigrant visa shall be evidenced by a visa stamp placed in the alien's passport. The... visa. (b) Cases in which visa not placed in passport. In the following cases the visa shall be placed...

22 CFR 41.113 - Procedures in issuing visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

.... (a) Visa evidenced by stamp placed in passport. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) of this section, a nonimmigrant visa shall be evidenced by a visa stamp placed in the alien's passport. The... visa. (b) Cases in which visa not placed in passport. In the following cases the visa shall be placed...

22 CFR 41.113 - Procedures in issuing visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

.... (a) Visa evidenced by stamp placed in passport. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) of this section, a nonimmigrant visa shall be evidenced by a visa stamp placed in the alien's passport. The... visa. (b) Cases in which visa not placed in passport. In the following cases the visa shall be placed...

22 CFR 41.113 - Procedures in issuing visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

.... (a) Visa evidenced by stamp placed in passport. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) of this section, a nonimmigrant visa shall be evidenced by a visa stamp placed in the alien's passport. The... visa. (b) Cases in which visa not placed in passport. In the following cases the visa shall be placed...

22 CFR 41.113 - Procedures in issuing visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

.... (a) Visa evidenced by stamp placed in passport. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) of this section, a nonimmigrant visa shall be evidenced by a visa stamp placed in the alien's passport. The... visa. (b) Cases in which visa not placed in passport. In the following cases the visa shall be placed...

Comprehensive identification of mutations responsible for heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA)-to-VISA conversion in laboratory-generated VISA strains derived from hVISA clinical strain Mu3.

PubMed

Matsuo, Miki; Cui, Longzhu; Kim, Jeeyoung; Hiramatsu, Keiichi

2013-12-01

Heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) spontaneously produces VISA cells within its cell population at a frequency of 10(-6) or greater. We established a total of 45 VISA mutant strains independently obtained from hVISA Mu3 and its related strains by one-step vancomycin selection. We then performed high-throughput whole-genome sequencing of the 45 strains and their parent strains to identify the genes involved in the hVISA-to-VISA phenotypic conversion. A comparative genome study showed that all the VISA strains tested carried a unique set of mutations. All of the 45 VISA strains carried 1 to 4 mutations possibly affecting the expression of a total of 48 genes. Among them, 32 VISA strains carried only one gene affected by a single mutation. As many as 20 genes in more than eight functional categories were affected in the 32 VISA strains, which explained the extremely high rates of the hVISA-to-VISA phenotypic conversion. Five genes, rpoB, rpoC, walK, pbp4, and pp2c, were previously reported as being involved in vancomycin resistance. Fifteen remaining genes were newly identified as associated with vancomycin resistance in this study. The gene most frequently affected (6 out of 32 strains) was cmk, which encodes cytidylate kinase, followed closely by rpoB (5 out of 32), encoding the β subunit of RNA polymerase. A mutation prevalence study also revealed a sizable number of cmk mutants among clinical VISA strains (7 out of 38 [18%]). Reduced cytidylate kinase activity in cmk mutant strains is proposed to contribute to the hVISA-to-VISA phenotype conversion by thickening the cell wall and reducing the cell growth rate.

Tuberculin Skin Tests versus Interferon-Gamma Release Assays in Tuberculosis Screening among Immigrant Visa Applicants.

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Chuke, Stella O; Yen, Nguyen Thi Ngoc; Laserson, Kayla F; Phuoc, Nguyen Huu; Trinh, Nguyen An; Nhung, Duong Thi Cam; Mai, Vo Thi Chi; Qui, An Dang; Hai, Hoang Hoa; Loan, Le Thien Huong; Jones, Warren G; Whitworth, William C; Shah, J Jina; Painter, John A; Mazurek, Gerald H; Maloney, Susan A

2014-01-01

Objective. Use of tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) as part of tuberculosis (TB) screening among immigrants from high TB-burden countries has not been fully evaluated. Methods. Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (MTBI) based on TST, or the QuantiFERON-TB Gold test (QFT-G), was determined among immigrant applicants in Vietnam bound for the United States (US); factors associated with test results and discordance were assessed; predictive values of TST and QFT-G for identifying chest radiographs (CXRs) consistent with TB were calculated. Results. Of 1,246 immigrant visa applicants studied, 57.9% were TST positive, 28.3% were QFT-G positive, and test agreement was 59.4%. Increasing age was associated with positive TST results, positive QFT-G results, TST-positive but QFT-G-negative discordance, and abnormal CXRs consistent with TB. Positive predictive values of TST and QFT-G for an abnormal CXR were 25.9% and 25.6%, respectively. Conclusion. The estimated prevalence of MTBI among US-bound visa applicants in Vietnam based on TST was twice that based on QFT-G, and 14 times higher than a TST-based estimate of MTBI prevalence reported for the general US population in 2000. QFT-G was not better than TST at predicting abnormal CXRs consistent with TB.

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Comprehensive Identification of Mutations Responsible for Heterogeneous Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA)-to-VISA Conversion in Laboratory-Generated VISA Strains Derived from hVISA Clinical Strain Mu3

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Matsuo, Miki; Cui, Longzhu; Kim, Jeeyoung

2013-01-01

Heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) spontaneously produces VISA cells within its cell population at a frequency of 10−6 or greater. We established a total of 45 VISA mutant strains independently obtained from hVISA Mu3 and its related strains by one-step vancomycin selection. We then performed high-throughput whole-genome sequencing of the 45 strains and their parent strains to identify the genes involved in the hVISA-to-VISA phenotypic conversion. A comparative genome study showed that all the VISA strains tested carried a unique set of mutations. All of the 45 VISA strains carried 1 to 4 mutations possibly affecting the expression of a total of 48 genes. Among them, 32 VISA strains carried only one gene affected by a single mutation. As many as 20 genes in more than eight functional categories were affected in the 32 VISA strains, which explained the extremely high rates of the hVISA-to-VISA phenotypic conversion. Five genes, rpoB, rpoC, walK, pbp4, and pp2c, were previously reported as being involved in vancomycin resistance. Fifteen remaining genes were newly identified as associated with vancomycin resistance in this study. The gene most frequently affected (6 out of 32 strains) was cmk, which encodes cytidylate kinase, followed closely by rpoB (5 out of 32), encoding the β subunit of RNA polymerase. A mutation prevalence study also revealed a sizable number of cmk mutants among clinical VISA strains (7 out of 38 [18%]). Reduced cytidylate kinase activity in cmk mutant strains is proposed to contribute to the hVISA-to-VISA phenotype conversion by thickening the cell wall and reducing the cell growth rate. PMID:24018261

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Modulating activity of vancomycin and daptomycin on the expression of autolysis cell-wall turnover and membrane charge genes in hVISA and VISA strains.

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Cafiso, Viviana; Bertuccio, Taschia; Spina, Daniela; Purrello, Simona; Campanile, Floriana; Di Pietro, Cinzia; Purrello, Michele; Stefani, Stefania

2012-01-01

Glycopeptides are still the gold standard to treat MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections, but their widespread use has led to vancomycin-reduced susceptibility [heterogeneous Vancomycin-Intermediate-Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) and Vancomycin-Intermediate-Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)], in which different genetic loci (regulatory, autolytic, cell-wall turnover and cell-envelope positive charge genes) are involved. In addition, reduced susceptibility to vancomycin can influence the development of resistance to daptomycin. Although the phenotypic and molecular changes of hVISA/VISA have been the focus of different papers, the molecular mechanisms responsible for these different phenotypes and for the vancomycin and daptomycin cross-resistance are not clearly understood. The aim of our study was to investigate, by real time RT-PCR, the relative quantitative expression of genes involved in autolysis (atl-lytM), cell-wall turnover (sceD), membrane charges (mprF-dltA) and regulatory mechanisms (agr-locus-graRS-walKR), in hVISA and VISA cultured with or without vancomycin and daptomycin, in order to better understand the molecular basis of vancomycin-reduced susceptibility and the modulating activity of vancomycin and daptomycin on the expression of genes implicated in their reduced susceptibility mechanisms. Our results show that hVISA and VISA present common features that distinguish them from Vancomycin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (VSSA), responsible for the intermediate glycopeptide resistance i.e. an increased cell-wall turnover, an increased positive cell-wall charge responsible for a repulsion mechanism towards vancomycin and daptomycin, and reduced agr-functionality. Indeed, VISA emerges from hVISA when VISA acquires a reduced autolysis caused by a down-regulation of autolysin genes, atl/lytM, and a reduction of the net negative cell-envelope charge via dltA over-expression. Vancomycin and daptomycin, acting in a similar manner in hVISA and VISA, can influence their cross-resistance mechanisms promoting VISA behavior in hVISA and enhancing the cell-wall pathways responsible for the intermediate vancomycin resistance in VISA. Daptomycin can also induce a charge repulsion mechanism both in hVISA and VISA increasing the activity of the mprF.

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Novel combinations of vancomycin plus ceftaroline or oxacillin against methicillin-resistant vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA.

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Werth, B J; Vidaillac, C; Murray, K P; Newton, K L; Sakoulas, G; Nonejuie, P; Pogliano, J; Rybak, M J

2013-05-01

We demonstrated a significant inverse correlation between vancomycin and beta-lactam susceptibilities in vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) isolates. Using time-kill assays, vancomycin plus oxacillin or ceftaroline was synergistic against 3 of 5 VISA and 1 of 5 hVISA isolates or 5 of 5 VISA and 4 of 5 hVISA isolates, respectively. Beta-lactam exposure reduced overall vancomycin-Bodipy (dipyrromethene boron difluoride [4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene] fluorescent dye) binding but may have improved vancomycin-cell wall interactions to improve vancomycin activity. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanism behind vancomycin and beta-lactam synergy.

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Rapid Detection of Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization–Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry

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Mather, Cheryl A.; Werth, Brian J.; Sivagnanam, Shobini; SenGupta, Dhruba J.

2016-01-01

Vancomycin is the standard of care for the treatment of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Infections with vancomycin-nonsusceptible MRSA, including vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA), are clinically challenging and are associated with poor patient outcomes. The identification of VISA in the clinical laboratory depends on standard susceptibility testing, which takes at least 24 h to complete after isolate subculture, whereas hVISA is not routinely detected in clinical labs. We therefore sought to determine whether VISA and hVISA can be differentiated from vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus (VSSA) using the spectra produced by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Strains of MRSA were characterized for vancomycin susceptibility phenotype by broth microdilution and modified population analysis. We tested 21 VISA, 21 hVISA, and 38 VSSA isolates by MALDI-TOF MS. Susceptibility phenotypes were separated by using a support vector machine (SVM) machine learning algorithm. The resulting model was validated by leave-one-out cross validation. Models were developed and validated by using spectral profiles generated under various subculture conditions, as well as with and without hVISA strains. Using SVM, we correctly identified 100% of the VISA and 97% of the VSSA isolates with an overall classification accuracy of 98%. Addition of hVISA to the model resulted in 76% hVISA identification, 100% VISA identification, and 89% VSSA identification, for an overall classification accuracy of 89%. We conclude that VISA/hVISA and VSSA isolates are separable by MALDI-TOF MS with SVM analysis. PMID:26763961

Rapid Detection of Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry.

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Mather, Cheryl A; Werth, Brian J; Sivagnanam, Shobini; SenGupta, Dhruba J; Butler-Wu, Susan M

2016-04-01

Vancomycin is the standard of care for the treatment of invasive methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA) infections. Infections with vancomycin-nonsusceptible MRSA, including vancomycin-intermediateS. aureus(VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA), are clinically challenging and are associated with poor patient outcomes. The identification of VISA in the clinical laboratory depends on standard susceptibility testing, which takes at least 24 h to complete after isolate subculture, whereas hVISA is not routinely detected in clinical labs. We therefore sought to determine whether VISA and hVISA can be differentiated from vancomycin-susceptibleS. aureus(VSSA) using the spectra produced by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Strains of MRSA were characterized for vancomycin susceptibility phenotype by broth microdilution and modified population analysis. We tested 21 VISA, 21 hVISA, and 38 VSSA isolates by MALDI-TOF MS. Susceptibility phenotypes were separated by using a support vector machine (SVM) machine learning algorithm. The resulting model was validated by leave-one-out cross validation. Models were developed and validated by using spectral profiles generated under various subculture conditions, as well as with and without hVISA strains. Using SVM, we correctly identified 100% of the VISA and 97% of the VSSA isolates with an overall classification accuracy of 98%. Addition of hVISA to the model resulted in 76% hVISA identification, 100% VISA identification, and 89% VSSA identification, for an overall classification accuracy of 89%. We conclude that VISA/hVISA and VSSA isolates are separable by MALDI-TOF MS with SVM analysis. Copyright © 2016, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

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"Slow VISA," a novel phenotype of vancomycin resistance, found in vitro in heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus strain Mu3.

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Saito, Michie; Katayama, Yuki; Hishinuma, Tomomi; Iwamoto, Akira; Aiba, Yoshifumi; Kuwahara-Arai, Kyoko; Cui, Longzhu; Matsuo, Miki; Aritaka, Nanae; Hiramatsu, Keiichi

2014-09-01

Heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) clinical strain Mu3 spontaneously generates VISA strains at an extremely high frequency (≥1×10(-6)). The generated VISA strains usually grow more slowly than does the parent hVISA strain, but they form colonies on vancomycin-containing agar plates before 48 h of incubation. However, we noticed a curious group of VISA strains, designated "slow VISA" (sVISA), whose colonies appear only after 72 h of incubation. They have extremely prolonged doubling times but have vancomycin MICs of 8 to ∼24 mg/liter when determined after 72 to ∼144 h of incubation. We established strain Mu3-6R-P (6R-P), which has a vancomycin MIC of 16 mg/liter (at 72 h), as a representative sVISA strain. Its cell wall was thickened and autolytic activity was decreased compared to the respective qualities of the parent hVISA strain Mu3. Whole-genome sequencing of 6R-P revealed only one mutation, encoded by rpoB (R512P), which replaced the 512th arginine of the RNA polymerase β-subunit with proline. Its VISA phenotype was unstable, and the strain frequently reverted to hVISA with concomitant losses of pinpoint colony morphology and cell wall thickness and reduced autolytic activity. Sequencing of the rpoB genes of the phenotypic revertant strains revealed mutations affecting the 512th codon, where the proline of 6R-P was replaced with leucine, serine, or histidine. Slow VISA generated in the tissues of an infected patient serves as a temporary shelter for hVISA to survive vancomycin therapy. The sVISA strain spontaneously returns to hVISA when the threat of vancomycin is lifted. The rpoB(R512P) mutation may be regarded as a regulatory mutation that switches the reversible phenotype of sVISA on and off. Copyright © 2014, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

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Application of orange essential oil as an antistaphylococcal agent in a dressing model.

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Muthaiyan, Arunachalam; Biswas, Debabrata; Crandall, Philip G; Wilkinson, Brian J; Ricke, Steven C

2012-08-16

Staphylococcus aureus is the pathogen most often and prevalently involved in skin and soft tissue infections. In recent decades outbreaks of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) have created major problems for skin therapy, and burn and wound care units. Topical antimicrobials are most important component of wound infection therapy. Alternative therapies are being sought for treatment of MRSA and one area of interest is the use of essential oils. With the increasing interest in the use and application of natural products, we screened the potential application of terpeneless cold pressed Valencia orange oil (CPV) for topical therapy against MRSA using an in vitro dressing model and skin keratinocyte cell culture model. The inhibitory effect of CPV was determined by disc diffusion vapor assay for MRSA and vancomycin intermediate-resistant S. aureus (VISA) strains. Antistaphylococcal effect of CPV in an in vitro dressing model was tested on S. aureus inoculated tryptic soya agar plate. Bactericidal effect of CPV on MRSA and VISA infected keratinocyte cells was examined by enumeration of extra- and intra-cellular bacterial cells at different treatment time points. Cytotoxic effects on human skin cells was tested by adding CPV to the keratinocyte (HEK001) cells grown in serum free KSFM media, and observed by phase-contrast microscope. CPV vapour effectively inhibited the MRSA and VISA strains in both disc diffusion vapour assay and in vitro dressing model. Compared to untreated control addition of 0.1% CPV to MRSA infected keratinocyte decreased the viable MRSA cells by 2 log CFU/mL in 1 h and in VISA strain 3 log CFU/mL reduction was observed in 1 h. After 3 h viable S. aureus cells were not detected in the 0.2% CPV treatment. Bactericidal concentration of CPV did not show any cytotoxic effect on the human skin keratinocyte cells in vitro. At lower concentration addition of CPV to keratinocytes infected with MRSA and VISA rapidly killed the bacterial cells without causing any toxic effect to the keratinocytes. Therefore, the results of this study warrant further in vivo study to evaluate the potential of CPV as a topical antistaphylococcal agent.

Tuberculin Skin Tests versus Interferon-Gamma Release Assays in Tuberculosis Screening among Immigrant Visa Applicants

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Chuke, Stella O.; Yen, Nguyen Thi Ngoc; Laserson, Kayla F.; Phuoc, Nguyen Huu; Trinh, Nguyen An; Nhung, Duong Thi Cam; Mai, Vo Thi Chi; Qui, An Dang; Hai, Hoang Hoa; Loan, Le Thien Huong; Jones, Warren G.; Whitworth, William C.; Shah, J. Jina; Painter, John A.; Mazurek, Gerald H.; Maloney, Susan A.

2014-01-01

Objective. Use of tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) as part of tuberculosis (TB) screening among immigrants from high TB-burden countries has not been fully evaluated. Methods. Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (MTBI) based on TST, or the QuantiFERON-TB Gold test (QFT-G), was determined among immigrant applicants in Vietnam bound for the United States (US); factors associated with test results and discordance were assessed; predictive values of TST and QFT-G for identifying chest radiographs (CXRs) consistent with TB were calculated. Results. Of 1,246 immigrant visa applicants studied, 57.9% were TST positive, 28.3% were QFT-G positive, and test agreement was 59.4%. Increasing age was associated with positive TST results, positive QFT-G results, TST-positive but QFT-G-negative discordance, and abnormal CXRs consistent with TB. Positive predictive values of TST and QFT-G for an abnormal CXR were 25.9% and 25.6%, respectively. Conclusion. The estimated prevalence of MTBI among US-bound visa applicants in Vietnam based on TST was twice that based on QFT-G, and 14 times higher than a TST-based estimate of MTBI prevalence reported for the general US population in 2000. QFT-G was not better than TST at predicting abnormal CXRs consistent with TB. PMID:24738031

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Using fingerprint image quality to improve the identification performance of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program

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Wein, Lawrence M.; Baveja, Manas

2005-01-01

Motivated by the difficulty of biometric systems to correctly match fingerprints with poor image quality, we formulate and solve a game-theoretic formulation of the identification problem in two settings: U.S. visa applicants are checked against a list of visa holders to detect visa fraud, and visitors entering the U.S. are checked against a watchlist of criminals and suspected terrorists. For three types of biometric strategies, we solve the game in which the U.S. Government chooses the strategy's optimal parameter values to maximize the detection probability subject to a constraint on the mean biometric processing time per legal visitor, and then the terrorist chooses the image quality to minimize the detection probability. At current inspector staffing levels at ports of entry, our model predicts that a quality-dependent two-finger strategy achieves a detection probability of 0.733, compared to 0.526 under the quality-independent two-finger strategy that is currently implemented at the U.S. border. Increasing the staffing level of inspectors offers only minor increases in the detection probability for these two strategies. Using more than two fingers to match visitors with poor image quality allows a detection probability of 0.949 under current staffing levels, but may require major changes to the current U.S. biometric program. The detection probabilities during visa application are ≈11–22% smaller than at ports of entry for all three strategies, but the same qualitative conclusions hold. PMID:15894628

Using fingerprint image quality to improve the identification performance of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program.

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Wein, Lawrence M; Baveja, Manas

2005-05-24

Motivated by the difficulty of biometric systems to correctly match fingerprints with poor image quality, we formulate and solve a game-theoretic formulation of the identification problem in two settings: U.S. visa applicants are checked against a list of visa holders to detect visa fraud, and visitors entering the U.S. are checked against a watchlist of criminals and suspected terrorists. For three types of biometric strategies, we solve the game in which the U.S. Government chooses the strategy's optimal parameter values to maximize the detection probability subject to a constraint on the mean biometric processing time per legal visitor, and then the terrorist chooses the image quality to minimize the detection probability. At current inspector staffing levels at ports of entry, our model predicts that a quality-dependent two-finger strategy achieves a detection probability of 0.733, compared to 0.526 under the quality-independent two-finger strategy that is currently implemented at the U.S. border. Increasing the staffing level of inspectors offers only minor increases in the detection probability for these two strategies. Using more than two fingers to match visitors with poor image quality allows a detection probability of 0.949 under current staffing levels, but may require major changes to the current U.S. biometric program. The detection probabilities during visa application are approximately 11-22% smaller than at ports of entry for all three strategies, but the same qualitative conclusions hold.

“Slow VISA,” a Novel Phenotype of Vancomycin Resistance, Found In Vitro in Heterogeneous Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus Strain Mu3

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Saito, Michie; Katayama, Yuki; Hishinuma, Tomomi; Iwamoto, Akira; Aiba, Yoshifumi; Kuwahara-Arai, Kyoko; Cui, Longzhu; Matsuo, Miki; Aritaka, Nanae

2014-01-01

Heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) clinical strain Mu3 spontaneously generates VISA strains at an extremely high frequency (≥1 × 10−6). The generated VISA strains usually grow more slowly than does the parent hVISA strain, but they form colonies on vancomycin-containing agar plates before 48 h of incubation. However, we noticed a curious group of VISA strains, designated “slow VISA” (sVISA), whose colonies appear only after 72 h of incubation. They have extremely prolonged doubling times but have vancomycin MICs of 8 to ∼24 mg/liter when determined after 72 to ∼144 h of incubation. We established strain Mu3-6R-P (6R-P), which has a vancomycin MIC of 16 mg/liter (at 72 h), as a representative sVISA strain. Its cell wall was thickened and autolytic activity was decreased compared to the respective qualities of the parent hVISA strain Mu3. Whole-genome sequencing of 6R-P revealed only one mutation, encoded by rpoB (R512P), which replaced the 512th arginine of the RNA polymerase β-subunit with proline. Its VISA phenotype was unstable, and the strain frequently reverted to hVISA with concomitant losses of pinpoint colony morphology and cell wall thickness and reduced autolytic activity. Sequencing of the rpoB genes of the phenotypic revertant strains revealed mutations affecting the 512th codon, where the proline of 6R-P was replaced with leucine, serine, or histidine. Slow VISA generated in the tissues of an infected patient serves as a temporary shelter for hVISA to survive vancomycin therapy. The sVISA strain spontaneously returns to hVISA when the threat of vancomycin is lifted. The rpoB(R512P) mutation may be regarded as a regulatory mutation that switches the reversible phenotype of sVISA on and off. PMID:24841271

Contribution of Selected Gene Mutations to Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus

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Hafer, Cory; Lin, Ying; Kornblum, John; Lowy, Franklin D.

2012-01-01

Infections with vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) have been associated with vancomycin treatment failures and poor clinical outcomes. Routine identification of clinical isolates with increased vancomycin MICs remains challenging, and no molecular marker exists to aid in diagnosis of VISA strains. We tested vancomycin susceptibilities by using microscan, Etest, and population analyses in a collection of putative VISA, methicillin-resistant S. aureus, and methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (VSSA) infectious isolates from community- or hospital-associated S. aureus infections (n = 77) and identified 22 VISA and 9 heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) isolates. Sequencing of VISA candidate loci vraS, vraR, yvqF, graR, graS, walR, walK, and rpoB revealed a high diversity of nonsynonymous single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). For vraS, vraR, yvqF, walK, and rpoB, SNPs were more frequently present in VISA and hVISA than in VSSA isolates, whereas mutations in graR, graS, and walR were exclusively detected in VISA isolates. For each of the individual loci, SNPs were only detected in about half of the VISA isolates. All but one VISA isolate had at least one SNP in any of the genes sequenced, and isolates with an MIC of 6 or 8 μg/ml harbored at least 2 SNPs. Overall, increasing vancomycin MICs were paralleled by a higher proportion of isolates with SNPs. Depending on the clonal background, SNPs appeared to preferentially accumulate in vraS and vraR for sequence type 8 (ST8) and in walK and walR for ST5 isolates. Taken together, by comparing VISA, hVISA, and VSSA controls, we observed preferential clustering of SNPs in VISA candidate genes, with an unexpectedly high diversity across these loci. Our results support a polygenetic etiology of VISA. PMID:22948864

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22 CFR 42.51 - Department control of numerical limitations.

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22 CFR 42.82 - Revocation of visas.

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Combination of cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin enhances antibacterial effect of glycopeptides against heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) and VISA.

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Lai, Chih-Cheng; Chen, Chi-Chung; Chuang, Yin-Ching; Tang, Hung-Jen

2017-01-31

Eight heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (h-VISA) and seven VISA clinical isolates confirmed by the population analysis profile/area under the curve ratio (PAP/AUC) were collected. We further performed the PAP/AUC, time-killing methods and MIC tests using vancomycin/teicoplanin alone or combination with susceptible breakpoint concentrations of cefazolin, cefmetazole, cefotaxime, and cefepime for these isolates. The PAP/AUC MIC curve shifted left after addition of cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin for both h-VISA and VISA isolates. With the combination of different cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin, the AUC/Mu3 AUC ratio decreased to <0.9 for the standard Mu3 isolate which are compatible with the definition of vancomycin susceptible S. aureus. These decreases ranged between 1.81-2.02 and 2.37-2.85-fold for h-VISA treated with cephalosporins and vancomycin or teicoplanin, and 2.05-4.59, and 2.93-4,89-fold for VISA treated with cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin. As measured by time-killing assays, the combinations of different cephalosporins with vancomycin concentrations at 1/2 and 1/4 MIC, exhibited a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect in VISA. The mean fold of MIC decline for vancomycin base combinations ranged from 1.81-3.83 and 2.71-9.33 for h-VISA and VISA, respectively. Overall, this study demonstrated the enhanced antibacterial activity of vancomycin/teicoplanin after adding cephalosporins against clinical h-VISA/VISA isolates.

A mutation of RNA polymerase β' subunit (RpoC) converts heterogeneously vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) into "slow VISA".

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Matsuo, Miki; Hishinuma, Tomomi; Katayama, Yuki; Hiramatsu, Keiichi

2015-07-01

Various mutations in the rpoB gene, which encodes the RNA polymerase β subunit, are associated with increased vancomycin (VAN) resistance in vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneously VISA (hVISA) strains. We reported that rpoB mutations are also linked to the expression of the recently found "slow VISA" (sVISA) phenotype (M. Saito, Y. Katayama, T. Hishinuma, A. Iwamoto, Y. Aiba, K Kuwahara-Arai, L. Cui, M. Matsuo, N. Aritaka, and K. Hiramatsu, Antimicrob Agents Chemother 58:5024-5035, 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/AAC.02470-13). Because RpoC and RpoB are components of RNA polymerase, we examined the effect of the rpoC(P440L) mutation on the expression of the sVISA phenotype in the Mu3fdh2*V6-5 strain (V6-5), which was derived from a previously reported hVISA strain with the VISA phenotype. V6-5 had an extremely prolonged doubling time (DT) (72 min) and high vancomycin MIC (16 mg/liter). However, the phenotype of V6-5 was unstable, and the strain frequently reverted to hVISA with concomitant loss of low growth rate, cell wall thickness, and reduced autolysis. Whole-genome sequencing of phenotypic revertant strain V6-5-L1 and comparison with V6-5 revealed a second mutation, F562L, in rpoC. Introduction of the wild-type (WT) rpoC gene using a multicopy plasmid resolved the sVISA phenotype of V6-5, indicating that the rpoC(P440L) mutant expressed the sVISA phenotype in hVISA. To investigate the mechanisms of resistance in the sVISA strain, we independently isolated an additional 10 revertants to hVISA and VISA. In subsequent whole-genome analysis, we identified compensatory mutations in the genes of three distinct functional categories: the rpoC gene itself as regulatory mutations, peptidoglycan biosynthesis genes, and relQ, which is involved in the stringent response. It appears that the rpoC(P440L) mutation causes the sVISA phenotype by augmenting cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis and through the control of the stringent response. Copyright © 2015, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

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The Prevalence of Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus and Heterogeneous VISA Among Methicillin-Resistant Strains Isolated from Pediatric Population in a Turkish University Hospital.

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Mirza, Hasan Cenk; Sancak, Banu; Gür, Deniz

2015-10-01

There are limited data regarding the prevalence of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)/heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) among pediatric population. Our objective was to determine the distribution of vancomycin and daptomycin minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and explore the phenomenon of vancomycin MIC creep and the VISA/hVISA prevalence among the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains belonging to pediatric population by population analysis profile-area under the curve (PAP-AUC) and Etest macromethod. Vancomycin and daptomycin susceptibilities of 94 pediatric isolates of MRSA were tested by broth microdilution (BMD) and Etest methods. To determine the prevalence of VISA/hVISA, Etest macromethod and PAP-AUC was performed on all isolates. All isolates were susceptible to vancomycin and daptomycin by both BMD and Etest methods. Twenty-eight (29.8%) isolates had vancomycin MICs of 2 μg/ml by BMD. No increase in vancomycin MICs was observed over time. There were no VISA among 94 MRSA tested but 20 (21.3%) hVISA isolates were identified by PAP-AUC. Results of Etest macromethod were compared to PAP-AUC. Etest macromethod was 60.0% sensitive and 90.5% specific. The hVISA isolates represented 53.6% of isolates with vancomycin MICs of 2 μg/ml. Also, 75% of hVISA isolates had vancomycin MICs of 2 μg/ml. To our knowledge, this is the first study investigating the prevalence of VISA/hVISA among MRSA isolated from pediatric patients by PAP-AUC method. Based on our findings, MRSA isolates, which have vancomycin MIC of 2 μg/ml can be investigated for the presence of hVISA. In this study, daptomycin showed potent activity against all isolates and may represent a therapeutic option for MRSA infections.

The evolution of vancomycin intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogenous-VISA.

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Howden, Benjamin P; Peleg, Anton Y; Stinear, Timothy P

2014-01-01

Resistance to new antimicrobials is generally recognized in Staphylococcus aureus soon after they are released for clinical use. In the case of vancomycin, which was first released in the 1950s, resistance was not reported until the mid 1990s, with the description of vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA), and heterogenous-VISA (hVISA). Unraveling the complex genetic and cell wall structural changes conferring low-level vancomycin resistance in S. aureus has proved challenging. However the recent advances in high throughput whole-genome sequencing has played a key role in determining the breadth of bacterial chromosomal changes linked with resistance. Diverse mutations in a small number of staphylococcal regulatory genes, in particular walKR, graRS, vraSR and rpoB, have been associated with hVISA and VISA. Only a small number of these mutations have been experimentally proven to confer the resistance phenotype and some of these only partially contribute to resistance. It also appears that the evolution of VISA from VSSA is a step-wise process. Transcriptomics studies, and analysis of host pathogen interactions, indicate that the evolution of vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus to VISA is associated not only with antibiotic resistance, but with other changes likely to promote persistent infection. These include predicted alterations in central metabolism, altered expression of virulence associated factors, attenuated virulence in vivo, and alterations in susceptibility to host innate immune responses, together with reduced susceptibility to other antibiotics. In fact, current data suggests that hVISA and VISA represent a bacterial evolutionary state favoring persistence in the face of not only antibiotics, but also the host environment. The additional knowledge of staphylococcal biology that has been uncovered during the study of hVISA and VISA is significant. The present review will detail the current understanding of the evolutionary process in the generation of hVISA and VISA, and explore the diverse additional changes that occur in these strains. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

HAUS8 regulates RLR‑VISA antiviral signaling positively by targeting VISA.

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He, Tian-Sheng; Chen, Tian; Wang, Dan-Dan; Xu, Liang-Guo

2018-06-15

Mitochondrial anti‑viral signaling protein (VISA), additionally termed MAVS, IPS‑1 and Cardif, is located at the outer membrane of mitochondria and is an essential adaptor in the Rig‑like receptor (RLRs) signaling pathway. Upon viral infection, activated RLRs interact with VISA on mitochondria, forming a RLR‑VISA platform, leading to the recruitment of different TRAF family members, including TRAF3, TRAF2 and TRAF6. This results in the phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of interferon regulatory factors 3 and 7 (IRF3/IRF7) by TANK binding kinase 1 (TBK1) and/or IKKε, as well as activation of NF‑κB, to induce type I interferons (IFNs) and pro‑inflammatory cytokines. It remains to be elucidated how VISA functions as a scaffold for protein complex assembly in mitochondria to regulate RLR‑VISA antiviral signaling. In the present study, it was demonstrated that HAUS augmin like complex subunit 8 (HAUS8) augments the RLR‑VISA‑dependent antiviral signaling pathway by targeting the VISA complex. Co‑immunoprecipitation verified that HAUS8 was associated with VISA and the VISA signaling complex components retinoic acid‑inducible gene I (RIG‑I) and TBK1 when the RLR‑VISA signaling pathway was activated. The data demonstrated that overexpression of HAUS8 significantly promoted the activity of the transcription factors NF‑κB, IRF3 and the IFN‑β promoter induced by Sendai virus‑mediated RLR‑VISA signaling. HAUS8 increased the polyubiquitination of VISA, RIG‑I and TBK1. Knockdown of HAUS8 inhibited the activation of the transcription factors IRF‑3, NF‑κB and the IFN‑β promoter triggered by Sendai virus. Collectively, these results demonstrated that HAUS8 may function as a positive regulator of RLR‑VISA dependent antiviral signaling by targeting the VISA complex, providing a novel regulatory mechanism of antiviral responses.

Virtual Diving in the Underwater Archaeological Site of Cala Minnola

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Bruno, F.; Lagudi, A.; Barbieri, L.; Muzzupappa, M.; Mangeruga, M.; Pupo, F.; Cozza, M.; Cozza, A.; Ritacco, G.; Peluso, R.; Tusa, S.

2017-02-01

The paper presents the application of the technologies and methods defined in the VISAS project for the case study of the underwater archaeological site of Cala Minnola located in the island of Levanzo, in the archipelago of the Aegadian Islands (Sicily, Italy). The VISAS project (http://visas-project.eu) aims to improve the responsible and sustainable exploitation of the Underwater Cultural Heritage by means the development of new methods and technologies including an innovative virtual tour of the submerged archaeological sites. In particular, the paper describes the 3D reconstruction of the underwater archaeological site of Cala Minnola and focus on the development of the virtual scene for its visualization and exploitation. The virtual dive of the underwater archaeological site allows users to live a recreational and educational experience by receiving historical, archaeological and biological information about the submerged exhibits, the flora and fauna of the place.

Novel function of Trim44 promotes an antiviral response by stabilizing VISA.

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Yang, Bo; Wang, Jie; Wang, Yanming; Zhou, Haiyan; Wu, Xiaodong; Tian, Zhigang; Sun, Bing

2013-04-01

Virus-induced signaling adaptor (VISA) functions as a critical adaptor in the regulation of both the production of type I IFNs and the subsequent control of the innate antiviral response. In this study, we demonstrate that tripartite motif (Trim)44 interacts with VISA and promotes VISA-mediated antiviral responses. The overexpression of Trim44 enhances the cellular response to viral infection, whereas Trim44 knockdown yields the opposite effect. Trim44 stabilizes VISA by preventing VISA ubiquitination and degradation. These findings suggest that Trim44 functions as a positive regulator of the virus-triggered immune response by enhancing the stability of VISA.

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Successful infection control for a vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in an advanced emergency medical service centre.

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Sakai, Y; Qin, L; Miura, M; Masunaga, K; Tanamachi, C; Iwahashi, J; Kida, Y; Takasu, O; Sakamoto, T; Watanabe, H

2016-04-01

A vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) (vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration: 4mg/L) outbreak occurred in an advanced emergency medical service centre [hereafter referred to as the intensive care unit (ICU)] between 2013 and 2014. Our objective was to evaluate the infection control measures that were successful. Seventeen VISA strains were isolated from the sputum of 15 inpatients and the skin of two inpatients. Fourteen VISA strains were recognized as colonization. However, three VISA strains were isolated from the sputum of three inpatients with pneumonia. Environmental cultures were performed and VISA strains were detected in five of 65 sites. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) was performed on 21 VISA strains. Molecular typing including PFGE and MLST showed that the patterns of 19 VISA strains were identical and those of the other two VISA strains were possibly related. This meant that a horizontal transmission of VISA strains had occurred in the ICU. In August 2013, the infection control team began interventions. However, new inpatients with VISA strains continued to appear. Therefore, in October 2013, the ICU was partially closed in order to try to prevent further horizontal transmission, and existing inpatients with the VISA strain were isolated. Although new cases quickly dissipated after the partial closure, it took approximately five months to eradicate the VISA outbreak. Our data suggest that despite the employment of various other infection control measures, partial closure of the ICU was essential in terminating this VISA outbreak. Copyright © 2016 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Combination of cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin enhances antibacterial effect of glycopeptides against heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) and VISA

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Lai, Chih-Cheng; Chen, Chi-Chung; Chuang, Yin-Ching; Tang, Hung-Jen

2017-01-01

Eight heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (h-VISA) and seven VISA clinical isolates confirmed by the population analysis profile/area under the curve ratio (PAP/AUC) were collected. We further performed the PAP/AUC, time-killing methods and MIC tests using vancomycin/teicoplanin alone or combination with susceptible breakpoint concentrations of cefazolin, cefmetazole, cefotaxime, and cefepime for these isolates. The PAP/AUC MIC curve shifted left after addition of cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin for both h-VISA and VISA isolates. With the combination of different cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin, the AUC/Mu3 AUC ratio decreased to <0.9 for the standard Mu3 isolate which are compatible with the definition of vancomycin susceptible S. aureus. These decreases ranged between 1.81–2.02 and 2.37–2.85-fold for h-VISA treated with cephalosporins and vancomycin or teicoplanin, and 2.05–4.59, and 2.93–4,89-fold for VISA treated with cephalosporins with vancomycin or teicoplanin. As measured by time-killing assays, the combinations of different cephalosporins with vancomycin concentrations at 1/2 and 1/4 MIC, exhibited a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect in VISA. The mean fold of MIC decline for vancomycin base combinations ranged from 1.81–3.83 and 2.71–9.33 for h-VISA and VISA, respectively. Overall, this study demonstrated the enhanced antibacterial activity of vancomycin/teicoplanin after adding cephalosporins against clinical h-VISA/VISA isolates. PMID:28139739

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Heterogeneous Vancomycin-Intermediate Susceptibility Phenotype in Bloodstream Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from an International Cohort of Patients with Infective Endocarditis: Prevalence, Genotype, and Clinical Significance

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Bae, In-Gyu; Federspiel, Jerome J.; Miro, Jose M.; Woods, Christopher W.; Park, Lawrence; Rybak, Michael J.; Rude, Thomas H.; Bradley, Suzanne; Bukovski, Suzana; de la Maria, Cristina Garcia; Kanj, Souha S.; Korman, Tony; Marco, Francesc; Murdoch, David R.; Plesiat, Patrick; Rodriguez-Creixems, Marta; Ryan, Suzanne; Steed, Lisa; Tattevin, Pierre; Tripodi, Marie-Françoise; Newton, Karly L.; Corey, G. Ralph; Fowler, Vance G.

2013-01-01

Background The significance of heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) is unknown. Using a multinational collection of isolates from methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infective endocarditis (IE), we characterized IE patients with and without hVISA, and genotyped the infecting strains. Methods MRSA bloodstream isolates from 65 patients with definite IE from 8 countries underwent PCR for 31 virulence genes, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, and multilocus sequence typing. hVISA was defined using population analysis profiling (PAP). Results Nineteen (29.2%) of 65 MRSA IE isolates exhibited hVISA by PAP. Isolates from Oceania and Europe were more likely to exhibit hVISA than isolates from the United States (77.8% vs. 35.0% vs. 13.9%; P < .001). The prevalence of hVISA was higher among isolates with a vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration of 2 mg/L (P = .026). hVISA-infected patients were more likely to have persistent bacteremia (68.4% vs. 37.0%; P = .029) and heart failure (47.4% vs. 19.6%; P = .033). Mortality of hVISA- and non-hVISA-infected patients did not differ (42.1% vs. 34.8%, P = .586). hVISA and non-hVISA isolates were genotypically similar. Conclusions In these analyses, hVISA occurred in over one-quarter of MRSA IE isolates, was associated with certain IE complications, and varied in frequency by geographic region. PMID:19811099

Heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate susceptibility phenotype in bloodstream methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from an international cohort of patients with infective endocarditis: prevalence, genotype, and clinical significance.

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Bae, In-Gyu; Federspiel, Jerome J; Miró, José M; Woods, Christopher W; Park, Lawrence; Rybak, Michael J; Rude, Thomas H; Bradley, Suzanne; Bukovski, Suzana; de la Maria, Cristina Garcia; Kanj, Souha S; Korman, Tony M; Marco, Francesc; Murdoch, David R; Plesiat, Patrick; Rodriguez-Creixems, Marta; Reinbott, Porl; Steed, Lisa; Tattevin, Pierre; Tripodi, Marie-Françoise; Newton, Karly L; Corey, G Ralph; Fowler, Vance G

2009-11-01

The significance of heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) is unknown. Using a multinational collection of isolates from methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infective endocarditis (IE), we characterized patients with IE with and without hVISA, and we genotyped the infecting strains. MRSA bloodstream isolates from 65 patients with definite IE from 8 countries underwent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for 31 virulence genes, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, and multilocus sequence typing. hVISA was defined using population analysis profiling. Nineteen (29.2%) of 65 MRSA IE isolates exhibited the hVISA phenotype by population analysis profiling. Isolates from Oceania and Europe were more likely to exhibit the hVISA phenotype than isolates from the United States (77.8% and 35.0% vs 13.9%; P < .001). The prevalence of hVISA was higher among isolates with a vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration of 2 mg/L (P = .026). hVISA-infected patients were more likely to have persistent bacteremia (68.4% vs 37.0%; P = .029) and heart failure (47.4% vs 19.6%; P = .033). Mortality did not differ between hVISA- and non-hVISA-infected patients (42.1% vs 34.8%, P = .586). hVISA and non-hVISA isolates were genotypically similar. In these analyses, the hVISA phenotype occurred in more than one-quarter of MRSA IE isolates, was associated with certain IE complications, and varied in frequency by geographic region.

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Clinical features and treatment outcomes of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heteroresistant vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) in a tertiary care institution in Singapore.

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Fong, R K C; Low, J; Koh, T H; Kurup, A

2009-08-01

This retrospective case-control study was undertaken to review the clinical features associated with heteroresistant vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) and vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) infections and the local impact they have on clinical outcome. Compared with vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus (n = 30), hVISA and VISA infections (n = 10) are found to be associated with a longer period of prior glycopeptide use (P = 0.01), bone/joint (P < 0.01) and prosthetic infections (P = 0.04), as well as treatment failure, as evidenced by longer bacteremic (P < 0.01) and culture positivity (P < 0.01) periods. This was observed to have resulted in longer hospital length of stay (P < 0.01) and total antibiotic therapy duration (P = 0.01). There was, however, no significant difference in the overall patient mortality or the hospitalization cost (P = 0.12) in both groups. Clinicians should be cognizant of the association between hVISA/VISA with high bacterial load deep-seated infections. We recommend targeted and even universal screening for hVISA/VISA in methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infections.

Decree No. 1991, Regulations to the Law on Foreigners, 30 June 1986.

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1988-01-01

Among other things, these Regulations set forth rules on requirements for visas established in the Ecuador Law on Foreigners. They list the amounts of income from abroad or investments in Ecuador required of foreigners entering Ecuador with immigrant visas, documents needed by persons working permanently in enterprises and institutions under immigrant visas, and methods of proof of dependency for persons entering on immigrant visas as dependents. In this context, they provide that persons with foreign income must receive at least $1,000 per month, with an increase of 80% Ecuadorian personnel; that persons entering as workers must inform authorities of changes in work status; and that persons entering as dependents may themselves work only if their sponsor dies or the means of subsistence of the sponsor decrease. The Regulations also set forth requirements for persons entering Ecuador on nonimmigrant visas, such as refugees, students, temporary workers, religious personnel, and those in transit. With respect to refugees, the rules provide that false statements made in an application will trigger an expulsion order; that foreign nationals coming from a country other than that where they suffered persecution will not be admitted unless they were in that country in direct transit; that refugees may not leave the country without express permission; and that, if the conditions justifying asylum change, a refugee will be required to leave the country. With respect to workers, the rules provide that an applicant must show a need for a foreign worker that cannot be fulfilled by an Ecuadorian worker and must show a work contract or appointment. With respect to those in transit, the rules provide that no visa is required and that entry will be denied to those lacking permission to enter the country of destination and transit through countries bordering Ecuador that are on their route. Persons in this category may stay in Ecuador for only a limited time--usually 10 days for persons en route and three months for visitors. The Regulations also contain provisions on the modification of immigration status, including the rule that the status of those in transit may not be modified. In addition, they set forth the functions of the Consultative Council on Migration Policy. Among these is the task of promoting internal migration to sparsely populated areas of the country. full text

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[Validation of the VISA-A-G questionnaire for German-speaking patients suffering from Haglund's disease].

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Lohrer, H; Nauck, T

2010-06-01

The VISA-A questionnaire is currently the only valid, reliable, and disease specific patient administered questionnaire for research in Achilles tendinopathy. To perform multinational and multilingual investigations this instrument was already adapted to several languages. According to the "guidelines for the process of cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures" we already translated and validated the VISA-A questionnaire for patients with Achilles tendinopathy. To cross-culturally adapt and validate the VISA-A Questionnaire for German-speaking patients suffering from Haglund's disease. The VISA-A-G questionnaire was tested for reliability, validity, and internal consistency in 39 Haglund's disease patients and 79 asymptomatic persons. For concurrent validity the VISA-A-G was compared with the Curwin and Stanish tendon grading system and with the Percy and Conochie classification system for the effect of pain on athletic performance. VISA-A-G results in Haglund's disease were additionally compared with VISA-A-G results obtained from Achilles tendinopathy patients and with VISA-A results presented in the international literature. ICC for the VISA-A-G questionnaire in conservatively treated Haglund's disease patients was 0.96. In asymptomatic students and joggers ICC was 0.97 and 0.60. When correlated with the grading system of Curwin and Stanish and with the Percy and Conochie classification rho was -0.95 and 0.94, respectively. Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) for the total VISA-A-G scores of the patients was calculated to be 0.87. Compared with VISA-A-G results obtained from Achilles tendinopathy patients there was no relevant difference discernible. Compared with VISA-A results presented in the original publication no difference was found statistically for students, healthy people, conservative, and preoperative patients, respectively. This study confirms that the VISA-A-G is a valid and reliable measure for German-speaking patients suffering from Haglund's disease. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart, New York.

Validity and reliability of the French translation of the VISA-A questionnaire for Achilles tendinopathy.

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Kaux, Jean-François; Delvaux, François; Oppong-Kyei, Julian; Dardenne, Nadia; Beaudart, Charlotte; Buckinx, Fanny; Croisier, Jean-Louis; Forthomme, Bénédicte; Crielaard, Jean-Michel; Bruyère, Oliver

2016-12-01

The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment - Achilles tendinopathy questionnaire (VISA-A) evaluates the clinical severity of Achilles tendinopathy. The aim of this study was to translate the VISA-A into French and to study the reliability and validity of this French version, the VISA-AF. The VISA-A was translated into French to produce the VISA-AF using a validated methodology in six steps. Thereafter, several psychometric properties of this French version such as test-retest reliability, internal consistency, construct validity and floor and ceiling effects were evaluated. Therefore, we recruited 116 subjects, distributed into 3 groups: pathological patients (n = 31), at-risk athletes (n = 63) and healthy people (n = 22). The final version of the VISA-AF was approved by an expert committee. On a scale ranging from 0 to 100, the average scores of the VISA-AF obtained were 59 (± 18) for the pathological group, 99 (± 1) for the healthy group and 94 (± 7) for the at-risk group. The VISA-AF shows excellent reliability, low correlations with the discriminant subscales of the SF-36 and moderate correlations with the convergent subscales of the SF-36. The French version of the VISA-A is equivalent to its original version and is a reliable and valid questionnaire for French-speaking patients with Achilles tendinopathy. Implication for Rehabilitation The VISA-AF questionnaire is a reliable translation of the original VISA-A, from English into French, which is one of the most widespread languages in the world. The VISA-AF questionnaire is now a valid instrument that can be used by clinicians and researchers to assess the severity of pain and disability of French-speaking subjects with Achilles tendinopathy. The VISA-AF is a questionnaire to assess the severity of Achilles tendinopathy symptoms but is not a diagnostic tool.

Prevalence of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA among methicillin-resistant S. aureus with high vancomycin minimal inhibitory concentrations in Taiwan: A multicenter surveillance study, 2012-2013.

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Huang, Sung-Hsi; Chen, Yee-Chun; Chuang, Yin-Ching; Chiu, Sheng-Kang; Fung, Chang-Phone; Lu, Po-Liang; Wang, Lih-Shinn; Wu, Tsu-Lan; Wang, Jann-Tay

2016-10-01

Intermediate-resistance and heteroresistance to vancomycin in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is reported worldwide. A surveillance study in 2003 showed that the prevalence rates of vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) in Taiwan were 0.2% and 0.7%, respectively. This study aimed to investigate the updated prevalence of VISA and hVISA in Taiwan. MRSA isolates from sterile sites with minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 1 μg/mL or more to vancomycin were collected from 15 participating hospitals in Taiwan. Enrolled MRSA isolates were submitted to antimicrobial susceptibility testing, staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) element typing, and multilocus sequence typing. Isolates with vancomycin MIC of 1 μg/mL or 2 μg/mL were screened for vancomycin heterogeneous resistance by Etest glycopeptide-resistance detection (GRD). Those with positive GRD screening results were then analyzed by modified population analysis profiling-area under the curve method for confirmation of vancomycin heteroresistance. Between 2012 and 2013, a total of 622 MRSA isolates from sterile sites with vancomycin MIC of 1 μg/mL or more were studied. The prevalence rates of hVISA and VISA among these isolates were 10.0% and 2.7%, respectively. The hVISA prevalence increased significantly compared to that in 2003. Compared with vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus, hVISA and VISA isolates were less susceptible to ciprofloxacin, clindamycin, daptomycin, gentamicin, rifampin, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and are thus, more likely to have SCCmec II or III element. A twofold increase in either vancomycin or teicoplanin MIC doubled the probability of being hVISA. Growing hVISA prevalence was highly suspected. Longitudinal surveillance of this phenomenon and monitoring of its clinical impact are necessary. Copyright © 2015. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Validation of the VISA-A questionnaire for Turkish language: the VISA-A-Tr study.

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Dogramaci, Yunus; Kalaci, Aydiner; Kücükkübas, Nigar; Inandi, Taceddin; Esen, Erdinc; Yanat, A Nedim

2011-04-01

To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire for patients with Achilles tendinopathy. Fifty-five patients with a diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy and 55 healthy subjects were included in the study. VISA-A questionnaires were translated and culturally adapted into Turkish. The final Turkish version (VISA-A-Tr) was tested for reliability on healthy individuals and patients. Tests for internal consistency, validity and structure were performed on 55 patients. The VISA-A-Tr showed good test-retest reliability (Pearson's r=0.99, p<0.001). The patients with Achilles tendinopathy had a significantly lower score (p<0.001) than the healthy individuals. The VISA-A-Tr score correlated significantly with the Stanish tendon grading system (Spearman's r=-0.86; p<0.001). The VISA-A-Tr is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the severity of Achilles tendinopathy.

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Rapid and easy detection of low-level resistance to vancomycin in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.

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Asakura, Kota; Azechi, Takuya; Sasano, Hiroshi; Matsui, Hidehito; Hanaki, Hideaki; Miyazaki, Motoyasu; Takata, Tohru; Sekine, Miwa; Takaku, Tomoiku; Ochiai, Tomonori; Komatsu, Norio; Shibayama, Keigo; Katayama, Yuki; Yahara, Koji

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Vancomycin-intermediately resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) are associated with treatment failure. hVISA contains only a subpopulation of cells with increased minimal inhibitory concentrations, and its detection is problematic because it is classified as vancomycin-susceptible by standard susceptibility testing and the gold-standard method for its detection is impractical in clinical microbiology laboratories. Recently, a research group developed a machine-learning classifier to distinguish VISA and hVISA from vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus (VSSA) according to matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) data. Nonetheless, the sensitivity of hVISA classification was found to be 76%, and the program was not completely automated with a graphical user interface. Here, we developed a more accurate machine-learning classifier for discrimination of hVISA from VSSA and VISA among MRSA isolates in Japanese hospitals by means of MALDI-TOF MS data. The classifier showed 99% sensitivity of hVISA classification. Furthermore, we clarified the procedures for preparing samples and obtaining MALDI-TOF MS data and developed all-in-one software, hVISA Classifier, with a graphical user interface that automates the classification and is easy for medical workers to use; it is publicly available at https://github.com/bioprojects/hVISAclassifier. This system is useful and practical for screening MRSA isolates for the hVISA phenotype in clinical microbiology laboratories and thus should improve treatment of MRSA infections.

Rapid and easy detection of low-level resistance to vancomycin in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry

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Asakura, Kota; Azechi, Takuya; Sasano, Hiroshi; Matsui, Hidehito; Hanaki, Hideaki; Miyazaki, Motoyasu; Takata, Tohru; Sekine, Miwa; Takaku, Tomoiku; Ochiai, Tomonori; Komatsu, Norio; Shibayama, Keigo

2018-01-01

Vancomycin-intermediately resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) are associated with treatment failure. hVISA contains only a subpopulation of cells with increased minimal inhibitory concentrations, and its detection is problematic because it is classified as vancomycin-susceptible by standard susceptibility testing and the gold-standard method for its detection is impractical in clinical microbiology laboratories. Recently, a research group developed a machine-learning classifier to distinguish VISA and hVISA from vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus (VSSA) according to matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) data. Nonetheless, the sensitivity of hVISA classification was found to be 76%, and the program was not completely automated with a graphical user interface. Here, we developed a more accurate machine-learning classifier for discrimination of hVISA from VSSA and VISA among MRSA isolates in Japanese hospitals by means of MALDI-TOF MS data. The classifier showed 99% sensitivity of hVISA classification. Furthermore, we clarified the procedures for preparing samples and obtaining MALDI-TOF MS data and developed all-in-one software, hVISA Classifier, with a graphical user interface that automates the classification and is easy for medical workers to use; it is publicly available at https://github.com/bioprojects/hVISAclassifier. This system is useful and practical for screening MRSA isolates for the hVISA phenotype in clinical microbiology laboratories and thus should improve treatment of MRSA infections. PMID:29522576

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iRhom2 is essential for innate immunity to RNA virus by antagonizing ER- and mitochondria-associated degradation of VISA.

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Luo, Wei-Wei; Li, Shu; Li, Chen; Zheng, Zhou-Qin; Cao, Pan; Tong, Zhen; Lian, Huan; Wang, Su-Yun; Shu, Hong-Bing; Wang, Yan-Yi

2017-11-01

VISA (also known as MAVS, IPS-1 and Cardif) is an essential adaptor protein in innate immune response to RNA virus. The protein level of VISA is delicately regulated before and after viral infection to ensure the optimal activation and timely termination of innate antiviral response. It has been reported that several E3 ubiquitin ligases can mediate the degradation of VISA, but how the stability of VISA is maintained before and after viral infection remains enigmatic. In this study, we found that the ER-associated inactive rhomboid protein 2 (iRhom2) plays an essential role in mounting an efficient innate immune response to RNA virus by maintaining the stability of VISA through distinct mechanisms. In un-infected and early infected cells, iRhom2 mediates auto-ubiquitination and degradation of the E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF5 and impairs the assembly of VISA-RNF5-GP78 complexes, thereby antagonizes ER-associated degradation (ERAD) of VISA. In the late phase of viral infection, iRhom2 mediates proteasome-dependent degradation of the E3 ubiquitin ligase MARCH5 and impairs mitochondria-associated degradation (MAD) of VISA. Maintenance of VISA stability by iRhom2 ensures efficient innate antiviral response at the early phase of viral infection and ready for next round of response. Our findings suggest that iRhom2 acts as a checkpoint for the ERAD/MAD of VISA, which ensures proper innate immune response to RNA virus.

iRhom2 is essential for innate immunity to RNA virus by antagonizing ER- and mitochondria-associated degradation of VISA

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Luo, Wei-Wei; Li, Shu; Cao, Pan; Tong, Zhen; Lian, Huan; Wang, Su-Yun; Shu, Hong-Bing

2017-01-01

VISA (also known as MAVS, IPS-1 and Cardif) is an essential adaptor protein in innate immune response to RNA virus. The protein level of VISA is delicately regulated before and after viral infection to ensure the optimal activation and timely termination of innate antiviral response. It has been reported that several E3 ubiquitin ligases can mediate the degradation of VISA, but how the stability of VISA is maintained before and after viral infection remains enigmatic. In this study, we found that the ER-associated inactive rhomboid protein 2 (iRhom2) plays an essential role in mounting an efficient innate immune response to RNA virus by maintaining the stability of VISA through distinct mechanisms. In un-infected and early infected cells, iRhom2 mediates auto-ubiquitination and degradation of the E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF5 and impairs the assembly of VISA-RNF5-GP78 complexes, thereby antagonizes ER-associated degradation (ERAD) of VISA. In the late phase of viral infection, iRhom2 mediates proteasome-dependent degradation of the E3 ubiquitin ligase MARCH5 and impairs mitochondria-associated degradation (MAD) of VISA. Maintenance of VISA stability by iRhom2 ensures efficient innate antiviral response at the early phase of viral infection and ready for next round of response. Our findings suggest that iRhom2 acts as a checkpoint for the ERAD/MAD of VISA, which ensures proper innate immune response to RNA virus. PMID:29155878

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Identification of Low-Level Vancomycin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus in the Era of Informatics.

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Ford, Bradley A

2016-04-01

Vancomycin-intermediateStaphylococcus aureus(VISA) and heteroresistant VISA (hVISA) are pathogens for which accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) would rule out standard treatment with vancomycin. Unfortunately, AST for vancomycin is relatively slow and standard methods are unable to reliably detect VISA and hVISA. An article in this issue (C. A. Mather, B. J. Werth, S. Sivagnanam, D. J. SenGupta, and S. M. Butler-Wu, J Clin Microbiol 54:883-890, 2016, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.02428-15) describes a rapid whole-cell matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight proxy susceptibility method that highlights current innovations and challenges with rapid AST, VISA/hVISA identification, and clinical bioinformatics. Copyright © 2016, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

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Bailey, Kathie

2014-03-01

The International Visitors Office (IVO) is a program operated by the Board on International Scientific Organizations of the National Academy of Sciences. The IVO serves as a resource on visa-related issues for scientists and students traveling to the United States for professional activities. The speaker will address visa issues for international scientists wishing to visit the United States, tips for trouble-shooting visa issues, and statistics on the current visa system.

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Change in visa status amongst Mandaean refugees: relationship to psychological symptoms and living difficulties.

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Nickerson, Angela; Steel, Zachary; Bryant, Richard; Brooks, Robert; Silove, Derrick

2011-05-15

Policies of deterrence, including the use of detention and temporary visas, have been widely implemented to dissuade asylum seekers from seeking protection in Western countries. The present study examined the impact of visa status change on the mental health of 97 Mandaean refugees resettled in Australia. At the time of the first survey (2004), 68 (70%) participants held temporary protection visas (TPVs) and 29 (30%) held permanent residency (PR) status, whereas by the second survey (2007), 97 (100%) participants held PR status. We tested a meditational model to determine whether the relationship between change in visa status and change in psychological symptoms was mediated by change in living difficulties associated with the visa categories. The conversion of visa status from TPV to PR status was associated with significant improvements in PTSD and depression symptoms, and increases in mental health-related quality of life (MHR-QOL). The relationship between change in visa status and reduced PTSD and depression symptoms was mediated by reductions in living difficulties. In contrast, the relationship between change in visa status and increased MHR-QOL was not mediated by changes in living difficulties. These results suggest that restriction of rights and access to services related to visa status negatively affect the mental health of refugees. Implications for government policies regarding refugees are discussed. Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.

Heat shock cognate 71 (HSC71) regulates cellular antiviral response by impairing formation of VISA aggregates.

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Liu, Zhigang; Wu, Shu-Wen; Lei, Cao-Qi; Zhou, Qian; Li, Shu; Shu, Hong-Bing; Wang, Yan-Yi

2013-05-01

In response to viral infection, RIG-I-like RNA helicases detect viral RNA and signal through the mitochondrial adapter protein VISA. VISA activation leads to rapid activation of transcription factors IRF3 and NF-κB, which collaborate to induce transcription of type I interferon (IFN) genes and cellular antiviral response. It has been demonstrated that VISA is activated by forming prion-like aggregates. However, how this process is regulated remains unknown. Here we show that overexpression of HSC71 resulted in potent inhibition of virus-triggered transcription of IFNB1 gene and cellular antiviral response. Consistently, knockdown of HSC71 had opposite effects. HSC71 interacted with VISA, and negatively regulated virus-triggered VISA aggregation. These findings suggest that HSC71 functions as a check against VISA-mediated antiviral response.

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Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 41.56 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.56 Athletes, artists and... join the principal alien. (b) Approval of visa. The approval of a petition by DHS does not establish...

22 CFR 42.32 - Employment-based preference immigrants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Section 42.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... employment-based immigrants in a fiscal year shall be allotted visas as indicated below. (a) First preference... immigrant, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa, is...

45 CFR 50.7 - Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension considerations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 45 Public Welfare 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension... Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension considerations. (a) It is not within the Department's... not responsible for considering requests to extend visas. (c) Inquiries concerning the above should be...

22 CFR 42.32 - Employment-based preference immigrants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Section 42.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... employment-based immigrants in a fiscal year shall be allotted visas as indicated below. (a) First preference... immigrant, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa, is...

14 CFR 1260.63 - Customs clearance and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 5 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Customs clearance and visas. 1260.63 Section 1260.63 Aeronautics and Space NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS General Special Conditions § 1260.63 Customs clearance and visas. Customs Clearance and Visas (For...

48 CFR 752.7023 - Required visa form for USAID participants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Required visa form for... Clauses 752.7023 Required visa form for USAID participants. For use in any USAID direct contract which involves training of USAID participants. Required Visa Form for USAID Participants (APR 1984) The...

48 CFR 752.7023 - Required visa form for USAID participants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Required visa form for... Clauses 752.7023 Required visa form for USAID participants. For use in any USAID direct contract which involves training of USAID participants. Required Visa Form for USAID Participants (APR 1984) The...

22 CFR 40.67 - Student visa abusers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Student visa abusers. 40.67 Section 40.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS... Student visa abusers. An alien ineligible under the provisions of INA 212(a)(6)(G) shall not be issued a...

22 CFR 42.32 - Employment-based preference immigrants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Section 42.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... employment-based immigrants in a fiscal year shall be allotted visas as indicated below. (a) First preference... immigrant, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa, is...

45 CFR 50.7 - Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension considerations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 45 Public Welfare 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension... Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension considerations. (a) It is not within the Department's... not responsible for considering requests to extend visas. (c) Inquiries concerning the above should be...

22 CFR 40.67 - Student visa abusers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Student visa abusers. 40.67 Section 40.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS... Student visa abusers. An alien ineligible under the provisions of INA 212(a)(6)(G) shall not be issued a...

14 CFR 1260.63 - Customs clearance and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 5 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Customs clearance and visas. 1260.63 Section 1260.63 Aeronautics and Space NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS General Special Conditions § 1260.63 Customs clearance and visas. Customs Clearance and Visas (For...

22 CFR 41.56 - Athletes, artists and entertainers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 41.56 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.56 Athletes, artists and... join the principal alien. (b) Approval of visa. The approval of a petition by DHS does not establish...

48 CFR 752.7023 - Required visa form for USAID participants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Required visa form for... Clauses 752.7023 Required visa form for USAID participants. For use in any USAID direct contract which involves training of USAID participants. Required Visa Form for USAID Participants (APR 1984) The...

22 CFR 40.67 - Student visa abusers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Student visa abusers. 40.67 Section 40.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS... Student visa abusers. An alien ineligible under the provisions of INA 212(a)(6)(G) shall not be issued a...

45 CFR 50.7 - Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension considerations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 45 Public Welfare 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension... Personal hardship, persecution and visa extension considerations. (a) It is not within the Department's... not responsible for considering requests to extend visas. (c) Inquiries concerning the above should be...

22 CFR 42.32 - Employment-based preference immigrants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Section 42.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... employment-based immigrants in a fiscal year shall be allotted visas as indicated below. (a) First preference... immigrant, if not otherwise entitled to an immigrant status and the immediate issuance of a visa, is...

22 CFR 40.67 - Student visa abusers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Student visa abusers. 40.67 Section 40.67 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS... Student visa abusers. An alien ineligible under the provisions of INA 212(a)(6)(G) shall not be issued a...

76 FR 1658 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS 4053, Department of State Mentor-Protégé...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-01-11

... 4053, Department of State Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Application, OMB 1405-0161 ACTION... Collection: Department of State Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Application. OMB Control Number: OMB...: Small and large for-profit companies planning to team together in an official mentor-prot[eacute]g...

75 FR 65297 - Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-10-22

.... SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: OMB 0412-New. Form Number: AID 321-1. Title: Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute... interested in participating in the U.S. Agency for International Developments (USAID) Mentor-Prot[eacute]g... (OSDBU) by submitting the application form. The application will contain the Mentor- Prot[eacute]g[eacute...

77 FR 49025 - Comment Request for Extension and Reorganization of Information Collections: OMB Control No. 1205...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-08-15

... Reorganization of Information Collections: OMB Control No. 1205-0466, ETA Form 9141, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination; ETA Form 9142, Application for Temporary Employment Certification, and OMB Control No. 1205-0404 ETA-9144, H-2A Certification Letter With Notification, 1205-NEW1; and 1205-NEW2 AGENCY...

77 FR 50156 - Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Water Delivery and Electric Service Data for the...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-08-20

... information for Electrical Service Application, 25 CFR part 175, authorized by OMB Control Number 1076-0021 and Water Request, 25 CFR part 171, authorized by OMB Control Number 1076-0141. Both of these.... Data OMB Control Number: 1076-0021. Title: Electrical Service Application, 25 CFR 175. [[Page 50157...

76 FR 38219 - Submission for OMB Review

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-06-29

... OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION [OMB-3420-0011; OPIC-115] Submission for OMB Review AGENCY... OMB review and approval. {Comments were solicited in the 60 day notice, posted on [October 2, 2007..., DC 20527; (202) 336-8563. Summary Form Under Review Type of Request: Revised form. Title: Application...

75 FR 13244 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-03-19

..., Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to... it displays a currently valid OMB control number Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Data Collection Applicable to Cranberries Not Subject to the Cranberry Marketing Order, 7 CFR part 926. OMB...

7 CFR 1944.100 - OMB control number.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 13 2014-01-01 2013-01-01 true OMB control number. 1944.100 Section 1944.100...) PROGRAM REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) HOUSING Housing Application Packaging Grants § 1944.100 OMB control number... Office of Management and Budget and have been assigned OMB control number 0575-0157. Public reporting...

7 CFR 1944.100 - OMB control number.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 13 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false OMB control number. 1944.100 Section 1944.100...) PROGRAM REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) HOUSING Housing Application Packaging Grants § 1944.100 OMB control number... Office of Management and Budget and have been assigned OMB control number 0575-0157. Public reporting...

76 FR 44050 - Information Collection Requests under OMB Review

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-07-22

... Collection of Information ACTION: Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review; comment... Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an existing collection in use without an OMB... the applicant possesses the necessary characteristics and skills to serve as a Peace Corps Response...

22 CFR 42.1 - Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas... Immigrants § 42.1 Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas. An immigrant within any of the following categories is not required to obtain an immigrant visa: (a) Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence...

22 CFR 42.1 - Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas... Immigrants § 42.1 Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas. An immigrant within any of the following categories is not required to obtain an immigrant visa: (a) Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence...

22 CFR 42.1 - Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas... Immigrants § 42.1 Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas. An immigrant within any of the following categories is not required to obtain an immigrant visa: (a) Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence...

22 CFR 42.1 - Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas... Immigrants § 42.1 Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas. An immigrant within any of the following categories is not required to obtain an immigrant visa: (a) Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence...

22 CFR 42.1 - Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas... Immigrants § 42.1 Aliens not required to obtain immigrant visas. An immigrant within any of the following categories is not required to obtain an immigrant visa: (a) Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence...

77 FR 74490 - Implementation of Immigrant Visa DHS Domestic Processing Fee

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-12-14

... Docket No. USCIS-2009-0033] RIN 1615-ZB13 Implementation of Immigrant Visa DHS Domestic Processing Fee... will begin to collect a $165 Immigrant Visa DHS Domestic Processing Fee (USCIS Immigrant Fee) from individuals who have been issued immigrant visas by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and are applying for...

8 CFR 211.3 - Expiration of immigrant visas, reentry permits, refugee travel documents, and Form I-551.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Expiration of immigrant visas, reentry... OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: IMMIGRANTS; WAIVERS § 211.3 Expiration of immigrant visas, reentry permits, refugee travel documents, and Form I-551. An immigrant visa...

22 CFR 41.62 - Exchange visitors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND... to SEVIS or ISEAS prior to the issuance of a J-1 or J-2 visa. Evidence of the payment of any... Consular Database or direct access to SEVIS. Upon issuance of a J-1 or J-2 visa, notification of such...

22 CFR 41.21 - Foreign Officials-General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION...)(15)(A)(iii), 101(a)(15)(G)(v), and 212(d)(8), and in the definition of the NATO-7 visa symbol, means... the NATO-1 through NATO-5 visa symbols, means the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters, whether by...

48 CFR 52.222-29 - Notification of visa denial.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Notification of visa....222-29 Notification of visa denial. As prescribed in 22.810(g), insert the following clause: Notification of Visa Denial (JUN 2003) It is a violation of Executive Order 11246 for a Contractor to refuse to...

8 CFR 211.3 - Expiration of immigrant visa or other travel document.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Expiration of immigrant visa or other... REGULATIONS DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: IMMIGRANTS; WAIVERS § 211.3 Expiration of immigrant visa or other travel document. An immigrant visa, reentry permit, refugee travel document, or a permanent resident card shall be...

22 CFR 41.57 - International cultural exchange visitors and visitors under the Irish Peace Process Cultural and...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.57 International cultural exchange... a petition does not establish that the alien is eligible to receive a nonimmigrant visa. (3...

48 CFR 52.222-29 - Notification of visa denial.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Notification of visa....222-29 Notification of visa denial. As prescribed in 22.810(g), insert the following clause: Notification of Visa Denial (JUN 2003) It is a violation of Executive Order 11246 for a Contractor to refuse to...

22 CFR 41.32 - Nonresident alien Mexican border crossing identification cards; combined border crossing...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. 41.32 Section 41.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... crossing identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. (a...

8 CFR 211.1 - Visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Visas. 211.1 Section 211.1 Aliens and...; WAIVERS § 211.1 Visas. (a) General. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, each arriving..., unexpired immigrant visa; (2) A valid, unexpired Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, if seeking readmission...

22 CFR 41.32 - Nonresident alien Mexican border crossing identification cards; combined border crossing...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. 41.32 Section 41.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... crossing identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. (a...

19 CFR 10.23 - Standards, quotas, and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 19 Customs Duties 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Standards, quotas, and visas. 10.23 Section 10.23... Abroad with United States Components § 10.23 Standards, quotas, and visas. All requirements and... properties, quotas, and visas, apply to assembled articles eligible for the exemption in the same manner as...

19 CFR 10.23 - Standards, quotas, and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 19 Customs Duties 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Standards, quotas, and visas. 10.23 Section 10.23... Abroad with United States Components § 10.23 Standards, quotas, and visas. All requirements and... properties, quotas, and visas, apply to assembled articles eligible for the exemption in the same manner as...

22 CFR 41.32 - Nonresident alien Mexican border crossing identification cards; combined border crossing...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. 41.32 Section 41.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... crossing identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. (a...

22 CFR 41.59 - Professionals under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Trade Agreement. 41.59 Section 41.59 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.59... classified and is accompanying or following to join the principal alien. (b) Visa validity. The period of...

48 CFR 52.222-29 - Notification of visa denial.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Notification of visa....222-29 Notification of visa denial. As prescribed in 22.810(g), insert the following clause: Notification of Visa Denial (JUN 2003) It is a violation of Executive Order 11246 for a Contractor to refuse to...

19 CFR 10.23 - Standards, quotas, and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 19 Customs Duties 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Standards, quotas, and visas. 10.23 Section 10.23... Abroad with United States Components § 10.23 Standards, quotas, and visas. All requirements and... properties, quotas, and visas, apply to assembled articles eligible for the exemption in the same manner as...

22 CFR 41.21 - Foreign Officials-General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION...)(15)(A)(iii), 101(a)(15)(G)(v), and 212(d)(8), and in the definition of the NATO-7 visa symbol, means... the NATO-1 through NATO-5 visa symbols, means the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters, whether by...

19 CFR 10.23 - Standards, quotas, and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 19 Customs Duties 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Standards, quotas, and visas. 10.23 Section 10.23... Abroad with United States Components § 10.23 Standards, quotas, and visas. All requirements and... properties, quotas, and visas, apply to assembled articles eligible for the exemption in the same manner as...

22 CFR 41.57 - International cultural exchange visitors and visitors under the Irish Peace Process Cultural and...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.57 International cultural exchange... a petition does not establish that the alien is eligible to receive a nonimmigrant visa. (3...

8 CFR 211.1 - Visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Visas. 211.1 Section 211.1 Aliens and...; WAIVERS § 211.1 Visas. (a) General. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, each arriving..., unexpired immigrant visa; (2) A valid, unexpired Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, if seeking readmission...

14 CFR § 1260.63 - Customs clearance and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 5 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Customs clearance and visas. § 1260.63... COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS General Special Conditions § 1260.63 Customs clearance and visas. Customs Clearance and Visas (For grants or cooperative agreements with foreign organizations, this clause will be developed on...

8 CFR 211.3 - Expiration of immigrant visa or other travel document.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Expiration of immigrant visa or other... REGULATIONS DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: IMMIGRANTS; WAIVERS § 211.3 Expiration of immigrant visa or other travel document. An immigrant visa, reentry permit, refugee travel document, or a permanent resident card shall be...

22 CFR 41.57 - International cultural exchange visitors and visitors under the Irish Peace Process Cultural and...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.57 International cultural exchange... a petition does not establish that the alien is eligible to receive a nonimmigrant visa. (3...

22 CFR 41.59 - Professionals under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... Trade Agreement. 41.59 Section 41.59 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.59... classified and is accompanying or following to join the principal alien. (b) Visa validity. The period of...

31 CFR 560.505 - Importation of certain Iranian-origin services authorized; activities related to certain visa...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... services authorized; activities related to certain visa categories authorized. 560.505 Section 560.505...; activities related to certain visa categories authorized. (a) The importation of Iranian-origin services into... with that purpose. (b) Persons otherwise qualified for a non-immigrant visa under categories A-3 and G...

48 CFR 52.222-29 - Notification of visa denial.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Notification of visa....222-29 Notification of visa denial. As prescribed in 22.810(g), insert the following clause: Notification of Visa Denial (JUN 2003) It is a violation of Executive Order 11246 for a Contractor to refuse to...

22 CFR 41.21 - Foreign Officials-General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION...)(15)(A)(iii), 101(a)(15)(G)(v), and 212(d)(8), and in the definition of the NATO-7 visa symbol, means... the NATO-1 through NATO-5 visa symbols, means the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters, whether by...

22 CFR 41.57 - International cultural exchange visitors and visitors under the Irish Peace Process Cultural and...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED Business and Media Visas § 41.57 International cultural exchange... a petition does not establish that the alien is eligible to receive a nonimmigrant visa. (3...

22 CFR 41.21 - Foreign Officials-General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION...)(15)(A)(iii), 101(a)(15)(G)(v), and 212(d)(8), and in the definition of the NATO-7 visa symbol, means... the NATO-1 through NATO-5 visa symbols, means the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters, whether by...

8 CFR 211.1 - Visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Visas. 211.1 Section 211.1 Aliens and...; WAIVERS § 211.1 Visas. (a) General. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, each arriving..., unexpired immigrant visa; (2) A valid, unexpired Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, if seeking readmission...

22 CFR 41.62 - Exchange visitors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND... to SEVIS or ISEAS prior to the issuance of a J-1 or J-2 visa. Evidence of the payment of any... Consular Database or direct access to SEVIS. Upon issuance of a J-1 or J-2 visa, notification of such...

31 CFR 560.505 - Importation of certain Iranian-origin services authorized; activities related to certain visa...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... services authorized; activities related to certain visa categories authorized. 560.505 Section 560.505...; activities related to certain visa categories authorized. (a) The importation of Iranian-origin services into... with that purpose. (b) Persons otherwise qualified for a non-immigrant visa under categories A-3 and G...

8 CFR 211.3 - Expiration of immigrant visa or other travel document.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Expiration of immigrant visa or other... REGULATIONS DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: IMMIGRANTS; WAIVERS § 211.3 Expiration of immigrant visa or other travel document. An immigrant visa, reentry permit, refugee travel document, or a permanent resident card shall be...

22 CFR 41.32 - Nonresident alien Mexican border crossing identification cards; combined border crossing...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. 41.32 Section 41.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... crossing identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. (a...

31 CFR 560.505 - Importation of certain Iranian-origin services authorized; activities related to certain visa...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... services authorized; activities related to certain visa categories authorized. 560.505 Section 560.505...; activities related to certain visa categories authorized. (a) The importation of Iranian-origin services into... with that purpose. (b) Persons otherwise qualified for a non-immigrant visa under categories A-3 and G...

22 CFR 41.32 - Nonresident alien Mexican border crossing identification cards; combined border crossing...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. 41.32 Section 41.32 Foreign Relations DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISAS VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE... crossing identification cards; combined border crossing identification cards and B-1/B-2 visitor visas. (a...

19 CFR 10.23 - Standards, quotas, and visas.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

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The victorian institute of sports assessment - achilles questionnaire (visa-a) - a reliable tool for measuring achilles tendinopathy.

PubMed

Iversen, Jonas Vestergård; Bartels, Else Marie; Langberg, Henning

2012-02-01

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common pathology and the aetiology is unknown. For valid and reliable assessment The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment has designed a self-administered Achilles questionnaire, the VISA-A. The aim of the present study was to evaluate VISA-A as an outcome measure in patients with AT. A systematic search of the literature was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, Web of Science, and Cochrane Controlled trials to identify trials using VISA-A for patients with AT. This was followed by data mining and analysis of the obtained data. Twenty-six clinical trials containing 1336 individuals were included. Overall mean VISA-A scores ranged from 24 (severe AT) to 100 (healthy). Mean VISA-A scores in patients with AT ranged from 24 to 96.6. Healthy subjects scored a minimum of 96. Only two groups of participants from two different studies had a post-VISA-A score as high as healthy individuals, indicating full recovery of the AT. A VISA-A score lower than 24 is rarely attained in AT. Only few patients with AT reach an equivalent VISA-A score compared to uninjured healthy subjects following treatment. The VISA-A is a reliable tool when assessing AT patients, providing a good assessment of the actual condition from very poor, (score around 24) to excellent (a score of 90), which based on this systematic review and previous studies could be considered full recovery from AT.

Cross-cultural adaptation of VISA-P score for patellar tendinopathy in Turkish population.

PubMed

Çelebi, Mehmet Mesut; Köse, Serdal Kenan; Akkaya, Zehra; Zergeroglu, Ali Murat

2016-01-01

VISA-P questionnaire assesses to severity of symptoms and treatment effects in athletes with patellar tendinopathy. The purpose of this study was to translated VISA-P questionnaire into Turkish language and to determine its validity and reliability. The English version of VISA-P questionnaire was translated into Turkish according to the internationally recommended guidelines. Test-retest reliability was determined on 89 participants with time interval 24 h. To determine validity of Turkish VISA-P, 31 (17 male, 14 female) healthy students, 34 (20 male, 14 female) patients with patellar tendinopathy (diagnosed by physical examination and ultrasonography) and 24 (16 male, 8 female) volleyball players (at risk populations) were completed VISA-P-Tr. Internal consistency was determined with Cronbach's alpha. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated to analyse test-retest reliability. To assessment of discrimination, VISA-P-Tr scores compared all groups using the Mann-Whitney-U test. The VISA-P-Tr questionnaire showed good test-retest reliability (The Cronbach's alpha was 0.79 and 0.78 respectively and ICC was 0.96). The VISA-P-Tr score (mean ± SD) were 93.7 ± 8.9 and 94.0 ± 8.1 for healthy students, 81.1 ± 13.7 and 80.7 ± 13.4 for volleyball players, 58.8 ± 12.1 and 58.5 ± 11.0 for athletes with patellar tendinopathy. The translated Turkish version of VISA-P has good internal consistency and good reliability and validity. Therefore VISA-P-Tr is useful to evaluate symptoms and follow the treatment effect in athletes with patellar tendinopathy.

β-Lactam Combinations with Vancomycin Show Synergistic Activity against Vancomycin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin-Intermediate S. aureus (VISA), and Heterogeneous VISA.

PubMed

Tran, Kieu-Nhi; Rybak, Michael J

2018-06-01

Increasing utilization of vancomycin due to the high prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has led to the emergence of vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) and heterogeneous VISA (hVISA) strains. In vitro data suggest the potential for potent synergy between several beta-lactams and vancomycin. The objective of this study is to evaluate the synergy between beta-lactams and vancomycin against MRSA that is vancomycin susceptible, vancomycin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (VSSA), hVISA, and VISA. Fifty randomly selected clinical MRSA strains with various susceptibility levels to vancomycin were evaluated for vancomycin alone and vancomycin in combination with various concentrations of cefazolin (CFZ), cefepime (FEP), ceftaroline (CPT), and nafcillin (NAF). The potential for synergy was assessed by 24-h time-kill studies. Beta-lactams reduced vancomycin MIC values against all strains (4- to 16-fold reduction). In time-kill studies against MRSA, CFZ, FEP, CPT, and NAF all demonstrated similar degrees of killing at 24 h, and all showed synergistic activity with vancomycin against VSSA, hVISA, and VISA. Each of these combinations was also superior to any single agent against isolates of all three phenotypes, and each was bactericidal ( P < 0.001 for all comparisons). All single-agent exposures demonstrated no activity at 24 h. The combination of vancomycin and beta-lactams significantly improved antibacterial activity against VSSA, hVISA, and VISA strains compared to the activity of any agent alone, supporting the potential use of vancomycin-beta-lactam combination therapy in infections caused by MRSA. Further clinical research is warranted to investigate the synergy of vancomycin against these Staphylococcus strains. Copyright © 2018 American Society for Microbiology.

Impact of Time to Appropriate Therapy on Mortality in Patients with Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus Infection

PubMed Central

Warren, David K.; Kollef, Marin H.

2016-01-01

Despite the increasing incidence of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) infections, few studies have examined the impact of delay in receipt of appropriate antimicrobial therapy on outcomes in VISA patients. We examined the effects of timing of appropriate antimicrobial therapy in a cohort of patients with sterile-site methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and VISA infections. In this single-center, retrospective cohort study, we identified all patients with MRSA or VISA sterile-site infections from June 2009 to February 2015. Clinical outcomes were compared according to MRSA/VISA classification, demographics, comorbidities, and antimicrobial treatment. Thirty-day all-cause mortality was modeled with Kaplan-Meier curves. Multivariate logistic regression analysis (MVLRA) was used to determine odds ratios for mortality. We identified 354 patients with MRSA (n = 267) or VISA (n = 87) sterile-site infection. Fifty-five patients (15.5%) were nonsurvivors. Factors associated with mortality in MVLRA included pneumonia, unknown source of infection, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II score, solid-organ malignancy, and admission from skilled care facilities. Time to appropriate antimicrobial therapy was not significantly associated with outcome. Presence of a VISA infection compared to that of a non-VISA S. aureus infection did not result in excess mortality. Linezolid use was a risk for mortality in patients with APACHE II scores of ≥14. Our results suggest that empirical vancomycin use in patients with VISA infections does not result in excess mortality. Future studies should (i) include larger numbers of patients with VISA infections to confirm the findings presented here and (ii) determine the optimal antibiotic therapy for critically ill patients with MRSA and VISA infections. PMID:27401565

76 FR 13185 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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Classroom Tips.

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Crain, Cheryl

1994-01-01

Presents six teaching ideas from teachers in Foothills Schools, Alberta, Canada. Includes suggested activities on local government, computer uses in social studies, Canadian history, current events, and world studies. Provides models of a passport application, passports, and visas. (CFR)

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22 CFR 40.41 - Public charge.

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THE VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORTS ASSESSMENT – ACHILLES QUESTIONNAIRE (VISA-A) – A RELIABLE TOOL FOR MEASURING ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY

PubMed Central

Bartels, Else Marie; Langberg, Henning

2012-01-01

Background: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common pathology and the aetiology is unknown. For valid and reliable assessment The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment has designed a self-administered Achilles questionnaire, the VISA-A. The aim of the present study was to evaluate VISA-A as an outcome measure in patients with AT. Methods: A systematic search of the literature was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, Web of Science, and Cochrane Controlled trials to identify trials using VISA-A for patients with AT. This was followed by data mining and analysis of the obtained data. Results: Twenty-six clinical trials containing 1336 individuals were included. Overall mean VISA-A scores ranged from 24 (severe AT) to 100 (healthy). Mean VISA-A scores in patients with AT ranged from 24 to 96.6. Healthy subjects scored a minimum of 96. Only two groups of participants from two different studies had a post-VISA-A score as high as healthy individuals, indicating full recovery of the AT. Conclusions: A VISA-A score lower than 24 is rarely attained in AT. Only few patients with AT reach an equivalent VISA-A score compared to uninjured healthy subjects following treatment. The VISA-A is a reliable tool when assessing AT patients, providing a good assessment of the actual condition from very poor, (score around 24) to excellent (a score of 90), which based on this systematic review and previous studies could be considered full recovery from AT. PMID:22319681

Smurf2 negatively modulates RIG-I-dependent antiviral response by targeting VISA/MAVS for ubiquitination and degradation.

PubMed

Pan, Yu; Li, Rui; Meng, Jun-Ling; Mao, He-Ting; Zhang, Yu; Zhang, Jun

2014-05-15

VISA (also known as MAVS, Cardif, IPS-1) is the essential adaptor protein for virus-induced activation of IFN regulatory factors 3 and 7 and production of type I IFNs. Understanding the regulatory mechanisms for VISA will provide detailed insights into the positive or negative regulation of innate immune responses. In this study, we identified Smad ubiquitin regulatory factor (Smurf) 2, one of the Smad ubiquitin regulator factor proteins, as an important negative regulator of virus-triggered type I IFN signaling, which targets at the VISA level. Overexpression of Smurf2 inhibits virus-induced IFN-β and IFN-stimulated response element activation. The E3 ligase defective mutant Smurf2/C716A loses the ability to suppress virus-induced type I IFN signaling, suggesting that the negative regulation is dependent on the ubiquitin E3 ligase activity of Smurf2. Further studies demonstrated that Smurf2 interacted with VISA and targeted VISA for K48-linked ubiquitination, which promoted the degradation of VISA. Consistently, knockout or knockdown of Smurf2 expression therefore promoted antiviral signaling, which was correlated with the increase in protein stability of VISA. Our findings suggest that Smurf2 is an important nonredundant negative regulator of virus-triggered type I IFN signaling by targeting VISA for K48-linked ubiquitination and degradation.

22 CFR 41.3 - Waiver by joint action of consular and immigration officers of passport and/or visa requirements.

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2012-04-01

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2014-04-01

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2013-04-01

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Permanent Visas and Temporary Jobs: Evidence from Postdoctoral Participation of Foreign PhDs in the United States

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Lan, Xiaohuan

2012-01-01

About 75 percent of U.S.-trained, noncitizen PhDs in science and engineering work in the United States after graduation, and 54 percent of those who stay take postdoctoral positions. The probability of postdoctoral participation is substantially higher for temporary visa holders than for permanent visa holders because of visa-related restrictions…

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2010-04-01

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Multimodal biometric digital watermarking on immigrant visas for homeland security

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Sasi, Sreela; Tamhane, Kirti C.; Rajappa, Mahesh B.

2004-08-01

Passengers with immigrant Visa's are a major concern to the International Airports due to the various fraud operations identified. To curb tampering of genuine Visa, the Visa's should contain human identification information. Biometric characteristic is a common and reliable way to authenticate the identity of an individual [1]. A Multimodal Biometric Human Identification System (MBHIS) that integrates iris code, DNA fingerprint, and the passport number on the Visa photograph using digital watermarking scheme is presented. Digital Watermarking technique is well suited for any system requiring high security [2]. Ophthalmologists [3], [4], [5] suggested that iris scan is an accurate and nonintrusive optical fingerprint. DNA sequence can be used as a genetic barcode [6], [7]. While issuing Visa at the US consulates, the DNA sequence isolated from saliva, the iris code and passport number shall be digitally watermarked in the Visa photograph. This information is also recorded in the 'immigrant database'. A 'forward watermarking phase' combines a 2-D DWT transformed digital photograph with the personal identification information. A 'detection phase' extracts the watermarked information from this VISA photograph at the port of entry, from which iris code can be used for identification and DNA biometric for authentication, if an anomaly arises.

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VISA is an adapter protein required for virus-triggered IFN-beta signaling.

PubMed

Xu, Liang-Guo; Wang, Yan-Yi; Han, Ke-Jun; Li, Lian-Yun; Zhai, Zhonghe; Shu, Hong-Bing

2005-09-16

Viral infection or stimulation of TLR3 triggers signaling cascades, leading to activation of the transcription factors IRF-3 and NF-kappaB, which collaborate to induce transcription of type I interferon (IFN) genes. In this study, we identified a protein termed VISA (for virus-induced signaling adaptor) as a critical component in the IFN-beta signaling pathways. VISA recruits IRF-3 to the cytoplasmic viral dsRNA sensor RIG-I. Depletion of VISA inhibits virus-triggered and RIG-I-mediated activation of IRF-3, NF-kappaB, and the IFN-beta promoter, suggesting that VISA plays a central role in virus-triggered TLR3-independent IFN-beta signaling. Our data also indicate that VISA interacts with TRIF and TRAF6 and mediates bifurcation of the TLR3-triggered NF-kappaB and IRF-3 activation pathways. These findings suggest that VISA is critically involved in both virus-triggered TLR3-independent and TLR3-mediated antiviral IFN signaling.

Molecular Events for Promotion of Vancomycin Resistance in Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus

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Hu, Qiwen; Peng, Huagang; Rao, Xiancai

2016-01-01

Vancomycin has been used as the last resort in the clinical treatment of serious Staphylococcus aureus infections. Vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) was discovered almost two decades ago. Aside from the vancomycin-intermediate phenotype, VISA strains from the clinic or laboratory exhibited common characteristics, such as thickened cell walls, reduced autolysis, and attenuated virulence. However, the genetic mechanisms responsible for the reduced vancomycin susceptibility in VISA are varied. The comparative genomics of vancomycin-susceptible S. aureus (VSSA)/VISA pairs showed diverse genetic mutations in VISA; only a small number of these mutations have been experimentally verified. To connect the diversified genotypes and common phenotypes in VISA, we reviewed the genetic alterations in the relative determinants, including mutations in the vraTSR, graSR, walKR, stk1/stp1, rpoB, clpP, and cmk genes. Especially, we analyzed the mechanism through which diverse mutations mediate vancomycin resistance. We propose a unified model that integrates diverse gene functions and complex biochemical processes in VISA upon the action of vancomycin. PMID:27790199

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Ministerial Ordinance No. 530/166 of 10 July 1989, establishing measures to execute Decree-Law No. 1/007 of 20 March 1989 setting forth regulations on the entry, stay, and establishment of foreigners in Burundi and their departure.

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1989-01-01

This Ordinance sets forth rules on visas, identity cards, and monetary guarantees as established in Decree-Law No. 1/007 of 20 March 1989. Visas can be granted for the purposes of transit, entry, stay, departure and return, and establishment of both determined and indeterminate length. A transit visa permits a foreigner to enter Burundi for not more than seventy-two hours; an entry visa allows a foreigner to make one or more entries into Burundi and stay there for a period of not more than three months; a visa of stay is given to a foreigner who already has a transit or entry visa and allows that person to lengthen his visit for up to six months; a visa of departure and return is granted to foreigners residing in Burundi who wish to return to Burundi after travelling abroad and is good for up to seven months; a visa of establishment of determinate length is granted to a person who wishes to become established in Burundi and whose proposed activity has already been approved; a visa of establishment of indeterminate length is granted to a foreigner who has resided in Burundi for the uninterrupted period of the preceding twenty years, although exceptions are possible, as in the case of persons who marry Burundi citizens. In order to receive an identity card, a foreigner must be registered in the community of his residence within fifteen days of obtaining a visa of establishment or permission to change his residence. Identity cards are given to six groups of foreigners: permanent residents, persons who hold visas of establishment of either determinate or indeterminate nature, diplomats, refugees, and the stateless. All persons authorized to establish themselves in Burundi are required to deposit a monetary guarantee in the amount of $1,250 US.

Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics of Heteroresistant and Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus from Bloodstream Infections in a Brazilian Teaching Hospital

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da Costa, Thaina Miranda; Morgado, Priscylla Guimarães Migueres; Cavalcante, Fernanda Sampaio; Damasco, Andreia Paredes; Nouér, Simone Aranha; dos Santos, Kátia Regina Netto

2016-01-01

This study analyzed clinical and microbiological characteristics of heteroresistant (hVISA) and vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) from bloodstream infections (BSI) in a Brazilian teaching hospital, between 2011 and 2013. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of antimicrobials were determined by broth microdilution method and SCCmec was detected by PCR. Isolates with a vancomycin MIC ≥ 2mg/L were cultured on BHI agar with 3, 4 or 6 mg/L (BHIa3, BHIa4 or BHIa6) of vancomycin and BHIa4 with casein (BHIa4ca). Macromethod Etest® and Etest® Glicopeptides Resistance Detection were also used. VISA and hVISA isolates were confirmed by the population analysis profile then typed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and multilocus sequence typing. Medical data from the patients were obtained from their medical records. Among 110 consecutive isolates, 31 (28%) were MRSA and carried the SCCmec type II (15 isolates) or IV (16 isolates). Vancomycin MIC50 and MIC90 were 1 and 2 mg/L, respectively. MRSA isolates had increased non-susceptibility to daptomycin (p = 0.0003). Six (5%) isolates were VISA, four of which were MRSA, three SCCmec type II/USA100/ST5 and one type IV/USA800/ST3192. One MRSA SCCmec II isolate grew on agar BHIa3, BHIa4 and BHIa4ca, and it was confirmed as hVISA. Among the six VISA isolates, five (83%) grew on BHIa3 and three (50%) on BHI4ca. Four of the six VISA isolates and the one hVISA isolate were from patients who had undergone dialysis. Thus, a possible dissemination of the SCCmec II/USA100/ST5 lineage may have occurred in the hospital comprising the VISA, hVISA and daptomycin non-susceptible S. aureus Brazilian isolates from health care associated bloodstream infections. PMID:27575698